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
DENSO NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION
 
% WELL FARGO BANK NA
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)24777 DENSO DRIVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SOUTHFIELD, MI48033
A Employer identification number

38-3547055
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(248) 372-8120
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$12,847,452J 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) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 52,397 52,397  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
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 14,392    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 66,789 52,397  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 2,500 2,500    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule).......        
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,500 2,500   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,682,782 2,682,782
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,685,282 2,500   2,682,782
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -2,618,493
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 49,897
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............. 15,446,739 12,847,452 12,847,452
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 15,446,739 12,847,452 12,847,452
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........ 15,446,739 12,847,452
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 15,446,739 12,847,452
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 15,446,739 12,847,452
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
15,446,739
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-2,618,493
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
19,366
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
12,847,612
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
160
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
12,847,452
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Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 694
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 694
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 694
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 694
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$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
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)
    bullet
    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.DENSOFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletWELL FARGO BANK NA Telephone no.bullet (248) 723-3085

    Located atbullet34100 WOODWARD STE 300BIRMINGHAMMI ZIP+4bullet480090920
    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
     
     
    ........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
     
    No
    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
    JACK HELMBOLDT PRESIDENT
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033
    ROBERT TOWNSEND VICE PRESIDENT
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI40833
    KIM MADAJ TREASURER
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    southfield,MI40833
    MELISSA SMITH SECRETARY
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    southfield,MI48033
    HUGH CANTRELL DIRECTOR
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033
    DAVID COLE DIRECTOR
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033
    MARTIN DESCHENES DIRECTOR
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033
    WILLIAM FOY DIRECTOR
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033
    DAVID GRIMMER DIRECTOR
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033
    MICHEAL GUIDRY DIRECTOR
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033
    VINCENTE RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033
    JACK HELMBOLDT DIRECTOR
    5.0     		0 0 0
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033
    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
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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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
     
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    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.........................bullet  
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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
    13,888,216
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    0
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    13,888,216
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    13,888,216
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    208,323
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    13,679,893
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    683,995
    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
    683,995
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    694
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    694
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    683,301
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    683,301
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    683,301
    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
    2,682,782
    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
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    2,682,782
    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
    499
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    2,682,283
    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 7 683,301
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:2018, 2017, 2016  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 387,236
    b From 2016...... 522,490
    c From 2017...... 470,005
    d From 2018...... 281,666
    e From 2019...... 343,044
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 2,004,441
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,682,782
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 683,301
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,999,481
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (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 4,003,922
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    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......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    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) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		387,236
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		3,616,686
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 522,490
    b Excess from 2017.... 470,005
    c Excess from 2018.... 281,666
    d Excess from 2019.... 343,044
    e Excess from 2020.... 1,999,481
    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).)
    NONE
    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.
    NONE
    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:
    DENSO NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION
    24777 DENSO DRIVE
    SOUTHFIELD,MI48033
    (248) 372-8825
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    A ONE-PAGE CONCEPT STATEMENT THAT TELLS HOW FUNDING WILL ADVANCE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING, DEMONSTRATED PRINCIPALS OF INNOVATION, OR TRAINS FOR WORKPLACE EFFICIENCY GAINS. PROPOSALS FOR THESE EDUCATION GRANTS ARE CONSIDERED BY INVITATION ONLY. DISASTER RELIEF AND COVID RELIEF GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO COMMUNITIES WHERE DENSO OPERATES IN.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE GRANT WILL ADVANCE ENGINEERING & BUSINESS PROGRAMS. GRANTS ARE PROVIDED FOR EQUIPMENT, LAB EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES, & BUILDING CAMPAIGNS FOR UNIVERSITY -SANCTIONED PROJECTS & COMPETITIONS. GRANTS FOR DISASTER RELIEF ARE MADE IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTER OCCURRING IN COMMUNITIES WHERE DENSO OPERATES. THE COVID-RELIEF GRANTS WERE USED TO SUPPORT NON-PROFITS IN THEIR RESPONSE TO COVID-19'S DISASTROUS IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES DENSO OPERATES IN.
    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 Harvest Food Bank
    5510 Baumhart Rd
    Lorain,OH44053     		NONE PC COVID 19 RELIEF 25,000
    AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    182 S COLLEGE ST
    AUBURN,AL36849     		NONE PC RESEARCH 165,679
    American Red Cross
    431 18th Street NW
    Washington,DC20006     		NONE PC Disaster Relief 40,000
    Ascension Providence Hospital Foundation
    19251 Mack Ave Suite 102
    Grosse Pointe Woods,MI48236     		NONE PC COVID 19 RELEIF 10,000
    Beaumont Hospital Foundation
    26901 Beaumont Blvd
    Southfield,MI72315     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation Inc
    3801 West Temple Avenue
    POMONA,CA91768     		NONE PC RESEARCH 100,000
    Blytheville-Gosnell Food Pantry inc
    122 W Main St
    Blytheville,AR72315     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 15,000
    Canadian Red Cross
    400 Cooper St Suite 8000
      OttawaON K2P 2NI
    CA     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 8,000
    Charitable Union
    85 Calhoun St
    Battle Creek,MI49017     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 5,000
    CONALEP DR CARLOS CANSECO GONZALEZ
    Eje Metropoliano 39
    Villa de San Carolos o Sector,Cd Apodaca, N.L.66644
    MX     		NONE PC RESEARCH 55,654
    Dublin Community Foundation
    555 Metro Pl N 100
    DUBLIN,OH43017     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 25,000
    Eagle's Wings
    PO Box 450
    CLARENCE,NY14031     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 37,500
    Escuela Tcnica Roberto Rocca
    Rogelio Perez Arrambide Numero 2000
      Pesqueria66650
    MX     		NONE PC RESEARCH 90,000
    Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
    1924 Capital Blvd
    Raleigh,NC27604     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 37,500
    Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
    3414 One Pl
    Jonesboro,AR72404     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 15,000
    Food Bank of Southern California
    1444 San Francisco Ave
    LONG BEACH,CA90813     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 50,000
    FOOD BANK OF IOWA
    2220 E 17th St
    Des Moines,IA50316     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 5,000
    Franciscan Outreach Pantry
    2715 W Harrison St
    Chicago,IL60612     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    Friends of the Poor
    148 Meridian Ave
    Scranton,PA18504     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    FUMC - Osceola Food Pantry
    431 N Beech Rd
    Osceola,IN46561     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 15,000
    Fundacin para Unir y Dar AC (via CAF)
    IZA Business Center-Torre GIA
    Monterrey,Nuevo Len64710
    MX     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 50,000
    Greater Ennis United Way
    PO Box 639
    ENNIS,TX75120     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 25,000
    Henry Ford Hospital Foundation
    Development Office 1 Ford Place 5
    DETROIT,MI482023450     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    Hope House
    801 Boush Street Suite 302
    NORFOLK,VA23510     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 25,000
    Iredell County Partnership for Young Children
    734 Salisbury Rd
    Statesville,NC28677     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    Kellogg Community College
    450 North Ave
    Battle Creek,MI49017     		NONE PC RESEARCH 100,000
    Manila Food Pantry
    320 Baltimore Ave
    Manila,AR72442     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 15,000
    Matthew 25 Ministries
    11060 Kenwood Road
    Cincinnati,OH45242     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    Michigan Community Fund
    333 W Fort Street Suite 2020
    Detroit,MI48226     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 50,000
    Mississippi County Union Mission
    400 E Walnut St
    Blytheville,AR72315     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 15,000
    Montgomery Area Food Bank
    521 Trade Center St
    Montgomery,AL36108     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    Murrieta Corps (Salvation Army)
    40270 Los Alamos Rd
    Murrieta,CA92562     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 50,000
    Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging
    3840 W 9th St
    Waterloos,IA50702     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    PROMOTORES SOCIALES VOLUNTARIOS AC (Via CAF
    Avenida Dr Luis Mora 998 Prohogar
      Mexicali21240
    MX     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 50,000
    Purdue University
    610 Purdue Mall
    West Lafayette,IN47907     		NONE PC RESEARCH 110,000
    Roane State Community College
    276 Patton Lane
    Harriman,TN377485011     		NONE PC RESEARCH 100,000
    Rochester Institute of Technology
    1 Lomb Memorial Dr
    Rochester,NY14623     		NONE PC RESEARCH 112,485
    Salvation Army
    615 Slaters Lane
    Alexandria,VA22314     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    South Michigan Food Bank
    5451 Wayne Rd
    Battle Creek,MI49037     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 45,000
    Tennessee College of Applied Technology Athens
    1635 Vo-Tech Dr
    Athens,TN37303     		NONE PC RESEARCH 150,000
    Tennessee Technological University
    1 William L Jones Dr
    Cookeville,TN38505     		NONE PC RESEARCH 157,964
    The Drop In Centre
    23 Gordon St
    Guelph,ontarioN1H 4G9
    CA     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 25,000
    The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital
    115 Delphi St
    Guelph,ONTARION1E 4J4
    CA     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 25,000
    The Mississauga Food Bank
    321 Universal Dr
    Mississauga,ONTARIOL4X 2E2
    CA     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    Trillium Health Partners Foundation
    89 Queensway W Suite 800
    Mississauga,ONTARIOL5B 2V2
    CA     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 8,000
    Tri-City Hospital Foundation
    4200 Vista Way
    OCEANSIDE,CA92056     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 25,000
    United Way of Battle CreekKalamazoo
    709 S Westnedge Ave
    Kalamazoo,MI49007     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 100,000
    United Way of Bay Area
    550 Kearny St 1000
    San Francisco,CA94108     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    United Way of Blount County
    1615 E Broadway Ave
    Maryville,TN37804     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 75,000
    United Way of Iredell County
    305 N Center St
    Statesville,NC28677     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 45,000
    United Way of King County
    720 2nd Ave
    Seattle,WA98104     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
    1800 N Lamar St
    DallaS,TX75202     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 25,000
    United Way of Southeastern Michigan
    3011 W Grand Blvd 500
    Detroit,MI48202     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 70,000
    United Way of Southern Indiana
    318 Main St 504
    Evansville,IL47708     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 10,000
    United Way of the Ocoee Region
    85 S Ocoee St
    CLEVELAND,TN37311     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 20,000
    University of Guelph - School of Engineering
    50 Stone Rd
    Guelph,ONTARION1G 2W1
    CA     		NONE PC RESEARCH 150,000
    University of Texas at Austin
    PO Box 8058
    AUSTIN,TX78713     		NONE PC RESEARCH 150,000
    UW of McMinn & Meigs
    313 Maple St
    ATHENS,TN37303     		NONE PC COVID 19 Relief 80,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,682,782
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    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 52,397  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aGRANT REFUNDS     		        14,392
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   52,397 14,392
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    66,789
    (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.)
    11 GRANT REFUNDS
    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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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    DENSO NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3547055
    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

    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    DENSO NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3547055
    Description Amount
    INCOME POSTED IN 2021, TAXABLE IN 2020 160


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    DENSO NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3547055
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Grant Refunds 14,392    


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    DENSO NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3547055
    Description Amount
    INCOME POSTED IN 2020, TAXABLE IN 2019 19,366


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    DENSO NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    38-3547055
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 2,500