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 MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)805 ENTERPRISE DRIVE EAST
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BELLE PLAINE, MN56011
A Employer identification number

32-6369521
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(952) 873-4821
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$78,085J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 181,000
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 88 88  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 295,616 288,780  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 17,341,960
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 29,176,456
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 17,341,960
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........ 17,818,664 17,630,828  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
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11,450 5,725   5,725
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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15,035 15,035   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
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39,393 9,393   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
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25 0   25
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 65,903 30,153   5,750
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 29,847,368 29,847,368
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 29,913,271 30,153   29,853,118
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -12,094,607
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 17,600,675
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)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 235,022 78,085 78,085
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 23,548,361 0 0
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 2,064,664 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).......... 5,732,785 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) 31,580,832 78,085 78,085
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 31,580,832 78,085
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 31,580,832 78,085
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 31,580,832 78,085
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
31,580,832
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-12,094,607
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
19,486,225
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
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5
19,408,140
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
78,085
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
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 29,176,456   11,834,496 17,341,960
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       17,341,960
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 17,341,960
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) 1 244,649
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........................... 3 244,649
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- ..... 5 244,649
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 40,950
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 195,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 235,950
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 8,699
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
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
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.Click to see list of attachments
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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 instructionsClick to see attachment
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12
Yes
 
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowJAMES WARD Telephone no.right arrow (952) 873-4821

Located atright arrow805 ENTERPRISE DRIVE EAST SUITE HBELLE PLAINEMN ZIP+4right arrow56011
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)
 
No
(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
 
 
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
MARK E DAVIS TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 558
ST PETER,MN56082
MARY A DAVIS TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 558
ST PETER,MN56082
JAMES T WARD TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 558
ST PETER,MN56082
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
14,110,946
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
763,461
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
14,874,407
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
14,874,407
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
223,116
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
14,651,291
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
732,565
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
732,565
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
244,649
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
244,649
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
487,916
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
487,916
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
487,916
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
29,853,118
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
29,853,118
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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 7 487,916
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...... 40,190
b From 2020......  
c From 2021...... 622,420
d From 2022...... 1,982,850
e From 2023......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 2,645,460
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 29,853,118
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..... 487,916
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 29,365,202
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 32,010,662
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) ... 		40,190
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		31,970,472
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021.... 622,420
c Excess from 2022.... 1,982,850
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024.... 29,365,202
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).)
MARK E DAVIS
MARY A DAVIS
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 email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (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 DISEASE RESEARCH (BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION)

22512 GATEWAY CENTER DRIVE
CLARKSBURG,MD208711950 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 7017
MERRIFIELD,VA221169704 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

AMERICAN EXPERIMENT

8421 WAYZATA BOULEVARD SUITE 110
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN554269918 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 750
MERRIFIELD,VA221169651 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

ARMY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

PO BOX 96281
WASHINGTON,DC200906281 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

BLUE EARTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

424 WARREN STREET
MANKATO,MN56001 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

BOLDER OPTIONS

2100 STEVENS AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

CARING BRIDGE

PO BOX 6032
ALBERT LEA,MN560079854 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

CATO INSTITUTE

1000 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000

CHARLEMAGNE INSTITUTE

8011 34TH AVE S SUITE C-26
BLOOMINGTON,MN55425 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA

224 LAMM STREET
MANKATO,MN56001 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA FOUNDATION

5526 WEST 13400 SOUTH SUITE 510
HERRIMAN,UT84096 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

CHURCH OF SAINT PETER

1801 W BROADWAY
ST PETER,MN56082 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000

CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMMUNION

118 N MINNESOTA AVE
ST PETER,MN56082 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000

CITIZENS' COUNCIL FOR HEALTH FREEDOM

161 ST ANTHONY AVENUE SUITE 923
SAINT PAUL,MN55103 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

CO2 COALITION

1621 NORTH KENT STREET SUITE 603
ARLINGTON,VA222099803 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

COMMITTEE FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE TOMORROW

PO BOX 32
BERRYVILLE,VA226119800 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE

1310 L STREET NW 7TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION

1775 EYE STREET NW SUITE 1150-291
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

DELTA WATERFOWL FOUNDATION

1412 BASIN AVENUE
BISMARCK,ND58502 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

DISABLED VETERANS NATIONAL FOUNDATION

BOX 2005
MILFORD,NH030552005 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

DUCKS UNLIMITED

PO BOX 5010
BOONE,IA509504010 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

EISENHOWER FOUNDATION

PO BOX 295
ABILENE,KS67410 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

EPISCOPAL HOMES FOUNDATION

490 E LYNNHURST AVENUE
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

FEDERATED INSURANCE FOUNDATION

121 EAST PARK SQUARE
OWATONNA,MN55060 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

FREEDOM FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA

825 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 815
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

FRIENDS OF THE SMITHSONIAN

PO BOX 98096
WASHINGTON,DC200779804 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

PO BOX 358136
PITTSBURGH,PA152515136 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION

2943 SMU BOULEVARD
DALLAS,TX75205 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON

PO BOX 1594
MERRIFIELD,VA221169645 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

GLOBAL NETWORK FOUNDATION

PO BOX 723013
ATLANTA,GA31139 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

GREATER MANKATO AREA UNITED WAY

127 SOUTH SECOND STREET SUITE 190
MANKATO,MN56001 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

GUSTAVUS - REN ANDERSON FUND

800 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE
SAINT PETER,MN560821498 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

HAVE INC

PO BOX 190
LE SUEUR,MN56058 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

1730 BASSETT DRIVE
MANKATO,MN56001 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

HARRY S TRUMAN LIBRARY INSTITUTE

5151 TROOST AVE SUITE 300
KC,MO64110 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

HILLSDALE COLLEGE

PO BOX 96607
WASHINGTON,DC200777544 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY

5925 WEST LAKE STREET
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS INC

99 CANAL CENTER PLAZA SUITE 320
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000

JOHN IRELAND SCHOOL

1801 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE
SAINT PETER,MN56082 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

JON DENZER BEAR HUG FOUNDATION

3538 WESTBROOK ROAD
CHILLICOTHE,IL61523 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

JUDICIAL WATCH

PO BOX 96234
WASHINGTON,DC200777480 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION INC

PO BOX 271118
FLOWER MOUND,TX750271118 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

1101 NORTH HIGHLAND STREET
ARLINGTON,VA22201 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

MANKATO AREA FOUNDATION

212 E WALNUT STREET SUITE 1
MANKATO,MN56001 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

MAYO CLINIC

200 FIRST STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN559050001 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,600,000

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER

1900 CAMPUS COMMONS DRIVE SUITE 600
RESTON,VA20191 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

MINNDEPENDENT

5200 WILLSON ROAD SUITE 310
EDINA,MN55424 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

MINNESOTA 4-H (UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION)

PO BOX 860266
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554860266 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

MINNESOTA AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM

PO BOX 987
BEMIDJI,MN56619 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION

3080 EAGANDALE PLACE
EAGAN,MN551212118 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

MINNESOTA FFA FOUNDATION

PO BOX 365
PLAINVIEW,MN55964 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

MINNESOTA MASONIC CHARITIES

11501 MASONIC HOME DRIVE SUITE 101
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554373604 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

MINNESOTA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 17005
SAINT PAUL,MN551179928 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

MINNESOTA SPECIAL OLYMPICS

PO BOX 626
ALBERT LEA,MN560070626 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

MINNESOTA STATE FAIR FOUNDATION

1265 SNELLING AVENUE N
SAINT PAUL,MN55108 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 7,500

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MANKATO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

120 MORRIS HALL
MANKATO,MN56001 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

MINNESOTA VOTERS ALLIANCE

PO BOX 4602
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

MINNESOTA WELSH ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 267
LAKE CRYSTAL,MN56055 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

MINNESOTANS' MILITARY APPRECIATION FUND

PO BOX 2070
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

MN LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION

PO BOX 860082
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554860082 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

375 KINGS HIGHWAY NORTH
CHERRY HILL,NJ08034 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 97075
WASHINGTON,DC200907075 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

PO BOX 1883
MERRIFIELD,VA221168083 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL FUND

PO BOX 97072
WASHINGTON,DC200777392 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST

165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD SUITE 1200
JENKINTOWN,PA19046 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 23,774,918

NATIONAL REVIEW INSTITUTE

19 W 44TH STREET SUITE 1701
NEW YORK,NY101091677 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 25,000

NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK LEGAL DEFENSE FOUNDATION

8001 BRADDOCK ROAD
SPRINGFIELD,VA221519988 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION

122 C STREET NW SUITE 700
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM

PO BOX 758590
TOPEKA,KS666758590 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

NEY NATURE CENTER - A LE SUEUR COUNTY PARK

PO BOX 93
HENDERSON,MN560440093 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

NICOLLET COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1851 NORTH MINNESOTA AVENUE
SAINT PETER,MN56082 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000

NORTHERN STAR SCOUTING

6202 BLOOMINGTON ROAD
FORT SNELLING,MN55111 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

PHEASANTS FOREVER

1783 BUERKLE CIRCLE
SAINT PAUL,MN55110 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250

PROJECT VERITAS

PO BOX 8933
TOPEKA,KS666089974 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,000

SAINT ANNE'S SCHOOL

PO BOX 162
LE SUEUR,MN56058 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA

120 WEST KELLOGG BOULEVARD
SAINT PAUL,MN55102 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND

PO BOX 64051
SAINT PAUL,MN551640051 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

SHRINERS HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

215 RADIO DRIVE
WOODBURY,MN55125 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000

SMILE NETWORK INTERNATIONAL

108 W 14TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

SMITHSONIAN - NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

PO BOX 98091
WASHINGTON,DC200908091 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

SMITHSONIAN - NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

PO BOX 98097
WASHINGTON,DC200908097 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

PO BOX 1893
MEMPHIS,TN381019950 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000

ST PETER - KASOTA DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS

PO BOX 233
SAINT PETER,MN56082 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

ST RAPHAEL BY THE SEA

5601 WILLIAMS DRIVE
FT MYERS BEACH,FL33931 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 15,000

STATE POLICY NETWORK

PO BOX 98272
WASHINGTON,DC200908272 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,500

TAX FOUNDATION

PO BOX 5007
MERRIFIELD,VA221165007 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

THE CLAREMONT INSTITUTE

1317 W FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SUITE 120
UPLAND,CA91786 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,000

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

PO BOX 97057
WASHINGTON,DC200907057 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000

THE RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION

18001 YORBA LINDA BOULEVARD
YORBA LINDA,CA928863949 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 350

THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION

PO BOX 98148
WASHINGTON,DC200908148 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 350

TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION

PO BOX 70719
PHILADELPHIA,PA191760719 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 2,500

TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION

172 E 4TH STREET
SAINT PAUL,MN55101 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

UNCF

PO BOX 55040
BOSTON,MA022059822 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 3,750

UNION GOSPEL MISSION

PO BOX 64389
SAINT PAUL,MN551640389 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM

PO BOX 442
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION,MD207010442 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 500

UPPER MIDWEST LAW CENTER

8421 WAYZATA BOULEVARD SUITE 105
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55426 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000

WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT

PO BOX 758540
TOPEKA,KS666758540 		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT 250
Total .................................right arrow 3a 29,847,368
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 88  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 295,616  
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 17,341,960  
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 17,637,664 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
17,637,664
(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
Sign Here
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

32-6369521
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
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
32-6369521
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
MARK E DAVIS
805 ENTERPRISE DRIVE EAST SUITE H
 
BELLE PLAINE, MN56011

$ 181,000


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

32-6369521
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
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

32-6369521
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:
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6369521
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 11,450 5,725   5,725

TY 2024 DissolutionStmt
Name:
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6369521
Dissolution Name Dissolution Address Explanation Dissolution Amount
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST 165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD SUITE 1200
JENKINTOWN,PA19046 		CASH 23,774,918


TY 2024 LiquidationExplanationStmt
Name:
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6369521
Statement:
FOUNDATION TRANSFERRED ASSETS IN EXCESS OF 25% OF THE VALUE OF THE FOUNDATION RESULTING IN A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRACTION. ASSETS WERE TRANSFERRED AS PART OF A PLAN TO TERMINATE THE FOUNDATION IN A FUTURE YEAR.


TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6369521
Description Amount
CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSSES 19,408,140


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6369521
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MN AG FILING FEE 25 0   25


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6369521
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BROKERAGE FEES 15,035 15,035   0


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE MARK E AND MARY A DAVIS FOUNDATION
EIN:
32-6369521
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT 30,000 0   0
FOREIGN TAX PAYMENT 9,393 9,393   0