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
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 14601 RAMSEY BLVD NW
  Room/suite
City or town
RAMSEY
State or province
MN
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
55303
A Employer identification number

84-3918068
B Telephone number (see instructions)

7633232600
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)$957,560J 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) 771,797
2 Check .................
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 19,007 19,007  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
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........ 790,804 19,007  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
25 0   25
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,407 0   1,407
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
117 0   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
3,116 0   3,116
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 4,665 0   4,548
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 377,044 377,044
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 381,709 0   381,592
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 409,095
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 19,007
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............. 3,027 17,615 17,615
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 545,438 939,945 939,945
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).......      
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) 548,465 957,560 957,560
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........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 548,465 957,560
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 548,465 957,560
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 548,465 957,560
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
548,465
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
409,095
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
957,560
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
957,560
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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.)
1a
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
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
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  
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) 1 264
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........................... 3 264
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- ..... 5 264
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 0
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 0
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....... 9 264
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid... 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax   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. $ 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)
MN
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 addressCONNEXUSENERGY.COM
14
The books are in care ofMATT GRETSCH Telephone no. (763) 323-2689

Located at14601 RAMSEY BLVDRAMSEYMN ZIP+4553036024
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)
Yes
 
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........
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
YAN PAUL MARTINEZ PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
0.50 		0 0 0
14601 RAMSEY BLVD
RAMSEY,MN553036024
RAQUEL BERG DIRECTOR
0.25 		0 0 0
14601 RAMSEY BLVD
RAMSEY,MN553036024
JEN TYSON DIRECTOR
0.25 		0 0 0
14601 RAMSEY BLVD
RAMSEY,MN553036024
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
0
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
553,837
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
553,837
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
553,837
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
8,308
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
545,529
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
27,276
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
27,276
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
264
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
264
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
27,012
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
27,012
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
27,012
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
381,592
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
381,592
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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 27,012
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...... 329,310
b From 2021...... 334,968
c From 2022...... 378,153
d From 2023...... 352,095
e From 2024...... 340,974
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 1,735,500
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 381,592
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..... 27,012
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 354,580
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 2,090,080
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) ... 		329,310
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		1,760,770
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 .... 334,968
b Excess from 2022 .... 378,153
c Excess from 2023 .... 352,095
d Excess from 2024 .... 340,974
e Excess from 2025 .... 354,580
Form 990-PF (2025)
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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:
KRISTA BENJAMIN
14601 RAMSEY BLVD NW
RAMSEY,MN55303
(763) 323-2835
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
THE APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OF CONNEXUS ENERGY AT: HTTPS://WWW.CONNEXUSENERGY.COM/ABOUT-US/OUR-COMMUNITY/DONATION-REQUESTS
cAny submission deadlines:
NONE - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS YEAR ROUND
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
CONTRIBUTIONS WILL NOT BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING: RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL, VETERAN, AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS, EXCEPT FOR PROGRAMS SUCH ORGANIZATIONS SPONSOR FOR DIRECT BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AND NOT FOR THEMSELVES; INDIVIDUAL SPORTS AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS; INDIVIDUALS; TRAVEL, EITHER BY GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS; MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, OR SEMINARS. REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE CONNEXUS ENERGY SERVICE AREA.
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

ACHIEVE SERVICES INC

1201 89TH AVE NE
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

ACRES FOR LIFE

18323 JULY AVE N
FOREST LAKE,MN55025 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

ACTIVE KIDS ASSOCIATION OF SPORT

1850 105TH AVE NE
BLAINE,MN55449 		NONE   DONATION 500

ALEXANDRA HOUSE

10065 3RD ST NE
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE   DONATION 12,500

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

225 N MICHIGAN AVE FL 17
CHICAGO,MN60601 		NONE   DONATION 100

ANDOVER COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

2115 ANDOVER BLVD NW
ANDOVER,MN55304 		NONE   DONATION 4,000

ANDOVER SENIOR PARTY ASSOCIATION

1481 160TH AVE NW
ANDOVER,MN55304 		NONE   DONATION 100

ANDOVER YMCA COMMUNITY CENTER

15200 HANSON BLVD
ANDOVER,MN55304 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

ANGEL FOUNDATION

1355 CENTRE POINTE DR STE 7
MENDOTA HEIGHTS,MN55120 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

ANOKA COUNTY 4-H LEADER COUNCIL MN

550 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW
ANDOVER,MN55304 		NONE   DONATION 1,500

ANOKA COUNTY BROTHERHOOD COUNCIL

2615 9TH AVE N
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

ANOKA COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL

2100 3RD AVE
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 4,000

ANOKA COUNTY CRIME PREVENTION COALITION

29040 SCENIC DRIVE
CHISAGO CITY,MN55013 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

ANOKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

2135 THIRD AVE N
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

ANOKA HENNEPIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

2727 N FERRY ST
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 8,000

ANOKA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

3939 7TH AVE N
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

ANOKA HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL BOOSTER

3242 14TH AVE
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 250

ANOKA RAMSEY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 265
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 500

ANOKA RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

300 SPIRIT RIVER DRIVE S
CAMBRIDGE,MN55008 		NONE   DONATION 7,500

ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION

1355 WEST HIGHWAY 10
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 10,000

ANOKA TOUCHDOWN CLUB

PO BOX 381
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 250

ANOKA-HENNEPIN ISD #11

1353 WEST HIGHWAY 10
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

BECKER HIGH SCHOOL

12000 HANCOCK ST
BECKER,MN55308 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

BIG LAKE ALL NIGHT GRAD COMMITTEE

PO BOX 202
BIG LAKE,MN55309 		NONE   DONATION 100

BIG LAKE AMBASSADORS

PO BOX 461
BIG LAKE,MN55309 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

BIG LAKE COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF

PO BOX 501
BIG LAKE,MN55309 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

BIG LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

501 MINNESOTA AVE
BIG LAKE,MN55309 		NONE   DONATION 3,000

BLAINE AREA LITTLE LEAGUE

PO BOX 490781
BLAINE,MN55449 		NONE   DONATION 250

BLAINE BAND BOOSTERS

PO BOX 490464
BLAINE,MN55449 		NONE   DONATION 250

BLAINE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

12555 UNIVERSITY AVE NE
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE   DONATION 6,000

BOOKS FOR BETTER MN

2150 BUNKER BLVD
RUSH CITY,MN55069 		NONE   DONATION 250

CAMBRIDGE ISANTI SOCCER CLUB

PO BOX 123
ISANTI,MN55040 		NONE   DONATION 250

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS

625A MAIN STREET N
CAMBRIDGE,MN550081171 		NONE   DONATION 3,000

CARS FOR NEIGHBORS

12527 CENTRAL AVE NE STE 110
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

CENTENNIAL AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

PO BOX 4
CIRCLE PINES,MN55014 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF

PO BOX 8
CIRCLE PINES,MN55014 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

CENTENNIAL YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 605 300 CIVIC HEIGHTS DRIVE
CIRCLE PINES,MN55014 		NONE   DONATION 250

CHAMPLIN PARK COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

6025 109TH AVE N
CHAMPLIN,MN55316 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

CHILDREN'S ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION

2501 WEST COTA DRIVE
BLOOMINGTON,MN47403 		NONE   DONATION 250

COMBAT TO CREATIVE

620 7TH AVE N
ST CLOUD,MN56303 		NONE   DONATION 750

COMMUNITY AID OF ELK RIVER (CAER)

12621 ELK RIVER ROAD NW
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE   DONATION 2,550

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

7051 BROOKLYN BLVD
BROOKLYN CENTER,MN55429 		NONE   DONATION 1,500

COMPASSION CONNECTION

11158 OLYMPIA AVE
BECKER,MN55308 		NONE   DONATION 1,500

COON LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 54
EAST BETHEL,MN55011 		NONE   DONATION 300

COON RAPIDS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 48144
COON RAPIDS,MN55448 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

COON RAPIDS FASTPITCH ASSOCIATION

533 98TH LN NW
COON RAPIDS,MN55433 		NONE   DONATION 250

COON RAPIDS ROTARY FOUNDATION

PO BOX 48905
COON RAPIDS,MN55448 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

COON RAPIDS YMCA

8950 SPRINGBROOK DRIVE NW
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55433 		NONE   DONATION 1,500

DCTC FOUNDATION

1300 145TH STREET EAST
ROSEMOUNT,MN55068 		NONE   DONATION 3,000

DONORSCHOOSEORG

PO BOX 7247
PHILADELPHIA,PA19170 		NONE   DONATION 57

EAST BETHEL BOOSTER DAYS INC

PO BOX 55
CEDAR,MN55011 		NONE   DONATION 500

ELEVATE HOPE HOUSE

2168 7TH AVE STE 845
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

ELK RIVER GRAD SAFE NIGHT

PO BOX 363
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE   DONATION 100

EVERY MEAL

2723 PATTON ROAD
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

FAMILY PATHWAYS

6413 OAK STREET
NORTH BRANCH,MN55056 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

FISHING FOR LIFE

6521 LEANDER CIRCLE
EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55346 		NONE   DONATION 500

FLIGHT EXPO INC

PO BOX 155
ZIMMERMAN,MN55398 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

FOREST LAKE AREA COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

6101 SCANDIA TRAIL N
FOREST LAKE,MN55025 		NONE   DONATION 4,000

FOREST LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

107 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE
FOREST LAKE,MN55025 		NONE   DONATION 270

FREEDOM DAY FESTIVAL

3621 EDGERTON ST
VADNAIS HEIGHT,MN55127 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

FRIENDS OF SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

17076 293RD AVE NW
ZIMMERMAN,MN55398 		NONE   DONATION 10,000

FRIENDS OF THE ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY

707 COUNTY RD 10 NE
BLAINE,MN554342398 		NONE   DONATION 500

FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

106 W WATER STREET SUITE 600
ST PAUL,MN55107 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

GREAT RIVER FAITH IN ACTION

13074 EDGEWOOD ST SE
BECKER,MN55308 		NONE   DONATION 500

GREAT RIVER GREENING

251 STARKEY ST
ST PAUL,MN55107 		NONE   DONATION 6,500

HEALTHY BIRTH DAY INC

1820 NW 118TH STREET STE 220
CLIVE,MN50325 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

HOPE 4 YOUTH

2665 4TH AVE STE 40
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 10,250

HOPE FOR THE COMMUNITY

1264 109TH AVE NE
BLAINE,MN55434 		NONE   DONATION 5,383

HUGO GOOD NEIGHBORS FOOD SHELF

15106 FRANCESCA AVE N
HUGO,MN55038 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

IMPACT SERVICES

11490 XEON ST NW 100
COON RAPIDS,MN55448 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

405 1ST ST SE
LITTLE FALLS,MN56345 		NONE   DONATION 10,000

ISD 728 ELK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

900 SCHOOL STREET
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

ISD 728 ZIMMERMAN HIGH SCHOOL

25900 4TH ST W
ZIMMERMAN,MN55398 		NONE   DONATION 3,000

JAM HOPE FOUNDATION

1460 133RD LN NE
HAM LAKE,MN55304 		NONE   DONATION 1,500

KINSHIP YOUTH MENTORING OF PRINCETON

604 3RD ST S
PRINCETON,MN55371 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

LYRIC ARTS

420 E MAIN STREET
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

M STATE FOUNDATION

1900 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD,MN56560 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

MEALS ON WHEELS OF ANOKA COUNTY

11490 XEON ST NW 100
COON RAPIDS,MN55448 		NONE   DONATION 300

MENTAL WELLNESS CAMPAIGN FOR ANOKA COUNTY INC

PO BOX 254
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY

700 E SEVENTH ST
ST PAUL,MN55106 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC FOUNDATION

1994 BUFORD AVE 116 RUTTAN HALL
ST PAUL,MN55108 		NONE   DONATION 10,000

MINNESOTA DARE INC

PO BOX 279
ST BONIFACIUS,MN55375 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

MINNESOTA JETS

18113 221ST AVE NW
BIG LAKE,MN55309 		NONE   DONATION 250

MINNESOTA LAKES AND RIVERS P&E

PO BOX 22262
ST PAUL,MN55122 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

MINNESOTA YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICE INC

1011 OSBORNE RD NE
SPRING LAKE PARK,MN55432 		NONE   DONATION 500

NACE FOOD SHELF

PO BOX 2
CEDAR,MN55011 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

NEVER SURRENDER INC

4894 MILLER TRUNK HWY
HERMANTOWN,MN55811 		NONE   DONATION 500

NEW PATHWAYS INC

310 ASHLAND ST S
CAMBRIDGE,MN55008 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

NEXUS FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY HEALING

505 HWY 169 STE 500
PLYMOUTH,MN55441 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

OPERATION HOMEFRONT

16526 W 78TH ST STE 184
EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55346 		NONE   DONATION 750

OPERATION NO LIMITS

7555 4TH AVE
LINO LAKES,MN55014 		NONE   DONATION 1,500

PACT CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

7250 E RAMSEY PARKWAY NW
RAMSEY,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

PACT PANTHERS PTO

382 RIVERSIDE CIRCLE
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 59

PANTHER FOUNDATION

1415 81ST AVE NE
SPRING LAKE PARK,MN55432 		NONE   DONATION 500

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

913 W ST GERMAIN ST
ST CLOUD,MN56301 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

PRINCETON PANTRY

PO BOX 214
PRINCETON,MN55371 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

PRINCETON PTO

1206 7TH AVE N
PRINCETON,MN55371 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

PRINCETON ROBOTICS BOOSTERS

PO BOX 524
PRINCETON,MN55371 		NONE   DONATION 250

PRINCETON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

PO BOX 462
PRINCETON,MN55371 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

QUILTS OF VALOR GROUP #16321

1372 162ND AVE NW
ANDOVER,MN55304 		NONE   DONATION 500

RIVERS OF HOPE

PO BOX 511
MONTICELLO,MN55362 		NONE   DONATION 500

ROBERT & WILMA BURBACH BIKE FOUNDATION OF MN

1207 GOTHAM BLVD
HAM LAKE,MN55304 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

RUBY'S PANTRY

39929 GRAND AVE
NORTH BRANCH,MN55056 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

RUFF START RESCUE

12526 319TH AVE
PRINCETON,MN55371 		NONE   DONATION 4,500

RUM RIVER ART CENTER

2665 4TH AVE SUITE 103
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY

PO BOX 36
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

SHERBURNE HISTORY CENTER

10775 27TH AVE SE
BECKER,MN55308 		NONE   DONATION 500

SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL

17796 INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE NW
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

SPECTRUM HS SENIOR PARTY

18237 ROOSEVELT ST NW
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE   DONATION 100

SPRING LAKE PARK HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

1100 81ST STREET AVE NE
SPRING LAKE PARK,MN55432 		NONE   DONATION 4,000

ST FRANCIS ALL NIGHT GRADUATION

PO 402
SAINT FRANCIS,MN55070 		NONE   DONATION 100

ST FRANCIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

22919 ST FRANCIS BLVD NW
ST FRANCIS,MN55070 		NONE   DONATION 225

ST FRANCIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

3325 BRIDGE ST NW
ST FRANCIS,MN55070 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

ST LOUIS PARK HOCKEY BLUE LINE CLUB

3349 DECATUR LN
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		NONE   DONATION 300

STEPPING STONE EMERGENCY HOUSING

3300 4TH AVE N 14
ANOKA,MN55303 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

SUPER SAM'S SURVIVAL KIT

15496 WINTERGREEN STREET NW
ANDOVER,MN55304 		NONE   DONATION 1,500

SUPPORT THE TROOPS MN

2717 225TH LN NW
OAK GROVE,MN550059317 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

TECH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

4200 33RD ST S
ST CLOUD,MN56301 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

THE BEE AND BUTTERFLY HABITAT FUND

3270 86TH AVE SE
JAMESTOWN,MN58401 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

THE FOOD GROUP

8501 54TH AVE N
NEW HOPE,MN55428 		NONE   DONATION 15,000

THE RESCUE CREW

14033 ROUND LAKE BLVD NW
ANDOVER,MN55304 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

THE SALVATION ARMY - HEATSHARE

2445 PRIOR LAKE AVE N
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		NONE   DONATION 20,000

THUMBS UPHIGH 5K

305 JACKSON AVE STE B
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE   DONATION 500

TOYS FOR JOY

3200 MAIN STREET 110
COON RAPIDS,MN55448 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

TREE TRUST

1419 ENERGY PARK DRIVE
ST PAUL,MN55108 		NONE   DONATION 10,000

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TWIN CITIES

160 WILLIAMSON HALL 231 PILLSBURY
DR SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

UTILITY ARBORIST ASSOCIATION

2009 W BROADWAY AVE STE 400/PMB 315
FOREST LAKE,MN55025 		NONE   DONATION 2,500

VADNAIS HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION INC

800 COUNTY ROAD E EAST
VADNAIS HEIGHT,MN55127 		NONE   DONATION 1,000

WARGO NATURE CENTER - ANOKA COUNTY PARKS

7701 MAIN ST
HUGO,MN55038 		NONE   DONATION 25,000

WAVE YOUTH CENTER

PO BOX 58
BIG LAKE,MN55309 		NONE   DONATION 5,000

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS

2399 CEDAR
WHITE BEAR LAKE,MN55110 		NONE   DONATION 3,000

WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER

22830 SUNRISE ROAD NE
STACY,MN55076 		NONE   DONATION 500

WISHES AND MORE

961 HILLWIND RD
FRIDLEY,MN55432 		NONE   DONATION 2,000

YOU'RE NOT ALONE

4790 CHEYENNE CT
MONTICELLO,MN55362 		NONE   DONATION 2,000
Total ................................. 3a 377,044
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 ........... 		    14 19,007  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
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 ............ 		         
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 19,007 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
19,007
(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)
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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
Yes
 
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
1c 0 CONNEXUS ENERGY CONNEXUS ENERGY PROVIDES ACCOUNTING AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND USE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT AT NO CHARGE TO CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION.
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
CONNEXUS ENERGY 501(C)(12) THE FOUNDATION DIRECTORS ARE OFFICERS OF CONNEXUS ENERGY.
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.
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(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
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

84-3918068
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
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
84-3918068
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
CONNEXUS ENERGY
 
14601 RAMSEY BLVD NW
 
RAMSEY, MN553036024

$ 771,797


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

84-3918068
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

84-3918068
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


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TY 2025 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
EIN:
84-3918068
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 1,407 0   1,407

TY 2025 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
EIN:
84-3918068
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 25 0   25


TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
EIN:
84-3918068
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER EXPENSES 3,116 0   3,116


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
CONNEXUS ENERGY FOUNDATION
EIN:
84-3918068
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAXES 117 0   0