Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
PIPER SANDLER FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55402
A Employer identification number

41-1734808
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(612) 303-0447
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$614,237
J 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) 2,113,695
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 3,225 3,225  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 2,116,920 3,225 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 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)....        
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)....... 683 683 0 0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 683 683 0 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,398,159 2,398,159
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,398,842 683 0 2,398,159
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -281,922
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,542
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 896,159 614,237 614,237
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) 896,159 614,237 614,237
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........... 896,159 614,237
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........    
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)..... 896,159 614,237
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 896,159 614,237
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
896,159
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-281,922
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
614,237
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
614,237
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ...................
Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved
(b)
Reserved
(c)
Reserved
(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 35
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 35
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 35
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 350
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 350
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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 315
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet315 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
Yes
 
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    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.PIPERSANDLER.COM
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletGREGORY MEYER Telephone no.bullet (612) 303-0447

    Located atbullet800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900MINNEAPOLISMN ZIP+4bullet55402
    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
     
     
    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
    TIMOTHY L CARTER CFO/TREASURER
    2.15
    0 0 0
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
    CHAD ABRAHAM DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
    FRANK E FAIRMAN DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
    MATTHEW S HEMSLEY DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
    THOMAS P SCHNETTLER DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
    VICTORIA BEARD DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
    MAY DELLA PIETRA DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
    DEBBRA L SCHONEMAN PRESIDENT
    3.00
    0 0 0
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,125,294
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,125,294
    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
    1,125,294
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    16,879
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,108,415
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    55,421
    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
    55,421
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    35
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    35
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    55,386
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    55,386
    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
    55,386
    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
    2,398,159
    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
    2,398,159
    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
    2,398,159
    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 55,386
    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...... 1,331,759
    b From 2016...... 1,642,901
    c From 2017...... 2,016,791
    d From 2018...... 1,841,542
    e From 2019...... 1,810,704
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 8,643,697
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,398,159
    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..... 55,386
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,342,773
    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 10,986,470
    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) ...
    1,331,759
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    9,654,711
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 1,642,901
    b Excess from 2017.... 2,016,791
    c Excess from 2018.... 1,841,542
    d Excess from 2019.... 1,810,704
    e Excess from 2020.... 2,342,773
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    PIPER SANDLER COMMUNITY RELATIONS
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
    (612) 303-0447
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PIPER SANDLER COMMUNITY RELATIONS ALL REQUESTS FOR FUNDING SHOULD BEGIN WITH A COMPLETE PIPER SANDLER GRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT PIPERSANDLER.COM. THE APPLICATION INCLUDES A COMPLETE LIST OF REQUIRED SUPPORTING MATERIALS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    PIPER SANDLER COMMUNITY RELATIONS THE APPLICATION CYCLE IS JANUARY 1 THROUGH MARCH 15
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    PIPER SANDLER COMMUNITY RELATIONS PIPER SANDLER CORPORATION GIVING WILL NOT FUND: 1. ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT TAX-EXEMPT UNDER IRS CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) OR EQUIVALENT 2. ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT SERVE COMMUNITIES WHERE PIPER SANDLER HAS A BUSINESS PRESENCE 3. INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS SEEKING SUPPORT FOR PLANNING, PERSONAL NEEDS OR TRAVEL 4. PUBLIC SERVICE OR POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS 5. LOBBYING, POLITICAL OR FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES 6. ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING PRIMARY FUNDING FROM UNITED WAY 7. ATHLETIC OR PAGEANT SCHOLARSHIPS 8. RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES 9. PUBLICATIONS, AUDIO-VISUAL PIPER SANDLER WILL CONSIDER REPEAT GRANTS FOR UP TO THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
    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
    ARIZONA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION
    16421 N TATUM BLVD SUITE 123
    SCOTTSDALE,AZ85032
      PC REGIONAL GIVING 30,000
    CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
    2615 E WALLISVILLE ROAD
    HIGHLANDS,TX77562
      PC REGIONAL GIVING 25,000
    CRISTO REY NETWORK
    11 EAST ADAMS STREET SUITE 800
    CHICAGO,IL60603
      PC REGIONAL GIVING 30,000
    CRISTO REY NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOLS
    112 EAST 106TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10029
      PC REGIONAL GIVING 25,000
    POSSE FOUNDATION (THE)
    1001 MCKINNEY ST
    HOUSTON,TX77051
      PC REGIONAL GIVING 25,000
    RIGHT MOVES FOR YOUTH
    2211 WEST MOREHEAD STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28208
      PC REGIONAL GIVING 20,000
    STUDENTS CONNECTING THROUGH INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
    4431 ZENITH AVENUE NORTH
    ROBBINSDALE,MN55422
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
    5295 TRIANGLE PARKWAY
    PEACHTREE CORNERS,GA300922537
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    TWIN CITIES PBS
    172 EAST FOURTH STREET
    ST PAUL,MN55101
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    HOURCAR
    755 PRIOR AVENUE NORTH SUITE 301D
    ST PAUL,MN55104
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT
    755 SOUTH NEW BALLAS ROAD SUITE 140
    ST LOUIS,MO63141
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES DAYS COMMITTEE INC
    PO BOX 23
    NORTHFIELD,MN55057
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    MENTOR IOWA
    3900 INGERSALL AVENUE SUITE 102
    DES MOINES,IA50312
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    PLAYWRIGHTS' CENTER
    2301 E FRANKLIN AVENUE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    STREETWISE PARTNERS
    222 BROADWAY 19TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10038
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    JTA-MJL NEW CORP
    24 WEST 30TH STREET 4TH FLOOR
    NEW YOK,NY10001
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 1,000
    NEW JERSEY SEEDS
    494 BROAD STREET SUITE 105
    NEWARK,NJ07102
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 1,000
    CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
    ONE CLARA MAASS DRIVE
    BELLEVILLE,NJ07109
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 1,000
    KIPP NEW JERSEY
    60 PARK PLACE SUITE 802
    NEWARK,NJ07102
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 1,000
    ORT AMERICA OHIO REGION
    24100 CHAGRIN SUITE 300
    BEACHWOOD,OH44122
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    KIPP CHARLOTTE
    931 WILANN DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 2,000
    DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT DAP
    204 WEST FRANKLIN AVENUE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    PHI BETA KAPPA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON
    PO BOX 25283
    HOUSTON,TX77265
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    CHILDREN'S THEATRE COMPANY
    2400 3RD AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    COLLEGE POSSIBLE
    540 FAIRVIEW AVE NORTH
    ST PAUL,MN55104
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN MN-ND-SD
    1101 WEST RIVER PARKWAY
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    ALLINA HEALTH
    2925 CHICAGO AVENUE S
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    ANDREAS H BECHTLER ARTS FOUNDATION
    420 S TYRON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    CARLSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
    UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 321 19TH
    AVENUE S
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 3,000
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF MINNEAPOLIS AND ST PAUL
    1200 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE UPPER MIDWEST
    1745 UNIVERSITY AVENUE W
    ST PAUL,MN55104
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
    700 W PIERCE STREET
    EASTON,PA18042
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    SPRINGSPIRIT INC
    8526 PITNER ROAD
    HOUSTON,TX77080
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    TWIN CITIES PBS
    172 EAST 4TH STREET
    ST PAUL,MN55101
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    BESTPREP
    7100 NORTHLAND CIRCLE N SUITE 120
    BROOKLYN PARK,MN55428
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    BEYOND WALLS URBAN SQUASH
    123 HARVARD ST SE SUITE 144
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    DRAKE UNIVERSITY
    2507 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    DES MOINES,IA50311
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    EASTMAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATIONLAUREN ROGERS MUSEUM OF ART
    565 NORTH FIFTH AVENUE
    LAUREL,MS39440
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    JOHN THEISSEN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
    1881 WANTAGH AVENUE
    WANTAGH,NY11793
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    KID'S CREATIVE 404 INC
    2014 5TH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10035
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    RAW ART WORKS
    37 CENTRAL SQUARE
    LYNN,MA01901
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    SANBE FOUNDATION
    3303 33RD AVENUE NE
    ST ANTHONY VILLAGE,MN55418
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    SCHOLARS OF FINANCE
    5353 GAMBLE DRIVE SUITE 320
    ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    THE POSSE FOUNDATION INC
    1001 MCKINNEY STREET SUITE 950
    HOUSTON,TX77002
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
    408 ST PETER STREET 3RD FLOOR
    ST PAUL,MN55102
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
    200 OAK STREET SE SUITE 200
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 1,000
    YMCA OF THE NORTH
    NW 5901 PO BOX 1450
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN554855901
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    GREENWOOD PROJECT
    118 N CLINTON STREET SUITE 202
    CHICAGO,IL60661
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    ROOFTOP FILMS
    232 3RD STREET
    BROOKLYN,NY11215
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION
    345 CHAMBERS STREET ROOM 271
    NEW YORK,NY10282
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 4,000
    COMPANY DIRECT DONATIONS
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
      PC BOARD LEADER PROGRAM 32,000
    COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICE
    1900 11TH AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404
      PC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 1,000
    18 REASONS
    3150 18TH STREET 315
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110
      PC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 1,000
    NEW COVENANT CENTER
    174 RICHMOND HILL AVENUE
    STAMFORD,CT06902
      PC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 1,000
    SAFE HANDS RESCUE
    3732 10TH AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407
      PC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 1,000
    CMC - FOUNDATION FOR CHANGE
    519 EIGHTH AVENUE 9TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018
      PC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 1,000
    WACONIA UNITED FOOD SHELF
    11 ELM STREET S
    WACONIA,MN55387
      PC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 1,000
    ACBC FOOD SHELF
    2615 9TH AVENUE NORTH
    ANOKA,MN55303
      PC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 1,000
    LAST HOPE INC
    431 3RD STREET UNIT 3
    FARMINGTON,MN55024
      PC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 1,000
    SPONSOR A FAMILY MN
    PO BOX 582793
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55458
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 750
    CONSERVATION MINNESOTA
    1101 W RIVER PARKWAY SUITE 250
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 1,000
    CONSTELLATION FUND
    323 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE 2ND
    FLOOR
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 2,000
    GREENWICH ATHLETIC FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1161
    GREENWICH,CT06836
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 150
    HARVESTERS COMMUNITY FOOD NETWORK
    3801 TOPPING AVENUE
    KANSAS CITY,MO64129
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 1,000
    PETER M LOOSER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
    616 RIDGEWAY
    WHITE PLAINS,NY10605
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 5,000
    PRESIDENTS AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
    124 MOUNT AUBURN STREET
    CAMBRIDGE,MA02138
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 5,000
    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
    1101 W RIVER PARKWAY SUITE 200
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 1,000
    THE YES FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 2
    SAN ANSELMO,CA94979
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 2,000
    TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND
    2610 UNIVERSITY AVENUE W SUITE 300
    ST PAUL,MN55114
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 1,000
    YACHAD NEW ENGLAND
    384 HARVARD STREET
    BROOKLINE,MA02446
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 2,500
    CORPORATE MATCH
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
      PC CORPORATE MATCH PAYMENT 1,194,219
    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
    PO BOX 7458
    AUSTIN,TX787137458
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 1,000
    THE NIGHT MINISTRY
    4711 NORTH RAVENWOOD AVENUE
    CHICAGO,IL606404407
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 150
    THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR EMMAUS MINISTRIES
    345 E 9TH ST
    ERIE,PA16503
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 150
    A JUST HARVEST
    PO BOX 608033
    CHICAGO,IL60626
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 150
    OUTER COAST COLLEGE
    PO BOX 6573
    SITKA,AK99835
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 150
    NORTHSIDE ACHIEVEMENT ZONE
    2123 W BROADWAY SUITE 100
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 1,000
    MILL CITY COMMONS
    125 SE MAIN STREET
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 500
    STUDENT SPONSOR PARTNERS
    424 MADISON AVENUE THIRD FLOOR
    NEW YOK,NY10017
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 5,000
    LAKE STREET COUNCIL
    PO BOX 7091
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 37,500
    MERCY SHIPS
    PO BOX 2020
    GARDEN VALLEY,TX75771
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 500
    ALTERNATIVES PREGNANCY CENTER
    1006 DECATHLON DRIVE
    WATERLOO,IA50701
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 500
    ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM
    15100 N 90TH STREET
    SCOTTSDALE,AZ85260
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 500
    MAYOR'S FUND TO ADVANCE
    253 BROADWAY 6TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10007
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 5,000
    AUTISM SPEAKS
    1121 OLIVETTE EXECUTIVE PARKWAY
    ST LOUIS,MO63132
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 2,500
    OPTIONS FOR WOMENCORNERSTONE
    1000 EAST 80TH STREET
    BLOOMINGTON,MN55420
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 600
    CRETIN DERHAM HIGH SCHOOL
    550 S ALBERT STREET
    ST PAUL,MN55116
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 300
    FRESH ENERGY
    408 ST PETER STREET SUITE 220
    ST PAUL,MN55102
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 1,000
    FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
    PO BOX 5000
    BROOKINGS,SD57006
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 75
    LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
    330 EXCHANGE STREET S
    ST PAUL,MN55102
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 100
    NYU WINTHROP HOSPITAL
    259 FIRST STREET
    MINEOLA,NY11501
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 1,000
    SESDAC FOUNDATION INC
    1314 E CHERRY STREET
    VERMILLION,SD57069
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 100
    SIOUX COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
    800 N WEST AVENUE
    SIOUX FALLS,SD57104
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 175
    THE COMPASS CENTER
    1704 S CLEVELAND AVENUE SUITE 3
    SIOUX FALLS,SD57103
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 200
    THE SALVATION ARMY
    PO BOX 131240
    ROSEVILLE,MN551130011
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 100
    UNION GOSPEL MISSION
    PO BOX 64389
    ST PAUL,MN551640389
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 100
    UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
    200 E OAK STREET SUITE 500
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 100
    UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS
    2115 SUMMIT AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55105
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 5,000
    VENICE LITTLE THEATRE
    140 W TAMPA AVENUE
    VENICE,FL34285
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 250
    CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP
    19590 520TH LANE
    MCGREGOR,MN55769
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 5,000
    DUKE UNIVERSITY
    PO BOX 90600
    DURHAM,NC277080600
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 500
    DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
    818 DUNWOODY BOULEVARD
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 2,000
    HAMMER RESIDENCES
    1909 WAYZATA BOULEVARD
    WAYZATA,MN55391
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 1,000
    JAZZ CLUB OF SARASOTA
    330 S PINEAPPLE AVENUE SUITE 111
    SARASOTA,FL34236
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 250
    LAKE STREET COUNCIL
    PO BOX 7091
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 1,250
    PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION
    1250 FOURTH STREET
    SANTA MONICA,CA90401
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 5,000
    SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND
    1140 GERVAIS AVENUE
    ST PAUL,MN55109
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 1,000
    SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH
    PO BOX 90205
    SIOUX FALLS,SD57109
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 200
    SOUTH DAKOTA SYMPHONY
    301 S MAIN AVENUE
    SIOUX FALLS,SD57104
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 250
    ST CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    720 4TH AVENUE SOUTH
    ST CLOUD,MN563014498
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 2,000
    ST PAUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC
    401 NORTH ROBERT STREET SUITE 150
    ST PAUL,MN55101
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 1,250
    WASHBURN CENTER FOR CHILDREN
    1100 GLENWOOD AVENUE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 1,000
    INTERFAITH OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
    1605 COUNTY ROAD 101 N
    PLYMOUTH,MN55447
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 5,000
    GIFT MATCHING
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 265,466
    CASTLE ROCK COMMUNITY INTER CHURCH TASK FORCE (HELP AND HOPE CENTER)
    1638 PARK STREET
    CASTLE ROCK,CO80109
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 2,000
    AVHS GLAX BOOSTER CLUB
    3259 GLENHAVEN AVENUE
    APPLE VALLEY,MN55124
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 100
    FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
    10700 EAST 45TH AVENUE
    DENVER,CO80239
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 2,000
    PEO FOUNDATION
    3700 GRAND AVENUE
    DES MOINES,IA50312
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 1,000
    HORIZONS GFA
    35 BEACHSIDE AVENUE
    WESTPORT,CT06880
      PC GIFT MATCHING PAYMENTS 125
    RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEW YORK
    405 EAST 73RD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10021
      PC 501(C)(3) PAYMENTS 66,573
    GREENWOOD PROJECT (THE)
    118 N CLINTON STREET SUITE 202
    CHICAGO,IL60661
      PC REGIONAL GIVING 30,000
    WALLIN EDUCATION PARTNERS
    5200 WILLSON ROAD SUITE 209
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55424
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 17,250
    BESTPREP
    7100 NORTHLAND CIRCLE NORTH SUITE
    120
    BROOKLYN PARK,MN55428
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 30,000
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    1200 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 30,000
    COLLEGE POSSIBLE
    540 FAIRVIEW AVE NORTH
    ST PAUL,MN55104
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 30,000
    MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION (MCEE)
    1994 BUFORD AVENUE 116 RUTTAN HALL
    ST PAUL,MN55108
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 10,000
    MINNESOTANS' MILITARY APPRECIATION FUND
    PO BOX 2070
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 5,000
    CES MEALS ON WHEELS
    1900 11TH AVENUE SOUTH
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 10,000
    CHILDREN'S MINNESOTA
    5901 LINCOLN DIRVE CBS-3 FOUN
    EDINA,MN55436
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 15,000
    CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE
    1000 EAST 80TH STREET
    BLOOMINGTON,MN55420
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 10,000
    GILLETTE CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE
    200 UNIVERSITY AVENUE EAST
    ST PAUL,MN55101
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 15,000
    MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    345 WEST KELLOG BOULEVARD
    ST PAUL,MN55102
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 15,000
    MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO (MPR)
    480 CEDAR STREET
    ST PAUL,MN55101
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 7,500
    NATURE CONSERVANCY IN MN ND & SD (THE)
    1101 WEST RIVER PARKWAY SUITE 200
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 20,000
    SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (THE)
    408 SAINT PETER STREET 3RD FLOOR
    ST PAUL,MN55102
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 10,000
    SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA
    120 KELLOGG BOULEVARD
    ST PAUL,MN55102
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 15,000
    TWIN CITIES PBS
    172 E 4TH STREET
    ST PAUL,MN55101
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 15,000
    WALKER ART CENTER
    725 VINELAND PLACE
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 10,000
    WOMENVENTURE
    2021 E HENNEPIN AVENUE SUITE 200
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413
      PC HEADQUARTER GIVING 10,000
    CORPORATE MATCH - DISASTER RELIEF
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
      PC DISASTER RELIEF CHARITIES 7,626
    LAKE STREET COUNCIL
    PO BOX 7091
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407
      PC DISASTER RELIEF CHARITIES 250
    MAYOR'S FUND TO ADVANCE NYC
    253 BROADWAY 6TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10007
      PC DISASTER RELIEF CHARITIES 250
    LAKE STREET COUNCIL
    PO BOX 7091
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407
      PC DISASTER RELIEF CHARITIES 75,000
    ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION
    826 BROADWAY 9TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10003
      PC DISASTER RELIEF CHARITIES 10,000
    BLACK GIRLS CODE INC
    111 8TH AVENUE SUITE 315
    NEW YORK,NY10011
      PC DISASTER RELIEF CHARITIES 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,398,159
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........
             
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 3,225  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............
             
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 3,225 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    3,225
    (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
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    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Additional Data


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

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

    41-1734808
    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
    PIPER SANDLER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number
    41-1734808
    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
    PIPER SANDLER & CO
     
    800 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 900
     
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN55402

    $ 2,113,476


    (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
    PIPER SANDLER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    41-1734808
    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
    PIPER SANDLER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    41-1734808
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  

    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    PIPER SANDLER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    41-1734808
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK SERVICE & DRAFT CHARGES 683 683 0 0