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TIN:
Form
990-PF
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to
www.irs.gov/Form990PF
for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
20
25
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning
01
-
01
2025, and ending
12
-
31
, 20
21
Name of foundation
THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)
1455 NW OVERTON STREET 500
Room/suite
City or town
PORTLAND
State or province
OR
Country
ZIP or foreign postal code
97209
A Employer identification number
88-0391959
B
Telephone number (see instructions)
5032222924
C
If exemption application is pending, check here
G
Check all that apply:
Initial return
Initial return of a former public charity
Address change
Name change
D 1.
Foreign organizations, check here.............
2
. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
E
If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here .......
H
Check type of organization:
Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
Other taxable private foundation
F
If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here .......
I
Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)
$
488,510,181
J
Accounting method:
Cash
Accrual
Other (specify)
(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)
1
Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2
Check
.................
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
63,967
63,967
4
Dividends and interest from securities
...
3,666,325
5,853,425
5a
Gross rents
............
b
Net rental income or (loss)
6a
Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
25,562,861
b
Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
148,711,907
7
Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)
...
25,106,922
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)
.......
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,432,861
1,080,658
37,971
12
Total.
Add lines 1 through 11
........
33,726,014
32,104,972
37,971
13
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
917,799
178,476
0
763,794
14
Other employee salaries and wages
......
1,662,468
0
0
1,643,690
15
Pension plans, employee benefits
.......
865,001
43,250
0
828,000
16a
Legal fees (attach schedule)
.........
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
229,101
53,558
0
143,660
b
Accounting fees (attach schedule)
.......
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
129,884
32,471
0
83,213
c
Other professional fees (attach schedule)
....
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,374,505
1,269,861
0
920,111
17
Interest
...............
18
Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)
...
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
955,972
189,170
0
2,400
19
Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion
...
49,680
0
0
20
Occupancy
..............
260,543
0
0
283,543
21
Travel, conferences, and meetings
.......
46,368
0
0
48,557
22
Printing and publications
..........
37,878
0
0
37,878
23
Other expenses (attach schedule)
.......
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
411,782
3,016,148
37,971
399,949
24
Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23
..........
9,940,981
4,782,934
37,971
5,154,795
25
Contributions, gifts, grants paid
.......
12,511,529
12,511,529
26
Total expenses and disbursements.
Add lines 24 and 25
................
22,452,510
4,782,934
37,971
17,666,324
27
Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a
Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements
11,273,504
b
Net investment income
(if negative, enter -0-)
27,322,038
c
Adjusted net income
(if negative, enter -0-)
...
0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X
Form
990-PF
(2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page
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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
1
Cash—non-interest-bearing
.............
3,657,002
4,726,743
4,726,743
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
.........
31,022,720
8,532,327
8,532,327
3
Accounts receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
4
Pledges receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
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)
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
8
Inventories for sale or use
..............
9
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
..........
9,849
60,252
60,252
10a
Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
4,852,900
0
0
b
Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)
.......
77,521,706
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
124,140,272
124,140,272
c
Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)
.......
56,794,688
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
68,402,356
68,402,356
11
Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
12
Investments—mortgage loans
.............
13
Investments—other (attach schedule)
..........
264,337,298
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
269,148,279
269,148,279
14
Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
1,291,538
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
656,680
677,380
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
634,858
634,858
15
Other assets (describe
)
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8,769,118
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,865,094
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,865,094
16
Total assets
(to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)
447,642,661
488,510,181
488,510,181
17
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
..........
511,380
550,928
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
)
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,007,232
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,527,232
23
Total liabilities
(add lines 17 through 22)
.........
3,518,612
4,078,160
Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24
Net assets without donor restrictions
...........
444,124,049
484,432,021
25
Net assets with donor restrictions
............
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
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)
.....
444,124,049
484,432,021
30
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
(see instructions)
.
447,642,661
488,510,181
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
444,124,049
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a
.....................
2
11,273,504
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
29,034,468
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3
..........................
4
484,432,021
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b)
..
6
484,432,021
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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
2020-01-01
2021-12-31
b
PASS THROUGH INVESTMENTS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE K-1
P
2020-01-01
2021-12-31
c
DISTRIBUTION IN EXCESS OF BASIS - ARDSLEY PTNRS RENEWABLE
P
2020-01-01
2021-12-31
d
PRI - UNITUS SEED FND LP
P
2020-01-01
2021-12-31
e
PRI - VILCAP INVESTMENTS
P
2020-01-01
2021-12-31
(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
148,711,907
143,045,223
5,666,684
b
19,527,936
19,527,936
c
1
1
0
d
120,060
-120,060
e
32,362
32,362
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
5,666,684
b
19,527,936
c
0
d
-120,060
e
32,362
2
Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
2
25,106,922
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
.........................
3
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
and enter “N/A" on line 1.
Date of ruling or determination letter:
(attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
1
379,776
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
379,776
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
379,776
6
Credits/Payments:
a
2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025
6a
310,000
b
Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source
......
6b
0
c
Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)
...
6c
250,000
d
Backup withholding erroneously withheld
..........
6d
0
7
Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d
..............
7
560,000
8
Enter any
penalty
for underpayment of estimated tax.
Check here
if Form 2220 is attached.
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8
366
9
Tax due.
If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter
amount owed
.......
9
10
Overpayment.
If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the
amount overpaid
...
10
179,858
11
Enter the amount of line 10 to be:
Credited to 2026 estimated tax
179,858
Refunded
11
0
For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.
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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.
$
0
(2)
On foundation managers.
$
0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.
$
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
Yes
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on
Form 990-T
for this year?
...................
4b
Yes
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)
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 2025 or the taxable year beginning in 2025? 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
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
Yes
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 address
WWW.LEMELSON.ORG
14
The books are in care of
TRACEE BETANCOURT
Telephone no.
(503) 222-2924
Located at
1455 NW OVERTON STREET SUITE 500
PORTLAND
OR
ZIP+4
97209
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of
Form 1041
—check here
.........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
........
15
16
At any time during calendar year 2025, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
Yes
No
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
.................
16
Yes
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country
IN
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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)
Yes
(4)
Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
............
1a(4)
Yes
(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
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
........
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 2025?
.............
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 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?
....................
2a
No
If "Yes," list the years
20
,
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.
20
,
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
Yes
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2025 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 Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.)
.....................
3b
No
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 2025?
..
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)
Yes
(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
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check
.........
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
Yes
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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
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
DAVID CORONADO
PROGRAM OFFICER
40.00
158,150
61,863
300
1455 NW OVERTON ST STE 500
PORTLAND
,
OR
97209
JENNIFER BURRAN
DIR OF GRANTS MGMNT
40.00
151,752
60,583
300
1455 NW OVERTON ST STE 500
PORTLAND
,
OR
97209
CYNTHIA COOPER
PROGRAM OFFICER
40.00
142,121
58,657
300
1455 NW OVERTON ST STE 500
PORTLAND
,
OR
97209
RACHEL JAGODA BRUNETTE
PROGRAM OFFICER
40.00
139,827
58,198
300
1455 NW OVERTON ST STE 500
PORTLAND
,
OR
97209
PAMELA KAHL
COMMUNICATIONS OFFIC
40.00
143,120
48,116
288
1455 NW OVERTON ST STE 500
PORTLAND
,
OR
97209
Total
number of other employees paid over $50,000
...................
4
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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
TIEDEMANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT CONSULTING FEES
643,048
1415 WESTERN AVENUE SUITE 600
SEATTLE
,
WA
98101
GENERATION IM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND LLC
INVESTMENT MGMT FEES
510,104
555 MISSION STREET SUITE 3400
SAN FRANCISCO
,
CA
94105
FUNDSMITH SUSTAINABLE EQUITY FUND
INVESTMENT MGMT FEES
341,472
46 SOUTHFIELD AVE SUITE 205
STAMFORD
,
CT
06902
MARCHO PARTNERS FEEDER FUND (DELAWARE) LP
INVESTMENT MGMT FEES
330,809
54 BROOKS MEWS
LONDON
W1K 4EG
UK
THE SILCHESTER INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS
INVESTMENT MGMT FEES
273,960
780 THIRD AVENUE 42ND FLOOR
NEW YORK
,
NY
10017
Total
number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services
.............
26
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
INVENTION EDUCATION COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE - THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED AN INVENTION EDUCATION CONVENING FOCUSED ON BUILDING AN INVENTION COMMUNITY, DEVELOPED NEW PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN PROGRAMS AND BUILT CONSENSUS AMONG RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT FRAMEWORKS, DEFINITIONS AND THEMATIC PRIORITIES IN INVENTION EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION BROADENED THE ORIGINAL COMMUNITY TO INCLUDE GRANTEES AND PARTNERS FROM HIGHER EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM COVERED CONVENING COSTS (FOOD, PLANNING CONSULTANTS, AV, ATTENDEE TRAVEL SUPPORT, ETC.), AS WELL AS SUPPORTED ATTENDEES TO CONTINUE WORKING ON KEY TOPIC AREAS GLEANED (EX: RESEARCHING INVENTION EDUCATION, COMMUNICATIONS) FROM THE CONVENING.
253,228
2
ENGINEERING FOR ONE PLANET ("EOP") GRANTS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT - MOBILIZED BY THE FOUNDATION WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A CONSULTANT, THE EOP INITIATIVE IS DEVELOPING AND SHARING TEACHING RESOURCES, DIRECTLY FUNDING CATALYTIC CURRICULAR CHANGES. EOP STAKEHOLDERS CO-DEVELOPED THE EOP FRAMEWORK TO FACILITATE CURRICULAR CHANGES. THE FRAMEWORK PROVIDES FACULTY WITH A HELPFUL MENU OF CORE AND ADVANCED SUSTAINABILITY LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ALIGNS TO REQUIREMENTS IN THE ABET ACCREDITATION STANDARDS.
143,617
3
ENGINEERING FOR ONE PLANET ("EOP") NETWORK LAUNCH, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONVENINGS - THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED AN ACTIVE NETWORK OF ENGAGED STAKEHOLDERS TO ADVANCE THE VISION OF EOP; DEVELOPED SHARED BUY-IN AMONG STAKEHOLDERS TO ADVANCE EOP AND IDENTIFY PRIORITY IDEAS, CONCERNS, AND OPPORTUNITIES AMONG INTERESTED STAKEHOLDERS; DEVELOPED COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS AMONG EOP STAKEHOLDERS; IDENTIFIED ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OR RESOURCES FOR ADVANCING EOP; AND INSPIRED AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EQUIPPING ENGINEERS WITH EOP SKILLS AMONG KEY AUDIENCES SUCH AS ENGINEERING DEANS. THE NETWORK WAS ABLE TO SHARE LESSONS LEARNED AND INSPIRING STORIES OF CURRICULAR CHANGE USING EOP FRAMEWORK.
112,786
4
RESEARCH ON INVENTION BASED ENTERPRISES ("IBES") PIPELINE & CAPITAL ACCESS - RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ON WHERE SUCCESSFUL IBES, AS A SEGMENT OF DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED ENTERPRISES, COME FROM AND HOW NETWORKS AND MECHANICS IN THE ECOSYSTEMS THAT THEY ARE A PART OF CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR SUCCESS.
40,000
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
THE FOUNDATION MADE A PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENT IN THE FORM OF A LOAN TO PRIME COALITION, INC. ("PRIME"), AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE PURPOSE OF THE LOAN IS TO ENABLE PRIME TO CONTRIBUTE THE FOUNDATION'S LOAN PROCEEDS TO AZOLLA VENTURES CATALYTIC FUND I, LP, WHICH IN TURN SHALL INVEST IN COMPANIES THAT HAVE (1), IN PRIME'S DETERMINATION, THE POTENTIAL FOR GIGATON-SCALE CO-2 EQUIVALENT EMISSIONS REDUCTION BY 2050; (2) A HIGH POTENTIAL FOR ACHIEVING COMMERCIAL SUCCESS AT SCALE; AND (3), IN PRIME'S DETERMINATION, A COMPELLING CASE FOR "ADDITIONALITY," MEANING THAT THE INVESTEE'S CLIMATE IMPACT POTENTIAL IS ENDANGERED BY (I) A LACK OF INITIAL FUNDING, (II) PUNITIVE TERMS FROM OTHER INVESTORS THAT MAY DAMAGE THE INVESTEE, OR (III) INVESTORS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO PRIORITIZE GIGATON-SCALE EMISSIONS REDUCTION. THE PROMISSORY NOTE FROM PRIME TO THE FOUNDATION REMAINS OUTSTANDING.
2,000,000
2
THE FOUNDATION MADE A PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENT IN JOLT.SEED419 ("JOLT.SEED") IN THE FORM OF PURCHASING AN EQUITY INTEREST IN JOLT.SEED. THE PURPOSE OF THE INVESTMENT IS TO INCREASE INVESTMENTS IN COHORT COMPANIES OF THE THIRD DERIVATIVE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM THAT IS OPERATED BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE ("RMI"), WHICH IS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; BY INVESTING IN THESE COHORT COMPANIES, MORE EARLY-STAGE COMPANIES THAT OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM TRADITIONAL COMMERCIAL SOURCES WILL HAVE ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND WILL HAVE SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL, AS DETERMINED BY RMI, TO COMBAT AND MEANINGFULLY IMPACT THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO OWN ITS EQUITY INTEREST IN JOLT.SEED.
1,015,000
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
896,271
Total.
Add lines 1 through 3
.........................
3,911,271
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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
173,582,173
b
Average of monthly cash balances
.......................
1b
25,647,189
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)
................
1c
251,165,800
d
Total
(add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)
.......................
1d
450,395,162
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
450,395,162
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions)
.............................
4
6,755,927
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets.
Subtract line 4 from line 3.
............
5
443,639,235
6
Minimum investment return.
Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5
................
6
22,181,962
Part X
Distributable Amount
(see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here
and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6
..................
1
22,181,962
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5
.......
2a
379,776
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.)
...
2b
c
Add lines 2a and 2b
............................
2c
379,776
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1
............
3
21,802,186
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions
................
4
75,208
5
Add lines 3 and 4
............................
5
21,877,394
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
21,877,394
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, line 26, column (d)
..........
1a
17,666,324
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B
..................
1b
3,911,271
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
21,577,595
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Part XII
Undistributed Income
(see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2024
(c)
2024
(d)
2025
1
Distributable amount for 2025 from Part X, line 7
21,877,394
2
Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a
Enter amount for 2024 only
.......
0
b
Total for prior years:
20
,
20
,
20
0
3
Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a
From 2020
......
b
From 2021
......
c
From 2022
......
794,900
d
From 2023
......
1,429,821
e
From 2024
......
940,914
f
Total
of lines 3a through e
........
3,165,635
4
Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4:
$
21,577,595
a
Applied to 2024, 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 2025 distributable amount
.....
21,577,595
e
Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
0
5
Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025.
299,799
299,799
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6
Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a
Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
2,865,836
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 2024. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions
.............
0
f
Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2026
..........
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 2020 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions)
...
0
9
Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a
......
2,865,836
10
Analysis of line 9:
a
Excess from 2021
....
b
Excess from 2022
....
495,101
c
Excess from 2023
....
1,429,821
d
Excess from 2024
....
940,914
e
Excess from 2025
....
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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 2025, enter the date of the ruling
......
b
Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section
4942(j)(3)
or
4942(j)(5)
2a
Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed
..........
Tax year
Prior 3 years
(e) Total
(a)
2025
(b)
2024
(c)
2023
(d)
2022
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, 3b, or 3c 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.)
1
Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
a
List 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).)
b
List 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.
2
Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here
if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d. See instructions
a
The name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
b
The form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
c
Any submission deadlines:
d
Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
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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)
a
Paid during the year
Total
.................................
3a
b
Approved for future payment
Total
.................................
3b
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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.)
1
Program service revenue:
(a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
b
c
d
e
f
g
Fees and contracts from government agencies
2
Membership dues and assessments
....
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments
...........
14
63,967
4
Dividends and interest from securities
....
14
3,571,365
94,960
5
Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
a
Debt-financed property
......
b
Not debt-financed property
.....
6
Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7
Other investment income
.....
14
4,390,860
8
Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory
............
901101
18
25,562,861
9
Net income or (loss) from special events:
10
Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
d
e
12
Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)
..
0
33,589,487
136,527
13
Total.
Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)
..................
13
33,726,014
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
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.)
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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?
...........
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
(a)
Name of organization
(b)
Type of organization
(c)
Description of relationship
Sign Here
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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Yes
No
Signature of officer or trustee
Date
Title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Preparer's name
Preparer's Signature
Date
Check if self-
employed
PTIN
Firm's name
Firm's EIN
Firm's address
Phone no.
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