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. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
THE RON AND DIANE FAGEN FAMILY
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 69
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GRANITE FALLS, MN56241
A Employer identification number

20-2019581
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(320) 564-5103
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$2,702,814
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 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 44,603 44,603  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 10,550 10,550  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 48,177
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 529,055
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 48,177
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........ 103,330 103,330  
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)....... 5,150 2,575   2,575
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 17,989 17,989   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 975 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 119 0   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 24,233 20,564   2,575
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 127,000 127,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 151,233 20,564   129,575
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -47,903
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 82,766
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 170,727 50,596 50,596
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 415,234 Click to see attachment339,547 352,851
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 443,182 Click to see attachment433,502 619,363
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,519,826 Click to see attachment1,648,864 1,652,130
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans............. 0 28,557 27,874
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) 2,548,969 2,501,066 2,702,814
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 2,548,969 2,501,066
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,548,969 2,501,066
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,548,969 2,501,066
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
2,548,969
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-47,903
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,501,066
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
2,501,066
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 512,376   480,878 31,498
b 16,679     16,679
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       31,498
b       16,679
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 48,177
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  
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Part V
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 All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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 1,150
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 1,150
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 1,600
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 1,200
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,800
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 2
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 1,648
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet1,648 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VI-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 XIV..................................
    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 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (320) 564-5103

    Located atbulletPO BOX 69GRANITE FALLSMN ZIP+4bullet56241
    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 2021, 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 VI-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? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (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)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (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.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    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
     
     
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    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 2021? .............
    1d
     
    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 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    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? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 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 2021.) .....................
    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 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-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))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    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
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    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? .................
    5d
     
     
    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? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    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?
    7a
     
    No
    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? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    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
    DIANE FAGEN PRESIDENT
    1.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 69
    GRANITE FALLS,MN56241
    RON FAGEN VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER
    1.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 69
    GRANITE FALLS,MN56241
    EVAN FAGEN DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 69
    GRANITE FALLS,MN56241
    AARON FAGEN DIRECTOR
    1.00
    0 0 0
    PO BOX 69
    GRANITE FALLS,MN56241
    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 VII
    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 VIII-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 VIII-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 IX
    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
    2,616,869
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    176,642
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,793,511
    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
    2,793,511
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    41,903
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    2,751,608
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    137,580
    Part X
    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 IX, line 6..................
    1
    137,580
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    1,150
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,150
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    136,430
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    136,430
    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 XII, line 1 ...
    7
    136,430
    Part XI
    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
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    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 XII, line 4.
    4
     
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    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2020
    (c)
    2020
    (d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 136,430
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 126,998
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018......  
    d From 2019......  
    e From 2020......  
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 129,575
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 126,998
    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 2021 distributable amount..... 2,577
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 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 0
    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 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........
    133,853
    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 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    0
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018....  
    c Excess from 2019....  
    d Excess from 2020....  
    e Excess from 2021....  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2021, 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) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    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 IX, 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 XIV
    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).)
    DIANE FAGEN
    RON FAGEN
    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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    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
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    431 18TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    AVERA GRANITE FALLS
    345 10TH AVE
    GRANITE FALLS,MN56241
    NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    GRANITE FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT
    501 PRENTICE STREET
    GRANITE FALLS,MN56241
    NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500
    GRANITE FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
    415 9TH AVENUE SUITE 102
    GRANITE FALLS,MN56241
    NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    HUMANE SOCIETY OF KANDIYOHI AND MEEKER COUNTIES
    250 28TH ST SW
    WILLMAR,MN56201
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    MINNESOTA MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION
    620 MENDELSSOHN AVENUE NORTH SUITE
    121
    GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    NEIGHBORS UNITED RESOURCE CENTER
    415 9TH AVE SUITE 202
    GRANITE FALLS,MN56241
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000
    YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY SHERIFF
    415 9TH AVENUE SUITE 103
    GRANITE FALLS,MN56241
    NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    GRANITE FALLS LIVING AT HOMESBLOCK NURSES
    PO BOX 84
    GRANITE FALLS,MN56241
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000
    TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
    2361 HYLAN BOULEVARD
    STATEN ISLAND,NY10306
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    SHRINERS CHILDREN'S TWIN CITIES
    215 RADIO DRIVE SUITE 100
    WOODBURY,MN55125
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 368
    WOODLAND HILLS,CA91365
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
    501 ST JUDE PLACE
    MEMPHIS,TN38105
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
    ONE WEST PARK ROAD
    IOWA CITY,IA52242
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    2445 PRIOR AVE N
    ROSEVILLE,MN55113
    NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 127,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-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 44,603  
    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 ............
        18 48,177  
    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) .. 0 103,330 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    103,330
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-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 XV-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 (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RON AND DIANE FAGEN FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-2019581
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 5,150 2,575   2,575

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE RON AND DIANE FAGEN FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-2019581
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABBOTT LABORATORIES 3.875% 15 SEP 2025 45,970 48,890
    ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC 3.4% 15 SEP 2026 49,451 48,150
    AMPHENOL CORP 2.8% 15 FEB 2030 65,501 67,043
    BAIRD CORE PLUS BOND FUND 74,181 72,327
    BAIRD SHORT TERM BOND FUND 9,867 9,848
    BAKER HUGHES CO-OBLIGOR INC 3.138% 07 NOV 2029 50,891 52,693
    BOOKING HOLDINGS INC 3.6% 01 JUN 2026 82,667 86,261
    BRANDYWINEGLOBAL CORPORATE CREDIT FUND 6,101 5,940
    BROOKINGS SD SCH DIST #5-1 REF 27 SEP 33,569 33,985
    CLOROX CO/THE 3.1% 01 OCT 2027 40,201 42,479
    DIAGEO INVESTMENT CORP 8% 15 SEP 2022 26,868 26,270
    DIGITAL REALTY TRUST LP 3.6% 01 JULY 2029 74,816 75,832
    EATON VANCE EMERGING MARKETS DEBT OPPORTUNITIES FUND 6,145 5,902
    EXXON MOBIL CORP 2.61% 69,046 66,400
    FANNIE MAE POOL 5.5% 01 MAR 2037 1,036 1,160
    FANNIE MAE POOL 4% 01 SEP 2041 14,911 16,078
    FANNIE MAE POOL 3% 01 DEC 2026 12,239 12,680
    FANNIE MAE 4% 01 OCT 2041 6,589 7,096
    FANNIE MAE 4.5% 01 SEP 2041 3,016 3,238
    FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS FUNDING CORP 1% 24 MAR 2023 30,090 31,081
    FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANK 0.73% 19 MAY 2025 89,955 88,853
    FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS FUNDING CORP 1.42% 18 FEB 2031 59,400 57,610
    FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS FUNDING CORP 1.57% 5 APR 2028 39,930 39,795
    FEDERAL FARM CREDIT BANKS FUNDING CORP 3.38% 28 FEB 2029 59,790 60,233
    FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 1.75% 26 AUG 2033 24,813 24,400
    FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS 1.93% 09 JUN 2031 70,000 69,525
    FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE C2.375% 13 JAN 2022 19,931 20,013
    FREDDIE MAC GOLD POOL 4% 01 DEC 2031 14,916 15,543
    FREDDIE MAC GOLD POOL 4.5% 01 APR 2035 13,883 14,860
    FREDDIE MAC GOLD POOL 4.5% 01 FEB 2024 257 266
    GINNIE MAE II POOL 5.5% 20 JUL 2038 354 383
    GUGGENHEIM - TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND 39,517 39,156
    HALLIBURTON COMPANY 3.5% 01 AUG 2023 49,562 51,624
    MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS INC 3.45 15 JUN 2027 10,816 10,780
    ORACLE CORP 2.875% 25 MAR 2031 10,246 10,075
    PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC 2.85% 82,707 79,006
    PPG INDUSTRIES INC 2.55% 15 JUN 2030 31,910 30,513
    PPG INDUSTRIES INC 2.8% 15 AUG 2029 16,353 15,632
    RALPH LAUREN CORP 3.75% 15 SEP 2025 51,293 53,891
    REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS INC 1.75% 15 SEP 2030 14,612 14,185
    SVB FINANCIAL GROUP 3.125% 05 JUN 2030 82,305 78,712
    SVB FINANCIAL GROUP 3.5% 29 JAN 2025 50,652 52,772
    TCW TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND 64,961 62,919
    VALERO ENERGY CORP 3.4% 15 SEP 2026 47,546 48,031

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE RON AND DIANE FAGEN FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-2019581
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ABERDEEN US SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND 14,150 20,512
    FIDELITY OVERSEAS FUND/UNITED STATES 67,571 95,061
    FMI INTERNATIONAL FUND 37,998 48,829
    INVESCO DEVELOPING MARKETS FUND 50,144 56,059
    JP MORGAN HEDGED EQUITY FUND 35,681 43,339
    JP MORGAN MID CAP VALUE FUND 20,490 25,016
    MFS MID CAP GROWTH FUND 16,409 25,330
    T ROWE PRICE DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND INC 61,697 94,301
    VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND ADM - VFIAX 105,382 167,580
    VANGUARD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDEX FUND 16,426 30,759
    VANGUARD SMALL-CAP INDEX FUND 7,554 12,577

    TY 2021 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE RON AND DIANE FAGEN FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-2019581
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    339,547
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    352,851
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RON AND DIANE FAGEN FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-2019581
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MN AG FILING FEE 25 0   0
    MISCELLANEOUS FEES 94 0   0


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RON AND DIANE FAGEN FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-2019581
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 17,989 17,989   0


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE RON AND DIANE FAGEN FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    20-2019581
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT 975 0   0