Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
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)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2010 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010, and ending 12-31-2010
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)704 2ND STREET S
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 MINNEAPOLIS, MN55401
D Employer identification number

56-2647640
E Telephone number

(612) 341-7580
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletMILLCITYFARMERSMARKET.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—( 4) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ.. . bullet $ 155,400
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the instructions for Part I.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I . . . . . . . .
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . . 1 67,238
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . . 2 58,617
3 Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
4 Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . . 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . . 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) . . 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 21,710 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceed $15,000) . . . . . . . Click to see attachment
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . . 6c 2,990
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 18,720
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . . 7a 7,468
b Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . 7b 6,113
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . . 7c 1,355
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . 8 367
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 . . . . . . . . . 9 146,297
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 12 102,640
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . . . . 13 15,380
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1,200
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . 16 28,939
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 148,159
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . . . . . 18 -1,862
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) . . . . . . . . . . . 19 13,141
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . . 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 . . . . . Bullet 21 11,279
Part IIBalance Sheets Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II. . . . . . . . .

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments . . . . . . . . . .
25,271
22
9,334
23Land and buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . .
5,778
24
12,259
25Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31,049
25
21,593
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) . . . . .
17,908
26
10,314
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21) .
13,141
27
11,279
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, INCREASING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS, URBAN YOUTH, SMALL BUSINESSES AND FOOD ARTISANS. TO OFFER EXPERIENTAL LEANING ABOUT AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY LOCAL FOODS, AND BUILD A VIBRANT GATHERING PLACE FOR MINNEAPOLIS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
Describe what was achieved in carrying out the organization's exempt purposes. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 IN 2010 WE ACCOMPLISHED THIS MISSION IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: -HOSTED 3000-5500 VISITORS PER WEEK - OVER 80,000 FOR THE SEASON -INCREASED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR VENDORS AND SELECTION FOR CUSTOMER BY BUILDING THE VENDOR LIST TO OVER 100 -PARTNERED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY LOCAL D'LISH TO CONTINUE THE MCFM GENERAL STORE TO INCREASE DIVERSITY OF PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL LOCAL PRODUCERS TO SELL AT THE MARKET -HOSTED OVER 24 COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS TO EDUCATE CUSTOMERS AND HIGHLIGHT MARKET PRODUCTS -PARTNERED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT THE TASTING BOOTH - EDUCATING CUSTOMERS ABOUT SIMPLE, NUTRITIOUS MARKET PRODUCE -PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED CULTURALLY POPULAR EVENTS IN 24 WEEKS INCLUDING OKTOBERFEST, HMONG CULTURAL DAY, MN NATIVE FOODS, AND FALL HARVEST CELEBRATION -SUSTAINED ZERO WASTE INITIATIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH EUREKA RECYCLING, INCLUDING ONSITE COMPOSTING OF ALL ORGANIC WASTE AND COMPOSTABLE SERVICEWARE -COMPOSTED OVER 1000 OF MATERIAL AND DIVERTED 90% OF MARKET TRASH TO COMPOST OR RECYCLING -PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC ON COMPOSTING -PARTNERED WITH THE SUSTAINABLE FARMING ASSOCIATION (SFA) OF MN TO HOLD THEIR 2ND ANNUAL GRAZEFEST AT MCFM -MAINTAINED A DYNAMIC WEEKLY WEBSITE TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING, LOCAL FOODS, FAMILY FARMERS, ARTISANS, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS -SENT A WEEKLY E-BLAST TO A 4,000+ MARKET DATABASE -PARTNERED WITH VENDORS TO DONATE UNSOLD PRODUCE TO THE EAST AFRICAN WOMEN'S CENTER AND DEVELOP COOKING/NUTRITION PROGRAMMING FOR THE CENTER'S RESIDENTS -INVITED LOCAL NON-PROFIT GROUPS TO EDUCATE CUSTOMERS AND PROMOTE THEIR CAUSES ON MARKET SITE -PROVIDED VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO SIX UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA AND THE HIGHER CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN AFFAIRS (HECUA) -BROADENED AND STRENGTHEN VOLUNTEER BASE THROUGH ON- AND OFF-SITE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 93,965
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a) . . . . . . . . . bullet 32 93,965
Part IVList of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (See the instructions for Part IV.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV . . . . . . . .
(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 &
deferred compensation		 (e) Expense
account and
other allowances
VICKIE ABRAHAMSONClick to see attachment
704 2ND STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
 DIRECTOR3.00 0    
JIM BUCHTAClick to see attachment
704 2ND STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
 DIRECTOR3.00 0    
DON PORTWOODClick to see attachment
704 2MD STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
 DIRECTOR2.00 0    
MARVEL NORTONClick to see attachment
704 2ND STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
 DIRECTOR3.00 0    
JOHN CRIPPENClick to see attachment
704 2ND STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
 DIRECTOR3.00 0    
LAURA SALVERSONClick to see attachment
704 2ND STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
 DIRECTOR3.00 0    
JOSHN RESNIKClick to see attachment
704 2ND STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
 DIRECTOR1.00 0    
JOE DICKERClick to see attachment
704 2ND STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
 DIRECTOR1.00 0    
BRENDA LANGTONClick to see attachment
704 2ND STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
 DIRECTOR/E.D000.00 15,000    
MARJORIE HEGSTROMClick to see attachment
704 2ND STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
 EX. DIR. THR000.00 20,800    
Form 990-EZ (2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part VOther Information(Note the statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.)YesNo Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V . . . .
33
Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ..............
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the change on Schedule O (see instructions). ...................
34
 
No
35
If the organization had income from business activities, such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a (among others), but not reported on Form 990-T, explain in Schedule O why the organization did not report the income on Form 990-T. ........................
a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more or was it a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements?
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? (see instructions) ........
35b
 
 
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N .............
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...............
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 ......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities ....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ....
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 ..bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization ...................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. .................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletMN
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletTHE ORGANIZATION Telephone no. bullet (612) 341-7580
Located at bullet704 2ND STREET S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN ZIP + 4bullet55401
b
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)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . . . bullet43
 
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If "Yes", Form 990 must be completed instead of
Yes
No
Form 990-EZ.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? . . . . . . .
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O. . . . . . . . .
44d
 
 
45
Is any related organization a controlled entity of the organization within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .
45
 
No
45a
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,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. .
45a
 
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. . . . . . . . . .
46
 
No
Form 990-EZ (2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . .
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . . .
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? . . . .
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization? . . . . . . . . .
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Compensation
 (d) Contributions to
employee benefit plans &
deferred compensation		 (e) Expense
account and
other allowances
 
50(f)
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
51(d)
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000 . . . . . . . bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ....................
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.
Sign Here
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Signature of officer Date
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Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer's Use Only Preparer's
signatureBig Right Arrow 		Date
right pointing bullet image Preparer’s taxpayer identification number
(See instructions)
Firm’s name (or yours
if self-employed),
address, and ZIP + 4Big Right Arrow




 		EIN right pointing bullet image
Phone no. right pointing bullet image
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2010)

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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
 
Employer identification number

56-2647640
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
  		Employer identification number

56-2647640
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
  		Employer identification number

56-2647640
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
  		Employer identification number

56-2647640
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
 
Employer identification number

56-2647640
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

FALL HARVEST DI
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 23,888     23,888
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		2,178     2,178
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		21,710     21,710
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . . 1,861     1,861
8 Entertainment . . . 1,129     1,129
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 2,990
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 18,720
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
 
Employer identification number

56-2647640
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER REVENUE FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 MISCELLANEOUS 367 TOTAL 367
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 4,776 OFFICE 14,189 CONFERENCES/MEETINGS 1,250 INSURANCE 3,534 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 2,555 LICENSES 1,551 MISCELLANEOUS 1,084 TOTAL 28,939
OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 3,422 9,214 INVENTORIES FOR SALE OR USE 0 3,000 PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED CHARGES 2,356 45 TOTAL 5,778 12,259
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 17,908 10,314
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, INCREASING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS, URBAN YOUTH, SMALL BUSINESSES AND FOOD ARTISANS. TO OFFER EXPERIENTAL LEANING ABOUT AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY LOCAL FOODS, AND BUILD A VIBRANT GATHERING PLACE FOR MINNEAPOLIS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 IN 2010 WE ACCOMPLISHED THIS MISSION IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: -HOSTED 3000-5500 VISITORS PER WEEK - OVER 80,000 FOR THE SEASON -INCREASED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR VENDORS AND SELECTION FOR CUSTOMER BY BUILDING THE VENDOR LIST TO OVER 100 -PARTNERED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY LOCAL D'LISH TO CONTINUE THE MCFM GENERAL STORE TO INCREASE DIVERSITY OF PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL LOCAL PRODUCERS TO SELL AT THE MARKET -HOSTED OVER 24 COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS TO EDUCATE CUSTOMERS AND HIGHLIGHT MARKET PRODUCTS -PARTNERED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT THE TASTING BOOTH - EDUCATING CUSTOMERS ABOUT SIMPLE, NUTRITIOUS MARKET PRODUCE -PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED CULTURALLY POPULAR EVENTS IN 24 WEEKS INCLUDING OKTOBERFEST, HMONG CULTURAL DAY, MN NATIVE FOODS, AND FALL HARVEST CELEBRATION -SUSTAINED ZERO WASTE INITIATIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH EUREKA RECYCLING, INCLUDING ONSITE COMPOSTING OF ALL ORGANIC WASTE AND COMPOSTABLE SERVICEWARE -COMPOSTED OVER 1000 OF MATERIAL AND DIVERTED 90% OF MARKET TRASH TO COMPOST OR RECYCLING -PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC ON COMPOSTING -PARTNERED WITH THE SUSTAINABLE FARMING ASSOCIATION (SFA) OF MN TO HOLD THEIR 2ND ANNUAL GRAZEFEST AT MCFM -MAINTAINED A DYNAMIC WEEKLY WEBSITE TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING, LOCAL FOODS, FAMILY FARMERS, ARTISANS, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS -SENT A WEEKLY E-BLAST TO A 4,000+ MARKET DATABASE -PARTNERED WITH VENDORS TO DONATE UNSOLD PRODUCE TO THE EAST AFRICAN WOMEN'S CENTER AND DEVELOP COOKING/NUTRITION PROGRAMMING FOR THE CENTER'S RESIDENTS -INVITED LOCAL NON-PROFIT GROUPS TO EDUCATE CUSTOMERS AND PROMOTE THEIR CAUSES ON MARKET SITE -PROVIDED VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO SIX UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA AND THE HIGHER CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN AFFAIRS (HECUA) -BROADENED AND STRENGTHEN VOLUNTEER BASE THROUGH ON- AND OFF-SITE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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TY 2010 CompensationExplanation
Name:
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
EIN: 56-2647640
Person Name Explanation
VICKIE ABRAHAMSON  
JIM BUCHTA  
DON PORTWOOD  
MARVEL NORTON  
JOHN CRIPPEN  
LAURA SALVERSON  
JOSHN RESNIK  
JOE DICKER  
BRENDA LANGTON  
MARJORIE HEGSTROM