Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON CRIME AND JUSTICE
Employer identification number
41-0798280
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,805,696
2,353,603
1,827,496
1,817,605
1,445,610
9,250,010
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
1,805,696
2,353,603
1,827,496
1,817,605
1,445,610
9,250,010
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
9,250,010
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,805,696
2,353,603
1,827,496
1,817,605
1,445,610
9,250,010
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
700,215
397,198
45,544
63,663
29,916
1,236,536
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
43,791
25,008
25,178
41,140
135,117
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
23,145
16,160
8,053
17,257
24,582
89,197
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
10,710,860
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
143,483
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
86.360 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
82.140 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON CRIME AND JUSTICE
Employer identification number
41-0798280
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE BOARD CHAIR, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY, TREASURER, AND UP TO EIGHT OTHER MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR FROM AMONG THE DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE GOVERNANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, EXCEPT THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY NOT AMEND, ALTER, OR REPEAL THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS; ELECT, APPOINT, OR REMOVE ANY MEMBER OF ANY COMMITTEE OR ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION; ADOPT A PLAN OF MERGER OR ADOPTING A PLAN OF CONSOLIDATION WITH ANOTHER CORPORATION; AUTHORIZE THE SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR MORTGAGE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE PROPERTY AND ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION; AUTHORIZE THE VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION OR REVOKING PROCEEDINGS THEREFORE; ADOPTING A PLAN FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSETS OR THE ORGANIZATION; OR AMENDING, ALTERING, OR REPEALING ANY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH BY ITS TERMS PROVIDES THAT IT SHALL NOT BE AMENDED, ALTERED OR REPEALED BY SUCH COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED THE FORM 990 AT A FINANACE COMMITTEE MEETING PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FILED. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. ALL COVERED INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. IF AN INDIVIDUAL IS NOT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A CONFLICT ARISES, THAT PERSON IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD CHAIR. THAT PERSON IS REQUIRED TO REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTION THAT MAY AFFECT THE ORGANIZATION'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE TRANSACTION. IF IT IS NOT CLEAR WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE BOARD CHAIR MAKES THE DETERMINATION. IF A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER HAS A REAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN ON THE RELEVANT TRANSACTION. THE INTERESTED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE ROOM FOR THE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO PROVIDE MATERIAL FACTS AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION AND MAY NOT BE PRESENT FOR THE VOTE. THE ABOVE MATTERS ARE DOCUMENTED IN COMMITTEE MEETINGS WHEN THEY OCCUR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION AT HIRING WAS NEGOTIATED BASED ON THE CURRENT PRESIDENT'S EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND, AS WELL AS A SEARCH OF CEO COMPENSATION LEVELS BY THE SEARCH FIRM, OF AGENCIES OF SIMILAR SIZE AND BUDGET. SINCE THEN, THERE HAS BEEN AN ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS WITH THE BOARD CHAIR WITH MODEST INCREMENTAL INCREASES IN 2010 AND 2011. THE ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS FOR OTHER OFFICERS HAS INCLUDED SEVERAL JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS SET BY THE BOARD AND REVIEWED WITH THE CEO, ALONG WITH INPUT FROM STAFF. THE LAST PERFORMANCE REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED IN FEBRUARY, 2011 FOR THE YEAR 2010.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.