Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
KINDER FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
HOUSTON, TX77019
A Employer identification number

76-0519073
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(713) 529-5537
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$211,039,123J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 40,030,500
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 2,999,567 2,999,567  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,076,353
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 54,905,952
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,076,353
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 30,898 2,092  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 45,137,318 5,078,012  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 637,711 16,211   621,500
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 26,017 0   26,017
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 25,102 0   25,102
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 2,500 0   2,500
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 24,415 12,208   12,207
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 132,102 0   132,102
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 169,682 112,172   44,310
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 36,437 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 937,172 750,644   186,528
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,991,138 891,235   1,050,266
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 50,619,809 50,619,809
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 52,610,947 891,235   51,670,075
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -7,473,629
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 4,186,777
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 2,279,992 13,137,358 13,137,358
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 132,916,581 Click to see attachment116,906,345 197,834,988
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet399,971
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet333,194 99,171 Click to see attachment66,777 66,777
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 135,295,744 130,110,480 211,039,123
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 135,295,744 130,110,480
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 135,295,744 130,110,480
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 135,295,744 130,110,480
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
135,295,744
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-7,473,629
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
2,288,365
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
130,110,480
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
130,110,480
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION P   2020-12-31
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P   2020-12-31
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 10,245     10,245
b 54,895,707   52,829,599 2,066,108
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       10,245
b       2,066,108
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 2,076,353
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 58,196
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 58,196
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 58,196
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 64,648
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 64,648
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 6,452
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet6,452 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
Yes
 
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletTX
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructionsClick to see attachment.................
    12
    Yes
     
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.KINDERFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletNANCY G KINDER Telephone no.bullet (713) 529-5537

    Located atbullet2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700HOUSTONTX ZIP+4bullet77019
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    RICHARD D KINDER CHAIRMAN
    10.00     		0 0 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    NANCY G KINDER PRESIDENT/CEO/TREASURER
    40.00     		0 0 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    KARA K VIDAL BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    DAVID D KINDER BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    GARY C DUDLEY CHIEF OF STAFF & BOARD MEMBER
    10.00     		66,232 0 2,422
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    ROXANN S NEUMANN BOARD MEMBER
    10.00     		0 0 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    JAMES V DERRICK JR SECRETARY & BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    GINGER A CORLEY BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    TODD V ADAM BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    POLLY K WHITTLE BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    KATHRYN DOLLINS ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    20.00     		55,927 1,678 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    SABRINA W KIRWIN ASSISTANT TREASURER
    6.00     		21,342 640 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    AARTI K GAREHGRAT ASSISTANT TREASURER
    6.00     		20,498 615 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    SARAH NEWBERY DIRECTOR OF PARKS & GREENSPACE
    40.00     		214,757 6,443 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    GUY HAGSTETTE SR. VP OF PARKS & CIVIC PROJECTS
    40.00     		325,279 9,758 2,063
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    PATRA BRANNON DIR. OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROJECTS
    40.00     		172,924 5,188 0
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    178,824,527
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    12,045,757
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    190,870,284
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    190,870,284
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    2,863,054
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    188,007,230
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    9,400,362
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    9,400,362
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    58,196
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    58,196
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    9,342,166
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    9,342,166
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    9,342,166
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    51,670,075
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    51,670,075
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    51,670,075
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 9,342,166
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 23,796,497
    b From 2016...... 32,423,972
    c From 2017...... 31,739,042
    d From 2018...... 31,789,001
    e From 2019...... 39,938,694
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 159,687,206
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 51,670,075
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 9,342,166
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 42,327,909
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 202,015,115
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		23,796,497
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		178,218,618
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 32,423,972
    b Excess from 2017.... 31,739,042
    c Excess from 2018.... 31,789,001
    d Excess from 2019.... 39,938,694
    e Excess from 2020.... 42,327,909
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    RICHARD D KINDER
    NANCY G KINDER
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    NANCY G KINDER PRESIDENT CEO
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
    HOUSTON,TX77019
    (713) 529-5537
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PRESELECTED APPLICATIONS, WHEN NOTIFIED BY THE FOUNDATION, SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND CONTAIN THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS A DISCUSSION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE KINDER FOUNDATION IS PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, FOCUSED ON THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION ONLY MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRE-SELECTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED REQUESTS FOR FUNDS.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    (THE ADMIRAL) NIMITZ FOUNDATION
    328 E MAIN
    FREDRICKSBURG,TX78624     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    (THE) MONTROSE CENTER
    401 BARNARD STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77006     		N/A PC SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT 500,000
    (THE) CARMELITE MONASTERY
    1250 CARMEL AVENUE
    LAFAYETTE,LA70501     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    (THE) RISE SCHOOL
    5618 H MARK CROSSWELL JR ST
    HOUSTON,TX77021     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 50,000
    ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON HOUSTON
    P O BOX 907
    HOUSTON,TX77001     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF 50,000
    BAKER RIPLEY
    4450 HARRISBURG BLVD SUITE 200
    HOUSTON,TX77011     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF 72,365
    BAKER RIPLEY
    4450 HARRISBURG BLVD SUITE 200
    HOUSTON,TX77011     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF 922,026
    BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP
    1113 VINE STREET SUITE 215
    HOUSTON,TX77002     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 5,000
    BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP
    1113 VINE STREET SUITE 215
    HOUSTON,TX77002     		N/A PC NORTH CANAL STUDY 145,000
    BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP
    1113 VINE STREET SUITE 215
    HOUSTON,TX77002     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 3,475
    COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
    P O BOX 912031
    DENVER,CO80291     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    CRISTO REY JESUIT SCHOOL
    6700 MOUNT CARMEL STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77087     		N/A PC CORPORATE WORK STUDY 94,500
    CRISTO REY JESUIT SCHOOL
    6700 MOUNT CARMEL STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77087     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF 50,000
    DEPELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER
    4950 MEMORIAL DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77007     		N/A PC FOSTER CARE 100,000
    DISCOVERY GREEN
    1500 MCKINNEY
    HOUSTON,TX77010     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    DISCOVERY GREEN
    1500 MCKINNEY
    HOUSTON,TX77010     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF - MATCHING GIFT 500,000
    DISCOVERY GREEN
    1500 MCKINNEY
    HOUSTON,TX77010     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    DISCOVERY GREEN
    1500 MCKINNEY
    HOUSTON,TX77010     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF - MATCHING GIFT 250,000
    DISCOVERY GREEN
    1500 MCKINNEY
    HOUSTON,TX77010     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF - MATCHING GIFT 150,000
    DISCOVERY GREEN
    1500 MCKINNEY
    HOUSTON,TX77010     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF - MATCHING GIFT 100,000
    DISCOVERY GREEN
    1500 MCKINNEY
    HOUSTON,TX77010     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    EMANCIPATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
    2520 WENTWORTH
    HOUSTON,TX77004     		N/A PC REVITALIZATION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC THIRD WARD ECDP 65,000
    EMANCIPATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
    2520 WENTWORTH
    HOUSTON,TX77004     		N/A PC REVITALIZATION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC THIRD WARD ECDP 65,000
    EMANCIPATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
    2520 WENTWORTH
    HOUSTON,TX77004     		N/A PC REVITALIZATION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC THIRD WARD ECDP 70,000
    EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY
    3018 EMANCIPATION AVENUE
    HOUSTON,TX77004     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 10,000
    EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY
    3018 EMANCIPATION AVENUE
    HOUSTON,TX77004     		N/A PC CHRISTMAS MEALS EVENT 105,000
    GOOD REASON HOUSTON
    3131 EASTSIDE STREET SUITE 100
    HOUSTON,TX77098     		N/A PC SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HOUSTON 2,758,013
    GOOD REASON HOUSTON
    3131 EASTSIDE STREET SUITE 100
    HOUSTON,TX77098     		N/A PC SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HOUSTON 3,330,500
    GOOD REASON HOUSTON
    3131 EASTSIDE STREET SUITE 100
    HOUSTON,TX77098     		N/A PC SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HOUSTON 155,439
    GOOD REASON HOUSTON
    3131 EASTSIDE STREET SUITE 100
    HOUSTON,TX77098     		N/A PC SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HOUSTON 164,918
    GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    515 POST OAK BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77027     		N/A PC DIRECTOR'S DONOR ADVISED FUNDS - MATCHING GIFT 25,000
    GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    515 POST OAK BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77027     		N/A PC DIRECTOR'S DONOR ADVISED FUNDS - MATCHING GIFT 25,000
    GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    515 POST OAK BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77027     		N/A PC DIRECTOR'S DONOR ADVISED FUNDS - MATCHING GIFT 25,000
    GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    515 POST OAK BLVD
    HOUSTON,TX77027     		N/A PC DIRECTOR'S DONOR ADVISED FUNDS 205,000
    HISD FOUNDATION
    4400 W 18TH STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77092     		N/A PC SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS 25,000
    HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
    4848 MAIN STREET
    HOUSTON,TX77002     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 50,000
    HOUSTON CHILDREN'S CHORUS
    P O BOX 66567
    HOUSTON,TX77266     		N/A PC SUPPORT OF THE PERFORMING ARTS 10,000
    HOUSTON CINEMA ARTS
    4409 MONTROSE BLVD SUITE 150
    HOUSTON,TX77006     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND - SUPPORT OF ARTS & EDUCATION 10,000
    HOUSTON FOOD BANK
    535 PORTWALL ST
    HOUSTON,TX77029     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF 1,000,000
    HOUSTON PARKS BOARD
    301 NORTH POST OAK LANE
    HOUSTON,TX77024     		N/A PC NEW LINEAR PARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 26,206
    KHSPVA FRIENDS
    P O BOX 52910
    HOUSTON,TX77052     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    KIPP
    10711 KIPP WAY
    HOUSTON,TX77099     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF 200,000
    LEADERSHIP ISD
    1800 N LAMAR STREET
    DALLAS,TX75202     		N/A PC SUPPORT OF EDUCATION IN HOUSTON 150,000
    LYFORD CAY CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST INC
    7207 WEST LAKE DRIVE
    WEST PALM BEACH,FL33406     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF 5,000
    MD ANDERSON
    1515 HOLCOMBE
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 500
    MD ANDERSON
    1515 HOLCOMBE
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 100,000
    MD ANDERSON
    1515 HOLCOMBE
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    MEMORIAL PARK
    7575 NORTH PICNIC LANE
    HOUSTON,TX77057     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    MEMORIAL PARK
    7575 NORTH PICNIC LANE
    HOUSTON,TX77057     		N/A PC PARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - 10 YEAR MASTER PLAN 13,314,482
    MEMORIAL PARK
    7575 NORTH PICNIC LANE
    HOUSTON,TX77057     		N/A PC PARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - 10 YEAR MASTER PLAN 560,583
    MEMORIAL PARK
    7575 NORTH PICNIC LANE
    HOUSTON,TX77057     		N/A PC PARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - 10 YEAR MASTER PLAN 209,566
    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    1001 BISSONNET
    HOUSTON,TX77005     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF 200,000
    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    1001 BISSONNET
    HOUSTON,TX77005     		N/A PC CONSTRUCTION OF NEW EXHIBITION BUILDING - MATCHING GIFT 7,000,000
    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    1001 BISSONNET
    HOUSTON,TX77005     		N/A PC CONSTRUCTION OF NEW EXHIBITION BUILDING - MATCHING GIFT 1,158,566
    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    1001 BISSONNET
    HOUSTON,TX77005     		N/A PC CONSTRUCTION OF NEW EXHIBITION BUILDING - MATCHING GIFT 2,143,407
    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    1001 BISSONNET
    HOUSTON,TX77005     		N/A PC CONSTRUCTION OF NEW EXHIBITION BUILDING - MATCHING GIFT 500,000
    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    1001 BISSONNET
    HOUSTON,TX77005     		N/A PC CONSTRUCTION OF NEW EXHIBITION BUILDING - MATCHING GIFT 2,368,317
    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    1001 BISSONNET
    HOUSTON,TX77005     		N/A PC CONSTRUCTION OF NEW EXHIBITION BUILDING - MATCHING GIFT 145,906
    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    1001 BISSONNET
    HOUSTON,TX77005     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 294,000
    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    1001 BISSONNET
    HOUSTON,TX77005     		N/A PC CONSTRUCTION OF NEW EXHIBITION BUILDING - MATCHING GIFT 101,733
    MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
    1001 BISSONNET
    HOUSTON,TX77005     		N/A PC CONSTRUCTION OF NEW EXHIBITION BUILDING - MATCHING GIFT 104,786
    PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE
    1150 17TH STREET
    NW WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 25,000
    PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE
    1150 17TH STREET
    NW WASHINGTON,DC20036     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 50,000
    PRH PRESERVATION
    P O BOX 1011
    HOUSTON,TX77004     		N/A PC PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC THIRD WARD ECDP 375,000
    PROJECT ROW HOUSES
    P O BOX 1011
    HOUSTON,TX77004     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    RHO CHAPTER SIGMA NU EDUCATIONAL FUND
    1906 CORONA ROAD SUITE 100
    COLUMBIA,MO65203     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 50,000
    RICE UNIVERSITY
    P O BOX 1892
    HOUSTON,TX77251     		N/A PC URBAN STUDIES & GENERAL FUND 50,000
    RICE UNIVERSITY
    P O BOX 1892
    HOUSTON,TX77251     		N/A PC SUPPORT OF EDUCATION RESEARCH IN HOUSTON 1,600,000
    RICE UNIVERSITY
    P O BOX 1892
    HOUSTON,TX77251     		N/A PC CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SOCIAL SCIENCES BUILDING 1,898,198
    RICE UNIVERSITY
    P O BOX 1892
    HOUSTON,TX77251     		N/A PC CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SOCIAL SCIENCES BUILDING 109,802
    SPARK PARKS
    P O BOX 1562
    HOUSTON,TX77251     		N/A PC GREENSPACE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 250,000
    TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE
    P O BOX 1403
    HOUSTON,TX77251     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE
    P O BOX 1403
    HOUSTON,TX77251     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    UNITED WAY
    50 WAUGH DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77007     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 75,000
    UNITED WAY
    50 WAUGH DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77007     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 925,540
    UNITED WAY
    50 WAUGH DRIVE
    HOUSTON,TX77007     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 75,561
    UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON RESEARCH CENTER
    211 EAST CULLEN BUILDING
    HOUSTON,TX77024     		N/A PC SUPPORT OF EDUCATION RESEARCH 193,600
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER OF HOUSTON
    7000 FANNIN STREET 1200
    HOUSTON,TX77030     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
    105 JESSE HALL
    COLUMBIA,MO65211     		N/A PC KINDER INSTITUTE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY 5,000,000
    UOFH GERALD D HINES COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
    122 COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
    BUILDING
    HOUSTON,TX77204     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 1,000
    URBAN HARVEST
    2311 CANAL STREET SUITE 200
    HOUSTON,TX77003     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THIRD WARD 20,320
    UT HEALTH
    P BOX 1321
    HOUSTON,TX77251     		N/A PC GENERAL FUND 500
    YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    6201 BONHOMME SUITE 168N
    HOUSTON,TX77036     		N/A PC COVID-19 RELIEF 200,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 50,619,809
    bApproved for future payment
    PRH PRESERVATION
    P O BOX 1011
    HOUSTON,TX77004     		N/A PC PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC THIRD WARD ECDP 375,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 375,000
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 2,999,567  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....     14 30,898  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 2,076,353  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 5,106,818 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    5,106,818
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Additional Data


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

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

    76-0519073
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    KINDER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    76-0519073
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    RICHARD AND NANCY KINDER
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
     
    HOUSTON, TX77019

    		$ 32,071,853


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    RDK VENTURES LLC CO RICHARD KINDER
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
     
    HOUSTON, TX77019

    		$ 30,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    RICHARD AND NANCY KINDER
    2229 SAN FELIPE SUITE 1700
     
    HOUSTON, TX77019

    		$ 7,928,147


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    KINDER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    76-0519073
    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
    1
    		 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES $ 32,071,853 2020-05-19
    (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
    KINDER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    76-0519073
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Additional Data


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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES 24,415 12,208   12,207

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2015-12-22 3,269 2,448 200DB 7.000000000000 286 0    
    SIGNAGE 2015-12-02 1,918 1,437 200DB 7.000000000000 167 0    
    COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 2015-11-18 21,108 19,087 200DB 5.000000000000 2,021 0    
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2015-10-13 110,473 82,743 200DB 7.000000000000 9,645 0    
    TELEPHONE SYSTEM 2015-09-28 17,999 16,728 200DB 5.000000000000 1,271 0    
    FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 2015-12-02 184,717 138,351 200DB 7.000000000000 16,127 0    
    AV EQUIPMENT 2015-11-16 16,702 15,103 200DB 5.000000000000 1,599 0    
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2016-01-19 1,666 1,145 200DB 7.000000000000 149 0    
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2016-03-22 7,452 5,124 200DB 7.000000000000 665 0    
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2016-05-26 262 180 200DB 7.000000000000 23 0    
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2016-08-08 3,667 2,521 200DB 7.000000000000 327 0    
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2016-08-22 659 453 200DB 7.000000000000 59 0    
    LCD NETWORK PHONE 2017-08-16 275 196 200DB 5.000000000000 32 0    
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 2017-03-09 7,518 1,733 150DB 15.000000000000 579 0    
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2017-01-17 2,251 1,267 200DB 7.000000000000 281 0    
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2017-06-19 2,251 1,267 200DB 7.000000000000 281 0    
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2017-07-13 2,751 1,548 200DB 7.000000000000 344 0    
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2017-10-30 2,751 1,548 200DB 7.000000000000 344 0    
    COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 2018-02-07 1,799 936 200DB 5.000000000000 345 0    
    COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 2018-05-24 1,159 603 200DB 5.000000000000 222 0    
    AV EQUIPMENT 2018-03-27 899 468 200DB 5.000000000000 172 0    
    AV EQUIPMENT 2018-03-27 1,299 676 200DB 5.000000000000 249 0    
    ICE MAKER 2018-11-01 3,083 1,195 200DB 7.000000000000 539 0    
    COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 2020-02-17 1,691   200DB 5.000000000000 592 0    
    COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 2020-11-12 1,951   200DB 5.000000000000 98 0    
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2020-12-03 401   200DB 5.000000000000 20 0    

    TY 2020 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      PART VII-B 1B PART VII-B 1B: THE KINDER FOUNDATION IS ANSWERING YES TO PART VII-B 1A(3) BECAUSE THE FOUNDATION IS PROVIDED OVER 7,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE WITHOUT ANY RENT CHARGE OR COST BY THE KINDER FAMILY OFFICE.

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ML ACCT 02135 AT COST 10,400,431 13,727,266
    ML ACCT 04A63 AT COST 18,171,606 26,637,199
    ML ACCT 2066 AT COST 53,887,089 101,535,987
    ML ACCT 4002 AT COST 11,213,887 21,109,047
    ML ACCT 4003 AT COST 23,233,332 34,825,489

    TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 3,269 2,734 535  
    SIGNAGE 1,918 1,604 314  
    COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 21,108 21,108 0  
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 110,473 92,388 18,085  
    TELEPHONE SYSTEM 17,999 17,999 0  
    FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 184,717 154,478 30,239  
    AV EQUIPMENT 16,702 16,702 0  
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 1,666 1,294 372  
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 7,452 5,789 1,663  
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 262 203 59  
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 3,667 2,848 819  
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 659 512 147  
    LCD NETWORK PHONE 275 228 47  
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 7,518 2,312 5,206  
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2,251 1,548 703  
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2,251 1,548 703  
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2,751 1,892 859  
    OFFICE DECOR AND FURNISHINGS 2,751 1,892 859  
    COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 1,799 1,281 518  
    COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 1,159 825 334  
    AV EQUIPMENT 899 640 259  
    AV EQUIPMENT 1,299 925 374  
    ICE MAKER 3,083 1,734 1,349  
    COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 1,691 592 1,099  
    COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY 1,951 98 1,853  
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 401 20 381  


    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 2,500 0   2,500


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 744,655 744,655   0
    BANKING FEES/CHECK ORDER FEE 7,766 3,883   3,883
    OFFICE AND TECHNOLOGY EXPENSES 86,192 2,106   84,086
    CHARITABLE ENTITY EVENTS 25,514 0   25,514
    EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 4,485 0   4,485
    PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 900 0   900
    MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 2,660 0   2,660
    MEMBERSHIPS 65,000 0   65,000


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    NONDIVIDEND DISTRIBUTIONS 28,806 0 28,806
    MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 2,092 2,092 2,092


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON STOCK CONTRIBUTION 2,288,365


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING FEES 10,650 0   10,650
    PUBLIC RELATIONS FEES 115,452 0   115,452
    ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 6,000 0   6,000


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    KINDER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    76-0519073
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2020 EXCISE TAX 13,200 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES 111,062 111,062   0
    PAYROLL TAXES 45,420 1,110   44,310