TY 2020 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION
CORPORATION

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
409 7TH ST S

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FARGO, ND58103

D Employer identification number

45-6010377

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 33,963,010

F Name and address of principal officer:
ERIC WILKIE
409 7TH ST S
FARGO,ND58103

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.AREAFOUNDATION.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1960

M State of legal domicile: ND

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PEOPLE OF THIS AREA BY: ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPY, ASSESSING AND RESPONDING TO COMMUNITY NEEDS, PROVIDING FLEXIBILITY FOR DONORS WITH VARIED INTEREST AND GIVING CAPACITIES AND SERVING AS A RESOURCE AND A CATALYST FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	13
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	13
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	8
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	30
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	15,738,635	4,261,206
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	4,879,855	2,391,916
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	182,623	126,535
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	20,801,113	6,779,657
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	5,496,992	6,383,359
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	638,923	716,879
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 116,861
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	945,690	1,110,562
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	7,081,605	8,210,800
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	13,719,508	-1,431,143
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	98,248,072	106,685,360
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,691,803	2,032,687
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	96,556,269	104,652,673

Part II

Signature Block

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 officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2020)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: WE HELP DONORS MAXIMIZE THEIR PHILANTHROPY TO CREATE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 7,612,573 including grants of $ 6,383,359 ) (Revenue $ )
	THE FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY TRUST THAT ADMINISTERS OVER 400 CHARITABLE FUNDS. THESE FUNDS ARE CREATED BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN PROGRAMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: COMMUNITY BUILDING - 45%; BASIC HUMAN NEEDS - 31.7%; ART - 2.8%; EDUCATION - 18%; OTHER - 2.5%. THESE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS WERE MADE POSSIBLE FROM THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNDS: DONOR ADVISED - 48.9%, DESIGNATED - 25.8%, FIELD OF INTEREST - 7.4%, AGENCY 1.3%, SCHOLARSHIP - 9.6%, AND UNRESTRICTED - 7%.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses7,612,573

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

...

Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

.........................

Yes

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

Yes

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III.........................

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ................. Click to see attachment

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............ Click to see attachment

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1......................... Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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THE ORGANIZATION409 7TH ST S FARGO,ND58103 (701) 234-0756

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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

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

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

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) DON HAUGEN...................................................................... CHAIR	2.00 .................	X		X	0	0	0
(2) LOUISE DARDIS...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	3.00 .................	X		X	0	0	0
(3) JOEL JORGENSON...................................................................... SECRETARY	1.00 .................	X		X	0	0	0
(4) GARY NOLTE...................................................................... TREASURER	2.00 .................	X		X	0	0	0
(5) MARILYN GUY...................................................................... IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	2.00 .................	X		X	0	0	0
(6) LISA BODE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(7) LISA BORGEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(8) WHITNEY IRISH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(9) SANDY KORBEL...................................................................... TRUSTEE REPRESENTATIVE	1.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(10) MORRIE LANNING...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(11) MATHEW MOHR...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(12) JOHN STERN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(13) TONI SANDIN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(14) KATRINA TURMAN-LANG...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(15) APRIL WALKER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(16) BANK OF THE WEST INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	0.00 .................		X		0	0	0
(17) WELLS FARGO INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	0.00 .................		X		0	0	0

Form 990 (2020)

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) BELL STATE BANK & TRUST INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	0.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(19) BREMER INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	0.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(20) HEARTLAND TRUST INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	0.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(21) ALERUS INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	0.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(22) US BANK INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	0.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(23) TIMOTHY BEATON........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .......................0.75		X	146,212	0	8,502

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	146,212	0	8,502

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

Form 990 (2020)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	4,261,206

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	1,083,319

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		4,261,206

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			1,790,759			1,790,759
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			126,535			126,535
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)			6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		27,784,510	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		27,183,353	7b
c	Gain or (loss)		601,157	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			601,157			601,157
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			6,779,657	0	0	2,518,451

Form 990 (2020)

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	6,057,983	6,057,983
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	325,376	325,376
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	154,714	55,307	81,452	17,955
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	379,182	135,550	199,626	44,006
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	24,264	8,674	12,774	2,816
9	Other employee benefits .......	122,226	43,693	64,348	14,185
10	Payroll taxes ...........	36,493	13,046	19,212	4,235
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	1,978		1,978
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	64,400	30,989	32,611	800
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	522,281	522,281
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
12	Advertising and promotion ....	49,642	2,219	21,648	25,775
13	Office expenses .......	76,891	59,045	17,846
14	Information technology ......	41,933	31,450	10,483
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	4,537	3,403	1,134
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	14,104	7,052	3,526	3,526
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	52,360	39,270	13,090
23	Insurance ...	6,552	4,914	1,638
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	MISC INVESTMENT EXPENSE	272,321	272,321
b	DEVEOPMENT	3,563			3,563
c
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	8,210,800	7,612,573	481,366	116,861
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2020)

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			17,144,012	2	4,553,724
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			1,883,692	3	1,813,275
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......				9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	921,738
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	329,253	633,208	10c	592,485
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			76,258,441	11	96,830,267
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			975,804	12	963,774
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............			239	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			1,352,676	15	1,931,835
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			98,248,072	16	106,685,360

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	8,418	17	10,516
18	Grants payable ...	106,244	18	21,966
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	1,577,141	25	2,000,205
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,691,803	26	2,032,687

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	93,636,016	27	101,959,021
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	2,920,253	28	2,693,652
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	96,556,269	32	104,652,673
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	98,248,072	33	106,685,360

Form 990 (2020)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

6,779,657

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

8,210,800

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-1,431,143

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

96,556,269

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

9,537,867

Donated services and use of facilities .................

-10,320

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

104,652,673

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2020)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION
CORPORATION

Employer identification number

45-6010377

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	3,427,921	3,254,277	6,188,589	15,738,635	4,261,207	32,870,629
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	3,427,921	3,254,277	6,188,589	15,738,635	4,261,207	32,870,629
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..						11,271,782
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						21,598,847

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	3,427,921	3,254,277	6,188,589	15,738,635	4,261,207	32,870,629
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	1,080,569	1,591,408	1,859,759	2,114,409	1,917,294	8,563,439
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	-8,902	25,949	32,918			49,965
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						41,484,033

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

25,446

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2020 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

52.070 %

Public support percentage for 2019 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

48.320 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2020. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2020. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) 2020	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2020 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2020 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2020. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2020	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015.......
b From 2016.......
c From 2017.......
d From 2018.......
e From 2019.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2020 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2015 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2020 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2016.....
b Excess from 2017.....
c Excess from 2018.....
d Excess from 2019.....
e Excess from 2020.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2020)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Name of the organization

FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION
CORPORATION

Employer identification number

45-6010377

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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 FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION CORPORATION

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (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 FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION CORPORATION		Employer identification number 45-6010377

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 FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION CORPORATION			Employer identification number 45-6010377
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION
CORPORATION

Employer identification number

45-6010377

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds
1	Total number at end of year .........	142
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)	2,885,100
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)	4,433,598
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........	51,651,113

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2020

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	93,636,016	71,540,756	75,448,354	65,851,711	63,171,112
b	Contributions ...	3,678,625	14,599,103	3,675,622	3,062,843	3,334,981
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	12,117,257	14,068,998	-3,779,390	10,090,276	2,638,780
d	Grants or scholarships ...	6,837,767	5,983,726	3,238,508	2,689,224	2,490,279
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	95,494	118,165	124,565	34,057	37,226
f	Administrative expenses ....	539,616	470,950	440,757	833,195	765,657
g	End of year balance ......	101,959,021	93,636,016	71,540,756	75,448,354	65,851,711

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .......................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .......................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	108,241		108,241
b	Buildings ....	481,486	128,407	353,079
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	160,631	131,276	29,355
e	Other .....	171,380	69,570	101,810
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				592,485

Schedule D (Form 990) 2020

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	2,000,205
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART V, LINE 4:

AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED PER THE INTENT OF THE FUND AGREEMENT.

PART X, LINE 2:

THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM PAYMENT OF FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ELM FAMILY FOUNDATION AND THE WILLIAM C. AND JANE B. MARCIL FAMILY FOUNDATION ALSO ARE EXEMPT FROM PAYMENT OF FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION IS REQUIRED TO RECORD A LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WHEN IT IS PROBABLE THAT A LOSS HAS BEEN INCURRED AND THE AMOUNT CAN BE REASONABLE ESTIMATED. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019, NO SUCH LIABILITY EXISTED. MANAGEMENT WILL CONTINUALLY EVALUATE EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW, AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION
CORPORATION

Employer identification number
45-6010377

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) 4 LUV OF DOG RESCUE PO BOX 9283 FARGO,ND58106	39-2075804	501C3	5,610	$1000 SNIP PROGRAM $2500 GIVING HEARTS DAY $2110.00 CARING CATALOG
(2) ACCESS OF THE RRV INC 403 CENTER AVENUE SUITE 512 MOORHEAD,MN56560	41-1599920	501C3	7,500	COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING
(3) ADOPT-A-PET BOX 865 MOORHEAD,MN56561	45-0404057	501C3	7,029	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(4) AFRICAN SOUL AMERICAN HEART 300 NP AVENUE SUITE 205 FARGO,ND58102	26-2221116	501C3	20,400	$1475 CARING CATALOG $18925 GENERAL OPERATING
(5) AFRO AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION PO BOX 1226 MOORHEAD,MN56561	47-2210302	501C3	10,500	$500 CARING CATALOG $10000 COMMUNITY REPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING
(6) ALTRU HEALTH FOUNDATION 2501 DEMERS AVENUE GRAND FORKS,ND58201		501C3	7,500	THOMSEN HOMES-COVID RESPONSE GRANT-GENERAL OPERATING
(7) AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PO BOX 2664 FARGO,ND58108	45-0103470	501C3	15,080	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(8) ANNE CARLSEN CENTER - JAMESTOWN 301 7TH AVE NW JAMESTOWN,ND584012971	87-0694180	501C3	20,973	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(9) A PLACE FOR HOPE 2419 12TH AVENUE SOUTH MOORHEAD,MN56560	41-1922618	501C3	8,285	$7500 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING $785 CARING CATALOG
(10) ARISE COMMUNITIES 119 5TH ST S MOORHEAD,MN565611222	83-3303424	501C3	22,722	GENERAL OPERATING-CLOSING FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
(11) BARNESVILLE AREA HELPERS LIVING AT HOMEBLOCK NURSE PROGRAM PO BOX 668 BARNESVILLE,MN56514	41-1979323	501C3	7,500	GENERAL OPERATING-COVID 19 RESPONSE FUND
(12) BECKER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PO BOX 622 DETROIT LAKES,MN56502	41-0873609	501C3	6,380	$3880.10-GENERAL OPERATING $2500 ICE HARVEST SPONSORSHIP
(13) BETHANY RETIREMENT LIVING 201 S UNIVERSITY DR FARGO,ND581038299	45-0274012	501C3	9,680	$3000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING $1900 CARING CATALOG $4780 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(14) BEYOND SHELTER INC PO BOX 310 FARGO,ND58107	45-0453966	501C3	8,150	CARING CATALOG
(15) BIO GIRLS 4225 38TH STREET SOUTH SUITE 101 FARGO,ND58104	81-0792142	501C3	8,750	$3750 CARING CATALOG $5000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING
(16) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DL PO BOX 83 DETROIT LAKES,MN56502	41-0871442	501C3	50,000	BUILDING A GREAT FUTURE CAMPAIGN
(17) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NAMPA 316 STAMPEDE DRIVE NAMPA,ID83687	82-0504332	501C3	10,000	CHILDREN AND HOLIDAY RELIEF
(18) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TRUCKEE MEADOWS 2680 E NINTH STREET RENO,NV89512	88-0142068	501C3	10,000	HOLIDAY HELP PROGRAM
(19) CARE TO LEARN- SPRINGFIELD CHAPTER 1740 S GLENSTONE AVE STE R SPRINGFIELD,MO65804	47-1494384	501C3	10,000	EMERGENT HEALTH-HUNGER & HYGIENE NEEDS
(20) CASS CLAY COMMUNITY LAND TRUST	83-4077611	501C3	68,329	$64238.15 FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PAYOUT $4010 CARING CATALOG
(21) CASS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PO BOX 719 WEST FARGO,ND580780719	45-0306858	501C3	45,715	$1835 CARING CATALOG $43879.69 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(22) CCRI - CREATIVE CARE FOR REACHING INDEPENDENCE 2903 15TH ST S MOORHEAD,MN565601972	41-1294489	501C3	21,140	$10425 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING $715 CARING CATALOG $10000 CHAMBERS OF HOPE
(23) CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA 817 N COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE MESA,AZ85201	86-0324144	501C3	10,000	CHILDREN AND HOLIDAY RELIEF
(24) CHURCHES UNITED FOR THE HOMELESS 1901 1ST AVENUE NORTH MOORHEAD,MN565602307	41-1594892	501C3	52,422	$15000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING $6960 CARING CATALOG $30461.64 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(25) CITY OF DETROIT LAKES PO BOX 647 DETROIT LAKES,MN565020647	41-6005098		24,500	$9000 SUCKER CREEK PRESERVE PAVILLION $3000 SAILS UP SPONSORSHIPS $2500 DOWNTOWN ALIVE PROJECT $10000 PICKLEBALL COURT PROJECT
(26) CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES 4638 MAIN STREET PEQUOT LAKES,MN56472			43,110	FLAG DISPLAY
(27) CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT 4638 MAIN STREET PEQUOT LAKES,MN56472			11,485	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(28) COMMUNITY OF CARE BOX 73 CASSELTON,ND58012	26-1488596	501C3	7,080	$5000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING $1080 CARING CATALOG $1000 GENERAL OPERATING
(29) CONCORDIA COLLEGE 901 8TH STREET SOUTH MOORHEAD,MN56562			14,000	PURCHASE OF A STEINWAY PIANO
(30) CONCORDIA LANGUAGE VILLAGES 901 S 8TH ST MOORHEAD,MN56562	41-0693977		5,695	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GERMAN LANGUAGE VILLAGE
(31) CUES FUND 2207 WIRT STREET OMAHA,NE68110	47-0818922	501C3	12,500	GATHERING SCHOLARSHIP
(32) CULTURAL DIVERSITY RESOURCES 112 N UNIVERSITY DR 306 FARGO,ND58102	41-1896836	501C3	9,035	$805 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION $7500 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING $730 CARING CATALOG
(33) CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION 3215 NE 11TH WAY HILLSBORO,OR97124	13-1930701	501C3	25,000	GREAT STRIDES PROGRAM
(34) DAKOTA BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH - MINOT BOX 5007 MINOT,ND587025007	45-0333670	501C3	23,938	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(35) DAKOTA MEDICAL FOUNDATION 4141 28TH AVE S FARGO,ND58104	45-6012318	501C3	11,080	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(36) DETROIT LAKES COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTER 826 SUMMIT AVENUE DETROIT LAKES,MN56501	41-1970351	501C3	50,000	$15000 DL YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION $35000 COVID-19 SUPPORT
(37) DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL PO BOX 766 DETROIT LAKES,MN56501			65,000	2019 BUILDING REFERENDUM PROJECT
(38) DETROIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA 29409 170TH STREET DETROIT LAKES,MN56501	27-2089583	501C3	42,050	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(39) DL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION PO BOX 989 DETROIT LAKES,MN56502	46-5534495	501C3	8,000	SCHOARSHIPS
(40) DOWN HOME 2102 12TH ST N FARGO,ND58102	82-3635989	501C3	14,110	$9110 CARING CATALOG $5000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING
(41) DOWNTOWN FARGO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 207 4TH STREET NORTH STE B FARGO,ND58102	46-4482667		14,000	DOWNTOWN FARGO BUSINESSES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT GRANTS
(42) DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 300 W MORGAN STREET SUITE 1200 DURHAM,NC27701	56-0532129		600,000	COVID-19 VACCINE RESEARCH
(43) EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY PO BOX 2821 FARGO,ND58108	51-0138107	501C3	25,425	$15000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND $6925 CARING CATALOG $3500 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(44) ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO FOUNDATION 3000 32ND AVE S FARGO,ND58103	27-1984704	501C3	34,870	$12000 COFFEE FOR HEALTHCARE HEROS $1620 CARING CATALOG $21250 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(45) EVENTIDE FOUNDATION 801 MAIN AVENUE MOORHEAD,MN56560		501C3	8,000	COVID-19 RESPONSE
(46) EVERGREEN MEMORIAL CEMETERY PO BOX 7 MOORHEAD,MN56561			5,040	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(47) FAMILY HEALTHCARE 301 NP AVENUE N FARGO,ND581024835	45-0430628	501C3	12,635	$10000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND $1385 CARING CATALOG $1250 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(48) FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF THE TRI-CITIES PO BOX 3872 PASCO,WA99302	27-1557349	501C3	10,000	CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE
(49) FARGO MOORHEAD AREA YOUTH SYMPHONIES 808 3RD AVE SOUTH SUITE 302 FARGO,ND58103	45-0355021	501C3	5,595	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(50) FARGO MOORHEAD COMMUNITY THEATRE 6 BROADWAY N SUITE 100 FARGO,ND58103	45-0233312	501C3	11,000	$4000 CARING CATALOG $7000 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(51) FARGO-MOORHEAD OPERA 21 8TH STREET SOUTH FARGO,ND58103	45-0307449	501C3	6,675	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(52) FARGO-MOORHEAD SCIENCE MUSEUM 1230 2ND ST N FARGO,ND58102	83-1068911	501C3	16,793	FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PAYOUT
(53) FARGO-MOORHEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 808 3RD AVE SOUTH SUITE 300 FARGO,ND58103	45-0275135	501C3	38,501	$3870.62 CARING CATALOG $34630 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(54) FARGO MOORHEAD YOUTH CHOIR PO BOX 773 FARGO,ND581070773		501C3	5,375	$375 CARING CATALOG $5000 GENERAL OPERATING
(55) FARGO PARK DISTRICT 701 MAIN AVE FARGO,ND58103		501C3	5,710	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(56) FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY 102 3RD STREET NORTH FARGO,ND581024808	45-6002069	501C3	18,980	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(57) FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION 1305 9TH AVENUE S FARGO,ND58103	31-1733797	501C3	15,945	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(58) FARGO THEATRE MANAGEMENT CORP PO BOX 2190 FARGO,ND58108	45-0373698	501C3	14,010	$10010.00 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING $4000 THOMSEN HOMES COVID 19 RESPONSE FUND
(59) FARM RESCUE PO BOX 28 HORACE,ND580470028	75-3174053	501C3	14,315	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(60) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH- FARGO 1501 17TH AVE S FARGO,ND58103	45-0226417	501C3	6,805	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(61) FIRSTLINK PO BOX 447 FARGO,ND581070447	45-0419491	501C3	10,600	$10000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND $450 CARING CATALOG $150 GENERAL OPERATING
(62) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FARGO 650 2ND AVE N FARGO,ND58102	45-0226475		10,200	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(63) FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 906 1ST AVE S FARGO,ND58103			6,564	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(64) FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA 550 ITALY DRIVE MCCARRAN,NV89434	94-2924979	501C3	25,000	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(65) FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST PROVINCE 1615 VINE STREET CINCINNATI,OH54202	31-6064103		6,400	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(66) FRASER LTD 2902 S UNIVERSITY DR FARGO,ND58103	45-0226418	501C3	24,810	$2310 CARING CATALOG $20000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND $2500 GENERAL OPERATING-ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(67) FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-FM 200 45TH STREET S SUITE 200 FARGO,ND58103	83-4476757	501C3	40,800	$800 CARING CATALOG $10000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND $30000 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(68) FURNITURE MISSION OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY PO BOX 7337 FARGO,ND58106	84-2865001	501C3	5,020	CARING CATALOG
(69) GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 821 5TH AVE S FARGO,ND58103	45-0232567		13,145	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(70) GREAT PLAINS FOOD BANK 1720 3RD AVENUE N FARGO,ND581024626	47-2229589	501C3	47,212	$14485 CARING CATALOG $5000 THOMSEN HOMES COVID RESPONSE FUND $27726.94 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(71) GUEST HOUSE 1601 JOSLYN RD BOX 420 LAKE ORION,MI48361	38-1557146	501C3	9,175	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(72) HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION PO BOX 64348 SAINT PAUL,MN55164	41-0682405	501C3	10,000	COVID RESPONSE
(73) HEART-N-SOUL COMMUNITY CAFE INC 1610 12TH AVE S FARGO,ND58103		501C3	17,474	$5250 CARING CATALOG $12200 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND
(74) HERO 5012 53RD STREET S SUITE C FARGO,ND58104	45-0457109	501C3	8,985	$150 GIVING HEARTS DAY $7500 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND $835 GIVING HEARTS DAY $500 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(75) HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY OF CLAY COUNTY PO BOX 501 MOORHEAD,MN565601985	41-6038553	501C3	13,885	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(76) HOME ON THE RANGE FOR BOYS 16351 I-94 SENTINEL BUTTE,ND586549500	45-0230083	501C3	20,474	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(77) HOMEWARD ANIMAL SHELTER 1201 28TH AVE N FARGO,ND58102	45-0284164	501C3	17,992	$5866.50 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING $9000 THOMSEN HOMES COVID RESPONSE $3125 CARING CATALOG
(78) HONORHEALTH 8125 N HAYDEN ROAD SCOTTSDALE,AZ85258	74-2355411	501C3	25,000	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(79) HOPEFUL HEART PROJECT 2532 9TH ST S FARGO,ND58103	82-3765753	501C3	6,920	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(80) HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF FARGO ND 3636 25TH STREET SOUTH FARGO,ND58103	45-0276446	501C3	7,300	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(81) HOSPICE OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY 1701 38TH ST S SUITE 101 FARGO,ND581034499	45-0349152	501C3	9,752	$1055 CARING CATALOG $8697.14 GENERAL OPERATING-ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS
(82) HUMANE SOCIETY OF POLK COUNTY INC 720 E ROBERT CROOKSTON,MN56716	41-1433622	501C3	6,360	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(83) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE LAKES 19665 US HWY 59 DETROIT LAKES,MN56501	41-1651603	501C3	16,360	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(84) IMMIGRANT DEVELOPMENT CENTER 810 4TH AVE S STE 100 MOORHEAD,MN56560	20-3368647	501C3	10,000	COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING
(85) IMPACT FOUNDATION 4141 28TH AVE S FARGO,ND58104	20-0520386	501C3	9,800	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(86) JAIL CHAPLAINS PO BOX 6444 FARGO,ND58109	20-4363997	501C3	6,575	$575 CARING CATALOG $5000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING $1000 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(87) JASMIN CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL 4720 7TH AVE S SUITE E FARGO,ND58103	82-3422274	501C3	15,580	$580 CARING CATALOG $15000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING
(88) JEREMIAH PROGRAM PO BOX 7430 FARGO,ND58106	41-1801834	501C3	22,310	$7475 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING $2335 CARING CATALOG $12500 COVID RESPONSE
(89) KIDS CAN COMMUNITY CENTER 4860 Q STREET OMAHA,NE68117	47-0376597	501C3	10,000	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(90) LAKES MELISSA & SALLIE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION PO BOX 1003 DETROIT LAKES,MN56502	41-1353962	501C3	6,000	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(91) LEGACY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION 725 28TH ST N FARGO,ND58102	45-3621605	501C3	17,260	$8510 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING $3750 CARING CATALOG $5000 THOMSEN HOMES COVID RESPONSE
(92) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA 3911 20TH AVE S FARGO,ND58103	45-0226421	501C3	16,085	$7800 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND $600 CARING CATALOG $7685 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(93) MEMORY CAFE OF THE RED RIVER VALLEY 1337 8TH STREET SOUTH FARGO,ND58103	82-2788530	501C3	10,200	CARING CATALOG
(94) MISSOURI SLOPE AREAWIDE UNITED WAY PO BOX 2111 BISMARCK,ND58501	45-0387741	501C3	10,000	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(95) MORAVIAN CHURCH PO BOX 336 LEONARD,ND58052	23-7334419	501C3	22,965	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(96) ND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION PO BOX 2057 BISMARCK,ND58503		501C3	9,375	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(97) NDSU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 811 2ND AVENUE NORTH FARGO,ND58102	45-6002439		5,625	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(98) NDSU DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION PO BOX 5144 FARGO,ND581055144	23-7120898	501C3	102,484	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(99) NEVADA HUMANE SOCIETY 2825 LONGLEY LANE SUITE B RENO,NV89502	88-0072720	501C3	25,000	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(100) NEW AMERICAN CONSORTIUM FOR WELLNESS & EMPOWERMENT 15 SOUTH 21ST STREET SUITE 102 FARGO,ND58103	81-1189422	501C3	11,070	$10000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING $1070 CARING CATALOG
(101) NEW LIFE CENTER PO BOX 1067 FARGO,ND581071067	45-0228056	501C3	27,587	$7436.64 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING $3150 CARING CATALOG $15000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND-GENERAL OPERATING
(102) NEXUS PATH FAMILY HEALING 1202 WESTTRAC SUITE 400 FARGO,ND58103	91-2159746	501C3	17,210	$210 CARING CATALOG $17000 COVID RESPONSE
(103) NORTH DAKOTA CONGRESS OF PARENTS & TEACHERS PO BOX 943 FARGO,ND58107		501C3	6,115	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(104) NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 620 15TH AVENUE SE ABERDEEN,SD57401	23-7002314		10,000	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(105) PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1011 12TH AVE N FARGO,ND58102	45-0261730		14,365	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(106) PHI CHAPTER THETA CHI HOLDING COMPANY PO BOX 5767 FARGO,ND581055767	45-0202085		10,769	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-HOUSE MAINTENANCE
(107) PLAINS ART MUSEUM PO BOX 2338 FARGO,ND581082338	41-1260780	501C3	11,592	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(108) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MN ND & SD 624 MAIN AVE STE 2F FARGO,ND58103	41-0948382	501C3	10,000	GENERAL OPERATING
(109) PONTOPPIDAN LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 4TH STREET NORTH FARGO,ND58102			6,564	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(110) PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING 207 5TH ST N FARGO,ND58102	45-0276899	501C3	6,418	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(111) P'S & Q'S ETIQUETTE LLC 112 UNIVERSITY DR N SUITE 141 FARGO,ND58102	22-3981086	501C3	8,550	$1050 CARING CATALOG $7500 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND
(112) RAPE AND ABUSE CRISIS CENTER 317 8TH ST N FARGO,ND58102	41-1310289	501C3	17,460	$2765 CARING CATALOG $14695 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(113) REACH RURAL ENRICHMENT & COUNSELING HEADQUARTERS INC BOX 237 HAWLEY,MN56549	41-1716149	501C3	7,850	$350 CARING CATALOG $7500 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND
(114) RED RIVER DANCE & PERFORMING COMPANY 2921 FIECHTNER DR S FARGO,ND58103	45-0345335	501C3	6,275	THOMSE HOMES COVID RESPONSE-GENERAL OPERATING
(115) RED RIVER ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 4255 23RD AVE S FARGO,ND581048786	36-3938878	501C3	41,000	$4000 THOMSEN HOMES COVID RESPONSE $37000.19 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(116) RIVERSIDE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION PO BOX 1703 FARGO,ND58107	45-0186493	501C3	10,500	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(117) SALVATION ARMY FARGO PO BOX 2124 FARGO,ND581072124	41-0698597	501C3	8,504	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(118) SANFORD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PO BOX 2010 FARGO,ND581222399	45-0226909	501C3	13,535	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(119) SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION 520 MAIN AVENUE FARGO,ND58122	45-0398104	501C3	26,083	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(120) SHAREHOUSE OF FARGO INC 4227 9TH AVE SW FARGO,ND58103	26-2708205	501C3	10,310	$710 CARING CATALOG $7500 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND $2100 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(121) SMART CORPORATION CO USBC 621 SIX FLAGS DR ARLINGTON,TX76011	27-2358041	501C3	5,820	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(122) SOUTH SUDANESE FOUNDATION 2037 67TH AVENUE SOUTH FARGO,ND58104	83-4476088	501C3	45,000	GENERAL OPERATING
(123) SPARROWS NEST PO BOX 8384 KALISPELL,MT59904	47-2120103		10,000	GENERAL OPERATING
(124) ST CATHERINE'S CHURCH 524 3RD AVE N VALLEY CITY,ND58072			6,060	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(125) ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL 501 ST JUDE PLACE MEMPHIS,TN38105	62-0646012		53,000	GENERAL OPERATING
(126) TEMPLE BETH EL 809 11TH AVE S FARGO,ND581033153	45-6011866	501C3	28,300	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(127) THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP 1104 2ND AVE S 315 FARGO,ND58103	23-7108936	501C3	5,925	GENERAL OPERATING
(128) THEATRE B 215 10TH ST N MOORHEAD,MN56560	20-0204648	501C3	10,690	$4190 CARING CATALOG $6500 GENERAL OPERATING
(129) THE HUMAN FAMILY 6257 14TH ST S FARGO,ND58104		501C3	20,344	GENERAL OPERATING
(130) THEODORE ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY 107 W MAIN AVE STE 50 BISMARCK,ND58501	47-1324043	501C3	2,100,000	GENERAL OPERATING
(131) TROLLWOOD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL 801 50TH AVE SW MOORHEAD,MN56560	45-0448759	501C3	8,745	$1945 CARING CATALOG $6800 GENERAL OPERATING
(132) TROON COUNTRY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION 25000 N WINDY WALK DRIVE SCOTTSDALE,AZ85255	20-8691465	501C3	10,000	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(133) UC DAVIS FOUNDATION - SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE OFFICE OF THE DEAN - DEVELOPMENT DAVIS,CA95616	94-6081352	501C3	7,500	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(134) UND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION 3501 UNIVERSITY AVE STOP 8157 GRAND FORKS,ND582028157	45-0227756	501C3	50,000	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(135) UNITED WAY OF CASS CLAY PO BOX 1609 FARGO,ND581071609	41-0810008	501C3	94,555	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(136) UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO FOUNDATION MORRILL HALL ALUMNI CENTER RENO,NV89557	94-6036494	501C3	7,500	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(137) UP AQUATICS 3740 ASPYN LANE NORTH FARGO,ND58102	27-1181382	501C3	20,000	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(138) VALLEY SENIOR SERVICES PO BOX 2217 FARGO,ND58108		501C3	16,405	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(139) VETERAN'S CANTEEN SERVICE 2101 ELM STREET N FARGO,ND58102		501C3	6,000	COFFEE FOR HEALTHCARE HEROS-GIFT CARDS
(140) VILLAGE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER PO BOX 9859 FARGO,ND581069859	45-0226423	501C3	32,914	$300 CARING CATALOG $32613.74 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(141) WENDI FAGERHOLT 1510 CHESTNUT STREET GRAND FORKS,ND58201			20,000	THOMSEN HOMES-COVID RESPONSE GRANT-GENERAL OPERATING
(142) WESTERN MINNESOTA STEAM THRESHERS PO BOX 9337 FARGO,ND58106	23-7418831	501C3	6,245	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(143) WIN-LIBERIA 15 21ST STREET S 104 FARGO,ND58103	83-1823044	501C3	5,250	$250 CARING CATALOG $5000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND
(144) YMCA OF CASS AND CLAY COUNTIES 400 1ST AVE S FARGO,ND58103	23-7434797	501C3	30,329	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(145) YMCA OF GRAND FORKS 215 NORTH 7TH STREET GRAND FORKS,ND58203		501C3	7,500	ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(146) YOUTHWORKS 1330 18TH AVE S FARGO,ND58103	46-0345922	501C3	9,835	$7140 CARING CATALOG $2695 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTIONS-GENERAL OPERATING
(147) YWCA CASS CLAY 4650 38TH AVE S FARGO,ND581048529	45-0226435	501C3	40,191	$2360 CARING CATALOG $15000 COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND $22830.78 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION-GENERAL OPERATING
(148) APPLE TREE DENTAL 520 MAIN STREET HAWLEY,MN56549	36-3411437	501C3	6,000	GENERAL OPERATING-COVID 19 RESPONSE FUND

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126

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2020

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION	245	325,376	FMV
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:	NEEDS THROUGHOUT CASS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, AND CLAY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, WITHIN FIVE PRIMARY FOCUS AREAS: ARTS, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY; BASIC HUMAN NEEDS; COMMUNITY BUILDING; EDUCATION; AND WOMEN AND CHILDREN. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT VARY IN SIZE, MISSION, AND VISION, AND THAT PROMOTE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO CREATE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY.

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Schedule J
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION
CORPORATION

Employer identification number

45-6010377

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

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Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1TIMOTHY BEATON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	146,212 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	7,346 ------------- 0	1,156 ------------- 0	154,714 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION
CORPORATION

Employer identification number

45-6010377

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	19	762,319	FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..	X	1	321,000	FMV
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2020)

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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION
CORPORATION

Employer identification number

45-6010377

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE BOARD TREASURER CHAIRS THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD TO ACCEPT THE 990. THE 990 IS SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS THE WEEK PRIOR TO THEIR MEETING. THE TREASURER WILL PRESENT THE 990 TO THE BOARD WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. THE BOARD VOTES TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION AND THE 990 IS PREPPED FOR FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE COMPLETED EACH YEAR BY ALL STAFF, BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THE RESULTS ARE COMPILED IN A LIST THAT IS REFERRED TO ON A REGULAR BASIS. THOSE WITH CONFLICTS ARE ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON MATTERS REGARDING SAID ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	DATA IS GATHERED PER THE COF SALARY SURVEY FOR LIKE SIZED COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. THE BOARD REVIEWS, COMPARES AND APPROVES EXECUTIVE AND EMPLOYEE SALARIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION OFFICE.
FORM 990. PART XII, LINE 2C	THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

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Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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2020

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION
CORPORATION

Employer identification number

45-6010377

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)ELM FAMILY FOUNDATION 409 7TH STEET SOUTH FARGO,ND58103 45-1968320	TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT THE MISSION OF THE FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION	ND	501(C)3	501(C)3I			No
(2)WILLIAM C AND JANE B MARCIL FAMILY FOUNDATION 409 7TH STREET SOUTH FARGO,ND58103 91-1751020	TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT THE MISSION OF THE FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION	ND	501(C)3	501(C)3I			No

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Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

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Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

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