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
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)952 GRAND AVE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST PAUL, MN55105
A Employer identification number

41-1859711
B Telephone number (see instructions)

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

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$61,352,179J 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) 500
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,059,887 1,059,887  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 862,710 862,710  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 4,711,678
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 100,341,098
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 4,711,678
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........ 6,634,775 6,634,275  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 284,350 0   284,350
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 425,650 0   425,650
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 98,597 0   98,597
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
31,405 15,703   15,702
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
138,445 116,885   21,560
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
68,381 77   43,304
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
19,663 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 26,726 0   26,726
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 15,998 0   15,998
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
21,347 0   21,347
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,130,562 132,665   953,234
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 21,216,579 21,216,579
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 22,347,141 132,665   22,169,813
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -15,712,366
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 6,501,610
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............. 3,068,881 866,362 866,362
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,280,407 4,767,306 4,767,306
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) 0 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
55,062,176 		55,062,176
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 42,576,523 0 0
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 24,979,789 0 0
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 arrow796,418
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow140,083 675,999 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
656,335 		656,335
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 72,581,599 61,352,179 61,352,179
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 747 691
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)......... 747 691
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........ 72,580,852 61,351,488
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 72,580,852 61,351,488
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 72,581,599 61,352,179
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
72,580,852
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-15,712,366
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
4,483,002
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
61,351,488
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
61,351,488
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 100,340,888   95,629,420 4,711,468
b 210     210
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       4,711,468
b       210
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 4,711,678
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 90,372
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 90,372
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 90,372
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 63,754
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 51,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 114,754
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 24,382
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow24,382 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 arrowWWW.SAUERFF.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no.right arrow (651) 633-6165

Located atright arrow952 GRAND AVEST PAULMN ZIP+4right arrow55105
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 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
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 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
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
GARY B SAUER TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
PATRICIA SAUER PRESIDENT
5.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
COREY SAUER TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
JESSICA NICKELSON TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
STEPHANIE SAUER TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
JENNIFER SAUER TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
COLLEEN O'KEEFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & TRUSTEE
40.00 		284,350 35,650 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 ACTION DAY SATELLITE EVENT - 1,500 ELEMENTARY BACKPACKS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES 27,375
2 10 MANDATORY REPORTER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES FOR MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW. 200
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
54,719,609
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
13,427,488
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
68,147,097
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
68,147,097
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
1,022,206
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
67,124,891
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
3,356,245
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
3,356,245
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
90,372
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
90,372
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
3,265,873
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
3,265,873
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
3,265,873
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
22,169,813
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
22,169,813
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 3,265,873
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...... 959,376
b From 2020...... 2,086,144
c From 2021...... 2,122,781
d From 2022...... 1,869,509
e From 2023...... 9,646,932
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 16,684,742
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 22,169,813
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..... 3,265,873
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 18,903,940
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 35,588,682
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) ... 		959,376
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		34,629,306
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 2,086,144
b Excess from 2021.... 2,122,781
c Excess from 2022.... 1,869,509
d Excess from 2023.... 9,646,932
e Excess from 2024.... 18,903,940
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).)
GARY B SAUER
PATRICIA SAUER
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow 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:
COLLEEN O'KEEFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
952 GRAND AVE
ST PAUL,MN55105
(651) 633-6165
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE PROGRAMS AND USE FUNDING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
cAny submission deadlines:
CALL THE FOUNDATION OFFICE BEFORE APPLYING FOR FUNDING.
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
STATE OF MINNESOTA. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT FUNDING PRIORITIES.
Form 990-PF (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

AIN DAH YUNG (OUR HOME) CENTER

1089 PORTLAND AVE
ST PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 94,836

AMHERST H WILDER FOUNDATION

451 LEXINGTON PARKWAY N
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 191,000

AMPERSAND FAMILIES

1751 COUNTY ROAD B WEST SUITE 300
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 116,495

ANNEX TEEN CLININC

5810 N 42ND AVE
ROBBINSDALE,MN55422 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 16,678

ANOKA COUNTY

2100 3RD AVENUE
ANOKA,MN55303 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 80,000

ARROWS FAMILY SERVICES

160 3RD AVE NW
MILACA,MN56353 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 39,727

ASCENTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

1726 DUPONT AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 105,000

ASPIREMN

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

AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY

2211 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554541350 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 115,000

AVIVO

1900 CHICAGO AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 29,800

BELLIS

PO BOX 75 17897 TYLER ST NW
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 100,000

BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE

700 LUTHER DRIVE
MANKATO,MN56001 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 75,000

BLACK MEN TEACH

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

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TWIN CITIES

690 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL,MN55130 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 155,000

BREAKTHROUGH MINNEAPOLIS AT BLAKE (FORMERLY LEARNINGWORKS)

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

BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES

2051 LARPENTEUR AVE E
ST PAUL,MN55109 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 30,000

BROWN COUNTY

14 S STATE STREET
NEW ULM,MN56073 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 99,640

CANINE INSPIRED CHANGE

2300 MYRTLE AVENUE SUITE 230
SAINT PAUL,MN55114 		BUILDING RESILIENCY TO TRAUMA PC NONE 225,000

CANVAS HEALTH

2950 METRO DRIVE SUITE 200
BLOOMINGTON,MN55425 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 25,000

CARVER COUNTY

600 E FOUTH ST
CHASKA,MN55318 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 190,200

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

6600 FRANCE AVE S SUITE 520
EDINA,MN55435 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 75,000

CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY

1820 HARTLE AVE
OWATONNA,MN55060 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 40,000

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF MN

1605 EUSTIS STREET
SAINT PAUL,MN55108 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 33,915

CITY OF FRAZEE

222 MAIN AVE W
FRAZEE,MN56544 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 20,000

CLAY COUNTY

477 HOUSTON ST
GREEN COVE SPRINGS,FL32043 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 24,375

CORNERHOUSE

2502 10TH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 51,050

DAKOTA COUNTY

1590 HIGHWAY 55
HASTINGS,MN55033 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 185,000

DECODING DYSLEXIA MINNESOTA

2038 FORD PARKWAY 430
SAINT PAUL,MN55116 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 40,000

DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT

1121 JACKSON ST NE UNIT 105
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55418 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 78,600

EDALLIES

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

ELLISON CENTER

600 25TH AVE S SUITE 102
ST CLOUD,MN56301 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 44,000

ENDAZHI-NITAAWIGING

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

EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY

1720 N ST NW 4TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 10,000

FAMILY SERVICE ROCHESTER

4600 18TH AVE NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 39,625

FAMILYMEANS

1875 NORTHWESTERN AVE
STILLWATER,MN55082 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 28,805

FAMILYWISE

3036 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 80,000

FIDELITY CHARITABLE TRUST

PO BOX 770001
CINCINNATI,OH452770053 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 9,000,000

FOSTER ADVOCATES

1425 MINNEHAHA AVE 600-761
ST PAUL,MN55106 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 242,560

FOSTERING MEDIA CONNECTIONS

PO BOX 861928
LOS ANGELES,CA90086 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 150,000

FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND TRAUMA INC

19 EDWARDS ST
NEW HAVEN,CT06511 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 150,000

FRASER

3333 UNIVERSITY AVE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 26,887

FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL

6000 W MOORE LAKE DR NE
FRIDLEY,MN55432 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS GOV NONE 24,907

FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

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

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

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

GOODWILL-EASTER SEALS

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

GREAT MN SCHOOLS

729 N WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 600
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 104,135

GREATER MINNEAPOLIS CRISIS NURSERY

4544 4TH AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55419 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 52,272

GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY

404 S 8TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 27,375

GROVES ACADEMY

3200 HIGHWAY 100 SOUTH
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 100,000

HENNEPIN COUNTY

300 S 6TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55487 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 130,000

HILL-MURRAY

2625 LARPENTEUR AVE E
MAPLEWOOD,MN55109 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 40,000

HORNETS HIVE DBA CORNERSTONE

PO BOX 113
FRAZEE,MN56544 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 127,558

KIPP MINNESOTA

5034 N OLIVER AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55430 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 175,000

LDA MINNESOTA

5101 OLSON MEM HWY STE 6000
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55422 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 60,000

MACSA

1730 NEW BRIGHTON BLVD SUITE 104
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 5,000

MAIN STREET FAMILY SERVICES

400 JACKSON AVE NW 101
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 128,978

MANKATO AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

10 CIVIC CENTER PLZ
MANKATO,MN56001 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS GOV NONE 56,000

MENTORING PARTNERSHIP OF MINNESOTA DBA MENTOR MINNESOTA

615 FIRST AVE NE STE 125
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 57,887

MERRICK COMMUNITY SERVICES

1669 ARCADE ST SUITE 4
ST PAUL,MN55106 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 180,650

MINNESOTA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE

1611 COUNTY ROAD B W STE 215
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 40,853

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

400 NE STINSON BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS GOV NONE 69,349

MINNESOTA JUDICIAL BRANCH

690 CEDAR STREET
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 191,396

MINNESOTA RECOVERY CONNECTION

800 TRANSFER RD STE 31
ST PAUL,MN55114 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 50,000

MINNESOTA SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCATION

125 CHARLES AVENUE
SAINT PAUL,MN55103 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 103,250

MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW

875 SUMMIT AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 200

MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM

875 SUMMIT AVENUE ROOM 254
SAINT PAUL,MN55105 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 362,025

MN ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

23 EMPIRE ST STE 1000
SAINT PAUL,MN55103 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 138,945

MN COUNTIES FOUNDATION

800WASHINGTON AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 138,325

MONTESSORI CENTER OF MINNESOTA

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

MORRISON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

213 1ST AVE SE
LITTLE FALLS,MN56345 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 223,300

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS MN CHAPTER

8725 COLUMBINE RD 44323
EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 88,190

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

179 ROBIE STREET EAST
ST PAUL,MN55107 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 370,779

OSTARA INITIATIVE

PO BOX 18603
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55418 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 40,000

OTTER TAIL COUNTY

500 FIR AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN56537 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 86,200

PARENTING WITH PURPOSE

7111 W BROADWAY AVE STE 206
BROOKLYN PARK,MN55428 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 40,000

PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55426 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 67,000

PEACEMAKER MINNESOTA

2131 FAIRVIEW AVE N
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 75,000

PERIS FOUNDATION

2929 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 50,000

PHYLLIS WHEATLEY COMMUNITY CENTER

1301 N 10TH AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 124,500

PINE COUNTY

635 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE NW
PINE CITY,MN55008 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 145,000

PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZE

2610 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 350
SAINT PAUL,MN55114 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 123,500

PRODEO ACADEMY

4141 UNIVERSITY AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,MN55421 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 27,917

PROOF ALLIANCE

1876 W MINNEHAHA AVE
ST PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 76,150

RAISING HANDS TUTORING

24 NORTH 3RD AVE SUITE 100
HIGHLAND PARK,NJ08989 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 44,000

READING PARTNERS

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

REBOUND INC

6120 EARLE BROWN DR SUITE 230
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55430 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 62,725

RELATE INC

5125 COUNTY ROAD 101 STE 300
MINNETONKA,MN55345 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 50,000

RICE COUNTY

320 THIRD ST NW
FAIRBAULT,MN55021 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 130,000

RISEN CHRIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL

1120 E 37TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 40,000

STAND UP MINNESOTA PARENTS UNITED

1622 ORGANE AVE E
SAINT PAUL,MN55130 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 20,000

SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1930 COMO AVE
SAINT PAUL,MN55114 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS GOV NONE 40,000

SCOTT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILD WELFARE

200 FOURTH AVE WEST
SHAKOPEE,MN55379 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 337,444

SERVEMINNESOTA

120 SOUTH 6TH STREET SUITE 2260
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 270,000

SOUTH SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

104 5TH AVE S
ST PAUL,MN55075 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS GOV NONE 17,550

SOUTHERN MN CRISIS NURSERY

PO BOX 53
NEW ULM,MN56073 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 35,000

ST LOUIS COUNTY PHHS

320 W 2ND ST
DULUTH,MN55806 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 184,400

STAR HOUSE

PO BOX 4541
SAINT PAUL,MN55114 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 51,000

STEARNS COUNTY

705 COURTHOUSE SQUARE ROOM 121
ST CLOUD,MN56303 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 150,000

TEACH FOR AMERICA TWIN CITIES

401 N 2ND AVE SUITE 200
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 50,000

THE BRIDGE FOR YOUTH

1111 W 22ND ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 87,250

THE DWELLING PLACE

940 44TH AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,MN55421 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 70,365

THE JEREMIAH PROGRAM

1510 LAUREL AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 33,036

THE READING CENTER DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE OF MN

2010 SCOTT ROAD NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 90,000

THE REEL HOPE PROJECT

2909 WAYZATA BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 25,000

THE SANNEH FOUNDATION

1276 UNIVERSITY AVE W
ST PAUL,MN55104 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 164,066

THE WELL MINISTRIES (DBA TREEHOUSE OF SCOTT COUNTY)

1221 4TH AVE SW SUITE 190
NEW PRAGUE,MN56071 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 112,800

THINK SMALL

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

TICKETS FOR KIDS CHARITIES

2038 FORD PARKWAY 428
ST PAUL,MN55116 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 17,000

TNTP INC

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

TRI-VALLEY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL

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

TUBMAN

4432 CHICAGO AVE 1
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 28,750

UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION

PO BOX 860266
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554860266 		BUILDING RESILIENCY TO TRAUMA PC NONE 420,706

UNIVERSITY OF MN

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

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS

2115 SUMMIT AVE
ST PAUL,MN55105 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 130,000

URBAN LEAGUE TWIN CITIES

2100 PLYMOUTH AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 93,390

URBAN VENTURES LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

2924 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 25,000

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MINNESOTA

7625 METRO BOULEVARD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55439 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 125,085

WALLIN EDUCATION PARTNERS

451 LEXINGTON PARKWAY N SUITE 100
SAINT PAUL,MN55106 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 345,000

WASHBURN CENTER FOR CHILDREN

1100 GLENWOOD AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE PC NONE 100,000

WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES

14949 62ND ST N
STILLWATER,MN55082 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 102,920

WAY TO GROW

201 IRVING AVE N STE 100
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS PC NONE 185,000

WAYSIDE RECOVERY CENTER

3705 PARK CENTER BOULEVARD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 258,561

WESTERN PRAIRIE HUMAN SERVICES

211 MN-28
GLENWOOD,MN56334 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 82,000

WRIGHT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION

130 DIVISION ST W
MAPLE LAKE,MN55358 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS GOV NONE 105,929

YWCA MINNEAPOLIS

2121 E LAKE ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PC NONE 135,430
Total .................................right arrow 3a 21,216,579
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 1,059,887  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 862,710  
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 4,711,678  
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 6,634,275 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
6,634,275
(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)
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Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 31,405 15,703   15,702

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TY 2024 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
OFFICE FURNITURE 2007-02-21 3,203 3,203 SL 7.000000000000 0 0    
COMPUTER 2013-09-16 1,647 823 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
DESK 2015-11-30 1,804 902 SL 7.000000000000 0 0    
DESK 2015-12-30 1,384 692 SL 7.000000000000 0 0    
EXTERIOR SIGN 2017-01-15 1,494 1,494 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
BUILDING 2017-12-31 440,000 67,692 SL 39.000000000000 11,282 0    
PARKING LOT 2017-12-31 73,334 29,334 SL 15.000000000000 4,889 0    
LAND 2017-12-31 146,666   L   0 0    
PORCH 2019-10-29 124,846 13,205 SL 39.000000000000 3,201 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE 2021-09-30 1,515 486 SL 7.000000000000 216 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE - TABLE 2021-09-30 525 169 SL 7.000000000000 75 0    

TY 2024 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

55,062,176
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

55,062,176
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


0


TY 2024 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
OFFICE FURNITURE 3,203 3,203 0  
COMPUTER 1,647 1,647 0  
DESK 1,804 1,804 0  
DESK 1,384 1,384 0  
EXTERIOR SIGN 1,494 1,494 0  
BUILDING 440,000 78,974 361,026  
PARKING LOT 73,334 34,223 39,111  
LAND 146,666 0 146,666  
PORCH 124,846 16,406 108,440  
OFFICE FURNITURE 1,515 702 813  
OFFICE FURNITURE - TABLE 525 244 281  


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 6,322 0   6,322
INSURANCE EXPENSE 8,951 0   8,951
DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 6,048 0   6,048
MN FILING FEE 26 0   26


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Description Amount
CHANGE IN INVESTMENT VALUE 4,483,002


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT ADVISORY 116,885 116,885   0
IT EXPENSES 21,360 0   21,360
PROFESSIONAL FEES 200 0   200


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX ON NET INVESTMENT INCOME 25,000 0   0
PAYROLL TAXES 43,304 0   43,304
FOREIGN TAX 77 77   0