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
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)14601 RAMSEY BLVD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
RAMSEY, MN55303
A Employer identification number

84-3918068
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(763) 323-2600
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$325,085J 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) 449,257
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 449,257 0  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,153 0   2,153
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
175 0   175
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,328 0   2,328
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 359,779 359,779
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 362,107 0   362,107
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 87,150
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
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)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 237,935 325,085 325,085
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
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).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
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)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 237,935 325,085 325,085
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
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........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 237,935 325,085
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 237,935 325,085
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 237,935 325,085
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
237,935
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
87,150
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
325,085
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
325,085
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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
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 0
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 0
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
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 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
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 arrowCONNEXUSENERGY.COM
14
The books are in care ofright arrowKARI MILLER Telephone no.right arrow (763) 323-2689

Located atright arrow14601 RAMSEY BLVDRAMSEYMN ZIP+4right arrow553036024
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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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)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
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
YAN PAUL MARTINEZ PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
0.30 		0 0 0
14601 RAMSEY BLVD
RAMSEY,MN553036024
ALISON MILES SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR
0.50 		0 0 0
14601 RAMSEY BLVD
RAMSEY,MN553036024
MARK KOPLIN DIRECTOR
0.15 		0 0 0
14601 RAMSEY BLVD
RAMSEY,MN553036024
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  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................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
0
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
203,283
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
203,283
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
203,283
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
3,049
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
200,234
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
10,012
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
10,012
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
0
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
10,012
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
10,012
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
10,012
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
362,107
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
362,107
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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 10,012
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......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020...... 329,310
d From 2021...... 334,968
e From 2022...... 378,153
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 1,042,431
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 362,107
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..... 10,012
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 352,095
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 1,394,526
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) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		1,394,526
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020.... 329,310
c Excess from 2021.... 334,968
d Excess from 2022.... 378,153
e Excess from 2023.... 352,095
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).)
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:
ALISON MILES
14601 RAMSEY BLVD NW
RAMSEY,MN55303
(763) 323-2614
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
THE APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OF CONNEXUS ENERGY AT: HTTPS://WWW.CONNEXUSENERGY.COM/ABOUT-US/OUR-COMMUNITY/DONATION-REQUESTS
cAny submission deadlines:
NONE - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS YEAR ROUND
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
CONTRIBUTIONS WILL NOT BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING: RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL, VETERAN, AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS, EXCEPT FOR PROGRAMS SUCH ORGANIZATIONS SPONSOR FOR DIRECT BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AND NOT FOR THEMSELVES; INDIVIDUAL SPORTS AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS; INDIVIDUALS; TRAVEL, EITHER BY GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS; MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, OR SEMINARS. REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE CONNEXUS ENERGY SERVICE AREA.
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 SPARK OF POSSIBILITIES

555 RAILROAD DRIVE STE D
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE PC DONATION 1,500

ACBC FOOD SHELF

2615 9TH AVE N PO BOX 774
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION 14,500

ACHIEVE SERVICES INC

1201 89TH AVE NE SUITE 105
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE PC DONATION; YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 6,500

ALEXANDRA HOUSE INC

10065 3RD ST NE
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE PC DONATION 15,000

ALLINA HEALTH FOUNDATION

2925 CHICAGE AVE SOUTH MAIL ROUTE
10721
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		NONE PC DONATION 10,000

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC

7272 GREENVILLE AVE
DALLAS,TX75231 		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 50

AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS

1201 WEST RIVER PARKWAY
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55454 		NONE PC DONATION 10,000

ANDOVER COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

2115 ANDOVER BLVD NW
ANDOVER,MN55304 		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 4,000

ANDOVER END ZONE CLUB

2115 ANDOVER BLVD NW
ANDOVER,MN55304 		NONE PC DONATION 200

ANGEL FOUNDATION

155 CENTER POINTE DRIVE SUITE 7
MENDOTA HEIGHTS,MN55120 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

ANOKA BOYS BASKETBALL BOOSTER CLUB

343 RIVERSIDE CIRCLE
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION 500

ANOKA COUNTY 4-H

550 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW
ANDOVER,MN55304 		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 1,500

ANOKA COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL

2100 3RD AVENUE
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION 4,000

ANOKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

2135 THIRD AVE N
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION 500

ANOKA HENNEPIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

2727 N FERRY STREET
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION; NORTHERN STARS CELEBRATION; HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR 8,500

ANOKA HENNEPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 11

11238 CROOKED LAKE BLVD NW
COON RAPIDS,MN55433 		NONE PC DONATION 1,500

ANOKA HIGH SCHOOL

3939 7TH AVE N
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000

ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION

1355 WEST HIGHWAY 10
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000

ANOKA-HENNEPIN DISTRICT #11 - STEP ALTERNATIVE

1353 WEST HIGHWAY 10
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

11200 MISSISSIPPI BLVD NW
COON RAPIDS,MN55433 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 10,000

BIG LAKE BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON

PO BOX 212
BIG LAKE,MN55309 		NONE PC DONATION 500

BIG LAKE COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF

160 LAKE STREET N
BIG LAKE,MN55309 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

BIG LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

501 MINNESOTA AVE
BIG LAKE,MN55309 		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 3,000

BLAINE AREA LITTLE LEAGUE

PO BOX 490781
BLAINE,MN55449 		NONE PC DONATION 500

BLAINE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

12555 UNIVERSITY AVE NE
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 6,000

BRADFORD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION

30599 HIGHWAY 47 NW
CAMBRIDGE,MN55008 		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 1,500

CAER FOOD SHELF

12621 ELK LAKE ROAD
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE PC DONATION; EMPLOYEE MATCH 1,075

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS

625A MAIN ST N
CAMBRIDGE,MN550081171 		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 3,000

CENTENNIAL AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

PO BOX 4
CIRCLE PINES,MN55014 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 2,000

CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF

PO BOX 8
CRICLE PINES,MN55014 		NONE PC DONATION 5,000

CHAMPLIN PARK COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

6025 109TH ACE N
CHAMPLIN,MN55316 		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES

1199 N FAIRFAX ST 600
ALEXANDRIA,VA223141452 		NONE PC CONNEXUS CARES EVENTS 7,000

CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE INC

PO BOX 755
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION FOR HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION 500

COMBAT VETERANS MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 48-1

1919 COON RAPIDS BLVD NW
COON RAPIDS,MN55433 		NONE PC DONATION 500

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY & WASHINGTON COUNTIES

450 NORTH SYNDICATE ST SUITE 35
ST PAUL,MN55104 		NONE PC DONATION 5,000

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

PO BOX 67
FOREST LAKE,MN55025 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 4,000

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY - ADVANCEMENT

LOCKBOX 446005 PO BOX 64062
ST PAUL,MN551640062 		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 420

COON RAPIDS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 48144
COON RAPIDS,MN55448 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 5,000

COON RAPIDS ROTARY FOUNDATION

10270 MISSISSIPPI BLVD NW
COON RAPIDS,MN55433 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

BECKER HIGH SCHOOL

12000 HANCOCK ST
BECKER,MN55308 		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 2,000

DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION

1300 145TH STREET EAST
ROSEMOUNT,MN55068 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 3,000

DAVINCI ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

532 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW
HAM LAKE,MN55304 		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 1,500

EVERY MEAL

2723 PATTON ROAD
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		NONE PC DONATION; EMPLOYEE DONATIONS 5,422

FAMILY PATHWAYS

6413 OAK STREET
NORTH BRANCH,MN55056 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

FAMILY PROMISE OF ANOKA COUNTY

14515 NOWTHEN BLVD NW
RAMSEY,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION 1,500

FAMILYWISE SERVICES

3036 UNIVERSITY AVE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		NONE PC DONATION 250

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

401 93RD AVE NW
COON RAPIDS,MN55433 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

FISHING FOR LIFE

PO BOX 19320
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55419 		NONE PC DONATION 500

FLIGHT EXPO INC

PO BOX 155
ZIMMERMAN,MN55398 		NONE PC DONATION 250

FRIENDS OF SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE INC

17076 293RD AVENUE NW
ZIMMERMAN,MN55398 		NONE PC DONATION 1,500

FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

101 E 5TH ST STE 2000
ST PAUL,MN55101 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

GREAT RIVER GREENING

251 STARKEY STREET SUITE 2200
ST PAUL,MN55107 		NONE PC DONATION; YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 6,500

HAM LAKE SENIOR CENTER INC

15544 CENTRAL AVE NE
HAM LAKE,MN55304 		NONE PC DONATION OF REFRIDGERATOR 3,428

HAVEN FOR HEROS

2408 4TH AVE N
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION; YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 2,500

HOPE 4 YOUTH

2191 NORTHDALE BLVD NW
COON RAPIDS,MN55433 		NONE PC DONATION; YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE; EMPLOYEE MATCH 11,560

HOPE FOR THE COMMUNITY

1264 109TH AVENUE NE
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE PC DONATION; CONNEXUS CARES EVENT 6,820

HUGO GOOD NEIGHBORS FOOD SHELF

PO BOX 373
HUGO,MN55038 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

IMPACT SERVICES

7590 LYRIC LANE NE
FRIDLEY,MN55432 		NONE PC DOLLARS FOR DOERS; EMPLOYEE MATCH 300

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 728

900 SCHOOL STREET
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

PO BOX 64182
ST PAUL,MN551640182 		NONE PC DONATION 10,000

ISD 16 PANTHER FOUNDATION

1415 81ST AVE NE
SPRING LAKE PARK,MN55432 		NONE PC DONATION 500

ISD728 SCHOLARSHIP FUND

25900 4TH STREET W
ZIMMERMAN,MN55398 		NONE GOV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 3,000

JAM HOPE FOUNDATION

1460 133RD LANE NE
HAM LAKE,MN55304 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

LAKES CENTER FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES

20 LAKE STREET NORTH SUITE 103
FOREST LAKE,MN55025 		NONE PC DONATION 2,500

LIVIN FOUNDATION

PO BOX 652
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 1,500

LUPUS RESEARCH FOUNDATION

9250 LINCOLN ST NE
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE PC DONATION 500

M STATE FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI

1900 28TH AVENUE SOUTH
MOORHEAD,MN56560 		NONE PC SCHOLARSHIPS 2,500

MEDIATION SERVICES FOR ANOKA COUNTY

1201 89TH AVENUE NE SUITE 380
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 1,500

MENTAL WELLNESS CAMPAIGN FOR ANOKA COUNTY INC

330 4TH AVE N BLDG 9
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION 10,000

METRONORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

9380 CENTRAL AVE N SUITE 320
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE PC DONATION 1,500

MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION

1994 BUFORD AVE 116 RUTTAN HALL
ST PAUL,MN55108 		NONE PC DONATION 10,000

MINNESOTA YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES

1011 OSBORNE RD NE
SPRING LAKE PARK,MN55432 		NONE PC DONATION 500

MODERN MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL

111 DEAN AVENUE WEST
CHAMPLIN,MN55316 		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 1,500

NEVER SURRENDER INC

4894 MILLER TRUNK HWY
HERMANTOWN,MN55811 		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 250

NEXUS FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY HEALING

505 HIGHWAY 169 NORTH SUITE 500
PLYMOUTH,MN55441 		NONE PC DONATION 2,500

NORTH ANOKA COUNTY EMERGENCY FOODSHELF INC

18511 HIGHWAY 65 NE PO BOX 2
CEDAR,MN55011 		NONE PC DONATION 7,000

PACT CHARTER SCHOOL

7250 EAST RAMSEY PARKWAY NW
RAMESY,MN55303 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

PALADIN CAREER AND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

10220 GOLDENROD ST NW
COON RAPIDS,MN55448 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

913 WEST ST GERMAIN ST
ST CLOUD,MN56301 		NONE PC DONATION 500

PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION

1359 BROADWAY SUITE 1509
NEW YORK,NY10018 		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 100

PHEASANTS FOREVER INC

1783 BUERKLE CIRCLE
ST PAUL,MN55110 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

PRINCETON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

PO BOX 462
PRINCETON,MN55371 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 2,000

PROJECT APIS M 20 INC

3270 86TH AVE SE
JAMESTOWN,ND58401 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

PROVIDENCE ACADEMY

15100 SCHMIDT LAKE ROAD
PLYMOUTH,MN55446 		NONE PC DOLLARS FOR DOERS; EMPLOYEE MATCH 300

PUSH FOR EMPOWERED PREGNANCY INC

34 QUICKS LANE
KATANAH,NY10536 		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 1,039

RIVERS OF HOPE

517 PINE STREET
MONTICELLO,MN55362 		NONE PC DONATION 1,500

ROBERT & WILMA BURBACH BIKE FOUNDATION OF MN INC

1207 CONSTANCE BLVD NE
HAM LAKE,MN55304 		NONE PC DONATION 1,500

RUFF START RESCUE INC

PO BOX 129
PRINCETON,MN55371 		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 1,500

RUM RIVER ART CENTER INC

2665 4TH AVE N STE 103
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION; YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 4,000

SALVATION ARMY HEAT SHARE

1201 89TH AVE NE SUITE 130
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE PC DONATION 10,000

SHARE OUR STRENGTH

1030 15TH ST NW SUITE 1100
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 52

SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY

200 5TH ST NW SUITE L
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE PC DONATION 500

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC

900 2ND ST SUITE 300
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55420 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL

17796 INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE NW
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

SPRING LAKE PARK SCHOOLS

1415 81ST AVE NE
SPRING LAKE PARK,MN55432 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 4,000

ST FRANCIS ALL NIGHT GRADUATION

PO BOX 402
ST FRANCIS,MN55070 		NONE PC DONATION 100

ST PAUL TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ORG DBA MOVE MINNESOTA

2446 UNIVERSITY AVE W SUITE 170
ST PAUL,MN55114 		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 309

STEPPING STONE EMERGENCY HOUSING

3300 4 TH AVE N CRONIN BLDG 14
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION; CONNEXUS CARES EVENT 5,854

SUPPORT THE TROOPS MN

2717 225TH LN NW
OAK GROVE,MN550059317 		NONE PC DONATION 500

TECH HIGH SCHOOL

4200 33RD ST S
ST CLOUD,MN56301 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000

THE DWELLING PLACE

940 44TH AVE NE UNIT 21307
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,MN55421 		NONE PC YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 1,500

THE FOOD GROUP

8501 54TH AVE N
NEW HOPE,MN55428 		NONE PC DONATION 5,000

THE WAVE

PO BOX 58
BIG LAKE,MN55309 		NONE PC DONATION; YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE 3,000

TREE TRUST

1419 ENERGY PARK DRIVE
ST PAUL,MN55108 		NONE PC DONATION 10,000

UNION GOSPEL MISSION TWIN CITIES

376 WESTERN AVE N
ST PAUL,MN55103 		NONE PC EMPLOYEE MATCH 500

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - SVP FUND 3378

200 UNION STREET SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455 		NONE PC DONATION: SOLAR VEHICLE PROJECT 1,500

VISION LOSS RESOURCES INC

3230 SPRUCE STREET
LITTLE CANADA,MN55117 		NONE PC DONATION 1,000

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MN

7625 METRO BLVD
EDINA,MN55439 		NONE PC DONATION 2,000

WARGO NATURE CENTER - ANOKA COUNTY PARKS

7701 MAIN STREET
HUGO,MN55038 		NONE GOV DONATION 25,000

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT 624

4855 BLOOM AVE
WHITE BEAR LAKE,MN55110 		NONE PC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 3,000

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH (YMCA)

651 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 500
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402 		NONE PC DONATION 3,000

YOUTH FIRST

6701 HIGHWAY 10
RAMSEY,MN55303 		NONE PC DONATION 1,500

ZIMMERMAN YOUTH BASEBALL

PO BOX 384
ZIMMERMAN,MN55398 		NONE PC DONATION 500
Total .................................right arrow 3a 359,779
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 ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		         
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 0 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
0
(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
Yes
 
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
1c 0 CONNEXUS ENERGY CONNEXUS ENERGY PROVIDES ACCOUNTING AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND USE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT AT NO CHARGE TO CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION.
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
CONNEXUS ENERGY 501(C)(12) THE FOUNDATION DIRECTORS ARE OFFICERS OF CONNEXUS ENERGY.
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
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Form 990-PF (2023)
Additional Data


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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

84-3918068
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
84-3918068
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
CONNEXUS ENERGY
 
14601 RAMSEY BLVD NW
 
RAMSEY, MN553036024

$ 449,257


(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)
Page 3
Name of organization
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

84-3918068
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)
Page 4
Name of organization
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

84-3918068
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Additional Data


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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
EIN:
84-3918068
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 2,153 0   2,153

TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
EIN:
84-3918068
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BANK FEES 63 0   63
OFFICE SUPPLIES 112 0   112