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
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 952 GRAND AVE
  Room/suite
City or town
ST PAUL
State or province
MN
Country  
ZIP or foreign postal code
55105
A Employer identification number

41-1859711
B Telephone number (see instructions)

6516336165
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)$48,742,674J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check .................
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 2,408,793 2,408,793  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 435,250 435,250  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 174,271
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 25,203,125
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 174,271
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........ 3,018,314 3,018,314  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 317,700 0   317,700
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 590,039 0   590,039
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 109,370 0   109,370
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
32,005 16,003   16,002
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
93,749 81,559   12,190
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
101,561 0   50,561
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
19,663 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 37,217 0   37,217
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 7,769 0   7,769
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
86,152 0   86,152
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,395,225 97,562   1,227,000
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 13,914,886 13,914,886
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................ 15,310,111 97,562   15,141,886
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -12,291,797
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,920,752
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............. 866,362 1,662,258 1,662,258
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 4,767,306 16,238,864 16,238,864
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) 55,062,176 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
30,204,880 		30,204,880
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 796,418
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 159,746 656,335 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
636,672 		636,672
15 Other assets (describe )      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 61,352,179 48,742,674 48,742,674
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 691 514
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)......... 691 514
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........ 61,351,488 48,742,160
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 61,351,488 48,742,160
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 61,352,179 48,742,674
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
61,351,488
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-12,291,797
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
49,059,691
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5
317,531
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..
6
48,742,160
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 25,203,125   25,028,854 174,271
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       174,271
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 2 174,271
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 40,598
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 40,598
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 40,598
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025 6a 22,400
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 22,400
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8 645
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed....... 9 18,843
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.
Form 990-PF (2025)
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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 addressWWW.SAUERFF.ORG
14
The books are in care ofTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no. (651) 633-6165

Located at952 GRAND AVEST PAULMN ZIP+455105
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2025, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2025? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years 20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2025 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.).....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2025? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
COLLEEN O'KEEFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & TRUSTEE
40.00 		317,700 36,300 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
GARY B SAUER FORMER-TREASURER
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
PATRICIA SAUER PRESIDENT
5.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
COREY SAUER TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
JESSICA NICKELSON TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
STEPHANIE SAUER TRUSTEE
1.00 		0 0 0
952 GRAND AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105
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 ACTION DAY SATELLITE EVENT: PROVIDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH BACKPACKS FILLED WITH ESSENTIAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT THEIR READINESS FOR THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR. 33,300
2 BE STONG FAMILIES: PROVIDING PARENTING CONVERSATION CARD DECKS TO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDERS SO THEY CAN USE THEM IN THEIR WORK WITH FAMILIES. THESE DECKS ARE DESIGNED TO SPARK MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS, STRENGTHEN PARENTCHILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND SUPPORT CAREGIVERS IN BUILDING PRACTICAL SKILLS. 3,740
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
42,487,085
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
13,023,396
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................
1d
55,510,481
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
55,510,481
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
832,657
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
54,677,824
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................
6
2,733,891
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
2,733,891
2a
Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
40,598
b
Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
40,598
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
2,693,293
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
2,693,293
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
2,693,293
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
15,141,886
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
15,141,886
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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 2,693,293
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...... 2,086,144
b From 2021...... 2,122,781
c From 2022...... 1,869,509
d From 2023...... 9,646,932
e From 2024...... 18,903,940
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 34,629,306
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 15,141,886
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..... 2,693,293
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 12,448,593
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 47,077,899
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) ... 		2,086,144
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		44,991,755
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 .... 2,122,781
b Excess from 2022 .... 1,869,509
c Excess from 2023 .... 9,646,932
d Excess from 2024 .... 18,903,940
e Excess from 2025 .... 12,448,593
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).)
GARY B SAUER
PATRICIA SAUER
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here 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:
COLLEEN O'KEEFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
952 GRAND AVE
ST PAUL,MN55105
(651) 633-6165
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE PROGRAMS AND USE FUNDING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
cAny submission deadlines:
CALL THE FOUNDATION OFFICE BEFORE APPLYING FOR FUNDING.
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
STATE OF MINNESOTA. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT FUNDING PRIORITIES.
Form 990-PF (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

AMHERST H WILDER FOUNDATION

451 LEXINGTON PARKWAY N
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 774,830

AMPERSAND FAMILIES

1751 COUNTY ROAD B WEST SUITE 300
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 120,355

ASCENSION ACADEMIES

1723 BRYANT AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55441 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 105,000

AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY

2211 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554541350 		NONE   BUILDING SUPPORT FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE 200,000

AVIVO

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

BABY'S SPACE A PLACE TO GROW

2438 18TH AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 40,000

BELLIS

2038 FORD PARKWAY PMB 457
ST PAUL,MN55116 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 300,000

BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE

700 LUTHER DRIVE
MANKATO,MN56001 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 75,000

BLACK MEN TEACH

370 WABASHA N SUITE 660
ST PAUL,MN55101 		NONE   BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 530,000

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TWIN CITIES

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

BREAKTHROUGH MINNEAPOLIS AT BLAKE (FORMERLY LEARNINGWORKS)

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

BREAKTHROUGH TWIN CITIES

2051 LARPENTEUR AVE E
ST PAUL,MN55109 		NONE   BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 35,000

BRIGHTER DAYS FAMILY GRIEF CENTER

15764 VENTURE LANE
EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 50,000

CAMP FIRE MINNESOTA

3300 TANADOONA DR
EXCELSIOR,MN55331 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 5,000

CANINE INSPIRED CHANGE

2300 MYRTLE AVENUE SUITE 230
SAINT PAUL,MN55114 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 150,000

CARVER COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

602 EAST 4TH STREET
CHASKA,MN55318 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 200,000

CASA MN

PO BOX 454
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55343 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 28,500

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

6600 FRANCE AVE S SUITE 640
EDINA,MN55435 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 50,000

CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY

1820 HARTLE AVE
OWATONNA,MN55060 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 95,000

CENTER FOR HEALING AND JUSTICE THROUGH SPORT

644 S CUYLER AVE
OAK PARK,IL60304 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 9,800

CENTRO INC

1915 CHICAGO AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 77,500

CHANGE INC

381 EAST ROBIE STREET
SAINT PAUL,MN55107 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 15,000

CLAY COUNTY

715 11TH ST N STE 502
MOORHEAD,MN56560 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 108,320

COMMITTEE AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE (CADA) INC

100 STADIUM COURT PO BOX 466
MANKATO,MN56001 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 1,050

DAKOTA WOODLANDS

3430 WESCOTT WOODLANDS
EAGAN,MN55123 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 10,000

DES MOINES VALLEY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

407 5TH STREET
JACKSON,MN56143 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 100,650

DIVISION OF INDIAN WORK

1001 EAST LAKE STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 52,589

EDALLIES

1621 E HENNEPIN AVE SUITE 295
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 150,000

EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY

1720 N STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		NONE   SPECIAL PROJECTS 35,000

FAMILY SERVICE ROCHESTER

4600 18TH AVE NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 93,141

FAMILYWISE

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

FIRST CALL FOR HELP OF ITASCA COUNTY

815 NW 4TH STREET
GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 75,000

FOSTER ADVOCATES

2550 UNIVERSITY AVE W 200N
ST PAUL,MN55114 		NONE   BUILDING SUPPORT FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE 75,000

FOSTERING MEDIA CONNECTIONS

PO BOX 861928
LOS ANGELES,CA90086 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 100,000

FRASER

2400 W 64TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55423 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 26,887

FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

11100 WAYZATA BLVD SUITE 800
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 50,000

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

323 WASHINGTON SUITE200
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 175,000

FRIENDS OF THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY (SPROCKETS)

2610 UNIVERSITY AVENUE W SUITE 530
ST PAUL,MN55101 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 42,012

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC DBA GOODWILL-EASTER SEALS MINNESOTA

553 FAIRVIEW AVE NORTH
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 150,000

GREAT MN SCHOOLS

901 N THIRD ST SUITE 350
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 195,000

GREATER MINNEAPOLIS CRISIS NURSERY

4544 4TH AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55419 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 20,000

GROVES LEARNING ORGANIZATION (ACADEMY)

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

HENNEPIN COUNTY

300 S 6TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55487 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 208,500

HILL-MURRAY SCHOOL

2625 LARPENTEUR AVE E
MAPLEWOOD,MN55109 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 89,000

HORNETS HIVE DBA CORNERSTONE

300 2ND STREET NW PO BOX 113
FRAZEE,MN56544 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 117,300

JAMES B HUNT JR INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & POLICY FOUNDATION

4000 CENTERGREEN WAY SUITE 301
CARY,NC27513 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 10,000

KANDIYOHI COUNTY

2200 23RD STREET NE SUITE 1020
WILLMAR,MN56201 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 96,825

KEEPING FAMILIES CONNECTED MN

2649 BRYANT AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 366,500

KIPP MINNESOTA

5034 N OLIVER AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55430 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 100,000

LE SUEUR COUNTY INTEGRATED CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES COLLA

88 SOUTH PARK AVENUE
LE CENTER,MN56057 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 62,123

LIBERTY COMMUNITY CHURCH

3700 BRYANT AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55412 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 63,825

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES

709 UNIVERSITY AVE W
ST PAUL,MN55104 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 900,000

MAIN STREET FAMILY SERVICES

400 JACKSON AVE NW STE 101
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 134,099

MEEKER COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

114 NORTH HOLCOMBE AVE SUITE 180
LITCHFIELD,MN55355 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 60,000

MENTORING PARTNERSHIP OF MINNESOTA DBA MENTOR MINNESOTA

43 SE MAIN STREET STE 508
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 67,223

MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

23 EMPIRE DRIVE SUITE 1000
ST PAUL,MN55103 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 90,820

MINNESOTA COUNTIES FOUNDATION

125 CHARLES AVENUE
SAINT PAUL,MN55103 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 17,500

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

400 NE STINSON BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 96,701

MINNESOTA RECOVERY CONNECTION

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

MINNESOTA SOCIAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

125 CHARLES AVENUE
SAINT PAUL,MN55103 		NONE   BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 84,000

MN PRISON DOULA PROJECT

5353 GAMBLE DR SUITE 320
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 40,000

MOBILE HOPE

7900 MAPLE HILL ROAD
CORCORAN,MN55340 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 685,000

MONTESSORI CENTER OF MINNESOTA

1611 AMES AVENUE
SAINT PAUL,MN55106 		NONE   BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 110,000

MY VERY OWN BED

34 13TH AVE NE SUITE 106
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 24,850

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS MN CHAPTER

PO BOX 92
BACKUS,MN56435 		NONE   BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 90,940

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

179 ROBIE STREET EAST
ST PAUL,MN55107 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 47,000

NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

9700 FRANCE AVE S
BLOOMINGTON,MN55431 		NONE   BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 74,725

OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES

530 FIR AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN56537 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 110,400

PARENTING WITH PURPOSE

7111 WEST BROADWAY STE 206
BROOKLYN PARK,MN55428 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 86,000

PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION

6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		NONE   BUILDING RESILIENCY TO TRAUMA 33,000

PEACEMAKER MINNESOTA

2131 FAIRVIEW AVE NORTH SUITE E
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 75,000

PERIS FOUNDATION

2929 CHICAGO AVE STE 100
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 96,000

PLAYWORKS EDUCATION ENERGIZE

2136 FORD PARKWAY 8210
SAINT PAUL,MN55116 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 100,750

READING PARTNERS

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

RICE COUNTY FAMILY SERVICES COLLABORATIVE

320 THIRD ST NW
FARIBAULT,MN55021 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 97,000

RISEN CHRIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL

1120 E 37TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 40,000

RS EDEN

1931 WEST BROADWAY
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 125,000

SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

360 COLBORNE STREET
SAINT PAUL,MN55102 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 26,000

SCOTT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHILD WELFARE

200 FOURTH AVE WEST
SHAKOPEE,MN55379 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 345,077

SERVEMINNESOTA

120 SOUTH 6TH STREET SUITE 2260
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 440,000

SOUTHEAST SERVICE COOPERATIVE

210 WOOD LAKE DRIVE SE
ROCHESTER,MN55904 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 88,000

SOUTHERN MN CRISIS NURSERY

PO BOX 53
NEW ULM,MN56073 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 50,000

SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 1 AKA MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1250 W BROADWAY AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 95,000

ST CLOUD AREA FAMILY YMCA

2001 STOCKINGER DRIVE
ST CLOUD,MN56303 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 1,800

ST DAVID'S CENTER FOR CHILDREN

3395 PLYMOUTH RD
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 20,000

STAR HOUSE

PO BOX 4541
SAINT PAUL,MN55101 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 200,000

SWIFT COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES

410 21ST ST SO PO BOX 208
BENSON,MN56215 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 223,300

THE BRIDGE FOR YOUTH

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

THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT (AKA CAREPORTAL)

3161 WYANDOTTE STREET
KANSAS CITY,MO64111 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 240,000

THE READING CENTER DYSLEXIA INSTITUTE OF MN

2010 SCOTT ROAD NW
ROCHESTER,MN55901 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 90,000

THE REEL HOPE PROJECT

718 N WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 401
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 25,000

THE SANNEH FOUNDATION

1276 UNIVERSITY AVE W
ST PAUL,MN55104 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 236,250

THE WELL MINISTRIES (DBA TREEHOUSE OF SCOTT COUNTY)

1221 4TH AVE SW SUITE 190
SHAKOPEE,MN55379 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 98,350

TICKETS FOR KIDS CHARITIES

2038 FORD PARKWAY 428
ST PAUL,MN55116 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 38,750

UNION GOSPEL MISSION TWIN CITIES

376 WESTERN AVE N
ST PAUL,MN55103 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 30,475

UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION

PO BOX 860266
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55486 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 372,732

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS

2115 SUMMIT AVE
ST PAUL,MN55105 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 169,000

URBAN VENTURES LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

2924 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 182,780

WALLIN EDUCATION PARTNERS

451 LEXINGTON PARKWAY N SUITE 100
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		NONE   BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 345,000

WASHBURN CENTER FOR CHILDREN

1100 GLENWOOD AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		NONE   BUILDING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 225,000

WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES

14949 62ND ST N
STILLWATER,MN55082 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 106,720

WAY TO GROW

201 IRVING AVE N STE 100
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		NONE   BUILDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS 25,000

WAYSIDE RECOVERY CENTER

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

WELLCOME MANOR FAMILY SERVICES

114 W PLEASANT ST
GARDEN CITY,MN56034 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 20,000

WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE

PO BOX 318 1000 WESTERN AVENUE
FERGUS FALLS,MN56538 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 300,000

WESTERN PRAIRIE HUMAN SERVICES

15 CENTRAL AVE SO PO BOX 1006
ELBOW LAKE,MN56531 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 95,000

WHITE EARTH LAND RECOVERY PROJECT

607 MAIN AV
CALLAWAY,MN55417 		NONE   BUILDING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 43,110

WILDER FOUNDATION

451 LEXINGTON PKWY N
ST PAUL,MN55104 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 3,150

WOMEN'S ADVOCATES INC

588 GRAND AVE
SAINT PAUL,MN55102 		NONE   BUILDING STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS 69,145

YWCA OF MINNEAPOLIS

1130 NICOLLET MALL
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		NONE   BUILDING RESILIENCY TO TRAUMA 138,921
Total ................................. 3a 13,914,886
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 2,408,793  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 435,250  
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 ............ 		    18 174,271  
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 3,018,314 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
3,018,314
(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
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TY 2025 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 32,005 16,003   16,002

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TY 2025 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
OFFICE FURNITURE 2007-02-21 3,203 3,203 SL 7.000000000000 0 0    
COMPUTER 2013-09-16 1,647 823 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
DESK 2015-11-30 1,804 902 SL 7.000000000000 0 0    
DESK 2015-12-30 1,384 692 SL 7.000000000000 0 0    
EXTERIOR SIGN 2017-01-15 1,494 1,494 SL 5.000000000000 0 0    
BUILDING 2017-12-31 440,000 78,974 SL 39.000000000000 11,282 0    
PARKING LOT 2017-12-31 73,334 34,223 SL 15.000000000000 4,889 0    
LAND 2017-12-31 146,666   L   0 0    
PORCH 2019-10-29 124,846 16,406 SL 39.000000000000 3,201 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE 2021-09-30 1,515 702 SL 7.000000000000 216 0    
OFFICE FURNITURE - TABLE 2021-09-30 525 244 SL 7.000000000000 75 0    

TY 2025 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

30,204,880
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

30,204,880
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


0


TY 2025 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
OFFICE FURNITURE 3,203 3,203 0  
COMPUTER 1,647 1,647 0  
DESK 1,804 1,804 0  
DESK 1,384 1,384 0  
EXTERIOR SIGN 1,494 1,494 0  
BUILDING 440,000 90,256 349,744  
PARKING LOT 73,334 39,112 34,222  
LAND 146,666 0 146,666  
PORCH 124,846 19,607 105,239  
OFFICE FURNITURE 1,515 918 597  
OFFICE FURNITURE - TABLE 525 319 206  


TY 2025 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Description Amount
CHANGE IN INVESTMENT VALUE 317,531


TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 7,173 0   7,173
INSURANCE EXPENSE 9,550 0   9,550
DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 11,689 0   11,689
MN FILING FEE 26 0   26
SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE 17,994 0   17,994
BANK FEES & CHARGES 2,680 0   2,680
DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY EXPENSE 37,040 0   37,040


TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT ADVISORY 81,559 81,559   0
IT EXPENSES 10,193 0   10,193
PROFESSIONAL FEES 1,997 0   1,997


TY 2025 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE SAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
EIN:
41-1859711
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX ON NET INVESTMENT INCOME 51,000 0   0
PAYROLL TAXES 50,561 0   50,561