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
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
BAME FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN55427
A Employer identification number

27-4159707
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(612) 730-7015
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$1,972,780
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 1,475,946
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 224 224  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 20,273 20,273  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 168,678
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,935,743
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 168,678
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........ 1,665,121 189,175  
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)....... 4,100 2,050   2,050
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 11,216 11,216   0
17 Interest............... 2 2   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 892 392   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 87,720 0   87,720
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 103,930 13,660   89,770
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,409,427 1,409,427
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,513,357 13,660   1,499,197
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 151,764
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 175,515
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 410,332 402,577 402,577
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)....... 1,062,538 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,402,904
1,570,203
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).......... 180,847 0 0
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) 1,653,717 1,805,481 1,972,780
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 1,653,717 1,805,481
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 1,653,717 1,805,481
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 1,653,717 1,805,481
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
1,653,717
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
151,764
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
1,805,481
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
1,805,481
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,930,444   1,767,065 163,379
b 5,299     5,299
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       163,379
b       5,299
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 2 168,678
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 2,440
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 2,440
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 2,440
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 393
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 3,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 3,393
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 953
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow953 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? 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 arrowHTTPS://DONATE.ONECAUSE.COM/BAMEFOUNDATION
14
The books are in care ofright arrowDEANNA ANDERSON Telephone no.right arrow (763) 417-1284

Located atright arrow900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTHGOLDEN VALLEYMN ZIP+4right arrow55427
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 2024, 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 2024? .............
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 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
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 2024 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 2024.) .....................
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 2024? ..
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
CHRISTIAN N BAME PRESIDENT
0.00
0 0 0
900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
MARNA BAME TREASURER
0.00
0 0 0
900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
MARISSA BAME SCHERMER SECRETARY
0.00
0 0 0
900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
LUCAS C BAME DIRECTOR
0.00
0 0 0
900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
ALICIA C BAME-ANDERSON DIRECTOR
0.00
0 0 0
900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
NATASHA C BAME DIRECTOR
0.00
0 0 0
900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
JASON BAME-ANDERSON DIRECTOR
0.00
0 0 0
900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
CHRISTOPHER SCHERMER DIRECTOR
0.00
0 0 0
900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
DANIELLE N BAME DIRECTOR
0.00
0 0 0
900 MENDELSSOHN AVE NORTH
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
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 COORDINATE, PACK, AND SEND OVER 2,200 CARE PACKAGES FOR MILITARY VETERANS IN THE UNITED STATES. THESE ARE PRIMARILY DELIVERED THROUGH THE VFW, VETERAN NURSING HOMES, AND OTHER VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS. BOXES CONTAIN TOILETRIES, SNACKS, GAMES, AND LETTERS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM CHILDREN. 58,365
2 SPONSORED THE RIDE FOR HOPE MOTORCYCLE RIDE EVENT. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA TO CREATE CONNECTIONS, EMPOWERING EVERYONE IN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO LIVE FULLY. 6,413
3 SPONSORED THE 140 GOLF INVITATIONAL. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO THE CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND TO FUND RESEARCH FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AND PROVIDE SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CANCER. 0
4 SPONSORED THE DRIVE TO DEFEND MOTORCYCLE RIDE EVENT. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TOWARD THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING. 934
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
1,540,650
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
382,614
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
1,923,264
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
1,923,264
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
28,849
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
1,894,415
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
94,721
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
94,721
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
2,440
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
2,440
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
92,281
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
92,281
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
92,281
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
1,499,197
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
1,499,197
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2023
(c)
2023
(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 92,281
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019...... 584,580
b From 2020...... 768,623
c From 2021...... 748,928
d From 2022...... 949,595
e From 2023...... 678,468
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 3,730,194
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,499,197
a Applied to 2023, 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 2024 distributable amount..... 92,281
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,406,916
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 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 5,137,110
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 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions .............
0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 ..........
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 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
584,580
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
4,552,530
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 768,623
b Excess from 2021.... 748,928
c Excess from 2022.... 949,595
d Excess from 2023.... 678,468
e Excess from 2024.... 1,406,916
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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 2024, 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) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
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 if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
MARISSA SCHERMER
BAME FOUNDATION 900 MENDELSSOHN AVE
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427
(612) 730-7015
MARISSABAM@LUBETTECH.COM
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION
cAny submission deadlines:
REQUESTS SUBMITTED MINIMUM 60 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
NA
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

7900 W 78TH ST 100
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55439
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 720

AMERICAN LEGION POST 14

1244 BUCKRIDGE DR NE
ROCHESTER,MN55906
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 260

AMERICAN RED CROSS

1201 WEST RIVER PKWY
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55454
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,300

ANGEL FOUNDATION

1155 CENTRE POINTE DR 7
MENDOTA HEIGHTS,MN55120
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 29,260

ANNANDALE FOOD SHELF

390 ANNADALE BLVD
ANNADALE,MN55302
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 29,050

ARMSTRONG YOUTH BASEBALL

14415 15TH AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55447
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 600

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION

1355 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 600
ATLANTA,GA30309
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 2,600

AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA

2380 WYCLIFF ST 102
ST PAUL,MN55114
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 28,735

AUTISM SPEAKS

1060 STATE ROAD
PRINCETON,NJ08540
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,500

AWAKEN INC

433 SPOKANE ST
RENO,NV89512
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 9,440

BECKER YOUTH ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 85
BECKER,MN55308
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,040

BECKYS TROOP CARE PACKAGES

2220 125TH ST NW
RICE,MN56366
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 100

BELIEVETS

PO BOX 385
NORTHFIELD,MN55057
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,300

BETH EL SYNAGOGUE

5225 BARRY ST W
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL GEORGIA

150 SESSIONS DR
MACON,GA31204
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 6,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MAUI - LAHAINA CLUBHOUSE

280 SHAW ST
LAHAINA,HI97761
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 61,694

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL IOWA

1421 WALKER ST
DES MOINES,IA50316
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 2,300

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TWIN CITIES

690 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL,MN55130
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 25,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MILWAUKEE

1558 N 6TH ST
MILWAUKEE,WI53212
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 6,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST CHARLES COUNTY

1211 LINDENWOOD AVE
ST CHARLES,MT63301
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000

BRANCHLINE CHURCH YOUTH GROUP

512 2ND ST E
HASTINGS,MN55033
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,040

BREAKAWAY INC

1911 PARK AVES
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 31,820

BRIGHTER DAYS FAMILY GRIEF CENTER

15764 VENTURE LN
EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 850

BRIGHTER DAYS MINISTRY

PO BOX 63
HARDWICK,GA31034
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 100

CAMP FIRE MINNESOTA

3300 TANADOONA DR
EXCELSIOR,MN55331
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 6,000

CAMP SHAMINEAU

PO BOX 244
MOTLEY,MN56466
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,300

CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND

7301 OHMS LN 355
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55439
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 367,073

CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK WISCONSIN

611 ST JOSEPH AVE
MARSHFIELD,WI54449
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 5,200

CHILDREN'S SURGERY INTERNATIONAL

825 NICOLLET MALL 706
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 7,600

CLEARWATER LEGION RIDERS

505 PINE ST
CLEARWATER,MN55320
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,000

COBORN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND

1900 CENTRACARE CIRCLE 1600
ST CLOUD,MN56303
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 520

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

7051 BROOKLYN BLVD
BROOKLYN CENTER,MN55429
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 4,500

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC

1110 PINE RIDGE RD STE 200
NAPLES,FL34108
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 50,000

COMO FRIENDS

1225 ESTABROOK DR
ST PAUL,MN55103
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000

CRESCENT COVE

4201 BASS LAKE RD
BROOKLEN CENTER,MN55429
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 70,000

CRIME PREVENTION FUND

PO BOX 348
ST BONIFACIUS,MN55375
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 9,500

CROW RIVER THUNDER

PO BOX 188
SAINT MICHAEL,MN55376
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,000

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

8011 34TH AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55425
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 15,000

DINOMIGHTS

3400 PARK AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,800

DRIVE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION

4201 STADIUM DR
KALAMAZOO,MI49008
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 3,000

DUCKS UNLIMITED INC

ONE WATERFOWL WAY
MEMPHIS,TN38120
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 58,380

EDINA ATHLETIC BOOSTERS

6754 VALLEY VIEW ROAD
EDINA,MN55439
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 100

ENGAGE YOUR DESTINY

2930 NATCHEZ AVE S
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 50,000

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF MN

1600 UNIVERSITY AVE W 300
ST PAUL,MN55104
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,000

FAMILYMEANS

1875 NORTHWESTERN AVE S
STILLWATER,MN55082
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,300

FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTER

601 FRANKLIN ST
WINONA,MN55987
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000

FISHING FOR LIFE

PO BOX 19320
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55419
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 15,750

FOLDS OF HONOR

5971 N PATRIOT DR
OWASSO,OK74055
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000

FOOD BANK OF IOWA

2220 E 17TH ST
DES MOINES,IA50316
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 100

HARRY SLIMMER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

PO BOX 167
ALBERTVILLE,MN55301
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000

HUMOR TO FIGHT THE TUMOR

8550 W BRYN MAWR AVE 550
CHICAGO,IL60631
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 3,000

HUNGER RELATED EVENTS

5100 EDEN AVENUE
EDINA,MN55436
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 4,000

JACKS OF SPADE

1250 WISCONSIN AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20007
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,200

JARED ALLEN'S HOMES FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS

9845 E BELL ROAD STE 130
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85260
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 2,600

JORDAN AREA FOOD SHELF

312 WATER ST
JORDAN,MN55352
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 100

JORGE MAS CANOSA FOUNDATION

2147 SW 8TH ST
MIAMI,FL331353319
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF TWIN CITIES

1745 UNIVERSITY AVE W
ST PAUL,MN55104
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 25,000

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WISCONSIN

11111 W LIBERTY DR
MILWAUKEE,WI53224
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 15,000

KIDS IN NEED FOUNDATION

2719 PATTON RD
ROSEVILLE,MN55113
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 5,500

KDT BOOSTER CLUB

24296 LAKECREST GLEN DR
KATY,TX77493
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 520

LAKES AREA HEROES

PO BOX 576
NISSWA,MN56468
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,000

LAND STEWARDSHIP PROJECT

6235 20TH ST SW
ROCHESTER,MN55920
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 320

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

3 INTERNATIONAL DR
RYE BROOK,NY10573
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 260

LLS UPPER PLAINS REGION

1711 BROADWAY ST NE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 25,000

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

1919 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 415
SAINT PAUL,MN55104
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 6,100

MATTER

7005 OXFORD ST
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 2,500

MEALS FROM THE HEARTLAND

357 LINCOLN ST
WEST DES MOINES,IA50265
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 750

MIDWEST ANIMAL RESCUE & SERVICES

PO BOX 290073
BROOKLYN PARK,MN55429
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 260

MINNESOTA 100 CLUB

PO BOX 18784
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55418
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 5,000

MINNESOTA SAFETY COUNCIL INC

474 CONCORDIA AVE
ST PAUL,MN55103
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 750

MN ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE

3231 1ST AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 3,500

MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL

5225 SCHOOL BLVD
MONTICELLO,MN55362
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,350

MOOSE YOUTH HOCKEY

800 BROADWAY ST E
MONTICELLO,MN55362
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 750

MOVEMBER FOUNDATION

PO BOX 2040
SANTA MONICA,CA90406
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 3,380

MPMA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

PO BOX 395
STILLWATER,MN55082
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 25,000

MUKWONAGO AREA SOCCER CLUB

S8315 BEULAH ROAD
MUKWONAGO,WI53149
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,000

NAMI MINNESOTA

1919 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 400
ST PAUL,MN55104
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 3,000

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

200 12TH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 14,350

NORTH WRIGHT COUNTY RIVERHAWKS BOOSTER CLUB

PO BOX 285
ALBERTVILLE,MN55301
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 550

PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME ASSOCIATION

1032 E BRANDON BLVD 4744
BRANDON,FL33511
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 100

PROJECT ECHELON

N9W27151 WOODRIDGE LN
WAUKESHA,WI53188
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 10,000

PROVISION BRIDGE

PO BOX 157
TALLULAH FALLS,GA30573
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 45,001

RACHEL FOUNDATION

4180 NAPIER COURT NE
ST MICHAE,MN55376
NONE PF CHARITABLE GIFT 2,500

RISE AGAINST HUNGER

4801 GLENWOOD AVE STE 200
RALEIGH,NC27612
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,300

RIVERSIDE CHURCH

490 RIVERSIDE DR
MANHATTAN,NY10008
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 60,000

ROBBINSDALE SPANISH IMMERSION SCHOOL PTO

8808 MEDICINE LAKE RD
NEW HOPE,MN55427
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 520

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE - UPPER MIDWEST

818 FULLON ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,600

SALVATION ARMY OF SHREVEPORT

147 E STONER AVE
SHREVEPORT,LA71101
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 200

SALVATION ARMY OF NWLA

115 1ST AVE NE
ROCHESTER,MN55906
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,000

SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND

7101 WINNETKA AVE N
BROOKLYN PARK,MN55428
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 4,200

SEPO ZAMBIA INC

1776 GRABER ST
OSHKOSH,WI54901
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 5,200

SHOT FOR HOPE

1188 56TH ST
HUDSON,WI54016
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 2,040

SOJOURNER FAMILY PEACE CENTER

619 W WALNUT ST
MILWAUKEE,WI53212
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 2,600

SPARK-Y

4432 CHICAGO AVENUE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 20,000

ST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION

1333 S MAYFLOWER AVE STE 400
MONROVIA,CA91016
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 260

ST CROIX ALANO

208 3RD ST S
STILLWATER,MN55082
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 2,600

ST JUDE'S CHILDREN RESEARCH HOSPITAL

5353 WAYZATA BLVD 500
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 6,270

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

1050 ZEPHYR DR
NEENAH,WI54956
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 25,000

ST TIMOTHY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

215 DIVISION ST E
MAPLE LAKE,MN55358
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 2,500

STMA YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC

PO BOX 134
ST MICHAEL,MN55376
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 800

SUICIDE AWARENESS VOICES OF EDUCATION

7900 XERXES AVE S STE 1350
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55431
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 260

TEAM FOUNDATION

105 PARK AVE NW
BAGLEY,MN56621
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 3,000

THE BOND BETWEEN

5959 BAKER ROAD STE 390
MINNETONKA,MN55345
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 100

THE HOSPITALITY CENTER

1407 CLEVELAND AVE N
ST PAUL,MN55108
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 500

THE LIFT GARAGE

2401 E LAKE ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,000

THE MACC FUND

10000 W INNOVATION DR 135
MILWAUKEE,WI53226
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 7,500

THE SALVATION ARMY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

115 1ST AVE NE
ROCHESTER,MN55906
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 4,500

TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION

18251 QUANTICO GATEWAY DRIVE
TRIANGLE,VA221721776
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 6,504

TRACY AREA ANIMAL RESCUE

4 CHERYL AVE
STAYTON,MN56172
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,400

TRIPLE H MINIATURE HORSE RESCUE

4747 2ND AVE
MANDAN,ND58554
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,560

UNITED HEROES LEAGUE

15211 RAVENNA TRAIL
HASTINGS,MN55033
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 2,500

UNITED WAY

903 W CENTER ST
ROCHESTER,MN55902
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,000

URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER

1500 E PARK PL
MILWAUKEE,WI53211
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 320

VENTURE

511 E TRAVELERS TRAIN
BURNSVILLE,MN55337
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,400

WACONIA WRESTLING

1650 COMMUNITY DRIVE
WACONIA,MN55387
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 400

WARRIOR DOG RESCUE

12585 RHODE ISLAND AVE
SAVAGE,MN55378
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 400

WATEA

617 FOREST ST
WAUSAU,WI54403
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,300

WECAN

5213 SHORELINE DR
MOUND,MN55364
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 4,250

WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM

PO BOX 241
GARRISON,MN56450
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 260

WILDERNESS INQUIRY INC

807 14TH AVE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 10,200

WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY

4500 WEST WISCONSIN AVENUE
MILWAUKEE,WI53208
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 520

YMCA OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA

3455 KNIGHT ST
SHREVEPORT,LA71105
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 750

VCP-MILWAUKEE

6767 N 60TH ST
MILWAUKEE,WI53223
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 2,500

FIREFIGHTERS FOR HEALING

PO BOX 374
CHAMPLIN,MN55316
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 1,040

VENN FOUNDATION

1900 BOHLAND AVE
SAINT PAUL,MN55116
NONE PC CHARITABLE GIFT 50,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 1,409,427
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ...........
    14 224  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 20,273  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............
    18 168,678  
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) .. 0 189,175 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
189,175
(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 (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

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Name of the organization
BAME FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

27-4159707
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
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
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
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).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
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Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
BAME FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
27-4159707
Part I
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
LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC
 
900 MENDELSSOHN AVENUE NORTH
 
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN55427

$ 990,811


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
2
ROSE PAVING LLC
 
7300 W 100TH PL
 
BRIDGEVIEW, IL60455

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
3
ACOUSTICAL SURFACES
 
123 COLUMBIA CT STE 201
 
CHASKA, MN55318

$ 9,750


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
4
BLAIN BROTHERS
 
10011 XYLITE ST NE
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55449

$ 3,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
5
BROWN & BROWN INC
 
7301 OHMS LN STE 210
 
EDINA, MN55439

$ 3,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
6
CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH
 
7301 OHMS LN STE 355
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55439

$ 10,760


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
BAME FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
27-4159707
Part I
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
7
DELTA INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC
 
4 RICHARDSON HWY 265
 
DELTA JUNCTION, AK99737

$ 66,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
8
FOSTER KLIMA & COMPANY INC
 
1544 8TH AVE SE
 
ROCHESTER, MN55904

$ 3,750


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
9
JOEL ELFTMANN
9094 BREKENRIDGE LN
 
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN55347

$ 2,166


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
10
LIQUID COOL SOLUTIONS
 
2717 HIGHWAY 14 W
 
ROCHESTER, MN55901

$ 1,500


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
11
LONG HAUL TRUCKING
 
204 5TH ST NE
 
PINE ISLAND, MN55963

$ 5,360


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
12
MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY LLC
 
6160 GOLDEN HILLS DR
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55416

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
BAME FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
27-4159707
Part I
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
13
QUALITY FORKLIFT SALES AND SERVICES
 
587 CITATION DR
 
SHAKOPEE, MN55379

$ 7,332


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
14
ROCHON CORPORATION
 
28 2ND ST NW
 
OSSEO, MN553691002

$ 8,250


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
15
WASHWORLD
 
2222 AMERICAN BLVD
 
DE PERE, WI54115

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
16
JOSEPH CONTE
5981 TENNYSON STREET
 
ARVADA, CO80003

$ 5,360


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
17
JUSTIN JOHNSON
1075 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N 200
 
HOUSTON, TX77043

$ 5,090


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
18
KEVAL BAXI
433 W VAN BUREN ST SUITE 205
 
CHICAGO, IL60607

$ 7,748


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
BAME FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
27-4159707
Part I
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
19
CHAD ALVIS
350 GREAT SOUTHWEST PARKWAY
 
ATLANTA, GA30336

$ 5,360


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
20
AMANDA EMERY
2100 HWY 55
 
MEDINA, MN55340

$ 5,360


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
21
RICH WETSCH
5600 HWY 169 N
 
NEW HOPE, MN55428

$ 5,360


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
22
STEVE ANDERSON
100 BRENTWOOD AVE
 
TONKA BAY, MN55331

$ 8,220


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
23
THOMAS BESSEL
2500 COUNTRY RD 42 W
 
BURNSVILLE, MN55337

$ 22,170


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
24
ZACAHRY SCOTT
16905 197TH AVE NW
 
BIG LAKE, MN55309

$ 6,522


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
BAME FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
27-4159707
Part I
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
25
WEST HOULE
7512 63RD STREET CR SOUTH
 
COTTAGE GROVE, MN55016

$ 13,290


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
26
INVEST CAST INC
 
716 39TH AVE NE
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55421

$ 8,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
27
HOMELAND HEALTH SPECIALISTS INC
 
1621 E HENNEPIN 230
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55414

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
BAME FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

27-4159707
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
BAME FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

27-4159707
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.) $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
BAME FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-4159707
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 4,100 2,050   2,050

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
BAME FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-4159707
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
INVESCO QQQ TRUST ETF 167,506 161,037
INVESCO NASDAQ 100 167,184 160,784
ISHARES RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH 47,435 45,780
TECHNOLOGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR 48,010 46,271
VANGAURD GROWTH ETF 47,289 45,559
JPM INVEST GRWTH FD - CL I 406,475 492,027
SEARS HOLDINGS CORP 4,124 0
FIDELITY 500 INDEX-INST PRM 110,062 146,508
FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR 17,302 23,875
INDUSTRIAL SELECT SECT SPDR 3,281 3,030
SIX CIRCLE MGD EQ US UNCON 223,827 282,250
ISHARES CORE S&P MIDCAP ETF 9,391 12,150
FIDELITY INTL INDX-INST PRM 8,572 9,268
JP MORGAN BETABUILDERS CANADA 13,743 14,965
SIX CIRCLE MGD EQ INTL UNCON 89,321 89,490
JP MORGAN BETABUILDERS EUROPE ETF 5,220 5,265
JP MORGAN BETABUILDERS JAPAN ETF 23,186 22,779
JPM BTABLDRS DEV ASIA X-JPN 10,976 9,165

TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
BAME FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-4159707
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BANK CHARGES 9,402 0   9,402
TROOP CARE PACKAGE SUPPLIES & POSTAGE 58,365 0   58,365
DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 5,821 0   5,821
OFFICE EXPENSES 314 0   314
PROGRAM MATERIALS 761 0   761
EVENT COSTS 11,307 0   11,307
MARKETING 1,750 0   1,750


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
BAME FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-4159707
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 11,216 11,216   0


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
BAME FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-4159707
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAX 392 392   0
EXCISE TAX 500 0   0