Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning 01 - 01 2025, and ending 12 - 31, 20 25
Name of foundation
MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) PO BOX 110
  Room/suite
City or town
SAINT ALBANS
State or province
MO
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
63073
A Employer identification number

43-1104889
B Telephone number (see instructions)

6363873134
C
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here.............
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
E
H Check type of organization:
F
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)$11,537,695J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check .................
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 173,330 173,330  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 115,168
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,198,267
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 115,168
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........ 288,498 288,498  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 10,000 0   10,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
54,766 54,766   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
14,103 1,891   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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,318 0   5,318
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 84,187 56,657   15,318
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 533,900 533,900
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 618,087 56,657   549,218
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -329,589
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 231,841
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 53,785 204,834 204,834
3 Accounts receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
4 Pledges receivable  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
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)  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts        
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)....... 8,541,332 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
9,519,656 		9,519,656
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,183,008 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,101,376 		1,101,376
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 771,920 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
711,829 		711,829
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
15 Other assets (describe )      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 10,550,045 11,537,695 11,537,695
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 )    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
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
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 10,550,045 11,537,695
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)..... 10,550,045 11,537,695
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 10,550,045 11,537,695
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
10,550,045
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-329,589
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
1,317,239
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
11,537,695
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
11,537,695
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
c CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
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 25,000   30,481 -5,481
b 1,144,912   1,052,618 92,294
c 28,355     28,355
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       -5,481
b       92,294
c       28,355
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 2 115,168
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 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 3,223
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 3,223
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 3,223
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 6,295
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 6,295
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....... 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid... 10 3,072
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax3,072 Refunded 11 0
For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.
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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. $ 0(2) On foundation managers.$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.$ 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)
MO
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 2025 or the taxable year beginning in 2025? 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 addressNONE
14
The books are in care ofTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no. (636) 387-3134

Located atPO BOX 110SAINT ALBANSMO ZIP+463073
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2025, 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
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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 ........
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 2025? .............
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 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years 20, 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.
20, 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 2025 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 Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.).....................
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 2025? ..
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 .........
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
ROBBIN M MACVITTIE PRESIDENT
1.00 		2,000 0 0
PO BOX 110
ST ALBANS,MO63073
WILLIAM S MACVITTIE VICE PRESIDENT
1.00 		2,000 0 0
PO BOX 110
ST ALBANS,MO63073
CONSTANCE E OBERHAUS SECRETARY & TREASURER
2.00 		2,000 0 0
PO BOX 110
ST ALBANS,MO63073
CAROLINE B BLYDENBURGH DIRECTOR
1.00 		2,000 0 0
PO BOX 110
ST ALBANS,MO63073
W RANDALL MCDONNELL DIRECTOR
1.00 		2,000 0 0
PO BOX 110
ST ALBANS,MO63073
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................... 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.........................0
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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
10,837,822
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
57,275
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
10,895,097
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
10,895,097
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
163,426
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
10,731,671
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
536,584
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
536,584
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
3,223
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
3,223
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
533,361
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
533,361
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
533,361
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, line 26, column (d) ..........
1a
549,218
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
549,218
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2024 		(c)
2024 		(d)
2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Part X, line 7 533,361
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020...... 61,202
b From 2021......  
c From 2022......  
d From 2023......  
e From 2024...... 4,192
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 65,394
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 549,218
a Applied to 2024, 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 2025 distributable amount..... 533,361
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 15,857
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025. 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 81,251
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 2024. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2026 .......... 		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 2020 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		61,202
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		20,049
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 ....  
b Excess from 2022 ....  
c Excess from 2023 ....  
d Excess from 2024 .... 4,192
e Excess from 2025 .... 15,857
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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 2025, enter the date of the ruling ......
 
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) 2025 (b) 2024 (c) 2023 (d) 2022
         
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, 3b, or 3c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here 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, 2b, 2c, and 2d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
CONSTANCE E OBERHAUS
PO BOX 110
SAINT ALBANS,MO63073
(636) 387-3134
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
NONE SPECIFIED
cAny submission deadlines:
NONE
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
NONE
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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

AIR FORCE ACADEMY FOUNDATION

3116 ACADEMY DRIVE
USAFA,CO80840 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

PO BOX 56917
ST LOUIS,MO63166 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 1,000

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION

PO DRAWER 2440
TUPELO,MS38803 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 1,500

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION-ST LOUIS

460 LINDBERGH BOULEVARD
ST LOUIS,MO63141 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 1,500

AMERICAN RED CROSS

10195 CORPORATE SQUARE
ST LOUIS,MO63132 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 1,000

ARTS & EDUCATION COUNCIL

3547 OLIVE STREET
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS

3547 OLIVE STREET SUITE 120
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL

RR2 BOX 58
CANAAN,NH037419307 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 1,500

CHARACTERORG

PO BOX 650307
STERLING,VA20165 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 100,000

CHARACTERPLUS

2025 CRAIGSHIRE ROAD SUITE 150
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 67,500

COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS

PO BOX 17
POINT LOOKOUT,MO65726 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 1,000

DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER

975 N WARSON ROAD
ST LOUIS,MO63132 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 4,000

EASTER SEALS

11933 WESTLINE INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 2,900

FAITH LUTHERAN PYC

520 EAST US HIGHWAY 50
OFALLON,IL62269 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL

801 G STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 2,000

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

1400 S HIGHWAY DRIVE
FENTON,MO63099 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

8605 EXPLORER DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO80929 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 10,000

FOREST PARK FOREVER

5595 GRAND DRIVE
ST LOUIS,MO63112 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

INJURED MARINE SEMPER FI FUND

825 COLLEGE BOULEVARD SUITE 102 PMB
609
OCEANSIDE,CA92057 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

KEARSARGE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

457 NORTH ROAD
NORTH SUTTON,NH03260 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 500

LAKE SUNAPEE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 683
SUNAPEE,NH03782 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 3,000

METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION-ST LOUIS

8735 DELMAR BOULEVARD APT 1A
ST LOUIS,MO63124 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

MIGHTY OAKS FOUNDATION

PO BOX 1405
MONTGOMERY,TX77356 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 17,000

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

PO BOX 299
ST LOUIS,MO63166 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PO BOX 11940
ST LOUIS,MO63112 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 10,000

MOUNT ROYAL ACADEMY

26 SEVEN HEARTHS LANE
SUNAPEE,NH03782 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION

2967 BARRETT STATION ROAD
ST LOUIS,MO63122 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 10,000

THE NAVIGATORS

PO BOX 6079
ALBERT LEA,MN56007 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 2,000

NINE NETWORK OF PUBLIC MEDIA

3655 OLIVE STREET
ST LOUIS,MO63108 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 10,000

OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS

210 HAZEL AVENUE
ST LOUIS,MO63119 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 15,000

PARENTS TELEVISION AND MEDIA COUNCIL

PO BOX 4210
BURBANK,CA91503 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 3,500

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

100 OVERLOOK CENTER SUITE 300
PRINCETON,NJ08540 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 1,000

SAINT ANN'S ACADEMY

521 BREWSTER STREET
BRIDGEPORT,CT06605 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 2,500

SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM FOUNDATION

ONE FINE ARTS DRIVE
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 2,000

SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER

5050 OAKLAND AVENUE
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY

POWELL HALL 718 N GRAND
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

SAINT LOUIS ZOO ANNUAL FUND

ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

SALVATION ARMY

1130 HAMPTON AVENUE
ST LOUIS,MO63139 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 25,000

SAMARITAN'S PURSE

PO BOX 3000
BOONE,NC28607 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

SAPPINGTON HOUSE FOUNDATION

1015 SAPPINGTON ROAD
ST LOUIS,MO63126 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 10,000

STUDENT MOBILIZATION

PO BOX 567
CONWAY,AR72033 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 3,000

TRAIL LIFE-USA

10612 AUGUSTA ROAD
BELTON,SC29627 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

TRANSFORMATIONAL PRAYER FOUNDATION

2520 BOSQUE ENTRADA TRAIL NW
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87120 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 10,000

UNION AVENUE OPERA

733 N UNION AVENUE
ST LOUIS,MO63108 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 10,000

UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS

910 N 11TH STREET
ST LOUIS,MO63101 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 1,000

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST LOUIS

ONE UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
ST LOUIS,MO63121 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 43,500

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION

700 LOMAS NE SUITE 108
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87102 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 55,000

USO OF MISSOURI INC

PO BOX 10367
ST LOUIS,MO63145 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS BOX 1210 ONE BROOKINGS DRIVE
ST LOUIS,MO63130 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 1,000

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

470 E LOCKWOOD AVENUE
ST LOUIS,MO63119 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

WINGS OF HOPE

18370 WINGS OF HOPE BOULEVARD
CHESTERFIELD,MO63005 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000

WINTER OPERA ST LOUIS

2324 MARCONI AVENUE
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 10,000

YOUTH IN NEED

1815 BOONES LICK ROAD
ST CHARLES,MO63301 		NONE   FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION 5,000
Total ................................. 3a 533,900
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 173,330  
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 ............ 		    18 115,168  
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) .. 0 288,498 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
288,498
(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 (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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employed 		PTIN
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TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
43-1104889
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
JP MORGAN CORE BOND FUND CL R6 541,110 541,110
PIMCO HIGH YIELD FUND 39,819 39,819
STATE STREET SPDR BBG HIGH YIELD BND ETF 38,884 38,884
VANGUARD INTERMEDIATE-FDS VANGUARD INTERMED INDEX FUND 481,563 481,563

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
43-1104889
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ISHARES EDGE MSCI MIN VOL EAFE ETF 388,125 388,125
ISHARES EDGE MSCI MIN VOL EMERGING MKT ETF 72,045 72,045
ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF 144,045 144,045
ISHARES RUSSELL 2000 ETF 246,160 246,160
ISHARES RUSSELL MID-CAP ETF 404,334 404,334
VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND 7,746,747 7,746,747
VANGUARD MID-CAP ETF 108,833 108,833
VANGUARD SMALL-CAP ETF 409,367 409,367

TY 2025 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
43-1104889
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
BLACKROCK EVENT DRIVEN EQUITY FUND CL INSTL FMV 234,169 234,169
BLACKROCK GLOBAL EQUITY MRKT NTRAL FD CL CLASS K FMV 118,982 118,982
EATON VANCE GLB MACRO ABSLT RTTRN ADV FD CL R6 FMV 127,929 127,929
NEUBERGER BERMAN LONG SHORT FUND INSTL CL FMV 138,204 138,204
PIMCO DYNAMIC BOND FUND INSTL CLASS FMV 92,545 92,545

TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
43-1104889
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 5,318 0   5,318


TY 2025 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
43-1104889
Description Amount
UNREALIZED GAIN ON SECURITIES 1,221,123
INVESTMENT TIMING DIFFERENCE 96,116


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
43-1104889
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT FEES 54,766 54,766   0


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
43-1104889
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENTS 9,240 0   0
FOREIGN TAXES PAID 1,891 1,891   0
OTHER TAXES PAID 2,972 0   0