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
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)952 GRAND AVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST PAUL, MN55105
A Employer identification number

41-1859711
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(651) 633-6165
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$72,581,599J 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) 26,550
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 264,502 264,502  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 2,073,509 2,073,509  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -3,026,083
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 16,430,954
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)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
33,070 0  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ -628,452 2,338,011  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 258,051 0   258,051
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 321,041 0   321,041
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 46,420 0   46,420
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
33,205 16,603   16,603
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
130,631 122,644   7,987
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
60,954 4,466   36,961
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
19,663 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 31,689 0   31,689
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 10,315 0   10,315
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
72,843 32,749   40,094
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 984,812 176,462   769,161
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 12,460,554 12,460,554
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 13,445,366 176,462   13,229,715
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -14,073,818
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,161,549
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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............. 825,021 3,068,881 3,068,881
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 3,072,228 1,280,407 1,280,407
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 36,258,841 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
42,576,523 		42,576,523
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 32,296,776 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
24,979,789 		24,979,789
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 6,781,753 0 0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow796,418
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow120,419 695,663 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
675,999 		675,999
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 79,930,282 72,581,599 72,581,599
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 290 747
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 right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 290 747
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 79,929,992 72,580,852
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 79,929,992 72,580,852
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 79,930,282 72,581,599
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
79,929,992
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-14,073,818
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
6,724,678
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
72,580,852
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
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
72,580,852
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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 BRANDES NON-US SMALL CAP P    
b PREFERRED GROWTH LLC K-1 P    
c SALE ON INVESTMENT      
d CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
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       156,754
b       -15,920
c 16,364,155   19,597,871 -3,233,716
d 66,799     66,799
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       156,754
b       -15,920
c       -3,233,716
d       66,799
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 -3,026,083
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
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 right arrow 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) 1 30,046
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 30,046
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 30,046
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 68,800
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 25,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 93,800
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.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 63,754
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow63,754 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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)
right arrowMN
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 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? 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
 
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 addressright arrowWWW.SAUERFF.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no.right arrow (651) 633-6165

Located atright arrow952 GRAND AVEST PAULMN ZIP+4right arrow55105
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, 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 right arrow
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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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)
 
No
(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 ........right arrow
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 2023? .............
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 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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 2023 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 2023.) .....................
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 2023? ..
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
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
GARY B SAUER TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
PATRICIA SAUER PRESIDENT
5.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
COREY SAUER TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
JESSICA NICKELSON TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
STEPHANIE SAUER TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
JENNIFER SAUER TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
COLLEEN O'KEEFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & TRUSTEE
40.00 		258,051 3,963 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
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...................right arrow 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.............right arrow0
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 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT: CREATING SUMMER BACKPACKS FOR KIDS 8,412
2 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT: EVERYMEAL 0
3 LITTLE FREE LIBRARY PROJECT 0
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.........................right arrow0
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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
68,084,458
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
4,048,109
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
1,224,369
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
73,356,936
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
73,356,936
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
1,100,354
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
72,256,582
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
3,612,829
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
3,612,829
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
30,046
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
30,046
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
3,582,783
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
3,582,783
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
3,582,783
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
13,229,715
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-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 XII, line 4. .......
4
13,229,715
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 3,582,783
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 396,660
b From 2019...... 959,376
c From 2020...... 2,086,144
d From 2021...... 2,122,781
e From 2022...... 1,869,509
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 7,434,470
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 13,229,715
a Applied to 2022, 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 2023 distributable amount..... 3,582,783
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 9,646,932
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 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 17,081,402
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 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		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 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		396,660
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		16,684,742
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 959,376
b Excess from 2020.... 2,086,144
c Excess from 2021.... 2,122,781
d Excess from 2022.... 1,869,509
e Excess from 2023.... 9,646,932
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
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).)
GARY B SAUER
PATRICIA SAUER
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 right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
COLLEEN O'KEEFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
952 GRAND AVE
ST PAUL,MN55105
(651) 633-6165
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE PROGRAMS AND USE FUNDING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
cAny submission deadlines:
CALL THE FOUNDATION OFFICE BEFORE APPLYING FOR FUNDING.
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
STATE OF MINNESOTA. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT FUNDING PRIORITIES.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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

A CHANCE TO GROW

1800 SECOND STREET NE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55418 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 18,459

AIN DAH YUNG (OUR HOME) CENTER

1089 PORTLAND AVE
ST PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 93,234

ALIA

1000 UNIVERSITY AVE W 230
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 100,000

AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILY CENTER

579 WELLS ST
SAINT PAUL,MN55130 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 80,300

AMHERST H WILDER FOUNDATION

451 LEXINGTON PARKWAY N
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 173,000

AMPERSAND FAMILIES

1751 COUNTY ROAD B WEST SUITE 300
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 167,400

ASPIREMN

1919 UNIVERSITY AVE W
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 50,000

ATTACH

501 HALONA STREET
SANTA FE,NV87505 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 40,030

AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY

2211 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554541350 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 151,555

AVIVO

1900 CHICAGO AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 109,800

BABY'S SPACE A PLACE TO GROW

2438 18TH AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		BUILDING RESILIENCY TO TRAUMA PC NONE 25,000

BEFORE RACISM

1041 GRAND AVE
SAINT PAUL,MN55105 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 70,000

BELLIS

PO BOX 75 17897 TYLER ST NW
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 175,000

BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE

700 LUTHER DRIVE
MANKATO,MN56001 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 59,000

BETHEL UNIVERSITY

3900 BETHEL DR
SAINT PAUL,MN55112 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 72,615

BLACK MEN TEACH

1001 HIGHWAY 7 SUITE 170L
HOPKINS,MN55305 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 100,000

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TWIN CITIES

690 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL,MN55130 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 177,500

BREAKTHROUGH MINNEAPOLIS AT BLAKE (FORMERLY LEARNINGWORKS)

511 KENWOOD PKWY
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 25,000

CANINE INSPIRED CHANGE

2300 MYRTLE AVENUE SUITE 230
SAINT PAUL,MN55114 		BUILDING RESILIENCY TO TRAUMA PC NONE 151,861

CARVER COUNTY

600 E FOUTH ST
CHASKA,MN55318 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 75,000

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

6600 FRANCE AVE S SUITE 520
EDINA,MN55435 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 25,000

CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY

1820 HARTLE AVE
OWATONNA,MN55060 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 22,150

CLAY COUNTY

477 HOUSTON ST
GREEN COVE SPRINGS,FL32043 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 58,650

DAKOTA COUNTY

1590 HIGHWAY 55
HASTINGS,MN55033 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 94,697

DECODING DYSLEXIA MINNESOTA

2038 FORD PARKWAY 430
SAINT PAUL,MN55116 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 35,000

DIVISION OF INDIAN WORK

1001 E LAKE ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 100,000

EDALLIES

1621 E HENNEPIN AVE SUITE 295
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 50,000

ENDAZHI-NITAAWIGING

25065 HIGHWAY 1 W
RED LAKE,MN56671 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 125,000

FAMILY REFUGE VILLAGE

1201 W BROADWAY AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 128,159

FAMILY SERVICE ROCHESTER

4600 18TH AVE NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 23,483

FAMILYWISE

3036 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 110,000

FOSTER ADVOCATES

1425 MINNEHAHA AVE 600-761
ST PAUL,MN55106 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 75,000

FOSTER TOGETHER MN

10970 185TH ST W
LAKEVILLE,MN55044 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 23,850

FOSTERING MEDIA CONNECTIONS

PO BOX 861928
LOS ANGELES,CA90086 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 125,000

FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC

19 EDWARDS ST
NEW HAVEN,CT06511 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 75,000

FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

11100 WAYZATA BLVD SUITE 800
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 50,000

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

44 NE MORRIS ST
PORTLAND,OR97212 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 120,000

GOODWILL-EASTER SEALS

553 FAIRVIEW AVE NORTH
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 50,000

GREAT MN SCHOOLS

729 N WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 600
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 78,855

GROVES ACADEMY

3200 HIGHWAY 100 SOUTH
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 175,000

HALLIE Q BROWN COMMUNITY CENTER INC

270KENT ST
SAINT PAUL,MN55102 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 22,724

HILL-MURRAY

2625 LARPENTEUR AVE E
MAPLEWOOD,MN55109 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 15,000

HUNT INSTITUTE

1000 PARK FORTY PLAZA 280
DURHAM,NC27713 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 10,000

INTERFAITH ACTION OF GREATER SAINT PAUL

1041 GRAND AVE STE 312
SAINT PAUL,MN55105 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 119,252

LINCOLN PARK CHILDREN & FAMILIES COLLABORATIVE

2424 W 5TH ST STE 20
DULUTH,MN55806 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 30,000

LITTLE EARTH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

2495 18TH AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 6,850

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES

2400 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 100,986

MAHTOMEDI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1520 MAHTOMEDI AVE
MAHTOMEDI,MN55115 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS GOV NONE 7,930

MANKATO AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

10 CIVIC CENTER PLZ
MANKATO,MN56001 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS GOV NONE 114,146

MEDIATION AND RESTORATIVE SERVICES

1201 89TH AVE NE 380
BLAINE,MN55434 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 10,000

MINNEAPOLIS AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER

1530 E FRANKLIN AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 268,500

MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

23 EMPIRE ST STE 1000
SAINT PAUL,MN55103 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 14,500

MINNESOTA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE

1611 COUNTY ROAD B W STE 215
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 65,887

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

400 NE STINSON BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS GOV NONE 70,717

MINNESOTA EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING ACADEMY

9060 ZANZIBAR LANE N
MAPLE GROVE,MN55426 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 32,500

MINNESOTA JUDICIAL BRANCH

690 CEDAR STREET
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 211,936

MINNESOTA SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCATION

125 CHARLES AVENUE
SAINT PAUL,MN55103 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 28,250

MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM

875 SUMMIT AVENUE ROOM 254
SAINT PAUL,MN55105 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 78,000

MN ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

23 EMPIRE ST STE 1000
SAINT PAUL,MN55103 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 59,620

MN COUNTIES FOUNDATION

800WASHINGTON AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 147,675

MNPRAIRIE COUNTY ALLIANCE

630 FLORENCE AVENUE
OWATONNA,MN55060 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 123,555

MONTESSORI CENTER OF MINNESOTA

1611 AMES AVENUE
SAINT PAUL,MN55106 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 110,000

MY VERY OWN BED

34 13TH AVE NE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 25,000

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS MN CHAPTER

8725 COLUMBINE RD 44323
EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 166,895

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

179 ROBIE STREET EAST
ST PAUL,MN55107 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 105,000

NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

9700 FRANCE AVE S
BLOOMINGTON,MN55431 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 125,000

NORTHEAST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

3490 LEXINGTON AVE N STE 205
SHOREVIEW,MN55126 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 39,903

OTTER TAIL COUNTY

500 FIR AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN56537 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 75,000

PARENTING WITH PURPOSE

7111 W BROADWAY AVE STE 206
BROOKLYN PARK,MN55428 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 20,000

PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55426 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 100,000

PERIS FOUNDATION

2929 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 61,000

PERSPECTIVES INC

3381 GORHAM AVE
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 92,000

PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZE

2610 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 350
SAINT PAUL,MN55114 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 25,000

POWER OF STORY

100 E 31ST STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 16,180

PRODEO ACADEMY

4141 UNIVERSITY AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,MN55421 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 55,833

RAISING HANDS TUTORING

24 NORTH 3RD AVE SUITE 100
HIGHLAND PARK,NJ08989 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 48,000

READING PARTNERS

700 RAYMOND AVE SUITE 160
ST PAUL,MN55114 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 65,000

RELATE INC

5125 COUNTY ROAD 101 STE 300
MINNETONKA,MN55345 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 25,000

RICE COUNTY

320 THIRD ST NW
FAIRBAULT,MN55021 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 20,000

RS EDEN

1931 WEST BROADWAY
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 50,000

SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

2500 PARK AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 30,000

SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1930 COMO AVE
SAINT PAUL,MN55114 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 25,000

SCOTT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILD WELFARE

200 FOURTH AVE WEST
SHAKOPEE,MN55379 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 399,233

SERVEMINNESOTA

120 SOUTH 6TH STREET SUITE 2260
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 70,000

SHERBURNE COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

13880 BUSINESS CENTER DR NW
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 50,000

SOUTHERN MN CRISIS NURSERY

PO BOX 53
NEW ULM,MN56073 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 50,000

ST PAUL SCHOOL OF NORTHERN LIGHTS

426 OSCEOLA AVE S
SAINT PAUL,MN551023535 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 20,000

ST LOUIS COUNTY PHHS

320 W 2ND ST
DULUTH,MN55806 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 25,000

STAR HOUSE

PO BOX 4541
SAINT PAUL,MN55114 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 51,484

TEACH FOR AMERICA TWIN CITIES

401 N 2ND AVE SUITE 200
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 30,000

THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT (AKA CAREPORTAL)

3161 WYANDOTTE STREET
KANSAS CITY,MO64111 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 200,000

THE JEREMIAH PROGRAM

1510 LAUREL AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 58,964

THE READING CENTER DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE OF MN

2010 SCOTT ROAD NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 72,000

THE REEL HOPE PROJECT

2909 WAYZATA BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 15,000

THE SANNEH FOUNDATION

1276 UNIVERSITY AVE W
ST PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 38,909

THE WILDFLOWER FOUNDATION

1330 LAGOON AVE 4TH FLOOR
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 20,000

THINK SMALL

10 TORKTON CT
SAINT PAUL,MN55117 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 30,000

TICKETS FOR KIDS CHARITIES

2038 FORD PARKWAY 428
ST PAUL,MN55116 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 15,000

TNTP INC

500 SEVENTH AVENUE 8TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 75,000

TRI-VALLEY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL

1828 9TH ST E
GLENCOE,MN55336 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 136,138

UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION

PO BOX 860266
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554860266 		BUILDING RESILIENCY TO TRAUMA PC NONE 193,788

UNIVERSITY OF MN

2221 UNIVERSITY AVE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 101,200

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS

2115 SUMMIT AVE
ST PAUL,MN55105 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 167,500

UNPRISON PROJECT

8014 OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAT 153
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55427 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 29,000

URBAN LEAGUE TWIN CITIES

2100 PLYMOUTH AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 82,675

URBAN VENTURES LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

2924 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 20,000

V3 SPORTS

701 PLYMOUTH AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 3,000,000

WALLIN EDUCATION PARTNERS

451 LEXINGTON PARKWAY N SUITE 100
SAINT PAUL,MN55106 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 528,000

WASHBURN CENTER FOR CHILDREN

1100 GLENWOOD AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 120,000

WAY TO GROW

201 IRVING AVE N STE 100
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 25,000

WAYSIDE RECOVERY CENTER

3705 PARK CENTER BOULEVARD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 378,561

WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE

1000 WESTERN AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN56538 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 47,918

WRIGHT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION

130 DIVISION ST W
MAPLE LAKE,MN55358 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 57,098

YWCA MINNEAPOLIS

2121 E LAKE ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 75,649
Total .................................right arrow 3a 12,460,554
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 ........... 		    14 264,502  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 2,073,509  
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 -3,026,083  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aMISC REVENUE 		    01 33,070  
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 -655,002 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
-655,002
(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 (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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Schedule B
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Schedule of Contributors

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2023
Name of the organization
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1859711
Organization type (check one):
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
41-1859711
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
COREY SAUER
 
952 GRAND AVE
 
ST PAUL, MN55105

$ 25,000


(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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

41-1859711
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

41-1859711
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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
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(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
 
 
     
 
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 33,205 16,603   16,603

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TY 2023 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
OFFICE FURNITURE 2007-02-21 3,203 3,203 SL 7.000000000000 0 0    
COMPUTER 2013-09-16 1,647 823 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
DESK 2015-11-30 1,804 902 SL 7.000000000000 0 0    
DESK 2015-12-30 1,384 692 SL 7.000000000000 0 0    
EXTERIOR SIGN 2017-01-15 1,494 1,494 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
BUILDING 2017-12-31 440,000 56,410 SL 39.000000000000 11,282 0    
PARKING LOT 2017-12-31 73,334 24,445 SL 15.000000000000 4,889 0    
LAND 2017-12-31 146,666   L   0 0    
PORCH 2019-10-29 124,846 10,004 SL 39.000000000000 3,201 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE 2021-09-30 1,515 270 SL 7.000000000000 216 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE - TABLE 2021-09-30 525 94 SL 7.000000000000 75 0    

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
VANGUARD INTERMEDIATE TERM BOND INDEX FUND 11,037,886 11,037,886
METROPOLITAN WEST UNCONSTRAINED BOND 3,630,290 3,630,290
VANGUARD S/T CORPORATE-ADMR 10,311,613 10,311,613

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
LAZARD GLOBAL LISTED INFRASTRUCTURE (GLIFX) 3,646,536 3,646,536
ABBEY CAPITAL 1,532,585 1,532,585
JP MORGAN HEDGED INCOME 3 FUND (JHQTX) 3,185,100 3,185,100
ALPHABET, INC (GOOG) 233,239 233,239
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (AXP) 215,441 215,441
ANALOG DEVICES INC (ADI) 221,394 221,394
ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) 144,839 144,839
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAYS INC DEL CI B (BRK.B) 221,129 221,129
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC (BKNG) 283,778 283,778
CARMAX INC (KMX) 102,832 102,832
N V R INC (NVR) 112,007 112,007
PROGRESSIVE CORP OHIO (PGR) 238,124 238,124
SCHWAB CHARLES CORP NEW 249,056 249,056
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES (AWI) 138,140 138,140
FLOOR & DCOR HOLDINGS INC-A (FND) 262,724 262,724
MOELIS & COMPANY (MC) 193,087 193,087
TEMPUR-PEDIC INTL INC (TPX) 215,603 215,603
THOR INDUSTRIES INC (THO) 237,683 237,683
BROOKFIELD CORP (BN) 103,309 103,309
VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX (VITSX) 25,455,528 25,455,528
BNY MELLON INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND (DISYX) - CLASS Y 2,794,636 2,794,636
LINDE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY (LIN) 83,374 83,374
AMAZON.COM INC (AMZM) 110,308 110,308
ARISTA NETWORKS INC (ANET) 109,983 109,983
ATLASSIAN CORP (TEAM) 81,110 81,110
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDING CORP (BAH) 84,804 84,804
CORTEVA INC (CTVA) 55,252 55,252
COSTCO WHSL CORP NEW (COST) 55,447 55,447
DATADOG, INC (DDOG) 116,525 116,525
ENTEGRIS INC (ENTG) 93,819 93,819
GALLAGHER ARTHUR J & CO (AJG) 91,526 91,526
GENERAL ELEC CO (GE) 87,554 87,554
HEICO CORP NEW CL A (HELA) 33,189 33,189
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC (ISRG) 92,099 92,099
LAM RESH CORP (LRCX) 73,626 73,626
MCKESSON CORPORATION (MCK) 80,096 80,096
MICROSOFT CORPORATION (MSFT) 114,316 114,316
NVIDIA CORP (NVDA) 61,407 61,407
OLD DOMINION FGHT LINE (ODFL) 64,447 64,447
SNOWFLAKE INC (SNOW) 58,904 58,904
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC (TMO) 78,557 78,557
3I GROUP PLC (TGOPY) 61,609 61,609
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) 101,082 101,082
VISA INC-CLASS A SHRS (V) 86,697 86,697
FLOOR & DCOR HOLDINGS INC -A (FND) 79,765 79,765
L P L FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (LPLA) 57,133 57,133
FERRARI NV (RACE) 50,765 50,765
ADYEN N.V. (ADYEY) 79,740 79,740
ASTRAZENECA PLC SPONSORED ADR (AZN) 60,682 60,682
ATLAS COPCO AB-SPONS ADR A (ATLKY)_ 79,269 79,269
CANADIAN PAC RY LTD (CP) 98,825 98,825
EVOLUTION GAMING GROUP-ADR (EVTY) 45,376 45,376
ICICI BK LTD (IBN) 75,954 75,954
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SA (LVMUY) 76,676 76,676
NOVO NORDISK A/S ADR (NVO) 128,485 128,485
WASTE CONNECTIONS INC (WCN) 81,352 81,352

TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
OFFICE FURNITURE 3,203 3,203 0  
COMPUTER 1,647 1,647 0  
DESK 1,804 1,804 0  
DESK 1,384 1,384 0  
EXTERIOR SIGN 1,494 1,494 0  
BUILDING 440,000 67,692 372,308  
PARKING LOT 73,334 29,334 44,000  
LAND 146,666 0 146,666  
PORCH 124,846 13,205 111,641  
OFFICE FURNITURE 1,515 486 1,029  
OFFICE FURNITURE - TABLE 525 169 356  


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PREFERRED GROWTH LLC K-1 22,892 22,892   0
BRANDES NON-US SMALL CAP K-1 9,857 9,857   0
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 7,143 0   7,143
INSURANCE EXPENSE 8,551 0   8,551
DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 15,988 0   15,988
DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENSES 8,412 0   8,412


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
MISC REVENUE 33,070   33,070


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Description Amount
CHANGE IN INVESTMENT VALUE 6,724,678


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT ADVISORY 122,644 122,644   0
IT EXPENSES 6,011 0   6,011
PROFESSIONAL FEES 1,976 0   1,976


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX ON NET INVESTMENT INCOME 19,527 0   0
PAYROLL TAXES 36,961 0   36,961
FOREIGN TAX 4,466 4,466   0