TY 2011 Form 990EZ

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Form990-EZ
Click to see attachment

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2011

Open to Public
Inspection

For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011, and ending 12-31-2011

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
UPPER MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS
CONCLAVE

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)4517 MINNETONKA BLVD
ROOM/SUITE 104Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 MINNEAPOLIS, MN55416

D Employer identification number

36-3476780

E Telephone number

(952) 927-4487

F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet

G Accounting method: CashAccrualOther (specify) bullet

H Check bullet

required to attach Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).I Website: bullet

WWW.THECONCLAVE.COMJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)501(c)(3) Click to see attachment

501(c)( ) bullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

K Check

if the organization is not a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization or a section 527 organization and its gross receipts are normally not more than $50,000. A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.

L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ........... bullet

$ 130,406


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received...............			1	2,993
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............			2	105,457
3	Membership dues and assessments......................			3
4	Investment income...........................			4	2,162
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........	5a	17,328
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses...........	5b	117,804
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......			5c	-100,476
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) .	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
	sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000)	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events.......	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)			6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold.................	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........			7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .....................			8	2,466
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.................			9	12,602
10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) .................			10
11	Benefits paid to or for members........................			11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................			12	70,568
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............			13	4,042
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance...................			14	1,800
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping...................			15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ....................			16	50,062
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ....................			17	126,472
18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............			18	-113,870
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................			19	249,065
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........			20	-898
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........			21	134,297

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2011)

Form 990-EZ (2011)

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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.............

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year

22Cash, savings, and investments................

250,207

117,849

23Land and buildings....................

24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........

765

19,432

25Total assets......................

250,972

137,281

Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............

1,907

2,984

27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..

249,065

134,297

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF BROADCASTING THROUGH EDUCATION
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE UPPER MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS CONCLAVE (CONCLAVE) ANNUALLY PROVIDES THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND EMPLOYEES OF FEDERALLY LICENSED RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS AND COMPANIES SERVICES OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT. IT'S MISSION: THROUGH EDUCATION, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF BROADCASTING. IT INVOLVES HIGH SCHOOLS AND RADIO STATIONS TO HELP RECRUIT CANDIDATES TO RECEIVE CONCLAVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE RADIO INDUSTRY VOCATIONAL/TRAINING SCHOOLS, TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS INSIDE THE REGION AND TO MUSIC INDUSTRY VOCATIONAL/TRAINING SCHOOL. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS, IN 2011 WORTH NEARLY 80,000, ARE AWARDED AT THE ANNUAL SUMMER SEMINAR. IN 2002,THE CONCLAVE ADDED AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE TO ITS ARSENAL OF COMMUNICATION TOOLS (WWW.THECONCLAVE.COM). THE WEBSITE IS USED TO TOUT UPCOMING CONCLAVE SEMINARS, FACULTY, AND TOPICS. IT IS ALSO USED AS AN APPLICATION SOURCE FOR EACH OF THE CONCLAVES SCHOLARSHIPS. IN ADDITION, THE SITE NOW FEATURES HISTORICAL STORIES AND DATA ALLOWING VISITORS A CHANCE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CONCLAVES MISSION: THROUGH EDUCATION, THE CONCLAVE SEEKS TO EDUCATE THOSE WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY THOSE RADIO OPERATORS WHO ARE LICENSED TO SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST. IN 2006, THE CONCLAVE ADDED A SECOND WEBSITE TO HELP IT ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION: RADIOSCHOLARSHIPS.COM THIS SITE CALLS ATTENTION TO THE VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO THOSE STUDENTS AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS DESIRING ASSISTANCE IN GAINING ENTRY TO THE EDUCATION WHICH MAY HELP THEM ENTER AND SUCCEED IN THE MEDIA. IN 2008, THE CONCLAVE BEGAN A SERIES OF WEBINARS, EACH FOCUSING ON A TOPIC OF IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE TO THE INDUSTRY. THE CONCLAVE PUBLISHES A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, THE TATTLER, FEATURING NEWS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION, ITS CONFERENCES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND INDUSTRY NEWS RELEVANT TO BRADCASTING AND THE MEDIA. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	113,193
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) .................. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..............	32	113,193

Part IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (see the instructions for Part IV.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV..........

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation
TOM KARNOWSKI 4532 DOUGLAS DRIVE 4532 DOUGLAS DRIVE CRYSTAL,MN55422	EXEC. DIRECT40.00	54,264	8,624
JERRY BOULDING 28955 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 28955 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY MALIBU,CA90265	DIRECTOR2.00	0
JANE DYSON 3088 BOBCAT TRAIL NW 3088 BOBCAT TRAIL NW PRIOR LAKE,MN55372	SECRETARY2.00	0
HARV BLAIN 9750 CRAWFORD AVE 9750 CRAWFORD AVE SKOKIE,IL60076	DIRECTOR2.00	0
PAUL HEINE 21 SHERWOOD DR 21 SHERWOOD DR MEDFORD,NJ08055	DIRECTOR2.00	0
LESTER ST JAMES 8128 GIRARD PLAZA 8128 GIRARD PLAZA OMAHA,NE68122	VICE-CHAIR2.00	0
MARK BOLKE 637 HACKMORE DR 637 HACKMORE DR EAGAN,MN55123	TREASURER2.00	0
ROBERT TAYLOR PO BOX 2624 PO BOX 2624 SECAUCUS,NJ07096	DIRECTOR2.00	0
RICO GARCIA 298 COMMERCE CIRCLE 298 COMMERCE CIRCLE SACRAMENTO,CA95815	DIRECTOR2.00	0
DAVID MARTIN 7201 WATTS 7201 WATTS MADISON,WI53719	DIRECTOR2.00	0
JAY PHILPOTT 11647 OLIVE BLVD 11647 OLIVE BLVD CREVE COEUR,MO63149	DIRECTOR2.00	0
DAN SPEARS 14640 FALLS RD 14640 FALLS RD COCKEYSVILLE,MD21030	DIRECTOR2.00	0
LENORE WILLIAMS 960 PENN AVE SUITE 200 960 PENN AVE SUITE 200 PITTSBURGH,PA15222	DIRECTOR2.00	0
TOM LAND 720 E CAPITAL DR 720 E CAPITAL DR MILWAUKEE,WI53212	DIRECTOR2.00	0
TOM OAKES 11259 TOWER RD 11259 TOWER RD ANCHORAGE,AK99515	DIRECTOR2.00	0
PAT MILLER 720 E CAPITAL DR 720 E CAPITAL DR MILWAUKEE,WI53212	DIRECTOR2.00	0
PAIGE NIENABER 14363 OREN RD 14363 OREN RD SCANDIA,MN55073	DIRECTOR2.00	0

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Part VOther Information(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V

Yes

Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................

Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions). ..........................

35a

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O.

35b

Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.

35c

Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................

37a

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet

37a

Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................

37b

38a

Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were

any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..

38a

If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .

38b

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......

39a

Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....

39b

40a

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:

section 4911 bullet

; section 4912 bullet

; section 4955 bullet

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ......

40b

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958... bullet

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization.................... bullet

All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. ......................

40e

41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet

42aThe organization's books are in care of bullet

CUMMINGS KEEGAN CO PLLP Telephone no. bullet

(952) 345-2500

Located at bullet

600 S HWY 169
SUITE 1625
ST LOUIS PARK,MN ZIP + 4 bullet

55426

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?

Yes

42b

If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?

42c

If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041Check here ....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year.... bullet

Yes

44a

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of

Form 990-EZ.................................

44a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form990-EZ.............................

44b

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........

44c

If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanationin Schedule O................................

44d

45a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)?............................

45a

45b

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form990-EZ (see instructions).....................

45b

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Yes

Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............

Part VI

Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ...........

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ....

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ................. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000.......... bullet

Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE:All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ..................... Yes No

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid preparer use only

Print/type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

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Firm's EIN Right pointing arrowhead image

Firm's address Right pointing arrowhead image

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions ......... bullet

YesNo

Form 990-EZ (2011)

Additional Data

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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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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.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

UPPER MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS
CONCLAVE

Employer identification number

36-3476780

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. Seesection 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

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).

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 ..................................................

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

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)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(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?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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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) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
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..
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.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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).

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

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.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2011. 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 ...................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2010. 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011. 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 .................................................. right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010. 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 .............................................. right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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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) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	190,027	193,399	44,162	6,948	2,993	437,529
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......	52,914	58,427	32,058	134,589	105,457	383,445
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.	242,941	251,826	76,220	141,537	108,450	820,974
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...	297	925	2,086	2,286	1,149	6,743
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..	297	925	2,086	2,286	1,149	6,743
8	Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						814,231

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	242,941	251,826	76,220	141,537	108,450	820,974
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	22,066	15,912	3,451	4,210	4,628	50,267
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	22,066	15,912	3,451	4,210	4,628	50,267
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.).	265,007	267,738	79,671	145,747	113,078	871,241

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

93.460 %

Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

93.060 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

6.000 %

Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

6.000 %

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33 1/3% support tests—2011. 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 .......... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2010. 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 .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public
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Name of the organization

UPPER MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS
CONCLAVE

Employer identification number

36-3476780

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
OTHER REVENUE	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8	INCOME FROM DBSI PRIVATE ACTI 1,294 RENTAL INCOME FROM PIEDMONT K 1,172 TOTAL 2,466
OTHER EXPENSES	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,238 OFFICE EXPENSES 3,124 PROGRAM EXPENSES 38,236 INSURANCE 462 BANK FEES 2,936 MN ANNUAL RENEWAL TAX 75 SCHOLARSHIPS 3,035 INVESTMENT EXPENSES 508 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 448 TOTAL 50,062
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20	UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS -613 BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE -285
OTHER ASSETS	FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24	BACKUP WITHHOLDING 32 32 DUE FROM PIEDMONT 0 16,983 DUE FROM DBSI 2001 0 2,417 EQUIPMENT 43,906 43,906 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 43,173 43,906 305 305 LESS ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION 305 305 TOTAL 765 19,432
OTHER LIABILITIES	FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26	PAYROLL TAXES 1,277 2,084 SIMPLE PLAN PAYABLE 630 900
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT	FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28	THE UPPER MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS CONCLAVE (CONCLAVE) ANNUALLY PROVIDES THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND EMPLOYEES OF FEDERALLY LICENSED RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS AND COMPANIES SERVICES OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT. IT'S MISSION: THROUGH EDUCATION, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF BROADCASTING. IT INVOLVES HIGH SCHOOLS AND RADIO STATIONS TO HELP RECRUIT CANDIDATES TO RECEIVE CONCLAVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE RADIO INDUSTRY VOCATIONAL/TRAINING SCHOOLS, TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS INSIDE THE REGION AND TO MUSIC INDUSTRY VOCATIONAL/TRAINING SCHOOL. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS, IN 2011 WORTH NEARLY 80,000, ARE AWARDED AT THE ANNUAL SUMMER SEMINAR. IN 2002,THE CONCLAVE ADDED AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE TO ITS ARSENAL OF COMMUNICATION TOOLS (WWW.THECONCLAVE.COM). THE WEBSITE IS USED TO TOUT UPCOMING CONCLAVE SEMINARS, FACULTY, AND TOPICS. IT IS ALSO USED AS AN APPLICATION SOURCE FOR EACH OF THE CONCLAVES SCHOLARSHIPS. IN ADDITION, THE SITE NOW FEATURES HISTORICAL STORIES AND DATA ALLOWING VISITORS A CHANCE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CONCLAVES MISSION: THROUGH EDUCATION, THE CONCLAVE SEEKS TO EDUCATE THOSE WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY THOSE RADIO OPERATORS WHO ARE LICENSED TO SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST. IN 2006, THE CONCLAVE ADDED A SECOND WEBSITE TO HELP IT ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION: RADIOSCHOLARSHIPS.COM THIS SITE CALLS ATTENTION TO THE VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO THOSE STUDENTS AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS DESIRING ASSISTANCE IN GAINING ENTRY TO THE EDUCATION WHICH MAY HELP THEM ENTER AND SUCCEED IN THE MEDIA. IN 2008, THE CONCLAVE BEGAN A SERIES OF WEBINARS, EACH FOCUSING ON A TOPIC OF IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE TO THE INDUSTRY. THE CONCLAVE PUBLISHES A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, THE TATTLER, FEATURING NEWS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION, ITS CONFERENCES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND INDUSTRY NEWS RELEVANT TO BRADCASTING AND THE MEDIA.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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TY 2011 CompensationExplanation

Name:

UPPER MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS

CONCLAVE

EIN: 36-3476780

Person Name	Explanation
TOM KARNOWSKI
JERRY BOULDING
JANE DYSON
HARV BLAIN
PAUL HEINE
LESTER ST JAMES
MARK BOLKE
ROBERT TAYLOR
RICO GARCIA
DAVID MARTIN
JAY PHILPOTT
DAN SPEARS
LENORE WILLIAMS
TOM LAND
TOM OAKES
PAT MILLER
PAIGE NIENABER