Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 03-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
800 IDS CENTER 80 SOUTH EIGHTH
STREET
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55402
D Employer identification number

41-6029402
E Telephone number

(612) 672-3878
G Gross receipts $ 212,365,846
F Name and address of principal officer:
SANDRA L VARGAS
800 IDS CENTER 80 SOUTH EIGHTH
STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.MINNEAPOLISFOUNDATION.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1915
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 24
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 24
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 55
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 30
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 180,383
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 162,693
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 37,730,494 36,090,337
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 354,398 384,735
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 15,308,322 21,290,312
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 94,615 9,533,408
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 53,487,829 67,298,792
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 41,903,917 51,780,085
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 4,014,785 3,961,187
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 2,711 2,147
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet837,647    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 6,211,708 5,557,646
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 52,133,121 61,301,065
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,354,708 5,997,727
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 569,010,688 581,711,207
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 37,661,368 32,604,173
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 531,349,320 549,107,034
Part II
Signature Block
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 officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Preparer's signature
XIAOYAN LUO
Date
 
PTIN
P01305207
Firm's name MediumBullet
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
 
Firm's EIN MediumBullet41-0746749
Firm's address MediumBullet
220 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SUITE 300
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55402
Phone no. (612) 376-4500
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ............
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: WE BELIEVE THAT THE WELL-BEING OF EACH CITIZEN IS CONNECTED TO THAT OF EVERY OTHER AND THAT THE VITALITY OF ANY COMMUNITY IS DETERMINED BY THE QUALITY OF THOSE RELATIONSHIPS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO JOIN WITH OTHERS TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY, IN MEASURABLE AND SUSTAINABLE WAYS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BE AN EFFECTIVE RESOURCE DEVELOPER AND A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD OF THOSE RESOURCES, AN ACTIVE GRANT MAKER AND CONVENER ADDRESSING CRUCIAL COMMUNITY NEEDS, AND AN ADVOCATE AND CONSTRUCTIVE CATALYST FOR CHANGING SYSTEMS TO BETTER SERVE PEOPLE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 55,356,462 including grants of $ 51,780,085 ) (Revenue $ 384,735 )
CHARITABLE FUNDS, GRANTMAKING AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:ESTABLISHED IN 1915, THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION IS ONE OF THE NATION'S OLDEST AND LARGEST COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. THE FOUNDATION MANAGES OVER $600 MILLION IN ASSETS, AND ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 1,000 CHARITABLE FUNDS CREATED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFITS. MORE THAN $40 MILLION IN GRANTS ARE DISTRIBUTED FROM THESE FUNDS EACH YEAR, EITHER PERSONALLY RECOMMENDED BY OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEGACY WISHES OF OUR DONORS.AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE FOUNDATION BUILDS AND STEWARDS A PERMANENT CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT CREATED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND DISTRIBUTES THE INCOME FROM IT TO BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES MORE THAN $5 MILLION EACH YEAR IN COMMUNITY GRANTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR REGION.THE FOUNDATION CONVENES THE COMMUNITY AROUND CRITICAL ISSUES AND PARTNERS WITH OTHERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THE FOUNDATION DOES THIS THROUGH THE MINNESOTA MEETING PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM AND IN OTHER WAYS, PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHERS TO REALIZE A VISION FOR A COMMUNITY IN WHICH EVERYONE HAS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION RECEIVED MORE THAN $35 MILLION IN NEW GIFTS. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED MORE THAN $50 MILLION IN TOTAL GRANTS. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.MINNEAPOLISFOUNDATION.ORG
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet55,356,462
Form 990 (2012)
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III
Click to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?
......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II
..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV
.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I
...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
30
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
55
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
2
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note.
See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
24
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
24
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletGREG WENZ CONTROLLER800 IDS CENTER 80 SOUTH EIGHTHMINNEAPOLISMN55402 (612) 672-3854
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) LYNN CASEY........................................................................
CHAIR
.60
.......................0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(2) LOWELL STORTZ........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
.60
.......................0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(3) YVONNE CHEUNG HO........................................................................
SECRETARY
.60
.......................0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(4) J ANDREW HERRING........................................................................
TREASURER
.60
.......................0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(5) MARSHALL BESIKOF........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(6) ANN BURNS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(7) MARK CHRONISTER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(8) JAN CONLIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(9) TERRANCE R DOLAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(10) ROBERT FULLERTON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(11) ARCHIE GIVENS JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(12) SIMA GRIFFITH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(13) KATHERINE HADLEY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(14) SUZANNE KOEPPLINGER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(15) NEKIMA LEVY-POUNDS ESQ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(16) DAVID C MORTENSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(17) RUSS NELSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) GLORIA PEREZ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(19) BRIAN PIETSCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(20) NORMAN RICKEMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(21) STEVE ROTHSCHILD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(22) CATHERINE SHREVES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(23) NANCY SISKA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(24) DAVID STERNBERG........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(25) ELLEN VALDE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(26) SVEN WEHRWEIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(27) JANE WYATT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
.60
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(28) SANDRA VARGAS........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
37.50
.......................2.50
    X       309,549 0 32,761
(29) JEAN ADAMS........................................................................
CFO/COO
37.50
.......................2.50
    X       192,453 0 40,428
(30) WILLIAM STERNBERG........................................................................
VP, PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES
37.50
.......................2.50
      X     158,331 0 40,887
(31) LUZ FRIAS........................................................................
VP, COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY
37.50
.......................2.50
        X   114,967 0 59
(32) JO-ANNE STATELY........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF IMPACT - ECONOMIC VITALITY
37.50
.......................2.50
        X   109,394 0 22,218
(33) AMY HERTEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF IMPACT - EDUCATION
37.50
.......................2.50
        X   103,239 0 13,053
(34) DAN BERG........................................................................
PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES ADVISOR
37.50
.......................2.50
        X   102,144 0 37,798
(35) KAREN KELLEY-ARIWOOLA........................................................................
VP, COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY
37.50
.......................2.50
          X 187,167 0 12,044
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,277,244 0 199,248
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet8
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
SMITH PARTNERS400 S SECOND AVENUE SUITE 1200MINNEAPOLISMN55402 PROGRAM CONSULTING SERVICES 204,709
COLONIAL CONSULTING LLC750 THIRD AVENUE 20TH FLOORNEW YORKNY10017 CONSULTING SERVICES 183,906
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP220 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SUITE 300MINNEAPOLISMN55402 TAX/AUDIT/CONSULTING SERVICES 162,172
FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS LLP90 S SEVENTH STREET SUITE 220MINNEAPOLISMN55402 LEGAL & LOBBYING SERVICES 129,930
BENTZ WHALEY FLESSNER7251 OHMS LANEMINNEAPOLISMN55439 CONSULTING SERVICES 110,713
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 50,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above
1f
36,040,337
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$
23,104,195
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 36,090,337
 Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 561000 384,735 384,735    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 384,735
 Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 10,467,207   180,383 10,286,824
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 155,890,159  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 145,067,054  
c Gain or (loss) 10,823,105  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 10,823,105     10,823,105
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a JUDGEMENT REVENUE 900099 9,388,308     9,388,308
b OTHER INCOME 900099 145,100     145,100
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 9,533,408
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 67,298,792 384,735 180,383 30,643,337
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 51,422,013 51,422,013
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 358,072 358,072
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 595,501 201,041 324,906 69,554
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 197,494 88,019 74,694 34,781
7 Other salaries and wages 2,426,848 1,081,918 917,253 427,677
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 164,626 73,391 62,225 29,010
9 Other employee benefits ....... 323,504 104,425 157,914 61,165
10 Payroll taxes ........... 253,214 111,412 100,836 40,966
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 63,030 42,442 9,463 11,125
c Accounting ........... 66,549   66,549  
d Lobbying ........... 77,800 77,800    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 2,147 2,147
f Investment management fees ...... 2,392,742   2,392,742  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 935,664 764,419 165,586 5,659
12 Advertising and promotion .... 344,553 155,110 185,574 3,869
13 Office expenses ....... 124,768 42,001 68,961 13,806
14 Information technology ...... 218,468 78,359 119,410 20,699
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 503,055 227,715 214,153 61,187
17 Travel ............ 27,476 7,972 16,647 2,857
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 199,317 132,157 53,434 13,726
20 Interest ........... 32 28   4
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 160,192 72,815 67,960 19,417
23 Insurance .............. 138,853 106,915 24,841 7,097
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 114,923 77,705 36,678 540
b BUSINESS TAXES 95,148 95,148 0 0
c STAFF DEVELOPMENT 76,837 27,102 37,804 11,931
d LICENSES, PERMITS & FEE 9,352 197 9,007 148
e All other expenses 8,887 8,286 319 282
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 61,301,065 55,356,462 5,106,956 837,647
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 2,297,368 1 9,511,058
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 2,835,733 2 3,006,256
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 105,245 4 101,321
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 49,750,000 7 49,843,500
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,774 9 2,519
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,923,649
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 2,594,745 406,728 10c 328,904
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 295,638,394 11 316,213,235
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 163,659,758 12 157,448,850
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 54,315,688 15 45,255,564
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 569,010,688 16 581,711,207
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 902,297 17 702,778
18 Grants payable ................. 2,075,063 18 3,597,412
19 Deferred revenue ................ 262,185 19 188,085
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 16,018,364 21 18,714,538
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 18,403,459 25 9,401,360
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 37,661,368 26 32,604,173
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 435,928,138 27 453,964,662
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 60,705,256 28 60,071,042
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 34,715,926 29 35,071,330
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 531,349,320 33 549,107,034
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 569,010,688 34 581,711,207
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
67,298,792
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
61,301,065
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
5,997,727
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
531,349,320
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
25,025,857
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-13,265,870
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
549,107,034
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
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