Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)952 GRAND AVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST PAUL, MN55105
A Employer identification number

41-1859711
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(651) 633-6165
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$28,148,782J 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) 5,001,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 5,785 5,785  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 388,194 388,194  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 132,914
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,962,218
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 132,914
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 5,527,893 526,893  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 162,344 0   162,344
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 114,731 0   114,731
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 30,747 0   30,747
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 9,909 4,955   4,954
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 146,269 89,279   56,990
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 29,463 5,755   19,712
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 19,899 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 32,631 0   32,631
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 9,169 0   9,169
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 17,321 117   17,204
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 572,483 100,106   448,482
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,670,059 2,670,059
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,242,542 100,106   3,118,541
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 2,285,351
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 426,787
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X 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............. 972,623 837,859 837,859
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..........   365 365
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,873,994 Click to see attachment2,941,727 2,941,727
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 763,238 Click to see attachment800,257 800,257
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 18,971,430 Click to see attachment22,835,119 22,835,119
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet794,378
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet60,923 753,354 Click to see attachment733,455 733,455
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 23,334,639 28,148,782 28,148,782
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 7,789  
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)......... 7,789 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........ 23,326,850 28,148,782
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 23,326,850 28,148,782
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 23,334,639 28,148,782
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
23,326,850
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
2,285,351
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
2,536,581
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
28,148,782
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
28,148,782
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
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 3,884,528   3,829,304 55,224
b 77,690     77,690
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       55,224
b       77,690
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 2 132,914
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 5,932
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 5,932
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 5,932
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 4,280
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 4,280
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 1,652
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMN
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    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 instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.SAUERFF.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (651) 633-6165

    Located atbullet952 GRAND AVEST PAULMN ZIP+4bullet55105
    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
    GARY B SAUER TREASURER
    1.00     		0 0 0
    952 GRAND AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55105
    PATRICIA SAUER PRESIDENT
    5.00     		0 0 0
    952 GRAND AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55105
    COREY SAUER TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    952 GRAND AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55105
    JESSICA NICKELSON TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    952 GRAND AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55105
    STEPHANIE MORRISSEY TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    952 GRAND AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55105
    JENNIFER SAUER TRUSTEE
    1.00     		0 0 0
    952 GRAND AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55105
    COLLEEN O'KEEFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & TRUSTEE
    40.00     		162,344 0 0
    952 GRAND AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55105
    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 PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT ITEMS TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NEED. 15,771
    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
    18,576,975
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,505,856
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    21,082,831
    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
    21,082,831
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    316,242
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    20,766,589
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,038,329
    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
    1,038,329
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    5,932
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,932
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,032,397
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,032,397
    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
    1,032,397
    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
    3,118,541
    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
    3,118,541
    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
    3,118,541
    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 1,032,397
    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...... 239,307
    b From 2016...... 183,063
    c From 2017...... 170,644
    d From 2018...... 396,660
    e From 2019...... 959,376
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,949,050
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 3,118,541
    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..... 1,032,397
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,086,144
    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 4,035,194
    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) ...     		239,307
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		3,795,887
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 183,063
    b Excess from 2017.... 170,644
    c Excess from 2018.... 396,660
    d Excess from 2019.... 959,376
    e Excess from 2020.... 2,086,144
    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).)
    GARY B SAUER
    PATRICIA SAUER
    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:
    COLLEEN O'KEEFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    952 GRAND AVE
    ST PAUL,MN55105
    (651) 633-6165
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE PROGRAMS AND USE FUNDING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    CALL THE FOUNDATION OFFICE BEFORE APPLYING FOR FUNDING.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    STATE OF MINNESOTA. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT FUNDING PRIORITIES.
    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
    2ND DISTRICT GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM
    504 E BROWN
    LUVERNE,MN56156     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 50,000
    A CHANCE TO GROW
    1800 SECOND STREET NE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55418     		NONE PC EDUCATION 14,590
    BELLIS
    PO BOX 75 17897 TYLER ST NW
    ELK RIVER,MN55330     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 13,000
    BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES OF MINNESOTA
    3131 FERNBROOK LANE N SUITE 204
    PLYMOUTH,MN55447     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 75,000
    CAF AMERICA
    225 REINEKERS LANE SUITE 375
    ALEXANDRIA,VA223142840     		NONE PC UTHANDO - EDUCATION 10,000
    CANINE INSPIRED CHANGE
    30 WEST DEMONT AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55117     		NONE PC TRAUMA-BASED INTERVENTION 12,000
    CARE IN ACTION
    PO BOX 28838
    OAKDALE,MN55128     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 10,000
    CASA MN
    590 PARK AVENUE MC L878
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE 10,000
    CENTRO
    1915 CHICAGO AVE S
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404     		NONE PC EDUCATION 15,000
    CHANGE INC
    381 EAST ROBIE STREET
    SAINT PAUL,MN55107     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 2,000
    CHILDREN'S MINNESOTA
    5901 LINCOLN DRIVE
    EDINA,MN55436     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 25,000
    COMMUNITY OF SAINTS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
    335 HURLEY ST E
    WEST ST PAUL,MN55118     		NONE PC EDUCATION 25,000
    CONNECT OUR KIDS
    1069 WEST BROAD ST SUITE 778
    FALLS CHURCH,VA22046     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 75,000
    CONNECTIONS TO INDEPENDENCE
    310 E 38TH STREET 300
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55409     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 25,000
    CORNERHOUSE
    1711 W COUNTY ROAD B SUITE 310 N
    ROSEVILLE,MN55418     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 68,297
    EVOLVE ADOPTION & FAMILY SERVICES
    149 THOMPSON AVE EAST SUITE 115
    WEST ST PAUL,MN55118     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 25,000
    FAMILYWISE
    3036 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414     		NONE PC EDUCATION 25,000
    FATHERS RISE TOGETHER
    201 EAST 1ST STREET SUITE 3-4
    DULUTH,MN55802     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 15,000
    FOSTER ADVOCATES
    2233 UNIVERSITY AVE W 235
    ST PAUL,MN55114     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 30,000
    FOSTERING MEDIA CONNECTIONS
    412 W 6TH ST 1111
    LOS ANGELES,CA90014     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 30,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC - ALIVE AT MATOSKA ELEMENTARY SCHOO
    19 EDWARDS ST
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NONE PC EDUCATION/TRAUMA 100,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC - ALIVE AT NORTH BRANCH ELEMENTARY
    19 EDWARDS ST
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NONE PC EDUCATION/TRAUMA 90,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC - ALIVE AT ONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    19 EDWARDS ST
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NONE PC EDUCATION/TRAUMA 110,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC - ALIVE PROJECT AT BIRCH LAKE ELEM
    19 EDWARDS ST
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NONE PC EDUCATION/TRAUMA 90,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC - ALIVE PROJECT AT PALADIN HS
    19 EDWARDS ST
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NONE PC EDUCATION/TRAUMA 75,000
    FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC - ALIVE PROJECT AT VADNAIS HEIGHTS
    19 EDWARDS ST
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		NONE PC EDUCATION/TRAUMA 100,000
    GREAT MN SCHOOLS
    1330 LAGOON AVENUE 4TH FLOOR
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408     		NONE PC EDUCATION/TRAUMA 36,500
    HENNEPIN COUNTY
    A-23 GOVERNMENT CENTER MC233 300
    SOUTH SIXTH STREET
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55487     		NONE GOV CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE/EDUCATION 69,500
    JEREMIAH PROGRAM
    1510 LAUREL AVE STE 100
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN554031244     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 10,000
    JOYCE PRESCHOOL
    3400 PARK AVE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 15,000
    LEE CARLSON CENTER
    7954 UNIVERSITY AVE NE
    FRIDLEY,MN55432     		NONE PC COVID-19 RESPONSE 25,000
    LIFETRACK RESOURCES
    2485 COMO AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55108     		NONE PC EDUCATION 50,000
    LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
    573 COUNTY RD A SUITE 106
    HUDSON,WI54016     		NONE PC EDUCATION 27,771
    MINNESOTA COUNTIES FOUNDATION
    125 CHARLES AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55103     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 40,000
    MINNESOTA EDUCATION EQUITY PARTNERSHIP (MEEP)
    2233 UNIVERSITY AVE W SUITE 220
    ST PAUL,MN55114     		NONE PC EDUCATION 33,350
    MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MANKATO
    118 ARMSTRONG HALL
    MANKATO,MN560016067     		NONE PC EDUCATION 96,000
    MITCHELL HAMLINE
    875 SUMMIT AVE ROOM 254
    ST PAUL,MN55105     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 40,000
    MOBILE HOPE
    7900 MAPLE HILL RD
    CORCORAN,MN55340     		NONE PC EDUCATION/TRAUMA 10,000
    MONTESSORI CENTER OF MINNESOTA
    1611 AMES AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55106     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 50,000
    NEXUS FOUNDATION
    505 HIGHWAY 169 N SUITE 500
    PLYMOUTH,MN55441     		NONE PC COVID-19 RESPONSE 30,000
    PERSPECTIVES INC
    3381 GORHAM AVE
    ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 25,000
    PRINCETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    1506 1ST STREET
    PRINCETON,MN55371     		NONE PC EDUCATION 3,125
    PROPEL NONPROFITS
    3748 BRYANT AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55409     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 25,000
    PUPPET FARMS (NORTHERN LIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL)
    3613 17TH AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 20,000
    READING PARTNERS
    2324 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST SUITE
    105
    ST PAUL,MN55114     		NONE PC EDUCATION 50,000
    SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN
    711 10TH AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 45,000
    SHERIDAN STORY
    2723 PATTON RD
    ROSEVILLE,MN55113     		NONE PC COVID-19 RESPONSE 5,000
    SHILOH TEMPLE CHURCH
    1201 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE N
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411     		NONE PC FAMILY REFUGE 75,000
    SOUTHSIDE FAMILY NURTURING CENTER
    2448 18TH AVE S
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 25,000
    ST PAUL YOUTH SERVICES
    2100 WILSON AVE
    ST PAUL,MN55119     		NONE PC EDUCATION 10,000
    ST PETER CLAVER SCHOOL
    1060 WEST CENTRAL
    ST PAUL,MN55104     		NONE PC EDUCATION 25,000
    SUCCESS ACADEMY
    8201 PARK AVE S
    BLOOMINGTON,MN55420     		NONE PC EDUCATION 20,000
    THE BRIDGE FOR YOUTH
    1111 WEST 22ND STREET
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 20,000
    THE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
    4123 E LAKE STREET
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406     		NONE PC TRAUMA-BASED INTERVENTION 20,000
    THE LITERACY MATTERS FOUNDATION
    1005 W FRANKLIN AVE SUITE 3
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405     		NONE PC EDUCATION 120,000
    THE REEL HOPE PROJECT
    3950 CRYSTAL LAKE BLVD
    ROBBINSDALE,MN55422     		NONE PC CHILD WELFARE/FOSTER CARE 15,000
    THE WILDFLOWER FOUNDATION
    1330 LAGOON AVE 4TH FLOOR
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 20,000
    TICKETS FOR KIDS
    2038 FORD PARKWAY 428
    ST PAUL,MN55116     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 15,000
    TUBMAN
    4432 CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407     		NONE PC COVID-19 RESPONSE 50,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION
    205 PETERS HALL 1404 GORTNER AVE
    ST PAUL,MN55108     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 160,426
    UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION
    INSTITUTE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT 51
    EAST RIVER ROAD
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 5,000
    UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS
    2115 SUMMIT AVE
    ST PAUL,MN55105     		NONE PC EDUCATION/TRAUMA 100,000
    URBAN VENTURES LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
    2924 FOURTH AVE S
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 8,500
    WASHBURN CENTER FOR CHILDREN
    1100 GLENWOOD AVENUE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405     		NONE PC COVID-19 RESPONSE 95,000
    WAY TO GROW
    201 IRVING AVE N STE 100
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405     		NONE PC EARLY CHILDHOOD 5,000
    WAYSIDE RECOVERY CENTER
    3705 PARK CENTER BOULEVARD
    ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416     		NONE PC COVID-19 RESPONSE 55,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,670,059
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 5,785  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 388,194  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 132,914  
    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).. 0 526,893 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    526,893
    (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
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  


    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
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    41-1859711
    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
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    41-1859711
    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
    TILLER CORPORATION
     
    7200 HEMLOCK LANE SUITE 200
     
    MAPLE GROVE, MN55311

    		$ 5,000,000


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    41-1859711
    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
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    41-1859711
    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)
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1859711
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 9,909 4,955   4,954

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1859711
    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 FURNITURE 2007-02-21 3,203 3,203 SL 7.000000000000 0 0    
    COMPUTER 2013-09-16 1,647 823 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
    DESK 2015-11-30 1,804 532 SL 7.000000000000 129 0    
    DESK 2015-12-30 1,384 408 SL 7.000000000000 99 0    
    EXTERIOR SIGN 2017-01-15 1,494 897 SL 5.000000000000 299 0    
    BUILDING 2017-12-31 440,000 22,564 SL 39.000000000000 11,282 0    
    PARKING LOT 2017-12-31 73,334 9,778 SL 15.000000000000 4,889 0    
    LAND 2017-12-31 146,666   L   0 0    
    PORCH 2019-10-29 124,846 401 SL 39.000000000000 3,201 0    

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1859711
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    METROPOLITAN WEST UNCONSTRAINED BOND 800,257 800,257

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1859711
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AMPHENOL CORP NEW (APH) 55,970 55,970
    ANSYS INC (ANSS) 27,649 27,649
    CHURCH & DWIGHT INC (CHD) 43,092 43,092
    COSTCO WHSL CORP NEW (COST) 34,664 34,664
    ECOLAB INC (ECL) 41,541 41,541
    FIRST REPUBLIC BANK (FRC) 50,250 50,250
    HEICO CORP NEW CL A (HELA) 35,001 35,001
    FAIR, ISAAC INC (FIC) 37,306 37,306
    GRACO INC (GGG) 49,053 49,053
    INDEXX LABS INC (IDXX) 45,988 45,988
    INTERCONTINENTALEXCHANGE GROUP, INC. (ICE) 29,168 29,168
    LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC (LULU) 30,627 30,627
    MERCADOLIBRE INC (MELI) 105,539 105,539
    METTLER-TOLEDO INTL INC (MTD) 47,867 47,867
    MSCI INC (MSCI) 38,848 38,848
    NIKE INC CLASS B STOCK (NKE) 35,792 35,792
    SERVICENOW, INC (NOW) 37,429 37,429
    SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) 49,239 49,239
    SHOPIFY INC (SHOP) 73,577 73,577
    STRYKER CORP (SYK) 70,817 70,817
    SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS) 37,071 37,071
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC (TMO) 45,646 45,646
    VERISK ANALYTICS INC (VRSK) 37,989 37,989
    VISA INC-CLASS A SHRS (V) 59,932 59,932
    WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC (WST) 64,595 64,595
    ALCON, INC. (ALC) 26,920 26,920
    AIA GROUP LTD. (AAGIY) 39,009 39,009
    ADYEN N.V. (ADYEY) 43,291 43,291
    ATLAS COPCO AB-SPONS ADR A (ATLKY)_ 42,805 42,805
    CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY (CNI) 38,997 38,997
    C S L LIMITED (CSLLY) 29,851 29,851
    FERRARI NV (RACE) 38,330 38,330
    HDFC BK LTD (HDB) 47,547 47,547
    LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SA (LVMUY) 58,498 58,498
    PERNOD-RICARD SA-UNSPON ADR 42,875 42,875
    TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG CO LTD (TSH) 75,892 75,892
    TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED 52,623 52,623
    ASGN INCORPORATED (ASGN) 28,400 28,400
    BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB HOLDINGS INC (BJ) 28,967 28,967
    CELSIUS HOLDINGS INC (CELH) 26,212 26,212
    CONMED CORP (CUB) 31,584 31,584
    CUBIC CORP (CUB) 32,199 32,199
    ENVESTNET HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) 33,903 33,903
    EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) 29,029 29,029
    FRONTDOOR INC (FTDR) 36,302 36,302
    GREEN DOT CORP (GDOT) 42,966 42,966
    HALOZYME THERAPEUTICS INC. 57,402 57,402
    HOSTESS BRANDS INC (TWNK) 26,996 26,996
    ICU MED INC (ICUI) 35,176 35,176
    INSPERITY INC (NSP) 38,023 38,023
    ITRON INC (ITRI) 33,469 33,469
    KARYOPHARM THERAPEUTICS, INC (KPTI) 34,458 34,458
    LESLIE'S INC.(LESL) 38,822 38,822
    LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) INCORPORATED 32,321 32,321
    MERIT MED SYS INC (MMSI) 47,850 47,850
    NATIONAL VISION HOLDINGS INC (EYE) 40,942 40,942
    PRIMERICA INC (PRI) 37,099 37,099
    QUALYS INC. (QLYS) 18,402 18,402
    REALPAGE, INC (RP) 40,654 40,654
    REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. (REYN) 24,903 24,903
    THE SIMPLY GOOD FOODS COMPANY (SMPL) 51,085 51,085
    SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, INC. (SITE) 10,470 10,470
    SYNEOS HEALTH, INC (SYNH) 44,353 44,353
    TERMINIX GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC (TMX) 33,820 33,820
    UTZ BRANDS INC (UTZ) 31,016 31,016
    VERINT SYS INC (VRNT) 41,652 41,652
    WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORP (WAL) 37,888 37,888
    WILLSCOT MOBILE MINI HOLDINGS (WSC) CORPS 42,888 42,888
    PERFICIENT INC (PRFT) 46,792 46,792
    PETIQ INC (PETQ) 9,574 9,574
    MIMECAST LIMITED (MIME) 43,312 43,312
    CYBERARK SOFTWARE LTD (CYBR) 31,510 31,510

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1859711
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BLACKROCK TOTAL RETURN FUND FMV 838,449 838,449
    VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX (VITSX) FMV 8,174,905 8,174,905
    TWC EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FUND - I FMV 1,169,045 1,169,045
    VANGUARD S/T CORPORATE-ADMR FMV 1,938,583 1,938,583
    BNY MELLON INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND (DISYX) - CLASS Y FMV 951,531 951,531
    WILLIAM BLAIR EMERGING MARKETS (WELIX) LEADERS FUND FMV 1,012,597 1,012,597
    LAZARD GLOBAL LISTED INFRASTRUCTURE (GLIFX) FMV 719,831 719,831
    VANGUARD BALANCED INDEX FUND (VBIAX) FMV 1,148,057 1,148,057
    VANGUARD INTEREDDIATE TERM BOND INDEX FUND FMV 2,174,889 2,174,889
    PEAR TREE POLARIS FOREIGN VALUE FUND FMV 1,033,852 1,033,852
    CRA2 FMV 3,556,980 3,556,980
    CRA2 FMV 61,580 61,580
    CRA2 FMV 54,820 54,820

    TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1859711
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OFFICE FURNITURE 3,203 3,203 0  
    COMPUTER 1,647 1,647 0  
    DESK 1,804 1,563 241  
    DESK 1,384 1,199 185  
    EXTERIOR SIGN 1,494 1,196 298  
    BUILDING 440,000 33,846 406,154  
    PARKING LOT 73,334 14,667 58,667  
    LAND 146,666 0 146,666  
    PORCH 124,846 3,602 121,244  


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1859711
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EDUCATION MATERIALS 429 0   429
    INSURANCE EXPENSE 4,198 0   4,198
    POSTAGE 80 0   80
    SUPPLIES 5,524 0   5,524
    DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 5,720 0   5,720
    BANK FEES 117 117   0
    MN FILING FEE 26 0   26
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 213 0   213
    ADVERTISING 1,014 0   1,014


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1859711
    Description Amount
    CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS 2,536,581


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1859711
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT ADVISORY 89,279 89,279   0
    IT EXPENSES 13,199 0   13,199
    PROFESSIONAL FEES 43,791 0   43,791


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1859711
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX ON NET INVESTMENT INCOME 3,996 0   0
    PAYROLL TAXES 19,712 0   19,712
    FOREIGN TAX 5,755 5,755   0