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
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 707 SKOKIE BLVD STE 600
  Room/suite
City or town
NORTHBROOK
State or province
IL
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
60062
A Employer identification number

90-0103956
B Telephone number (see instructions)

8474000099
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)$14,120,053J 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) 4,108,060
2 Check .................
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 6,762 6,762  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 130,707 130,707  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,285,012
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,650,629
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,285,012
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........ 5,530,541 1,422,481  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 36,506      
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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,810      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
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 list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
107,665 107,665    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 149,981 107,665   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 581,000 581,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 730,981 107,665   581,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 4,799,560
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,314,816
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......... 73,496 276,484 276,484
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) 2,492,137 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,884,848 		2,873,293
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 3,162,004 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,789,636 		10,970,276
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
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) 5,727,637 6,950,968 14,120,053
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
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........... 5,727,637 6,950,968
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........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 5,727,637 6,950,968
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 5,727,637 6,950,968
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
5,727,637
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
4,799,560
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,527,197
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
3,576,229
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
6,950,968
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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 PUBLICY TRADED SECURITIES P    
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 3,650,629   2,365,617 1,285,012
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       1,285,012
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 1,285,012
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 1,285,012
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 18,276
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  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 18,276
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 18,276
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 5,856
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 32,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 37,856
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
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 19,580
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax19,580 Refunded 11  
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. $   (2) On foundation managers.$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.$  
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)
IL
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 addressN/A
14
The books are in care ofRANDALL ROMEI Telephone no. (847) 400-0099

Located at707 SKOKIE BLVD STE 600NORTHBROOKIL ZIP+460062
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)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........
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
CHARLES B SETHNESS PRESIDENT/DIR
1.00 		0    
PO BOX 898
LAND OLAKES,WI54540
MARY R SETHNESS VICE PRES/DIR
1.00 		0    
PO BOX 898
LAND OLAKES,WI54540
NORMAN A RYAN TREASURER/DIR
0.10 		0    
5242 BELARDO DRIVE
SAN DIEGO,CA92124
RANDALL ROMEIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
SECRETARY/DIR
1.00 		0   36,506
180 NORTH STETSON AVE 1940
CHICAGO,IL60601
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...................  
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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
CHICAGO CAPITAL LLC INVESTMENT ADVISOR 107,665
135 S LASALLE ST SUITE 4200
CHICAGO,IL60603
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
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.........................  
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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
11,582,374
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
135,421
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
11,717,795
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
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
11,717,795
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
175,767
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
11,542,028
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
577,101
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
577,101
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
18,276
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
18,276
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
558,825
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
558,825
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions) .................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
558,825
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
581,000
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
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
581,000
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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 7 558,825
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only....... 345,055
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020......  
b From 2021......  
c From 2022......  
d From 2023......  
e From 2024......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 581,000
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a 345,055
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions) ..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions) ........ 		0
d Applied to 2025 distributable amount..... 235,945
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025.    
(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  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
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...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2026 .......... 		322,880
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) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2020 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 ....  
b Excess from 2022 ....  
c Excess from 2023 ....  
d Excess from 2024 ....  
e Excess from 2025 ....  
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).)
CHARLES B SETHNESS
MARY R SETHNESS
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 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 (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
ACLU FOUNDATION


15 N MICHIGAN AVE 600
CHICAGO,IL60601 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 15,000
AMERICAN PRARIE


44704 REGINA RD
MALTA,MT59538 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 8,000
AMERICAN RIVER CONSERVANCY


348 CALIFORNIA 49
COLOMA,CA95613 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 10,000
BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE


120 BROADWAY 1750
NEW YORK,NY10271 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 15,000
CRISIS TEXT LINE


PO BOX 1144
NEW YORK,NY10159 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 6,000
FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION


PO BOX 750
MADISON,WI53701 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 4,000
FREINDS OF THE BOUNDRY WATERS WILDE


401 N 3RD ST 290
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 7,500
FREINDS OF THE CLEARWATER


PO BOX 9241
MOSCOW,ID83843 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
FREINDS OF LAND O'LAKES LIBRARY


2818 COLLIER PARKWAY
LAND OLAKES,FL34639 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY


4100 W ANN LURIE PLACE
CHICAGO,IL60632 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 4,000
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FUND


1640 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
LAND O'LAKES ARTS


4262 COUNTRY RD B
LAND OLAKES,WI54540 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 22,000
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION


1500 K STREET NW SUITE 700
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		NONE   JR ANGLERS PROGRAM 12,500
NATURE CONSERVANCY


4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DR SUITE 100
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 12,500
NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL


40 WEST 20TH STREET 11TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10011 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 19,000
SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION


2101 WEBSTER STREET 1250
OAKLAND,CA94612 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 10,000
TREVOR PROJECT


PO BOX 69232
WEST HOLLYWOOD,CA90069 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 4,500
TROUT UNLIMITED


PO BOX 7400
WOOLLY BUGGER,WV25438 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 20,000
UPPER PENINSULA ANIMAL WELFARE SHEL


815 SOUTH M-553
GWINN,MI49841 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 4,000
VOYAGEURS CONSERVANCY


144 GLENWOOD AVE 120
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
WILDERNESS WATCH


PO BOX 9175
MISSOULA,MT59807 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 25,000
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN


1342 FLORIDA AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 4,000
YELLOWSTONE TO YUKON CONSERVATION


1350 RAILWAY AVE 200
CANMORE,ALBERTAT1W 1P6
CA 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 15,000
YOUNG CEN FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDRENS R


2245 S MICHIGAN AVE 301
CHICAGO,IL60616 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
CHICAGO SCHOLARS FOUNDATION


247 S STATE ST SUITE 800
CHICAGO,IL60604 		NONE   GENERATIONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND 10,500
CHICAGO YOUTH PROGRAMS


5350 S PRARIE AVE
CHICAGO,IL60615 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 3,000
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY


1 E JACKSON BLVD
CHICAGO,IL60604 		NONE   $5,000 UNRESTRICTED;$25,000 SCHOLARSHIPS 30,000
NORTHWOODS ALLIANCE


6063 BAKER LAKE RD
CONOVER,WI54519 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 25,000
FEED OUR RURAL KIDS


4887 ECHO RIDGE DR
EAGLE RIVER,WI54521 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 15,000
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT


PO BOX 758516
TOPEKA,KS66675 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 8,000
K9'S FOR WARRIORS


114 CAMP K9 RD
PONTE VERDA,FL32081 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 10,000
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION


PO BOX 40726
NASHVILLE,TN37204 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 8,000
EVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND


1875 CONNECTICUT AVE NW SUITE 600
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 8,000
CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS


199 WATER STREET
NEW YORK,NY10038 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 45,000
NATIONAL ABORTION FEDERATION


1090 VERMONT AVE NW STE 1000
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 16,000
CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE


114 STATE ST 6TH FLOOR
BOSTON,MA02109 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 4,000
NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS


9450 SW GEMINI DR
BEAVERTON,OR97008 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
ABORTION CARE NETWORK


1300 I STREET NW STE 400E
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
CARBON 180


650 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW SUITE 600
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 4,000
CONSERVATION NORTHWEST


1829 10TH AVE W STE B
SEATTLE,WA98119 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
DIGS WITH DIGNITY


1634 W 37TH PLACE
CHICAGO,IL60609 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
LOYOLA ACADEMY


1100 LARAMIE AVE
WILMETTE,IL60091 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 3,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER WASHI


123 E INDIANA AVE BLDG A
SPOKANE,WA99207 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
SEATTLE PARKS FOUNDATION


105 S MAIN ST STE 235
SEATTLE,WA98104 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
WASHINGTON NATIONAL PARKS FOUNDATIO


1904 3RD AVE
SEATTLE,WA98101 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
YELLOWSTONE FOREVER


PO BOX 1857
BOZEMAN,MT59771 		NONE   WOLF PROJECT 6,000
YOUTH CARE


2500 NE 54TH STREET
SEATTLE,WA98105 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT FOOD BANK


5017 ROOSEVELT WAY NE
SEATTLE,WA98105 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
CONNORS CLIMB FOUNDATION


PO BOX 283
EXETER,NH03833 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION


PO BOX 779056
CHICAGO,IL60677 		NONE   GIRLS OPPORTUNITY ALLIANCE 5,000
INGERSOLL GENDER CENTER


911 E PIKE ST 221
SEATTLE,WA98122 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
KUOW PUGET SOUND PUBLIC RADIO


4518 UNIVERSITY WAY NE 310
SEATTLE,WA98105 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 5,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AM


4571 N 15TH STREET 3
PHOENIX,AZ85014 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 4,000
WASHINGTON CONSERVATION ACTION EDUC


1402 3RD AVENUE SUITE 1400
SEATTLE,WA98101 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
AMERICAN RIVERS


1101 14TH STREET SUITE 1400
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 4,000
CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION


225 N MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO,IL60601 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
CHRISTMAS BELLES


PO BOX 572
LAND O LAKES,WI54540 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 5,000
HEADWATERS FOOD PANTRY INC


PO BOX 561
LAND O LAKES,WI54540 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
IFWHENHOW


1714 FRANKLIN ST 100-393
OAKLAND,CA94612 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
POSSIBILTY LABS


1516 E TROPICANA AVE SUITE 235
LAS VEGAS,NV89119 		NONE   M+A HOTLINE 1,000
MIKVA CHALLENGE


200 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO,IL60604 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
NORTHWEST ABORTION ACCESS FUND


4325 COMMERCE ST 111-433
EUGENE,OR97402 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
POINT OF PRIDE


PO BOX 10991
EUGENE,OR97440 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
TRANSLIFELINE


195 41ST STREET 11253
OAKLAND,CA94611 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
TURTLE RESCUE LEAGUE


456 LEBANON HILL RD
SOUTHBRIDGE,MA01550 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
URBAN INITIATIVES INC


650 W LAKE ST SUITE 340
CHICAGO,IL60661 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
WELLSPRING FAMILY SERVICE


1900 RAINIER AVE S
SEATTLE,WA98144 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 5,000
ADVOCATES FOR TRANS EQUALITY EDUCAT


228 PARK AVE S
NEW YORK,NY10003 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
AMERICAN CHESTNUT FOUNDATION


50 N MERRIMON AVE SUITE 115
ASHVILLE,NC28804 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 4,000
BROWN UNIVERSITY


1 PROSPECT ST
PROVIDENCE,RI02912 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 3,000
DEERFIELD ACADEMY


7 BOYDEN LANE
DEERFIELD,MA01342 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 3,000
FRIENDS FND OF HOWARD COUNTY LIBRAR


9411 FREDERICK ROAD
ELLICOTT CITY,MD21042 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
VILLA ACADEMY


5001 NE 50TH STREET
SEATTLE,WA98105 		NONE   FUND FOR VILLA 1,000
GLOBAL ACTION FOR TRANS EQAULITY


580 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 820
NEW YORK,NY10036 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
HOPE ON HAVEN HILL


40 CHARLES STREET
ROCHESTER,NH03867 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVANCY


10520 OLD FREDERICK ROAD
WOODSTOCK,MD21163 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 5,000
DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE


40 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON,MA02215 		NONE   JIMMY FUND 2,500
LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE EDUCATION FUND


120 WALL STREET 19TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10005 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
MOFFITT CANCER CENTER


12902 USF MAGNOLIA DRIVE
TAMPA,FL33612 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 10,000
PBS NORTHDULUTH SUPERIOR AREA ED TV


632 NIAGARA COURT
DULULTH,MN55811 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 10,000
PFLAG NATIONAL


1625 K STREET NW SUITE 700
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL


6706 SW 54TH AVENUE
PORTLAND,OR97219 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
SPORT FOR IMPACT INC


191 W NATIONWIDE BLVD 200
COLUMBUS,OH43215 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 10,000
SEATTLE CHILDRENS GUILD ASSOCIATION


PO BOX 5371 M/S 818-F
SEATTLE,WA98145 		NONE   UNICORN FAMILY GUILD 10,000
SMALL MIRACLES CAT DOG RESCUE


10236 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE
ELLICOT CITY,MD21042 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,500
SYLVIA RIVERA LAW PROJECT


133 W 19TH STREET FLOOR 6
NEW YORK,NY10011 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER


PO BOX 70976
OAKLAND,CA94612 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
UCDS SCHOOLS


5062 9TH AVE NE
SEATTLE,WA98105 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 10,000
WPATH


1061 E MAIN STREET SUITE 300
EAST DUNDEE,IL60118 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 2,000
WRRAP


1902A LINCOLN BLVD 1338
SANTA MONICA,CA90405 		NONE   UNRESTRICTED 1,000
Total ................................. 3a 581,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. 3b  
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 ........... 		    14 6,762  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 130,707  
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 1,285,012  
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) ..   1,422,481  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,422,481
(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
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed 		PTIN
Firm's name
Firm's EIN
Firm's address


Phone no.
Form 990-PF (2025)
Additional Data


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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

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

90-0103956
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 ......... $  
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. 2025) Page 2
Name of organization
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number
90-0103956
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
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 108,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 407,108


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
3
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 380,513


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
4
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 163,828


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
5
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 375,111


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
6
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 325,664


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number
90-0103956
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
7
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 307,428


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
8
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 283,851


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
9
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 199,700


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
10
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 377,488


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
11
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 444,910


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
12
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 187,198


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number
90-0103956
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
13
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 128,509


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
14
CHARLES MARY SETHNESS
PO BOX 898
 
LAND OLAKES, WI54540

$ 418,752


(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
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

90-0103956
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
2
 1,740 SHS AMAZON.COM $ 407,108 2025-07-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
3
 1,825 SHS APPLE INC $ 380,513 2025-07-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
4
 1,711 SHS COSTAR GROUP INC $ 163,828 2025-07-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
5
 4,480 SHS DEXCOM INC $ 375,111 2025-07-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
6
 226 SHS FAIR ISAAC CORP $ 325,664 2025-07-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
7
 561 SHS IDEXX LABORATORIES INC $ 307,428 2025-07-31
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

90-0103956
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
8
 1,534 SHS INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INC $ 283,851 2025-07-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
9
 LOWE'S COMPANIES INC $ 199,700 2025-07-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
10
 487 SHS META PLATFORMS INC $ 377,488 2025-07-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
11
 1,834 SHS PROGRESSIVE CORP OHIO $ 444,910 2025-07-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
12
 716 SHS SALESFORCE.COM $ 187,198 2025-07-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
13
 448 SHS VEEVA SYS INC CL A $ 128,509 2025-07-31
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

90-0103956
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
14
 1,200 SHS VISA INC CL A $ 418,752 2025-07-31
(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
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

90-0103956
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)
Additional Data


Software ID: 25022934
Software Version: 2025v4.1

TY 2025 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
90-0103956
Software ID:
25022934
Software Version:
2025v4.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION 5,810 0 0 0

TY 2025 CompensationExplanation
Name:
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
90-0103956
Software ID:
25022934
Software Version:
2025v4.1
Person Name Explanation
RANDALL ROMEI ALL COMPENSATION AMOUNTS CONSIST OF LEGAL AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES PAID TO ASHCRAFT & ASHCRAFT LTD, WHICH IS MORE THAN 35% OWNED BY RANDALL ROMEI.

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
90-0103956
Software ID:
25022934
Software Version:
2025v4.1
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
KORNIT DIGITAL LTD 111,466 85,259
ALPHABET INC CAP STK CL A 85,565 547,750
AMAZON.COM 66,457 655,529
APPLE INC 33,659 749,790
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP 27,339 125,039
COSTAR GROUP INC 124,609 305,135
DEXCOM INC 85,500 429,016
META PLATFORMS INC CLASS A 110,065 667,351
FAIR ISAAC CORP 37,476 515,639
IDEXX LABORATORIES INC 43,873 554,755
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INC 151,550 574,148
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INC 164,530 401,396
LITHIA MTRS INC CL A 323,627 362,572
LOWES COMPANIES INC 30,923 213,427
NETFLIX INC 48,697 157,517
PROGRESSIVE CORP 36,812 229,542
VEEVA SYSTEMS INC 109,291 304,262
VISA INC 65,219 672,311
WORKDAY INC 37,914 110,612
ASML HOLDING NV EURO.09 139,969 250,347
INTUIT INC 153,439 260,331
STRYKER CORPORATION 129,775 204,555
TRANSDIGM GROUP INC 69,711 224,745
INSULET CORP 121,536 178,218
NVIDIA CORP 89,506 345,025
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR 73,665 245,239
UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC 227,507 281,246
ADYEN NV 73,592 65,653
ALKAMI TECHNOLOGY INC 251,110 248,164
BURLINGTON STORES INC 290,938 292,027
ELI LILLY & CO 339,992 480,382
VERTIV HOLDINGS CO 134,324 233,294

TY 2025 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
90-0103956
Software ID:
25022934
Software Version:
2025v4.1
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

2,884,848
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

2,873,293
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


 


TY 2025 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
90-0103956
Software ID:
25022934
Software Version:
2025v4.1
Description Amount
UNREALIZED GAIN ON DONATED SECURITIES 3,576,229


TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
MARY AND CHARLES SETHNESS CHARITABLE
 
FOUNDATION
EIN:
90-0103956
Software ID:
25022934
Software Version:
2025v4.1
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT EXPENSE 107,665 107,665