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
MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DULUTH, MN55802
A Employer identification number

56-2560595
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(218) 355-3169
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$919,939J 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) 800,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 2,976 2,976  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 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........ 802,976 2,976  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 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)... Click to see attachment 235 235   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 17,794 285   17,795
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 18,029 520   17,795
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 509,695 509,695
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 527,724 520   527,490
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 275,252
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,456
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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............. 36,717 310,805 310,805
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 606,158 609,134 609,134
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.......... 1,812    
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) 644,687 919,939 919,939
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable................. 362,300 223,605
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)......... 362,300 223,605
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........... 282,387 696,334
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)..... 282,387 696,334
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 644,687 919,939
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
282,387
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
275,252
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
138,695
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
696,334
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
696,334
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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 34
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 34
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 34
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 34
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 34
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 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMN
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. 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 addressbulletMNPOWER.COM/COMPANY/MPFOUNDATION
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTIFFANY PAULSON Telephone no.bullet (218) 355-3092

    Located atbullet30 WEST SUPERIOR STREETDULUTHMN ZIP+4bullet558022093
    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
    AL HODNIK PRESIDENT
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    BETHANY OWEN VICE PRESIDENT
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    JEFFREY SCISSONS TREASURER
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    AIMEE CURTIS SECRETARY
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    KELLY DESORMEY DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    GARY WHEELOCK DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    MIKE PERALA DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    TODD SIMMONS DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    MELISSA WEGLARZ DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    NANCY NORR DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    JOHN MUEHLBAUER DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    LAURA SCHAUER DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    LORI HOYUM DIRECTOR
    0.50     		0 0 0
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    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
    764,252
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    764,252
    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
    764,252
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    11,464
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    752,788
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    37,639
    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
    37,639
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    34
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    34
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    37,605
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    37,605
    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
    37,605
    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
    527,490
    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
    527,490
    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
    527,490
    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 37,605
    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...... 719,229
    b From 2016...... 696,792
    c From 2017...... 626,112
    d From 2018...... 672,913
    e From 2019...... 535,253
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 3,250,299
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 527,490
    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..... 37,605
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 489,885
    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 3,740,184
    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) ...     		719,229
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		3,020,955
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 696,792
    b Excess from 2017.... 626,112
    c Excess from 2018.... 672,913
    d Excess from 2019.... 535,253
    e Excess from 2020.... 489,885
    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:
    MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION CO AIMEE
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802
    (218) 355-3169
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ORGANIZATION: PROVIDE THE ORGANIZATION'S NAME AND ADDRESS, PLUS CONTACT PERSON'S NAME, TITLE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. ALSO INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATION'S WEB SITE AND CONTACT'S E-MAIL ADDRESS IF APPLICABLE. ORGANIZATION HISTORY: INCLUDE MISSION STATEMENT. LIST ANY FINANCIAL OR OTHER TYPE OF MINNESOTA POWER INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION. REQUEST: DESCRIBE THE PROJECT, PROGRAM OR USE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED. INCLUDE A RANGE OF DONATION LEVELS DESCRIBING HOW EACH LEVEL WOULD ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION. AMOUNT: REQUESTED: STATE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION. PROJECT BUDGET: INCLUDE A DETAILED BUDGET. LIST OTHER FUNDING PARTNERS INVOLVED WITH THE PROJECT AND INDICATE WHETHER THEY ARE CONFIRMED OR TENTATIVE AND WHAT THEIR RESPECTIVE FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS ARE TO THE SPECIFIC PROJECT. EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT: LIST ANY MINNESOTA POWER OR ALLETE EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY VOLUNTEERING WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION
    cAny submission deadlines:
    GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE COMPANY CONDUCTS BUSINESS. THE MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION FOCUSES ITS GIVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ARTS AND CULTURE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN GENERAL, ALL AWARDS ARE CONSIDERED ONE-TIME GRANTS. HIGHEST PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN OUR SERVICE TERRITORY THAT SUBMIT WELL-DEFINED REQUESTS FOR PROJECTS OR PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE HAVE A BROAD BASE OF SUPPORT TAKE AN INNOVATIVE AND COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACH DO NOT DUPLICATE OTHER EFFORTS ALREADY IN EXISTENCE INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS
    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
    TOWNSHIP OF BREITUNG FIRE AND RESCUE
    33 FIRST AVENUE
    SOUDAN,MN55782     		    BREITUNG FIRE AND RESCUE PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT 4,000
    TRI-COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
    5597 HWY 210
    CROMWELL,MN55726     		    COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE 1,250
    WILLIAM KELLEY ELEMENTARY VOLLEYBALL
    137 BANKS BLVD
    SILVER BAY,MN55614     		    BADEN LEXUM VOLLEYBALLS 500
    WILDWOODS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION
    4009 W ARROWHEAD ROAD
    DULUTH,MN55811     		    ANIMAL NURSURY SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT FOR WILDLIFE REHABILITATION 4,000
    WALKER AREA FOOD SHELF
    PO BOX 1101
    WALKER,MN564841101     		    MARCH FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    VIRGINIA REGIONAL FOUNDATION
    400 EAST THIRD STREET
    DULUTH,MN55805     		    COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND 2,500
    UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC
    608 EAST DRIVE
    CHISHOLM,MN55719     		    COVID-19 RELIEF 10,000
    UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC
    608 EAST DRIVE
    CHISHOLM,MN55719     		    2020 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 24,750
    UNITED WAY OF CARLTON COUNTY
    202 AVENUE C
    CLOQUET,MN55720     		    2020 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 14,500
    UNITED WAY OF 1000 LAKES
    350 NW 1ST AVE SUITE A
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    ITASCA AREA COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND 10,000
    UNITED WAY OF 1000 LAKES
    350 NW 1ST AVE SUITE A
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    2020 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 46,250
    UNION GOSPEL MISSION INC
    219 E 1ST STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    YEAR END GIFT 450
    UNION GOSPEL MISSION INC
    219 E 1ST STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    COVID-19 RELIEF 2,000
    UMD ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    PO BOX 70870
    SAINT PAUL,MN551703854     		    ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS - 2020/21 6,000
    UMD ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    PO BOX 70870
    SAINT PAUL,MN551703854     		    UMD ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS 6,000
    TWO HARBORS AREA FOOD SHELF
    2124 10TH STREET
    TWO HARBORS,MN55616     		    COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE 2,500
    LION'S PRIDE ROBOTICS - LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
    155 W CENTRAL ENTRANCE
    DULUTH,MN55807     		    2020 FRC TEAM 4845 - LION'S PRIDE ROBOTICS 2,000
    TOWER FOOD SHELF
    414 MAIN ST
    TOWER,MN55790     		    YEAR END CONTRIBUTION 600
    OASIS CENTRAL MINNESOTA
    PO BOX 542
    LITTLE FALLS,MN56345     		    YEAR END CONTRIBUTION 700
    SECOND HARVEST NORTH CENTRAL FOOD BANK
    PO BOX 5130
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    TOWER FOOD SHELF
    414 MAIN ST
    TOWER,MN55790     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 750
    TODD WADENA COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
    221 1ST STREET S SUITE 200
    LONG PRAIRIE,MN56347     		    BODY ARMOR 500
    THE SALVATION ARMY - HEATSHARE
    2445 PRIOR AVE
    ROSEVILLE,MN55113     		    HEATSHARE 10,000
    SUN DELEGATION AT UMD
    1208 KIRBY DRIVE
    DULUTH,MN55812     		    UMD SOLAR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROJECT 2,000
    SUBZERO ROBOTICS
    PO BOX 10
    ESKO,MN55733     		    2020 FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION SEASON 1,000
    STEP
    501 W 6TH ST
    STAPLES,MN56479     		    COVID-19 WORK FROM HOME CAPABILITIES. 1,800
    STARBASE MINNESOTA DULUTH
    4630 MUSTANG DRIVE
    DULUTH,MN55811     		    DON SHIPPAR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD 3,000
    SOAR CAREER SOLUTIONS
    205 W 2ND ST STE 101 S
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    GIFT MATCH PLEDGE DRIVE 1,000
    SERENITY PLACE
    750 EAST 34TH STREET
    HIBBING,MN55746     		    SERENITY PLACE 2020 OPERATIONAL EXPENSES 1,500
    SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK
    4503 AIRPARK BOULEVARD
    DULUTH,MN55811     		    POSITIVELY POWERFUL VOLUNTEER GRANT 500
    SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK
    4503 AIRPARK BOULEVARD
    DULUTH,MN55811     		    FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES 16,350
    SECOND HARVEST NORTH CENTRAL FOOD BANK
    PO BOX 5130
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES 7,305
    SECOND HARVEST NORTH CENTRAL FOOD BANK
    PO BOX 5130
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    2020/2021 KIDS-PACKS-TO-GO BACKPACK PROGRAM 3,000
    SECOND HARVEST NORTH CENTRAL FOOD BANK
    PO BOX 5130
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE 2,500
    SECOND HARVEST NORTH CENTRAL FOOD BANK
    PO BOX 5130
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    2020 ITASCA HOLIDAY PROGRAM 1,250
    TWO HARBORS AREA FOOD SHELF
    2124 10TH STREET
    TWO HARBORS,MN55616     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND
    7101 WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH
    BROOKLYN PARK,MN55428     		    FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES 1,020
    SEBEKA AREA FOOD SHELF
    100 JEFFERSON AVE S
    SEBEKA,MN56477     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE
    190 SAILSTAR DR NW
    CASS LAKE,MN56633     		    CRITICAL NEEDS SHELF 1,500
    NORTHERN LAKES AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
    PO BOX 524
    DULUTH,MN55744     		    REPLACEMENT OF ANTENNAS AND CABLE ON NEW PUBLIC RADIO TOWER 500
    PROCTOR FOOD SHELF
    100 PIONK DRIVE
    PROCTOR,MN55810     		    COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE 2,000
    SALVATION ARMY - DULUTH
    215 SOUTH 27TH AVE W
    DULUTH,MN55816     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 650
    SALVATION ARMY - CLOQUET
    316 CARLTON AVE
    CLOQUET,MN55800     		    COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE 2,500
    SALVATION ARMY - CLOQUET
    316 CARLTON AVE
    CLOQUET,MN55800     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 550
    RIPSAW ROBOTICS
    302 14TH ST
    CLOQUET,MN55720     		    RIPSAW ROBOTICS 1,000
    RICE AREA FOOD SHELF
    PO BOX 334
    RICE,MN56367     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    QUAD CITY FOOD SHELF
    PO BOX 1015
    GILBERT,MN55741     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 750
    PINE VALLEY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL EXTENSION COMMITTE
    CITY OF CLOQUET
    CLOQUET,MN55720     		    PINE VALLEY MOUNTAIN BIKE EXTENSION 2,500
    NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
    202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA EMERGENCY CHILD CARE GRANT PROGRAM 10,000
    PINE RIVER-BACKUS FAMILY CENTER
    PO BOX 1
    PINE RIVER,MN56474     		    FAMILY CENTER HOME VISITING 1,000
    PINE RIVER LIBRARY BUILDING FOUNDATION
    212 PARK AVE
    PINE RIVER,MN56474     		    LIBRARY BUILDING ADDITION 1,000
    PIERZ FOOD SHELF
    224 MAIN ST S
    PIERZ,MN56364     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    PALISADE AREA COMMUNITY KIDS EDUCATION RESOURCE SE
    401 S 5TH ST
    PALISADE,MN56469     		    CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN 500
    ONE ROOF COMMUNITY HOUSING
    12 E FOURTH ST
    DULUTH,MN55805     		    POSITIVELY POWERFUL TEAM GRANT 250
    NORTH ITASCA EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF
    36630 JUNEAU ROAD
    BIGFORK,MN56628     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
    301 CENTRAL AVENUE
    NASHWAUK,MN55769     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    LIVING HOPE CHURCH
    17389 HAVEN RD
    LITTLE FALLS,MN56345     		    WEEKLY GROCERY GIVEAWAY 1,000
    MOBILITY MANIA GRAND RAPIDS AREA COMMUNITY FOUND
    350 NORTHWEST 1ST AVE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    MOBILITY MANIA 2,500
    SALVATION ARMY - DULUTH
    215 SOUTH 27TH AVE W
    DULUTH,MN55816     		    COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE 1,750
    MOTLEY AREA FOOD SHELF
    697 THIRD AVE SO
    MOTLEY,MN56466     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    MORRISON COUNTY UNITED WAY
    116 8TH AVE SE STE 158
    LITTLE FALLS,MN56345     		    2020 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 10,000
    MORRISON COUNTY FOOD SHELF
    912 1ST AVE SW
    LITTLE FALLS,MN56345     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    MOOSE LAKE AREA FOOD SHELF
    PO BOX 128
    MOOSE LAKE,MN55767     		    COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE 1,250
    MONTANA FOOD BANK
    5625 EXPRESSWAY
    MISSOULA,MT59808     		    FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES 200
    MINNESOTA DISCOVERY CENTER
    1005 DISCOVERY DRIVE
    CHISHOLM,MN55719     		    IRON RANGE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FESTIVAL 10,000
    LOAVES & FISHES
    1712 JEFFERSON STREET
    DULUTH,MN55812     		    YEAR END GIFT 450
    MINNESOTA ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETERANS
    1000 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST
    SAINT PAUL,MN55104     		    COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR NORTHERN MINNESOTA VETERANS 3,000
    MESABI RANGE COLLEGE
    1100 INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE
    EVELETH,MN55734     		    OPERATION STRETCHER FOR SIMRIG 2,000
    MESABI EAST SCHOOLS ISD #2711
    601 N1ST ST W
    AURORA,MN55705     		    PROJECT ELF 3,000
    MARINER ROBOTICS
    137 BANKS BLVDSILVER BAY MN 55614
    SILVER BAY,MN55614     		    TEAM SPONSORSHIP 1,000
    LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MINNESOTA
    1422 EAST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55805     		    POSITIVELY POWERFUL TEAM GRANT 500
    LONG PRAIRIE FOOD PANTRY
    PO BOX 165
    LONG PRAIRIE,MN56347     		    MARCH FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    SCANLON BIKE TRAIL CONNECTION
    2801 DEWEY AVE
    CLOQUET,MN55720     		    SCANLON BIKE TRAIL CONNECTION 1,000
    ELDERCIRCLE
    400 RIVER ROAD SUITE 1
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    COVID-19 RELIEF 2,000
    LIFE HOUSE
    102 W 1ST STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    FUTURES EDUCATION FREE LIBRARY 500
    GRAND RAPIDS FARMERS MARKET - GRACF
    350 NW 1ST AVE SUITE E
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    POWER OF PRODUCE: CHILDREN'S PRODUCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM 500
    EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISES INC
    PO BOX 303
    LITTLE FALLS,MN56345     		    BUILDING CAPACITY 1,000
    INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
    405 FIRST STREET SOUTHEAST
    LITTLE FALLS,MN56345     		    CENTRAL MINNESOTA EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND 10,000
    KOOCHICHING RESOURCE COUNCIL
    3214 2ND AVE EAST
    INTERNATIONAL FALLS,MN56649     		    FAITH UNITED CHILD CARE PROJECT 1,500
    KOOCHICHING COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
    307 4TH STREET
    INTERNATIONAL FALLS,MN56649     		    REPLACEMENT OF FURNACE AND A/C UNITS 2,000
    ITASCA JUNIOR CURLING
    PO BOX 473
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    ITASCA JUNIOR CURLING 250
    ITASCA COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
    400 RIVER ROAD
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    YMCA INCOME-BASED MEMBERSHIPS AND PROGRAMS 1,000
    ITASCA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
    1336 3RD AVE NE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    REPAIR OF THE CATTLE BARN AFTER SNOW DAMAGE 500
    ITASCA CHAPTER LET'S GO FISHING WITH SENIORS
    PO BOX 86
    COHASSET,MN55721     		    DON SHIPPAR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD 2,000
    HUBBARD COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF
    308 PLEASANT AVE S
    PARK RAPIDS,MN56470     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    HACKENSACK AREA COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
    PO BOX 55
    HACKENSACK,MN56452     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    HORIZON HEALTH INC
    26814 143RD STREET
    PIERZ,MN56364     		    COVID-19 SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 1,500
    HORIZON HEALTH INC
    26814 143RD STREET PO BOX 220
    PIERZ,MN56364     		    DAY CARE PROGRAMMING 1,000
    HOLY FAMILY PARISH HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING PROGRAM
    18777 RIVERWOOD DR
    LITTLE FALLS,MN56345     		    HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING PROGRAM 5,000
    HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY
    424 W SUPERIOR ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    2020 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 24,875
    HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY
    424 W SUPERIOR ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    2020 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 74,625
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    65 EAST BROADWAY
    LITTLE FALLS,MN56345     		    YEAR END CONTRIBUTION 1,000
    FALLS HUNGER COALITION
    1000 5TH STREET
    INTERNATIONAL FALLS,MN56649     		    YEAR END CONTRIBUTION 600
    COLLEGE OF ST SCHOLASTICA INC
    1200 KENWOOD AVENUE
    DULUTH,MN55803     		    31ST ANNUAL TWIN PORTS THANKSGIVING BUFFET 3,500
    FAMILY PATHWAYS
    6413 OAK STREET
    NORTH BRANCH,MN55056     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 1,000
    FOOD SHELF - PINE RIVER
    PO BOX 1
    PINE RIVER,MN56474     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    GRAND PORTAGE RESERVATION TRIBAL COUNCIL
    83 STEVENS ROAD
    GRAND PORTAGE,MN55605     		    TRIBAL FOOD SHELF 1,500
    GRAND MARAIS FOOD SHELF
    2ND AVE W 3RD STREET
    GRAND MARAIS,MN55604     		    YEAR END CONTRIBUTION 450
    GRACE HOUSE OF ITASCA COUNTY
    501 SW 1ST AVE
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    2020 ANNUAL APPEAL 1,000
    FREDENBERG TOWNSHIP
    5104 FISH LAKE ROAD
    DULUTH,MN55803     		    ACQUIRING AN AED FOR OUR TOWN HALL 1,400
    FOOD SHELF - SILVER BAY
    99 EDISON BLVD
    SILVER BAY,MN55614     		    YEAR END CONTRIBUTION 450
    FOOD SHELF - SILVER BAY
    99 EDISON BLVD
    SILVER BAY,MN55614     		    COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE 2,500
    FOOD SHELF - SILVER BAY
    99 EDISON BLVD
    SILVER BAY,MN55614     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    AITKIN COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
    FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
    AITKIN,MN56431     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    GREAT PLAINS FOOD BANK
    1720 3RD AVENUE NORTH
    FARGO,ND58102     		    FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES 125
    FOOD SHELF - MENAHGA
    PO BOX 243
    MENAHGA,MN56464     		    FOOD SHELF MONTH 500
    FOND DU LAC BAND
    1720 BIG LAKE ROAD
    CLOQUET,MN55720     		    EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY 1,500
    FLOODWOOD AREA FOOD SHELF
    601 ASH STREET
    FLOODWOOD,MN55736     		    COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE 1,250
    FIRST WITNESS
    4 W 5TH STREET
    DULUTH,MN55806     		    YEAR END GIFT 450
    FIRST
    200 BEDFORD STREET
    MANCHESTER,NH03101     		    LAKE SUPERIOR AND NORTHERN LIGHTS 2020 FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION REGIONALS 5,000
    HANDS OF HOPE RESOURCE CENTER
    PO BOX 67
    LITTLE FALLS,MN56345     		    EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 4,000
    FALLS HUNGER COALITION
    1000 5TH STREET
    INTERNATIONAL FALLS,MN56649     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 750
    ELY FOOD SHELF
    PO BOX 786
    ELY,MN55731     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    AKELEY COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
    31510 COUNTY RD 23
    AKELEY,MN56433     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    CLOQUET AREA FIRE DISTRICT
    508 CLOQUET AVENUE
    CLOQUET,MN55720     		    SWIFT WATER RESCUE TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT 2,500
    DEER RIVER FOOD SHELF
    1049 COMSTOCK DR PO BOX 2
    DEER RIVER,MN56636     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    LAKES AREA FOOD SHELF
    29282 STATE HWY 371
    PEQUOT LAKES,MN56472     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    DULUTH SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    324 W SUPERIOR STREET STE 700
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    COVID-19 NE MN CONTRIBUTION 20,000
    DULUTH SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    324 W SUPERIOR STREET STE 700
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    2020 SCHOLARSHIPS 20,000
    DULUTH EAST DAREDEVILS ROBOTICS TEAM 2512
    301 N 40TH AVE E
    DULUTH,MN55804     		    DULUTH EAST DAREDEVIL TEAM SUPPORT 1,000
    DULUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE
    32 E 1ST ST
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    HILLSIDE YOUTH THEATER 1,000
    DENFELD DNA FIRST ROBOTICS TEAM 4009
    401 N 44TH AVE W
    DULUTH,MN55807     		    DENFELD DNA ROBOTICS 1,000
    DAMIANO CENTER
    206 W 4TH ST
    DULUTH,MN55806     		    COVID-19 CRISIS SUPPORT 2,000
    CLOQUET PUBLIC LIBRARY
    320 14 STREET
    CLOQUET,MN55720     		    CLOQUET PUBLIC LIBRARY ADDITION - KITCHEN 5,000
    CUYUNA RANGE YOUTH CENTER
    22237 MORITZ RD
    CROSBY,MN56441     		    PROGRAMING AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND CATCH UP IN LEARNING FROM ONLINE SCHOOLING FOR 3 MONTHS. 1,000
    CUYUNA RANGE FOOD SHELF
    302 CROSS AVENUE
    CROSBY,MN56441     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    COURAGE KENNY REHABILITATION INSTITUTE - NORTHLAND
    424 W SUPERIOR ST 200
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    DON SHIPPAR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD 2,000
    COURAGE KENNY REHABILITATION INSTITUTE - NORTHLAND
    424 W SUPERIOR ST 200
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    POSITIVELY POWERFUL VOLUNTEER GRANT 500
    COMMUNITY CAFE
    PO BOX 5192
    GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744     		    FEED THE HUNGRY SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT. 1,000
    CITY OF BERTHA
    208 2ND AVE NW
    BERTHA,MN56437     		    HELP SAVE A LIFE 1,500
    CHURCHES UNITED IN MINISTRY (CHUM)
    102 WEST SECOND STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 500
    ANIMAL ALLIES HUMANE SOCIETY
    4006 AIRPORT RD
    DULUTH,MN55811     		    POSITIVELY POWERFUL TEAM GRANT 250
    CARLTON COUNTY RIDERS ATVUTVOHM CLUB
    1477 DOUGLAS ROAD
    CARLTON,MN55718     		    CARLTON COUNTY RIDERS SAFETY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 1,500
    ELY FOOD SHELF
    PO BOX 786
    ELY,MN55731     		    YEAR END CONTRIBUTION 450
    CHURCHES UNITED IN MINISTRY (CHUM)
    102 WEST SECOND STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    COVID-19 CRISIS RESPONSE 1,250
    CHISHOLM FOOD SHELF
    208 W LAKE ST
    CHISHOLM,MN55719     		    YEAR END CONTRIBUTION 600
    CHISHOLM FOOD SHELF
    208 W LAKE ST
    CHISHOLM,MN55719     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 750
    CHESTER BOWL IMPROVEMENT CLUB
    1801 EAST SKYLINE PARKWAY
    DULUTH,MN55812     		    CHESTER BOWL SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT 1,000
    CENTRAL MESABI MEDICAL FOUNDATION
    750 EAST 34TH STREET
    HIBBING,MN55746     		    COVID-19 RELIEF FUND 2,500
    CARING FOR THE KIDS COMMUNITY INC
    16W 2ND AVE NORTH
    AURORA,MN55705     		    SPLASH PAD FOR PINE GROVE PARK AURORA MN 2020 10,000
    ARROWHEAD ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY
    702 3RD AVENUE SOUTH
    VIRGINIA,MN55792     		    QUAD CITIES FOOD SHELF ENTRYWAY IMPROVEMENTS 5,000
    BUCKMAN BALLPARK INC
    C/O PAUL OLDAKOWSKI
    ROYALTON,MN56373     		    BATTERS EYE 3,795
    BROWERVILLE AREA FOOD SHELF
    250 4TH ST STE 8
    BROWERVILLE,MN56438     		    FOOD SHELF MONTH 500
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE NORTH STAR
    905 6TH STREET NW
    ELK RIVER,MN55330     		    YEAR END CONTRIBUTION 1,200
    AURORA FOOD SHELF
    315 N MAIN ST
    AURORA,MN55705     		    YEAR END CONTRIBUTION 600
    AURORA FOOD SHELF
    315 N MAIN ST
    AURORA,MN55705     		    FOOD SHARE MONTH 750
    AURORA FIRE DEPARTMENT
    16 W 2ND AVE N
    AURORA,MN55705     		    POSITIVELY POWERFUL VOLUNTEER GRANT 500
    23RD VETERAN
    178 NYNAS ROAD
    ESKO,MN55733     		    POSITIVELY POWERFUL TEAM GRANT 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 509,695
    bApproved for future payment
    REGIONAL COMMITTEE'S
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    MISC AWARDS 1,105
    POSITIVELY POWERFUL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    SCHOLARSHIPS 20,000
    UNITED WAY
    608 EAST DRIVE
    CHISHOLM,MN55719     		    VARIOUS AREAS 200,000
    POSITIVELY POWERFUL VOLUNTEERS
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802     		    POSITIVELY POWERFUL VOLUNTEER GRANT 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3b 223,605
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 2,976  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 2,976 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    2,976
    (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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    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
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    Form 990-PF (2020)
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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
    MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    56-2560595
    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
    MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number
    56-2560595
    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
    ALLETE INC
     
    30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
     
    DULUTH, MN55802

    		$ 800,000


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    		$  


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

    56-2560595
    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
    MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    56-2560595
    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:  
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    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    56-2560595
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INSURANCE 2,282 0   2,282
    MEMBERSHIP DUES - ORGANIZATION 2,300 0   2,300
    OUTSIDE COMPUTER SERVICES 6,787 0   6,788
    OUTSIDE ADMINISTRATOR 6,140 0   6,140
    BANK FEES 285 285   285


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    56-2560595
    Description Amount
    DECREASE IN GRANTS PAYABLE & ACCRUED EXPENSES 138,695


    TY 2020 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    56-2560595
    Name Address
    ALLETE INC
          		30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
    DULUTH,MN55802


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    56-2560595
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX BASED ON INVESTMENT INCOME 235 235   0