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 06-01-2023 , and ending 05-31-2024
Name of foundation
THE STOWERS FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)6731 W 121ST STE 206
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LEAWOOD, KS66209
A Employer identification number

32-6176805
B Telephone number (see instructions)

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$88,857,548J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 4,157,667 4,157,667  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 678,213
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 9,324,367
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 678,213
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
1,496,968 1,496,968 0
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 6,332,848 6,332,848 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
25,378 12,689 0 12,689
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11,000 5,500 0 5,500
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
163,802 38,802 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 2,235 0 0 2,235
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
134,206 134,199 0 7
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 336,621 191,190 0 20,431
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 6,211,103 6,211,103
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 6,547,724 191,190 0 6,231,534
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -214,876
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 6,141,658
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 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............. 3,715,385 2,119,000 2,119,000
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,118,239    
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) 102,100 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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101,838 		101,838
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 54,369,137 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
59,248,999 		59,248,999
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) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
22,477,071 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
27,387,711 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
27,387,711
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 81,781,932 88,857,548 88,857,548
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 81,781,932 88,857,548
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 81,781,932 88,857,548
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 81,781,932 88,857,548
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
81,781,932
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-214,876
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
7,290,492
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
88,857,548
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
88,857,548
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 NET SHORT-TERM GAIN(LOSS) FROM PARTNERSHIPS, S CORPORATIONS AND OTHER FIDUCI P    
b NET LONG-TERM GAIN(LOSS) FROM PARTNERSHIPS, S CORPORATIONS AND OTHER FIDUCIA P    
c PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P   2024-05-31
d PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES P   2024-05-31
e CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(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     751 -751
b     87,267 -87,267
c 2,504,882   2,505,766 -884
d 6,058,932   6,052,370 6,562
e 760,553     760,553
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       -751
b       -87,267
c       -884
d       6,562
e       760,553
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 2 678,213
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 85,369
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 85,369
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 85,369
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 87,668
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 87,668
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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 2,299
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow2,299 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
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 arrowMO
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 instructionsClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.................
12
Yes
 
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowWENDY B MARVIN Telephone no.right arrow (913) 312-5667

Located atright arrow6731 W 121ST STE 206LEAWOODKS ZIP+4right arrow66209
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)
 
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
LINDA STOWERS TRUSTEE
2.00 		0 0 0
6731 W 121ST STE 206
LEAWOOD,KS66209
WENDY B MARVIN TRUSTEE
2.00 		0 0 0
6731 W 121ST STE 206
LEAWOOD,KS66209
KATHLEEN STOWERS POTTER TRUSTEE
2.00 		0 0 0
6731 W 121ST STE 206
LEAWOOD,KS66209
JAMES E STOWERS III TRUSTEE
2.00 		0 0 0
6731 W 121ST STE 206
LEAWOOD,KS66209
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 THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OTHER QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. 0
2 FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO PROGRAMS WHICH ARE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION. 0
3 THERE WERE NO DIRECT EXPENSES INCURRED IN MAKING THESE DONATIONS. 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
80,469,120
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
2,891,985
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
2,114,578
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
85,475,683
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
85,475,683
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
1,282,135
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
84,193,548
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
4,209,677
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
4,209,677
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
85,369
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
6,031
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
91,400
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
4,118,277
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
4,118,277
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
4,118,277
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
6,231,534
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
6,231,534
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 4,118,277
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...... 118,757
c From 2020...... 798,315
d From 2021...... 271,673
e From 2022...... 1,544,763
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 2,733,508
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 6,231,534
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..... 4,118,277
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 2,113,257
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 4,846,765
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 ...... 		4,846,765
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 118,757
b Excess from 2020.... 798,315
c Excess from 2021.... 271,673
d Excess from 2022.... 1,544,763
e Excess from 2023.... 2,113,257
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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (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

CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL

2401 GILLIAM ROAD
KANSAS CITY,MO64108 		NONE PC KIDS FIRST PEDIATRIC GENOMIC PROJECT 500,000

ELEVATE METRO KANSAS CITY

PO BOX 4477
OVERLAND PARK,KS66204 		NONE PC GENERAL OPERATIONS 25,000

FIRST CALL

4330 ROCKHILL ROAD
KANSAS CITY,MO64110 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS-CIVIC. 125,000

GORDON PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3715 WYOMING ST
KANSAS CITY,MO64111 		NONE PC TO FUND OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL. 300,000

HIGGINS BROTHERS SUGICENTER FOR HOPE FUND

1055 BROADWAY BLVD SUITE 130
KANSAS CITY,MO64105 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS-MEDICAL. 100,000

KANSAS MISSOURI MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE

6631 MISSION RD
PRAIRIE VILLAGE,KS66208 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS 30,000

KCPGA (GIRLS PREPARATORY ACADEMY)

4550 MAIN STREET 227
KANSAS CITY,MO64111 		NONE PC TO FUND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING - EDUCATION 250,000

OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH

3039 TROOST AVE
KANSAS CITY,MO64109 		NONE PC TO FUND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR PURCHASE OF NEW BUILDING & FUNDING OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. 133,103

ROSE BROOKS

PO BOX 320599
KANSAS CITY,MO64132 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS 300,000

STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH

1000 E 50TH STREET
KANSAS CITY,MO64110 		NONE PC TO FUND COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AT THE SCHOOL. 1,233,000

UMKC

5000 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY,MO64110 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS 15,000

VPKJL FUND

1005 BROADWAY BLVD SUITE 130
KANSAS CITY,MO64105 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS 1,000,000

WARREN VILLAGE

1323 GILPIN STREET
DENVER,CO80218 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS 250,000

UNITED WE

2100 CENTRAL STREET SUITE 11E
KANSAS CITY,MO64108 		NONE PC WOMENS' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 25,000

SYNERGY SERVICES

400 E 6TH STREET
PARKVILLE,MO64152 		NONE PC NEW SHELTERS FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES 250,000

CENTER FOR PRACTICAL BIOETHICS

1111 MAIN SUITE 500
KANSAS CITY,MO64105 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS 15,000

VPKJL FUND

1005 BROADWAY BLVD SUITE 130
KANSAS CITY,MO64105 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS 250,000

VPKJL FUND

1005 BROADWAY BLVD SUITE 130
KANSAS CITY,MO64105 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS 500,000

OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH

3039 TROOST AVE
KANSAS CITY,MO64109 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS 300,000

HIGGINS BROTHERS SUGICENTER FOR HOPE FUND

1055 BROADWAY BLVD SUITE 130
KANSAS CITY,MO64105 		NONE PC COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION FOR CAMPUS 200,000

KANSAS CITY HOSPICE AND PALLATIVE CARE

9001 STATE LINE RD SUITE 300
KANSAS CITY,MO64114 		NONE PC TO FUND BUILDING AND PROGRAM RENOVATIONS 160,000

VPKJL FUND

1005 BROADWAY BLVD SUITE 130
KANSAS CITY,MO64105 		NONE PC TO FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS 250,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 6,211,103
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 ....     14 4,157,667  
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 .....     01 1,496,968  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 678,213  
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 6,332,848 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
6,332,848
(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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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE STOWERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6176805
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
RUBINBROWN 11,000 5,500 0 5,500

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE STOWERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6176805
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
AMERICAN CENTURY FOCUSED GLBL GR I 10,029,036 10,029,036
AMERICAN CENTURY ONE CHOICE INRETIR 10,741,506 10,741,506
AMERICAN CENTURY SECURITIES 12,987,433 12,987,433
AMMC CLO 22, LIMITED SER 22 CL D 383,142 383,142
ANCHORAGE CREDIT SER 3 CL 338,938 338,938
BABSN 2017-1A D SER 2017-1A CL 191,023 191,023
BARINGS CLO LTD SER CL C 203,589 203,589
BATTALION CLO X SER US CL 271,654 271,654
BBCMS MTG TR SER 2019-BWAY 22,360 22,360
BENEFIT STREET SER III CL CR 424,607 424,607
BFLD TRUST 2021-FPM SER 192,849 192,849
BPR TR 2022-OANA SER 192,210 192,210
CARLYLE GLOBAL SER 2014-1 CL 191,009 191,009
CIFC 2014-2RA A1 SER 2014-2RA 98,596 98,596
CIFC FUNDING 2018-I SER 2018 -I CL A 461,729 461,729
CIFC FUNDING 2018-I SER 2018 -I CL C 218,122 218,122
CORE 2019-CORE SER 2019-CORE 8,548 8,548
DENALI CAPITAL CLO SER XII CL 191,495 191,495
DRYDEN 45 SENIOR SER 45 CL DR 197,414 197,414
EATON VANCE CLO SER 2015-1A 194,272 194,272
FIDELITY STRATEGIC DIVIDEND & INCOME 10,527,713 10,527,713
GALAXY XV CLO, LTD SER XV CL 454,022 454,022
GOLDENTREE LOAN SER CL BR 476,292 476,292
HIGHBRIDGE LOAN SER CL DR 97,275 97,275
INGIM 2013-2A CR SER 2013-2A CL 300,140 300,140
MADISON PARK FUNDING SER CL 379,479 379,479
MARATHON CLO XII SER XII CL C 493,825 493,825
NEUBERGER BERMAN SER 290,205 290,205
OCP CLO 2014-6, SER 2014-6 CL 416,356 416,356
OCP CLO 2014-6, LTD SER 2014-6 628,375 628,375
OHA CR PATNS VII SER 2012-7R3 381,304 381,304
OHA CREDIT PARTNERS SER CL 285,952 285,952
OZLM XXII, LTD. SER XXII CL C 190,191 190,191
ROCKFORD TOWER CLO SER 191,461 191,461
ROMARK VM-R LTD SER WM-R CL A1 692,791 692,791
SCULPTOR CLO XXVII, SER CL D 286,125 286,125
SOUND POINT CLO XXII SER XXII 184,702 184,702
THL CREDIT WIND SER 2014-3 CL 188,994 188,994
VOYA CLO 2013-1, SER 2013-1 CL 191,647 191,647
VOYA CLO 2013-2, LTD SER 2013-1 CL 246,128 246,128
VOYA CLO 2015-1 LTD SER 286,943 286,943
WIND RIVER 2013-1 SER CL A1R 52,259 52,259
WINDR 2014-1A ARR SER 2014-1A CL ARR 241,665 241,665
OCTAGON INVESTMENT SER 33 CL C 191,312 191,312
VOYA CLO 2018-2 LTD SER 2018-2 CL D 284,166 284,166
BALLYROCK CLO 2018-1 SER CL D 286,932 286,932
FIMM TREASURY PORTFOLIO: CL I 307,560 307,560
LCM XXIV LTD SER CL AR 302,444 302,444
OCTAGON INVESTMENT 2017-31RR 358,973 358,973
OZLM XVIII LIMITED SER XVIII 261,626 261,626
VOYA CLO 2019-1 LTD SER 2019-1 472,602 472,602
FLATIRON CLO 19 LTD SER 19 CL AR 575,163 575,163
FLATIRON CLO 24 LTD SER 124 CL AR 387,693 387,693
PALMER SQUARE CLO SER CL X 377,759 377,759
ARES XXXIV R CLO SER CL AR3 419,393 419,393

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
THE STOWERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6176805
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

101,838
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

101,838
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


0


TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE STOWERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6176805
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 25,378 12,689 0 12,689


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE STOWERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6176805
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
GUILFORD CAPITAL CREDIT LP 7,280,512 0 0
WATERCREDIT INVESMENT FUND 3 1,152,768 1,180,344 1,180,344
PALMER SQUARE CAPITAL BDC INC. 5,300,480 6,314,392 6,314,392
PALMER SQUARE OPPORTUNISTIC CR 3,919,194 4,633,305 4,633,305
GUILFORD CAPITAL CREDIT II OFF 2,277,637 2,727,710 2,727,710
GLOBAL ACCESS OFFSHORE FUND 918,480 914,294 914,294
PALMER SQUARE PRIVATE CREDIT FUND 1,628,000 3,274,589 3,274,589
GUILFORD CAPITAL CREDIT III LP 0 8,343,077 8,343,077


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE STOWERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6176805
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BANK FEES 15 8 0 7
FIDELITY #0722 TRANSACTION FEE 75,803 75,803 0 0
INVESTMENT EXPENSES 58,388 58,388 0 0


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE STOWERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6176805
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
GLOBAL ACCESS OFFSHORE FUND - ORDINARY INCOME 47,340 47,340  
GUILFORD - QEF INCOME 712,797 712,797  
GLOBAL CAPITAL CREDIT III LP - QEF INCOME 535,254 535,254  
WATERCREDIT - ORDINARY INCOME 46,482 46,482  
PALMER SQUARE BDC ADVISOR - ORDINARY INCOME 27,643 27,643  
PALMER SQUARE PRIVATE CREDIT FUND - ORDINARY INCOME 1,619 1,619  
MISSOURI TAX CREDIT SALE 125,125 125,125  
2022 K-41 REFUND 708 708  


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
THE STOWERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6176805
Description Amount
ADJUSTMENT TO FAIR MARKET VALUE 7,290,492


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE STOWERS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6176805
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
US TREASURY 2023 EST. PMTS 45,000 0 0 0
FOREIGN TAXES 36,802 36,802 0 0
US TREASURY 2022 EXT. PMTS 80,000 0 0 0
STATE 2022 EXT PMTS 2,000 2,000 0 0