Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - MINNESOTA
Employer identification number
41-1554078
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
28,573,834
26,871,890
28,422,178
27,562,939
27,868,758
139,299,599
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..
28,573,834
26,871,890
28,422,178
27,562,939
27,868,758
139,299,599
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
139,299,599
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..
28,573,834
26,871,890
28,422,178
27,562,939
27,868,758
139,299,599
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
149,345
51,218
97,222
54,755
49,632
402,172
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..
62,671
130,556
1,908,855
1,286,192
1,553,795
4,942,069
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
144,643,840
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
43,294,909
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
96.310 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.510 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME FROM CLIENTS NET INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA - MINNESOTA
Employer identification number
41-1554078
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA-MINNESOTA OPERATES SIX MAJOR PROGRAM AREAS OFFERING OVER SIXTY INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS, PLUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 26,500 PERSONS WERE SERVED BY THESE PROGRAMS DURING THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR, NOTING THAT BECAUSE OF PARTICIPATION IN MULTIPLE PROGRAMS THESE ARE NOT UNDUPLICATED COUNT NUMBERS. EACH OF OUR PROGRAMS SETS ANNUAL MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES FOR TANGIBLE, LONG LASTING CHANGES WE SEEK TO EFFECT IN THE LIVES OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. BECAUSE OF THE WIDE ARRAY WITHIN OUR SIXTY PLUS PROGRAMS, WE NECESSARILY MEASURE A WIDE ARRAY OF OUTCOMES. IN THIS FORM 990 WE PRESENT ONLY A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF THESE OUTCOMES; OUR WEBSITE PROVIDES GREATER DETAIL. (WWW.VOAMN.ORG).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIR, THE PRESIDENT, THE PAST-CHAIR, THE CHAIR-ELECT AND THE COMMITTEE CHAIRS. WHEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOT IN SESSION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS AND MAY EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT AND AFFAIRS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SERVING MINNESOTA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
EACH DIRECTOR, OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT, IS APPOINTED BY THE SOLE MEMBER. EACH DIRECTOR, OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT, MAY BE REMOVED BY THE SOLE MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
AMENDMENTS OR CHANGES TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE MEMBER AND THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION MAY BE DISSOLVED ONLY UPON ACTION OF THE SOLE MEMBER, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE GENERAL LEDGER MANAGER, THE CFO AND THE CEO. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT WAS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH CONVEYED IT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE RECOMMENDATION TO REVIEW IT AND APPROVE IT. FINALLY, THE FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE IT WAS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY SITUATION THAT MIGHT BE VIEWED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. WHERE DOUBT EXISTS REGARDING WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS OR APPEARS TO EXIST, THE MATTER IS RESOLVED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITHOUT COUNTING THE VOTE OF ANY INTERESTED DIRECTOR. NO DIRECTOR OR OFFICER MAY TAKE PART IN ANY DECISION OR ACTION BY THE ORGANIZATION THAT WOULD DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BENEFIT THAT DIRECTOR OR ANY RELATIVE, BUSINESS PARTNER OR ORGANIZATION WITH WHICH ANY OF THE FOREGOING HAS A FORMAL RELATIONSHIP. THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR OR OFFICER MAY BE PRESENT DURING OR PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION, BUT MAY NOT INFLUENCE OR TAKE PART IN THE DECISION REGARDING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. ALL EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY SITUATION THAT WILL BE VIEWED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES OR AS OTHERWISE APPROPRIATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS ANNUALLY REVIEWED AND SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS PERFORMANCE TO PRE-ESTABLISH GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND OVERALL PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING RESPONSES TO A SURVEY OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF. THE SUBCOMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS A VARIETY OF NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEYS, THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVES OF OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS AS REPORTED ON THEIR FORM 990'S, AND MEDIA REPORTS OF NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE SALARIES. BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND COMPARABLE SALARIES, THE SUBCOMMITTEE SETS ANNUAL COMPENSATION BENCHMARKED AGAINST INDUSTRY STANDARDS, AND THIS IS REPORTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO WAS LAST REVIEWED IN 2010. THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS ARE SET BY THE CEO, UPON REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND OF COMPARABLE SALARIES BASED ON NON-PROFIT SALARY SURVEYS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION, BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS. THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS WAS LAST REVIEWED IN 2010.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE (WWW.VOAMN.ORG) AND UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM DECONSOLIDATION 1,235,545. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 1,235,545.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.