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
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET NO 610
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
DULUTH, MN55802
D Employer identification number

41-1554455
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 31,087,127
F Name and address of principal officer:
THOMAS RENIER
202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET NO 610
DULUTH,MN55802
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NORTHLANDFDN.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: 1986
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: A RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES IN NE MN WORKING TOWARD PROSPERITY THROUGH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 13
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 13
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 100
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 325
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,816,785 3,942,910
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,245,310 1,246,149
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,763,259 4,220,031
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 5,825,354 9,409,090
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 840,075 1,590,256
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) 2,494,459 2,529,797
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet160,147    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 1,663,875 1,820,428
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 4,998,409 5,940,481
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 826,945 3,468,609
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 56,300,048 67,306,217
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 11,041,372 12,218,629
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 45,258,676 55,087,588
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
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: THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IS A RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA WORKING TOWARD PROSPERITY THROUGH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.OUR PURPOSE IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, GROW A SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL ECONOMY, CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY, AND FOSTER RESPECT FOR ALL.THROUGH OUR GRANTS TO NONPROFITS, LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES, KIDS PLUS PROGRAM, AND OTHER SPECIAL INITIATIVES, THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IS BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR REGION.
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 exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts 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 $ 1,983,660 including grants of $ 1,551,822 ) (Revenue $   )
THE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES TO TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFITS LOCATED IN AITKIN, CARLTON, COOK, ITASCA, KOOCHICHING, LAKE AND ST LOUIS COUNTIES. THE THREE PRIORITY AREAS OF THE GRANT PROGRAM ARE: 1) CONNECTING KIDS AND COMMUNITY/STRENGTHENING FAMILIES; 2) AGING WITH INDEPENDENCE; AND 3) OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE. THESE FUNDING PRIORITIES WERE ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT OF NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND BROAD PUBLIC INPUT, AND ARE CONTINUALLY REFINED AS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS CHANGE WITHIN THE REGION. GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION HAS ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO GROW AND PROSPER.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,333,048 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,243,177 )
SINCE 1986, "AGING WITH INDEPENDENCE" HAS BEEN A CORE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION PRIORITY. WITH THE FULL SUPPORT OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION FORMALLY LAUNCHED NORTHLAND ASSISTED LIVING IN 2006. A 20-UNIT RESIDENTIAL STYLE COMMUNITY FOR OLDER ADULTS, "NORTHLAND VILLAGE - MCGREGOR'S ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY", OPENED IN APRIL 2007. IN FEBRUARY 2009, A SECOND 20-UNIT DEVELOPMENT OPENED IN BUHL AND A THIRD SITE HAS OPENED IN MAY 2011 IN HOYT LAKES. THESE DEVELOPMENTS HAVE PROVIDED MUCH-NEEDED SENIOR HOUSING WITH SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS IN UNDERSERVED, RURAL AREAS AND CREATED QUALITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH BENEFITS. NORTHLAND ALSO WORKS TO KEEP RESIDENTS' MONTHLY COSTS AT AN AFFORDABLE LEVEL WITHOUT COMPROMISING QUALITY. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN PRIVATE PAY RESIDENTS AND THOSE WHO NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 809,381 including grants of $ 38,434 ) (Revenue $ 2,972 )
SINCE 1988, THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION'S BUSINESS FINANCE PROGRAM HAS OFFERED FLEXIBLE FINANCING TO PEOPLE STARTING NEW BUSINESSES OR EXPANDING EXISTING BUSINESSES IN THE NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA COUNTIES OF AITKIN, CARLTON, COOK, ITASCA, KOOCHICHING, LAKE, ST LOUIS AND MORE RECENTLY, DOUGLAS COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN. THE GOAL IS TO HELP RETAIN OR CREATE NEW, HIGH-QUALITY JOBS AND SUSTAIN THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE REGION. FINANCING TOOLS INCLUDE BUSINESS LOANS, ROYALTY INVESTMENTS, AND LOAN GUARANTEES. RECIPIENTS MAY BE FOR-PROFIT OR NONPROFIT ENTITIES THAT MEET CERTAIN FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL GUIDELINES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 727,833 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
LAUNCHED BY THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IN 1990, THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE KIDS PLUS PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND SUPERIOR, WISONSIN. KIDS PLUS INCLUDES A FAMILY OF PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM BIRTH TO ADULTHOOD. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE: 1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNING; 2) EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT; 3) YOUTH LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEERISM, AND PHILANTHROPY; 4) INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING; AND 5) TRAINING AND CONFERENCING. THROUGH THE KIDS PLUS FAMILY OF PROGRAMS, THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, REPRESENTING A BROAD RANGE OF LOCAL SECTORS, HAVE BEEN ENGAGED WITH LOCAL INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 727,833 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 4,853,922
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
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? 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 I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
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........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where 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
 
No
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; 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
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,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, line10? 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 VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
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 VIII.Click 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 IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
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 X.Click 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, XII, and XIII 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, XII, and XIII 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, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
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 U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
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 U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
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
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
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations 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
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 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 questions 24b–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, highly 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 a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? 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 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 MClick 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........................... Click to see attachment
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
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
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
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 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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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
Yes
 
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
100
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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
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 or securities 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?..........
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
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
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. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate 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 aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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
13
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
13
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
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
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
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a 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 the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does 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
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, 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,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken 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 , WI
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 make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
HEATHER BROUSE
202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET 610
DULUTH,MN55802
(218) 723-4040
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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, and current key employees. 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 organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(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) CINDY HANSEN
CHAIR
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) KENNETH JOHNSON
VICE CHAIR
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) NANCY NORR
TRUSTEE
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(4) DAVID CLUSIAU
SECRETARY/TREASURER
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) JEFF COREY
TRUSTEE
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(6) MARIETA JOHNSON
TRUSTEE
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(7) CLAUDIA OTOS
TRUSTEE
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(8) DIANE RAUSCHENFELS
TRUSTEE
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(9) CHUCK WALT
TRUSTEE
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(10) ED ZABINSKI
TRUSTEE
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(11) STEVE DOWNING
TRUSTEE
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(12) LYNN GOERDT
TRUSTEE
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(13) NEVADA LITTLEWOLF
TRUSTEE
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(14) THOMAS RENIER
PRESIDENT
 55.00     X       173,959 0 36,880
(15) LYNN HAGLIN
VICE PRESIDENT
 50.00     X       128,573 0 27,636
(16) HEATHER BROUSE
CFO
 50.00     X       82,030 0 15,527
(17) SCOTT MARTIN
PRESIDENT NORTHLAND INSTIT
 40.00         X   142,009 0 8,815
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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 (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(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) JOHN ELDEN
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS FINANCE
 40.00         X   99,755 0 25,516
























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 526,571 0 88,858
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet3
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
 
No
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.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
MESABI BITUMINOUS
4988 ENTERPRISE DR
GILBERT,MN55741 		FOUNDATION PREPARATION FOR NEW ASSISTED 124,857
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 757,271
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		3,185,639
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 30,281
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 3,942,910
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a ASSISTED LIVING INITIA 623,000 1,243,177 1,243,177    
b LOAN PROGRAM INCOME 525,990 2,972 2,972    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 1,246,149
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 2,345,366     2,345,366
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 23,552,152 550
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 21,676,626 1,411
c Gain or (loss) 1,875,526 -861
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,874,665     1,874,665
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            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 9,409,090 1,246,149 0 4,220,031
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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) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
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 U.S. See Part IV, line 21 1,590,256 1,590,256
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 464,605 308,261 114,176 42,168
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 1,626,402 1,394,182 194,688 37,532
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 86,516 72,271 11,778 2,467
9 Other employee benefits ....... 207,610 160,494 38,177 8,939
10 Payroll taxes ........... 144,664 116,460 23,268 4,936
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 6,423 5,108 1,056 259
c Accounting ........... 54,192 13,400 40,792  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 464,874 425,899 5,032 33,943
12 Advertising and promotion .... 54,735 6,113 38,093 10,529
13 Office expenses ....... 238,547 149,826 81,891 6,830
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 82,454   82,454  
17 Travel ............ 114,593 59,482 51,164 3,947
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 96,612 90,936 2,455 3,221
20 Interest ........... 304,582 300,214 4,368  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 216,791 142,894 73,580 317
23 Insurance .............. 81,898 52,209 28,951 738
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSS 84,828 84,828    
b UTILITIES 64,144   64,144  
c PROPERTY TAXES 42,514   42,514  
d EVALUATION 25,228 18,937 3,145 3,146
e REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 20,791   20,791  
f All other expenses -132,778 -137,848 3,895 1,175
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 5,940,481 4,853,922 926,412 160,147
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ..........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 8,420,675 2 9,726,983
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 1,001,727 3 1,249,677
4 Accounts receivable, net .........   4  
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 9,557,215 7 9,740,250
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 8,034 8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 60,626 9 60,372
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 6,904,116
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 869,738 3,690,401 10c 6,034,378
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 33,467,561 11 40,397,955
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 93,809 15 96,602
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 56,300,048 16 67,306,217
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 494,358 17 1,236,587
18 Grants payable .......... 222,825 18 275,884
19 Deferred revenue .......... 906,000 19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 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 .. 9,389,757 23 10,706,158
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 28,432 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 11,041,372 26 12,218,629
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 43,441,549 27 53,269,077
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 1,817,127 28 1,818,511
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, 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 ..... 45,258,676 33 55,087,588
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 56,300,048 34 67,306,217
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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
9,409,090
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
5,940,481
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
3,468,609
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
45,258,676
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
6,360,303
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
55,087,588
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
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 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?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
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
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
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
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1554455
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
f
g
(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? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(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.") .... 2,643,722 2,158,619 1,899,895 2,816,785 3,942,910 13,461,931
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.. 2,643,722 2,158,619 1,899,895 2,816,785 3,942,910 13,461,931
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)..           6,376,972
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           7,084,959
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.. 2,643,722 2,158,619 1,899,895 2,816,785 3,942,910 13,461,931
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 2,287,618 2,219,101 1,921,775 2,364,921 2,345,366 11,138,781
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           24,600,712
12
12
3,428,660
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
28.800 %
15
15
18.050 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
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
THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IS A PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT HAS AN ONGOING PROGRAM FOR THE SOLICITATION OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT ITS PRIORITY AREAS AND INITIATIVES. ANNUALLY FUNDS ARE REQUESTED AND RECEIVED FROM INDIVIDUALS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES. THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPRESENTING A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF GEOGRAPHY, INTEREST, AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA. THROUGH THE GRANT PROGRAM, BUSINESS FINANCE PROGRAM, KIDS PLUS PROGRAM, NORTHLAND ASSISTED LIVING, AND OTHER SPECIAL INITIATIVES, THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE GRANTS, BUSINESS LOANS, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING, TRAINING, AND ASSISTED LIVING HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY.THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION HAS A TEAM OF STAFF MEMBERS WORKING ON FUND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT/KIDS PLUS DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS FINANCE AND DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, TWO PROGRAM ASSOCIATES, AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. EACH STAFF MEMBER SERVES IN A VARIETY OF ROLES FROM RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, TO SCANNING FOR NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, TO DEVELOPING NEW PROGRAM CONCEPTS, TO MEETING WITH PROSPECT FUNDERS, TO PARTICIPATING IN SITE VISITS WITH PROSPECTIVE FUNDERS. THE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS SERVES IN THE CAPACITY OF A FULL-TIME GRANT-WRITER. DURING FY 2010-11, WE SUBMITTED 67 GRANT PROPOSALS/LETTERS OF REQUEST AND RECEIVED 53 FUNDING AWARDS FROM A BROAD ARRAY OF SOURCES INCLUDING FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATE GIVING PROGRAMS, STATE GOVERNMENT, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES, SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS. WE CONSTANTLY SEEK WAYS TO DIVERSIFY OUR DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL GIVING, MAJOR GIFTS, AND PLANNED GIVING. THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IS NOT A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT SOLICITS DUES.
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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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
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1554455
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
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

41-1554455
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
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

41-1554455
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
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

41-1554455
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
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1554455
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 34,691,229 32,272,823 35,335,984
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ... 10,257,604 3,821,733 -1,816,854
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		998,639 1,403,327 1,246,307
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 43,950,194 34,691,229 32,272,823
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   317,601 317,601
b Buildings ................   4,925,551 360,457 4,565,094
c Leasehold improvements ............   35,914 30,658 5,256
d Equipment ................   745,369 403,689 341,680
e Other .................   879,681 74,934 804,747
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 6,034,378
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: NORTHLAND FOUNDATION AND SUBSIDIARIES HAVE BEEN GRANTED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND A SIMILAR SECTION OF THE STATE CODE. THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ISSUED GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE FOUNDATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GUIDANCE.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
41-1554455
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) LITTLE TREASURES CENTER INC5016 HERMANTOWN ROAD
DULUTH,MN55811 		41-1942142 501(C)(3) 10,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(2) DAMIANO OF DULUTH INC206 W 4TH ST 209
DULUTH,MN55806 		41-1453521 501(C)(3) 30,000       SUPPORT FOR HUNGER ALLEVIATION PROGRAMMING IN DULUTH.
(3) SOAR CAREER SOLUTIONS205 W 2ND ST 101
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-1449179 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMING TO HELP PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT.
(4) ARROWHEAD ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY702 3RD AVENUE SOUTH
VIRGINIA,MN55792 		41-6052144 501(C)(3) 20,000       TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES.
(5) CENTER CITY HOUSING CORPORATION105 1/2 WEST 1ST ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		36-3485584 501(C)(3) 25,000       TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO SUPPORT HOMELESS FAMILIES.
(6) COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH19 N 21ST AVENUE WEST
DULUTH,MN55806 		41-1410670 501(C)(3) 25,000       IN SUPPORT FO PROGRAMMING TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND ISSUES OF POVERTY AND WORK TO OVERCOME THE BARRIERS TO PROSPERITY.
(7) ITASCA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY1338 EAST HWY 169
GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744 		41-1732842 501(C)(3) 13,000       IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ITASCA COUNTY.
(8) ELDERCIRCLE1105 NW 4TH ST
GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744 		41-1994691 501(C)(3) 15,000       TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING TO HELP OLDER ADULTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.
(9) SALVATION ARMY2445 PRIOR AVE N
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		41-0698597 501(C)(3) 20,000       OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE SALVATION ARMY'S FOOD SHELF, SOUP KITCHEN AND MEDICAL FOOD SHELF.
(10) UDAC INC500 EAST 10TH STREET
DULUTH,MN55805 		41-0856115 501(C)(3) 12,000       SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INTEGRATE MORE FULLY INTO SOCIETY.
(11) CHOICE UNLIMITED1829 E SUPERIOR ST
DULUTH,MN55812 		41-1425218 501(C)(3) 16,803       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(12) GRAND RAPIDS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION350 NW FIRST AVE SUITE E
GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744 		41-1761590 501(C)(3) 10,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(13) COMMON GROUND DECONSTRUCTION206 W 4TH ST STE 202
DULUTH,MN55806 		20-0986222 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(14) COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH19 N 21ST AVENUE WEST
DULUTH,MN55806 		41-1410670 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(15) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MN424 W SUPERIOR ST 204 ORDEAN BLDG
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-0872993 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(16) MN ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETERANS360 ROBERT STREET NORTH SUITE 306
ST PAUL,MN55101 		41-1694717 501(C)(3) 10,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(17) MN CITIZENS FEDERATION - NORTHEAST2110 W FIRST ST 102
DULUTH,MN55806 		41-1253514 501(C)(3) 9,618       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(18) MINNESOTA DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIES825 LILY LAND
GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744 		41-1801498 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(19) NORTHEAST ENTREPRENEUR FUND8355 UNITY DRIVE SUITE 100
VIRGINIA,MN55792 		36-3566632 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(20) NORTHERN COMMUNITIES LAND TRUST206 W 4TH ST STE 201
DULUTH,MN55806 		41-1678328 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(21) SOAR CAREER SOLUTIONS205 W 2ND ST 101
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-1449179 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(22) NORTHSPAN GROUP INC221 W 1ST ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		36-3386158 501(C)(4) 5,000       IN SUPPORT OF THE NORTHLAND CONNECTION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATA AND ANALYSIS TO RECRUIT, EXPAND AND RETAIN BUSINESSES, AND CREATE NEW JOBS IN OUR REGION.
(23) WTIP NORTH SHORE RADIO1712 W HIGHWAY 61
GRAND MARAIS,MN55604 		41-1754979 501(C)(3) 10,000       SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF A PROGRAM TO ENGAGE AREA YOUTH IN COMMUNITY ISSUES THROUGH RADIO.
(24) CARLTON COUNTY CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES COLLABORATIVE30 10TH ST
CLOQUET,MN55720 		41-6005767 501(C)(3) 5,000       TO ESTABLISH A NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD DATA TRACKING AND COLLECTION SYSTEM TO ENHANCE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND KINDERGARTEN READINESS IN CARLTON COUNTY.
(25) LITTLE TREASURES CENTER INC5016 HERMANTOWN ROAD
DULUTH,MN55811 		41-1942142 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAMS OF THE LITTLE TREASURES CENTER, INC.
(26) SECOND HARVEST NORTH CENTRAL FOOD BANK2222 CROMWELL DRIVE
GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744 		41-1782776 501(C)(3) 5,000       TO SUPPORT KIDS PACKS TO GO, A SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME SCHOOL CHILDREN IN AITKIN AND ITASCA COUNTIES.
(27) NORTHERN COMMUNITIES LAND TRUST206 W 4TH ST STE 201
DULUTH,MN55806 		41-1678328 501(C)(3) 50,000       TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO NCLT HOMEOWNERS.
(28) CHUM102 W 2ND ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-1227969 501(C)(3) 5,000       SUPPORT FOR SERVICE PROJECTS TO ASSIST CHUM PROGRAMS AND THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.
(29) CITY OF DULUTH ATTORNEY'S OFFICE411 WEST FIRST STREET
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-6005105 115 5,000       SUPPORT FOR A VISTA PLACEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DULUTH ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO FOCUS ON PROSECUTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES.
(30) A CHANCE TO GROW INC1800 SECOND STREET NE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55418 		41-1444113 501(C)(3) 8,000       SUPPORT FOR FURTHER IMPLEMENTION OF THE S.M.A.R.T. PROGRAM TO HELP ACCELERATE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS IN DULUTH, HERMANTOWN, EVELETH AND IRON.
(31) UNITED WAY OF GREATER DULUTH424 WEST SUPERIOR ST SUITE 402
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-0857077 501(C)(3) 10,000       SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING TO PROMOTE EARLY LITERACY FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE IN SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES.
(32) VOLUNTEER SERVICES OF CARLTON COUNTY1219 14TH STREET SUITE D
CLOQUET,MN55720 		41-1598604 501(C)(3) 25,000       SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS TO HELP THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
(33) COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH19 N 21ST AVENUE WEST
DULUTH,MN55806 		41-1410670 501(C)(3) 20,000       TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN PURCHASING RELIABILE AND EFFICIENT CARS.
(34) DULUTH AVIATION INSTITUTE5000 MINNESOTA AVENUE HANGAR 10 SKY
HARBOR AIRPORT
DULUTH,MN55802 		36-4627726 501(C)(3) 5,000       SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STEM CURRICULUM AROUND AVIATION FOR 6TH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE DULUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
(35) COMMUNITY PARTNERS - TWO HARBORS505 1ST AVENUE
TWO HARBORS,MN55616 		41-1963127 501(C)(3) 6,328       TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF OLDER ADULTS WITH MEMORY LOSS.
(36) LITTLE TREASURES CENTER INC5016 HERMANTOWN ROAD
DULUTH,MN55811 		41-1942142 501(C)(3) 45,000       IN SUPPORT OF NEW PROGRAMMING AND RELOCATION OF THE LITTLE TREASURES TO THE LAKESHORE FACILITY.
(37) DULUTH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM506 W MICHIGAN ST 5
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-0718361 501(C)(3) 5,000       IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMING TO BRING MUSEUM EXHIBITS AND APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM INTO THE SCHOOLS.
(38) NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF DULUTH224 EAST 4TH STREET
DULUTH,MN55805 		41-0718361 501(C)(3) 15,000       IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO INCREASE HOME OWNERSHIP AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HOUSING STOCK ACROSS DULUTH.
(39) CENTER CITY HOUSING CORPORATION105 1/2 WEST 1ST ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		36-3485584 501(C)(3) 5,000       SUPPORT FOR PLANNING AND STAFF TRAINING TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.
(40) MN COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS2314 UNIVERSITY AVE 20
ST PAUL,MN55114 		36-3501477 501(C)(3) 5,000       IN SUPPORT OF TRAINING FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS TO DEVELOP THEIR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
(41) NORTHEAST ENTREPRENEUR FUND8355 UNITY DRIVE SUITE 100
VIRGINIA,MN55729 		36-3566632 501(C)(3) 5,000       TO ASSIST LOCAL ARTISTS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SELL THEIR WORK TO AREA RETAILERS AND RESORTS.
(42) LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET 401
SELLWOOD BUILDING
DULUTH,MN55802 		13-3030229 501(C)(3) 25,000       IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS TO REVITALIZE DISTRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS.
(43) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MINNESOTA1200 LAGOON AVE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408 		41-0948382 501(C)(3) 10,000       IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO REDUCE THE RATES OF TEEN PREGNANCY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.
(44) GRANT COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE1027 NORTH 8TH AVE E
DULUTH,MN55805 		41-2002724 501(C)(3) 35,000       IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMING TO MEET THE ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL NEEDS OF AT-RISK STUDENTS ATTENDING NETTLETON SCHOOL.
(45) VOLUNTEERS IN EDUCATIONPO BOX 65
SOUDAN,MN55782 		45-0578555 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEERING TUTORING PROGRAMS IN NORTHERN ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOLS.
(46) CHAMPION LIFE MINISTRIES INCPO BOX 16656
DULUTH,MN55816 		26-2704606 501(C)(3) 8,672       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(47) LAKE SUPERIOR SCHOOL DISTRICT #3811640 HIGHWAY 2
TWO HARBORS,MN55616 		41-6001896 115 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(48) LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET 401
SELLWOOD BUILDING
DULUTH,MN55802 		13-3030229 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(49) KINSHIP OF AITKIN COUNTY208 2ND AVENUE NW
AITKIN,MN56431 		41-1682641 501(C)(3) 10,000       IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN IN AITKIN COUNTY.
(50) HARTLEY NATURE CENTER3001 WOODLAND AVENUE
DULUTH,MN55803 		36-3507636 501(C)(3) 10,000       TO EXPAND PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH AGES 9 - 15 BEYOND HARTLEY PARK.
(51) CARLTON COUNTY CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES COLLABORATIVE30 10TH ST
CLOQUET,MN55720 		41-6005767 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN READY FOR KINDERGARTEN.
(52) LIFE HOUSE INC102 W 1ST ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-1704840 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.
(53) ITASCA COUNTY FAMILY YMCA400 RIVER ROAD
GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744 		41-1358634 501(C)(3) 12,000       IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ADULTS AND YOUTH AT THE ITASCA COUNTY FAMILY YMCA.
(54) THE WHITE HOUSE PROJECT12 METRO TECH CENTER 26TH FLOOR
BROOKLYN,NY11201 		52-2172075 501(C)(3) 10,000       SUPPORT FOR BUILDING THE LEADERSHIP NETWORK FOR AMERICAN INDIAN WOMEN IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA.
(55) ADVOCATES FOR FAMILY PEACE1611 NW FOURTH STREET
GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744 		41-1377489 501(C)(3) 19,523       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(56) AITKIN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITYPO BOX 281
AITKIN,MN56431 		41-1756186 501(C)(3) 5,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(57) ARROWHEAD ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY702 3RD AVENUE SOUTH
VIRGINIA,MN55792 		41-6052144 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(58) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LEECH LAKE AREA208 CENTRAL AVE
CASS LAKE,MN56633 		41-1929446 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(59) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHLANDPO BOX 16435
DULUTH,MN55816 		41-0969947 501(C)(3) 19,956       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(60) CARLTON COUNTY CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES COLLABORATIVE30 10TH ST
CLOQUET,MN55720 		41-6005767 501(C)(3) 11,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(61) DAMIANO OF DULUTH INC206 W 4TH ST 209
DULUTH,MN55806 		41-1453521 501(C)(3) 17,905       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(62) DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA302 WEST 1ST ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-0693931 501(C)(3) 19,819       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(63) ITASCA COUNTY FAMILY YMCA1338 EAST HWY 169
GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744 		41-1732842 501(C)(3) 10,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(64) KOOTASCA COMMUNITY ACTION INC2232 2ND AVENUE EAST
INTERNATIONAL FALLS,MN56649 		41-0904805 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(65) LIFE HOUSE INC102 W 1ST ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-1704840 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(66) LINCOLN PARK FAMILY & CHILDREN'S COLLAB1701 NORTH 9TH AVENUE
VIRGINIA,MN55792 		27-4990487 501(C)(3) 10,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(67) MCGREGOR KIDS PLUS42555 110TH AVENUE
TAMARACK,MN55787 		41-1941630 501(C)(3) 10,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(68) NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF DULUTH224 EAST 4TH STREET
DULUTH,MN55805 		41-1465688 501(C)(3) 9,990       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(69) RANGE WOMEN'S ADVOCATES301 1ST ST SOUTH SUITE 100
VIRGINIA,MN55792 		41-1369020 501(C)(3) 10,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(70) SAFE HAVEN SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMENPO BOX 3558
DULUTH,MN55803 		41-1317462 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(71) WELL BEING DEVELOPMENT102 E SHERIDAN STREET
ELY,MN55731 		27-2987032 501(C)(3) 5,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
(72) COOK COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION300 W 3RD STREET PO BOX 57
GRAND MARAIS,MN55604 		41-1920590 115 20,000       SUPPORT FOR OUT OF SCHOOL TIME INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH IN GRAND MARAIS.
(73) ANDERSON CENTER163 TOWER VIEW DRIVE
RED WING,MN55066 		41-1911774 501(C)(3) 10,000       TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION FOR BUSINESS LEADERS IN NE MINNESOTA.
(74) SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION28 WEST 2ND STREET
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-1420162 501(C)(3) 19,500       SUPPORT FOR THE TREATMENT OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING LANGUAGE DISORDERS.
(75) UNION GOSPEL MISSION219 EAST FIRST STREET
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-0724066 501(C)(3) 5,000       SUPPORT FOR THE FREE HOT MEAL PROGRAM IN 2011.
(76) KOOCHICHING AGING OPTIONS1000 5TH STREET
INTERNATIONAL FALLS,MN56649 		26-4636084 501(C)(3) 20,000       SUPPORT FOR SERVICES TO HELP OLDER ADULTS AGE IN PLACE IN KOOCHICHING COUNTY.
(77) PAVSA32 E 1ST STREET SUITE 200
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-1350021 501(C)(3) 60,000       TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS CHANGE FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING.
(78) FIRST200 BEDFORD STREET
MANCHESTER,NH03101 		22-2990908 501(C)(3) 5,000       IN SUPPORT OF THE INAUGURAL LAKE SUPERIOR REGIONAL - 2011 FIRST "FOR THE INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY" ROBOTICS COMPETITION HELD IN DULUTH ON MARCH 10TH, TARGETED AT STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12.
(79) APEX306 WEST SUPERIOR ST STE 902
DULUTH,MN55802 		32-0079166 501(C)(6) 15,000       TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN DULUTH AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
(80) RANGE WOMEN'S ADVOCATES301 1ST ST SOUTH SUITE 100
VIRGINIA,MN55792 		41-1369020 501(C)(3) 20,000       SUPPORT FOR AN INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION.
(81) DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS202 EAST SUPERIOR STREET
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-1382134 501(C)(3) 16,100       SUPPORT TO INCREASE COOPERATION AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE VISITATION CENTER AND THE COURT SYSTEM.
(82) YWCA OF DULUTH32 EAST 1ST ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-0696493 501(C)(3) 20,000       SUPPORT FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE YWCA'S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS.
(83) MN CITIZENS FEDERATION - NORTHEAST2110 W FIRST ST 102
DULUTH,MN55806 		41-1253514 501(C)(3) 5,000       SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO OLDER ADULTS REGARDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
(84) CLIMB THEATRE6415 CARMEN AVE E
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS,MN55076 		51-0189494 501(C)(3) 11,431       SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING TO FOSTER INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE THROUGH THEATRE IN 3 RURAL COMMUNITIES (TWO HARBORS, SILVER BAY, AND ELY) IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA.
(85) NORTHSPAN GROUP INC221 W 1ST ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		36-3386158 501(C)(4) 5,000       IN SUPPORT OF THE NORTHLAND CONNECTION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATA AND ANALYSIS TO RECRUIT, EXPAND AND RETAIN BUSINESSES, AND CREATE NEW JOBS IN OUR REGION.
(86) KIDS CLOSET OF DULUTH2308 WEST 3RD STREET
DULUTH,MN55806 		20-1878745 501(C)(3) 5,000       SUPPORT TO PURCHASE CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN IN NEED.
(87) COPELAND VALLEY YOUTH CENTER28 E VILLAGE VIEW DRIVE
DULUTH,MN55805 		41-0850223 501(C)(3) 5,000       IN SUPPORT OF THE" PLAY, THE FORGOTTEN BASIC NEED" EVENT TO BE HELD IN MAY 2011.
(88) VINE INC1828 E SUPERIOR ST
DULUTH,MN55812 		41-1948095 501(C)(3) 5,000       TO SUPPORT THE VINE HOUSE, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR MEN.
(89) CHUM102 W 2ND ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-1227969 501(C)(3) 5,000       SUPPORT FOR SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AT THE HOMELESS FAMILY SHELTER.
(90) MINNESOTA JUSTICE FOUNDATION229 19TH AVENUE SOUTH ROOM 90
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455 		41-1447537 501(C)(3) 5,000       TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE REGARDING HOUSING ISSUES.
(91) FLOODWOOD SERVICES AND TRAINING INC601 ASH STREET PO BOX 347
FLOODWOOD,MN55736 		41-1296075 501(C)(3) 5,000       TO PROVIDE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME ACTIVITIES FOR FLOODWOOD AREA YOUTH.
(92) RANGE RESPITE PROJECT1309 20TH STREET SOUTH
VIRGINIA,MN55792 		41-1726790 501(C)(3) 5,000       IN SUPPORT OF HOME-BASED RESPITE CARE AND CAREGIVER TRAINING AND EDUCATION.
(93) GRANT COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE1027 NORTH 8TH AVE E
DULUTH,MN55805 		41-2002724 501(C)(3) 5,000       TO PROVIDE PLANNING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR YOUTH SUPPORT TEAMS THROUGHOUT THE DULUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
(94) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MN424 W SUPERIOR ST 204 ORDEAN BLDG
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-0872993 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF SERVICES TO ASSIST YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.
(95) MN ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FOR VETERANS360 ROBERT STREET NORTH SUITE 306
ST PAUL,MN55101 		41-1694717 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF OUTREACH EFFORTS TO VETERANS IN CRISIS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA.
(96) CHUM102 W 2ND ST
DULUTH,MN55802 		41-1227969 501(C)(3) 20,000       IN SUPPORT OF WORK TO INCREASE ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS.
2
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70
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
2
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS DETAILING PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND USE OF GRANT FUNDS. ORGANIZATIONS ITEMIZE ACTUAL EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO THE BUDGET THEY SUBMITTED WITH THEIR GRANT APPLICATION. ORGANIZATIONS REPORT ON HOW NORTHLAND FOUNDATION FUNDS WERE SPENT AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE GRANTEE AND OTHER SOURCES. ORGANIZATIONS REPORT ON SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT BOTH AS PROJECTED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION AND THE ACTUAL RECEIPTS OVER THE COURSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS $5,000 AND UNDER SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT. ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS OVER $5,000 SUBMIT INTERIM REPORTS EVERY 6 MONTHS IN ADDITION TO A FINAL REPORT. BOTH THE GRANTS MANAGER AND THE GRANTS COORDINATOR REVIEW THESE REPORTS AS THEY COME IN.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1554455
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) THOMAS RENIER (i)
(ii)		 150,137
0 		23,822
0 		0
0 		8,563
0 		28,317
0 		210,839
0 		0
0
(2) LYNN HAGLIN (i)
(ii)		 128,573
0 		0
0 		0
0 		7,689
0 		19,947
0 		156,209
0 		0
0
(3) SCOTT MARTIN (i)
(ii)		 142,009
0 		0
0 		0
0 		8,215
0 		600
0 		150,824
0 		0
0













Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1554455
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 1 30,281 MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Additional Data


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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
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1554455
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4   IN THE EVENT THAT THE SITTING CHAIR COMPLETES HIS/HER TERM AS CHAIR ON THE SAME DATE AS COMPLETING HIS OR HER FULL COMPLIMENT OF THREE (3) FULL AND CONSECUTIVE THREE (3) YEAR TERMS, THE RETIRING TRUSTEE WILL BE OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR IN THE POSITION OF IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR. SHOULD THIS SITUATION OCCUR, AND THE POSITION IS ACCEPTED, THE STATUS OF THE POSITION WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR SHALL BE CONSIDERED AN OFFICIAL TRUSTEE, WITH ALL RIGHTS AND VOTING PRIVILEGES; THE POSITION OF IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR SHALL BE CONSIDERED INDEPENDENT OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT WHICH PRESCRIBES THE MINIMUM (11) AND MAXIMUM (13) NUMBER OF TRUSTEES OF THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   THE PRESIDENT AND THE CFO REVIEW A COPY OF THE 990 AFTER IT IS COMPLETED. A COPY OF THE 990 IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING FOR REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. DURING THAT BOARD MEETING, IT IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AT THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, EVERY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND EVERY STAFF MEMBER FILLS OUT A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" FORM AND INCLUDES ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THEY MAY HAVE. ALSO, IF THERE IS A BOARD MEMBER THAT HAS A CONFLICT WITH ANY GRANTS OR LOANS, THEY RECLUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON THAT PARTICULAR ITEM AT THE BOARD MEETING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD USES DATA FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION LEVELS, AND THEN MEETS WITH THE PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS. AFTER THE MEETING A RECOMMENDATION IS BROUGHT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND A DECISION IS MADE BY THE BOARD. THE SURVEYS USED ARE ONES THAT ARE DONE BY SIMILAR NON-PROFITS IN THE STATE TO BRING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WAGES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE AN ANNUAL BUDGET THAT INCLUDES A "STANDARD" INCREASE FOR THE ENTIRE STAFF. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY EMPLOYEE HAS INCREASED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, THE PRESIDENT WILL BRING THAT RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THESE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THESE ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 6,360,303.
  FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
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

Additional Data


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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1554455
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity







(1) NORTHLAND ASSISTED LIVING LLC
202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
DULUTH,MN55802
20-5440048 		ASSISTED LIVING ORGANIZATION MN 1,243,177 507,186 N/A
(2) MCGREGOR PROPERTIES LLC
202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
DULUTH,MN55802
20-5490145 		PROPERTIES MN 80,482 1,521,291 N/A
(3) BUHL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC
202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
DULUTH,MN55802
26-0558429 		PROPERTIES MN 93,659 1,721,008 N/A
(4) HOYT LAKES PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC
202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET
DULUTH,MN55802
26-4816942 		PROPERTIES MN 356,405 2,587,122 N/A




Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) NORTHLAND INSTITUTE

13911 RIDGEDALE DRIVE 260

MINNEAPOLIS,MN55305
31-1504160 		PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRAMS IN THE AREA MN 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
 
Yes
 












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NORTHLAND INSTITUTE

 K 0  
(2) NORTHLAND INSTITUTE

 P 159,578  
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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