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
FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)4908 TOWER ROAD NO 108
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DENVER, CO80249
A Employer identification number

84-1396597
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(303) 486-8965
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$917,946
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) 2,961,243
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 78 78  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............ 1,370 1,370  
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)....... 188,794 0 188,794
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 3,151,485 1,448 188,794
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 145,978 0 19,408 126,570
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 619,930 0 62,439 569,443
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 151,971 0 20,204 131,767
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 1,453 0 0 1,453
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 5,929 593 0 5,336
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 622,944 0 0 631,270
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 15,093 0 15,093
20 Occupancy.............. 31,004 1,370 0 29,634
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 53,310 0 0 53,310
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 961,888 704 0 965,649
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,609,500 2,667 117,144 2,514,432
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 117,000 117,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,726,500 2,667 117,144 2,631,432
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 424,985
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 71,650
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............. 125 98,089 98,089
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 233,318 534,709 534,709
3 Accounts receivable bullet226,675
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   126,278 226,675 226,675
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.......... 23,138 10,966 10,966
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 bullet199,991
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet152,484 62,601 Click to see attachment47,507 47,507
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 445,460 917,946 917,946
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 63,712 134,719
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue................. 10,500  
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment4,614
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 74,212 139,333
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........... 371,248 778,613
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)..... 371,248 778,613
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 445,460 917,946
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
371,248
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
424,985
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
796,233
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
17,620
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
778,613
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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Form 990-PF (2020)
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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 0
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 0
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 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 19
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 19
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 19
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet19 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
 
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)
    bulletCO
    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. Click to see attachment...............................
    10
    Yes
     
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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.BUILDINGGREATCOMMUNITIES.COM
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletERIC MONTOYA Telephone no.bullet (303) 486-8965

    Located atbullet4908 TOWER ROADDENVERCO ZIP+4bullet80249
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    AMY SCHWARTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    40.00
    98,022 3,258 0
    4908 TOWER ROAD
    DENVER,CO80249
    PATRICK HAMILL CHAIR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    4908 TOWER ROAD
    DENVER,CO80249
    ERIC MONTOYA SECRETARY/TREASURER
    1.00
    0 0 0
    4908 TOWER ROAD
    DENVER,CO80249
    JEFF CARLSON DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    4908 TOWER ROAD
    DENVER,CO80249
    ROBYN MCVICKER DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    4908 TOWER ROAD
    DENVER,CO80249
    KRISTEN WHITE DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    4908 TOWER ROAD
    DENVER,CO80249
    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
    DAMON DIFABIO DIRECTOR
    40.00
    81,097 2,499 0
    826 E LASALLE ST
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80907
    ROBERTO HERNANDEZ III SYSTEMS AND OPERATIO
    40.00
    53,716 6,441 0
    6343 JOHNSON WAY
    ARVADA,CO80004
    KEVIN DENTON DIRECTOR
    40.00
    53,716 6,441 0
    1130 WILDFLOWER DR
    BRIGHTON,CO80601
    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
    CHEUNG COLLABORATIVE LLC EDUCATION CONSULTANT 99,335
    4511 E 18TH AVE
    DENVER,CO80220
    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 EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING ON IMPROVING EDUCATION IN THE FRONT RANGE AREA OF COLORADO. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO FULFILL THEIR FULL GROWTH POTENTIAL. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. 56,330
    2 COLORADO HOMEBUILDING ACADEMY IS AN INDUSTRY-DRIVEN ACADEMY PROVIDING HANDS-ON EDUCATION, INNOVATION AND COLLABORATIONS. THE ACADEMY ACHIEVES THE FOUNDATIONS PURPOSES OF ALLOWING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO FULFILL THEIR FULL GROWTH POTENTIAL. 248,171
    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
    240,122
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    240,122
    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
    240,122
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    3,602
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    236,520
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    11,826
    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
    11,826
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    11,826
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    11,826
    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
    11,826
    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
    2,631,432
    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
    2,631,432
    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
    2,631,432
    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 11,826
    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...... 275,947
    b From 2016...... 378,030
    c From 2017...... 825,189
    d From 2018...... 1,555,027
    e From 2019...... 2,089,915
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 5,124,108
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 2,631,432
    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..... 11,826
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,619,606
    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 7,743,714
    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) ...
    275,947
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    7,467,767
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 378,030
    b Excess from 2017.... 825,189
    c Excess from 2018.... 1,555,027
    d Excess from 2019.... 2,089,915
    e Excess from 2020.... 2,619,606
    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).)
    PATRICK HAMILL
    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:
    ERIC MONTOYA
    4908 TOWER ROAD
    DENVER,CO80249
    (303) 486-8500
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    NO REQUIRED FORMAT, FOUNDATION PROVIDES GENERAL GUIDELINES
    cAny submission deadlines:
    QUARTERLY
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    GREATER DENVER METROPOLITAN AREA COMMUNITIES RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.
    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
    A COLORADO
    1390 LAWRENCE STREET 200
    DENVER,CO80204
      PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 5,000
    CHILDREN'S LITERACY CENTER
    2928 STRAUS LANE 100
    COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80907
      PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 5,000
    COLORADO OPEN GOLF FOUNDATION THE FIRST TEE OF GVR
    20309 E 48TH PL
    DENVER,CO80249
      PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 5,000
    DENVER SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    2000 VALENTIA ST
    DENVER,CO80238
      PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 3,000
    ERIE HIGH SCHOOL
    3180 COUNTY ROAD 5
    ERIE,CO80516
      GOV EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 2,500
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT - ROCKY MOUNTAIN
    1445 MARKET ST 200
    DENVER,CO80202
      PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 10,000
    SEWALL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
    940 FILLMORE STREET
    DENVER,CO80206
      PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 15,000
    STEPS TO SUCCESS
    12000 E 47TH AVE 4TH FLOOR STE 404
    DENVER,CO80239
      PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 10,500
    WARREN VILLAGE INC
    1323 GILPIN ST
    DENVER,CO80218
      PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 25,000
    AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOL
    15701 E 1ST AVE
    AURORA,CO80011
      GOV EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 6,000
    THE STEAD SCHOOL
    18251 HOMESTEAD TRAIL
    COMMERCE CITY,CO80022
      GOV EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 15,000
    INVEST IN KIDS
    1775 SHERMAN STREET 1445
    DENVER,CO80203
      PC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 10,000
    COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA
    710 ALTON WAY
    DENVER,CO80230
      GOV EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 117,000
    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
    aEDUCATIONAL CONSULTING PROGRAM         45,000
    bCOLORADO HOMEBUILDING ACADEMY TUITION         143,794
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........
        14 78  
    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:         -462,314
    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 78 -273,520
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    -273,442
    (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.)
    1B EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING ON IMPROVING EDUCATION IN THE FRONT RANGE AREA
    1B OF COLORADO.
    1D COLORADO HOMEBUILDING ACADEMY ACHIEVES THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES OF
    1D ALLOWING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO FULFILL THEIR FULL GROWTH POTENTIAL.
    9 SPECIAL EVENTS HELD TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND FOSTER
    9 COMMUNITY AWARENESS.
    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.
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    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
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
     
    Employer identification number

    84-1396597
    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
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
     
    Employer identification number
    84-1396597
    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
    OAKWOOD HOMES
     
    4908 TOWER ROAD
     
    DENVER, CO80249

    $ 1,160,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    THE PITON FOUNDATION
     
    1705 17TH STREET SUITE 200
     
    DENVER, CO80202

    $ 255,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
     
    721 19TH STREET 426
     
    DENVER, CO80202

    $ 173,078


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    LIBBY ANSCHUTZ FOUNDATION
     
    555 17TH STREET
     
    DENVER, CO80202

    $ 55,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    MANNA FOODS
     
    11000 E YALE AVE 226
     
    AURORA, CO80014

    $ 55,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
    FIRST WESTERN FINANCIAL
     
    1900 16TH STREET 1200
     
    DENVER, CO80202

    $ 55,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Name of organization
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
     
    Employer identification number
    84-1396597
    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
    7
    MASTEC
     
    6446 S KENTON STREET 100
     
    CENTENNIAL, CO80111

    $ 55,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    8
    MCKAY BELK
    400 MILWAUKEE STREET
     
    DENVER, CO80206

    $ 20,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    9
    MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY
     
    121 S TEJON STREET 700
     
    COLORADO SPRINGS, CO80120

    $ 55,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    10
    MICHAEL MATHISEN
    7901 SOUTHPARK PLAZA SUITE 110
     
    LITTLETON, CO80120

    $ 55,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    11
    OFFICESCAPES
     
    9900 51ST AVENUE
     
    DENVER, CO80238

    $ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    12
    COVINGTON HOMES
     
    13725 STRUTHERS ROAD SUITE 201
     
    COLORADO SPRINGS, CO80921

    $ 13,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Name of organization
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
     
    Employer identification number
    84-1396597
    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
    13
    PATRICK HAMILL
    4908 TOWER ROAD
     
    DENVER, CO80249

    $ 337,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    14
    MICHAEL ACKERMAN
    1035 PEARL STREET SUITE 332
     
    BOULDER, CO80302

    $ 11,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    15
    JOE ADEEB
    9393 E DRY CREEK ROAD
     
    ENGLEWOOD, CO80112

    $ 11,500


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    16
    TOWN & COUNTRY TITLE SERVICES
     
    4908 TOWER ROAD 110
     
    DENVER, CO80249

    $ 222,831


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    17
    LPL FINANCIAL
     
    385 INVERNESS PARKWAY 105
     
    ENGLEWOOD, CO80112

    $ 104,285


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.
    (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4
    (c)
    Total contributions
    (d)
    Type of contribution
    18
    CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION COLORADO
     
    4585 HILTON PARKWAY SUITE 100
     
    COLORADO SPRINGS, CO80907

    $ 50,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Name of organization
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
     
    Employer identification number
    84-1396597
    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
    19
    HOUSING & BUILDING INSTITUTE
     
    1201 15TH STREET NW SUITE 600
     
    WASHINGTON, DC20005

    $ 23,819


    (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
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
     
    Employer identification number

    84-1396597
    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
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
     
    Employer identification number

    84-1396597
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I
    (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    EIN:
    84-1396597
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 5,929 593 0 5,336

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    EIN:
    84-1396597
    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
    FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2006-06-01 8,918 8,918 SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2012-12-27 104,193 104,193 200DB 7.000000000000 0 0 0  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-02-28 2,118 1,201 SL 5.000000000000 424 0 424  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-02-28 666 629 SL 3.000000000000 37 0 37  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-03-31 275 151 SL 5.000000000000 55 0 55  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-03-31 6,957 6,377 SL 3.000000000000 580 0 580  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-04-30 139 75 SL 5.000000000000 28 0 28  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-05-31 3,302 1,705 SL 5.000000000000 660 0 660  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-06-30 317 158 SL 5.000000000000 63 0 63  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-06-30 1,176 980 SL 3.000000000000 196 0 196  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-07-31 908 440 SL 5.000000000000 182 0 182  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-08-31 356 166 SL 5.000000000000 71 0 71  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-09-30 94 43 SL 5.000000000000 19 0 19  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-10-31 4,845 2,100 SL 5.000000000000 969 0 969  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-11-30 1,030 429 SL 5.000000000000 206 0 206  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-12-31 95 38 SL 5.000000000000 19 0 19  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2017-12-31 6,998 2,800 SL 5.000000000000 1,400 0 1,400  
    WIRING AND SETUP NETWORK 2018-01-03 1,085 724 SL 3.000000000000 361 0 361  
    AIR HOSE & REELS 2018-02-13 247 94 SL 5.000000000000 49 0 49  
    DRILL KIT/90 ELBOW 2018-02-20 662 242 SL 5.000000000000 132 0 132  
    RUBBER HOSE 2018-02-20 247 90 SL 5.000000000000 49 0 49  
    HOSE REPAIR KID 2018-02-27 17 6 SL 5.000000000000 3 0 3  
    PRESSURE GAUGE 2018-03-26 15 5 SL 5.000000000000 3 0 3  
    BUILDING & STREET SIGN 2018-03-26 4,751 1,663 SL 5.000000000000 950 0 950  
    CAULK GUN/HOMER BUCKET 2018-04-04 75 26 SL 5.000000000000 15 0 15  
    50FT/250 WIRE/CABLE 2018-04-04 234 82 SL 5.000000000000 47 0 47  
    PAINT & SUPPLIES 2018-06-07 607 192 SL 5.000000000000 121 0 121  
    MICROWAVE 2018-06-07 100 32 SL 5.000000000000 20 0 20  
    TANK L 2018-06-07 30 10 SL 5.000000000000 6 0 6  
    FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 2018-10-17 17,795 2,077 SL 10.000000000000 1,780 0 1,780  
    APPLE 27' IMAC 2019-05-15 2,255 501 SL 3.000000000000 752 0 752  
    CONSTRUCTION PLOTS 2019-06-30 2,240 224 SL 5.000000000000 448 0 448  
    CLASSROOM ADDITIONS 2019-07-10 13,622 1,362 SL 5.000000000000 2,724 0 2,724  
    CLASSROOM ADDITIONS 2019-12-31 13,622   SL 5.000000000000 2,724 0 2,724  

    TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    EIN:
    84-1396597
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 8,918 8,918 0  
    FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 104,193 104,193 0  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 2,118 1,625 493  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 666 666 0  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 275 206 69  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 6,957 6,957 0  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 139 103 36  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 3,302 2,365 937  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 317 221 96  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 1,176 1,176 0  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 908 622 286  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 356 237 119  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 94 62 32  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 4,845 3,069 1,776  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 1,030 635 395  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 95 57 38  
    CHA FURNITURE,FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT 6,998 4,200 2,798  
    WIRING AND SETUP NETWORK 1,085 1,085 0  
    AIR HOSE & REELS 247 143 104  
    DRILL KIT/90 ELBOW 662 374 288  
    RUBBER HOSE 247 139 108  
    HOSE REPAIR KID 17 9 8  
    PRESSURE GAUGE 15 8 7  
    BUILDING & STREET SIGN 4,751 2,613 2,138  
    CAULK GUN/HOMER BUCKET 75 41 34  
    50FT/250 WIRE/CABLE 234 129 105  
    PAINT & SUPPLIES 607 313 294  
    MICROWAVE 100 52 48  
    TANK L 30 16 14  
    FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 17,795 3,857 13,938  
    APPLE 27' IMAC 2,255 1,253 1,002  
    CONSTRUCTION PLOTS 2,240 672 1,568  
    CLASSROOM ADDITIONS 13,622 4,086 9,536  
    CLASSROOM ADDITIONS 13,622 2,724 10,898  


    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    EIN:
    84-1396597
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL 1,453 0 0 1,453


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    EIN:
    84-1396597
    Description Amount
    CONTRIBUTED SALARIES 12,800
    CONTRIBUTED RENT 4,820


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    EIN:
    84-1396597
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE 7,036 704 0 6,332
    OFFICE EXPENSE 42,712 0 0 42,015
    OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT 168,834 0 0 183,769
    PROGRAM EXPENSES 213,565 0 0 213,565
    OTHER EXPENSES 1,279 0 0 12,131
    EQUIPMENT LEASE 14,953 0 0 14,953
    SPECIAL PROJECTS 51,195 0 0 30,570
    SPECIAL EVENTS 462,314 0 0 462,314


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    EIN:
    84-1396597
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING PROGRAM 45,000   45,000
    COLORADO HOMEBUILDING ACADEMY TUITION 143,794   143,794


    TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    EIN:
    84-1396597
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    DEPOSITS 0 4,614


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    EIN:
    84-1396597
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING & OTHER FEES 622,944 0 0 631,270


    TY 2020 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    EIN:
    84-1396597
    Name Address
    OAKWOOD HOMES
     
    4908 TOWER ROAD
    DENVER,CO80249
    PITON FOUNDATION
     
    1705 17TH STREET SUITE 200
    DENVER,CO80202
    PATRICK HAMILL 4908 TOWER ROAD
    DENVER,CO80249
    TOWN & COUNTRY TITLE SERVICES
     
    4908 TOWER ROAD 110
    DENVER,CO80249
    LPL FINANCIALS
     
    385 INVERNESS PARKWAY 105
    ENGLEWOOD,CO80112