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)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011, and ending 12-31-2011
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)2300 MYRTLE AVENUE
ROOM/SUITE 120Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 SAINT PAUL, MN55114
D Employer identification number

36-3283998
E Telephone number

(651) 602-7655
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.PROCHOICEMINNESOTA.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ........... bullet $ 111,222
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...........
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 103,203
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 7,100
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 874
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   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 3,033
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d -3,033
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 45
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8................. 9 108,189
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 10,000
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 56,024
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 3,626
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 7,395
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 21,323
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................... 17 98,368
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 9,821
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)................ 19 139,962
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 149,783
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
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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................
131,425
22
151,909
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
10,993
24
3,467
25Total assets......................
142,418
25
155,376
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
2,456
26
5,593
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
139,962
27
149,783
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? TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS ON ISSUES OF REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.
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 STUDENT ORGANIZING ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. DURING THE 2010-2011 YEAR, THE FOUNDATION ENGAGED ALL CONSTITUENTS OF ITS STUDENT ORGANIZING PROGRAM TO DETERMINE THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS WORK, AS WELL DETERMINE APPROPRIATE TOOLS FOR CAPTURING PROGRAMMATIC DATA, AND EXPLORE NEW PROGRAMMATIC ACTIONS AND DIRECTIONS TO FILL IDENTIFIED GAPS. THE FOUNDATION MADE GREAT STRIDES IN DEVELOPING THE CAMPUS ORGANIZING PROGRAM- FOCUS WAS SHIFTED FROM NUMBERS AND CONTACTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNS AS FUTURE LEADERS WITHIN THE PRO-CHOICE MOVEMENT. THROUGH THIS PROGRAMMATIC SHIFT, THE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZER AND STUDENT ORGANIZER WILL BE ABLE TO BETTER EQUIP THE CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO DEVELOP NOT ONLY GREAT CAMPUS PROGRAMS, BUT ALSO DEVELOP THE REPRESENTATIVES AS LEADERS. LESSONS LEARNED WERE IMPLEMENTED AT START OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR CYCLES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 23,155
29 GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: INTERNSHIPS. IN 2011, WE HIRED AND TRAINED INTERNS TO WORK ON OUR PRO-CHOICE LOBBY DAY, SUMMER COMMUNITY OUTREACH, STUDENT ORGANIZING PROGRAM, AND ESCORT VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT. TO DATE, MORE THAN 275 YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE ACQUIRED AN AWESOME PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. CLINIC ESCORTING PROGRAM. IN LATE 2005, WE STARTED AN ESCORT PROGRAM AT A MINNEAPOLIS ABORTION CLINIC. THIS PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED WITH THE TRAINING OF DOZENS OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND IS CURRENTLY RUN BY AN INTERN AS A STAND-ALONE PROGRAM WITH MINIMAL ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM GIVES PROTECTION FROM ANTI-CHOICE ABUSE FOR THE CLINIC'S PATIENTS. IN 2011, OUR ESCORT PROGRAM MAINTAINS OVER 80 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS. OUTREACH & INTERNET. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS INVESTED IN OUR MISSION. OUR MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORTER LIST CURRENTLY INCLUDES OVER 80,000 PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTANS. WE ENGAGE THESE MEMBERS THROUGH EMAIL ALERTS AND QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS, ORGANIZE CONSTITUENT TRAINING, AND CONDUCT OUTREACH AT FAIRS, CONCERTS, AND FESTIVALS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CURRENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CHALLENGES FACED BY WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN MINNESOTA. EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR, STAFF OF THE NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION PROVIDED MANY "TALKING ABOUT CHOICE" TRAININGS FOR STUDENT GROUPS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. GREATER MINNESOTA ORGANIZING. IN SOME COMMUNITIES, NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED THE CHOICE LOBBY NETWORK, WHICH IS THE LINCHPIN OF A LONG-TERM PLAN TO REVERSE LOSSES IN PUBLIC RELATIONS, THE POLITICAL ARENA, AND IN THE PROVISION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE IN GREATER MINNESOTA. IN ORDER TO HARNESS THE UNTAPPED ENERGY OF THAT SILENT MAJORITY, WE MUST REACH OUT BEYOND THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA WHERE A LACK OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND SERVICES LIMITS WOMEN'S LIFE CHOICES. IN OTHER AREAS, ORGANIZERS MAINTAIN A PRESENCE AT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND BY GIVING SUPPORT TO LOCAL ACTIVISTS. WE'VE BEEN ACTIVE IN ST. CLOUD, BEMIDJI, MOORHEAD, ROCHESTER, MANKATO, ST. PETER, AND DULUTH.
(Grants $ 10,000) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 34,132
30 RESEARCH AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY UPON RESEARCHING THE PRACTICES OF CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDING THROUGH THE POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OF 2011, THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND COMPILED ITS FINDINGS IN A NEW REPORT THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED IN EARLY 2012. THE REPORT, TITLED "STATE-FUNDED DECEPTION: MINNESOTA'S CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS" HIGHLIGHTS THE DECEPTIVE PRACTICES OF THESE AGENCIES. IN ADDITION, IN APRIL, THE FOUNDATION HELD A ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION OF OVER 20 ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS AS PART OF A NATIONAL TOUR TO EXPOSE CPCS AS FAKE CLINICS. THE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WAS FOLLOWED BY A FREE SCREENING OF THE PEABODY AWARD WINNING FILM, 12TH & DELAWARE, A FILM THAT EXPLORES THE JUXTAPOSITION OF A CPC LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET OF AN ABORTION PROVIDER. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO SERVES ON THE BOARDS OF, AND HAS LEADERSHIP POSITIONS ON SEVERAL POLICY FOCUSED COALITIONS, SUCH AS THE COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE SEXUALITY EDUCATION AND THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ALLIANCE. THROUGH THIS COALITION WORK, THE FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO INFLUENCE POLICIES AND POLICY MAKERS FOR PRO-CHOICE MEASURES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND ACCESS FOR ALL MINNESOTANS. ADVOCACY. THE FOUNDATION LED THE PRO-CHOICE COALITION IN PLANNING AND EXECUTING PRO-CHOICE LOBBY DAY. IN 2011, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, A SITTING GOVERNOR ADDRESSED THE OVER 250 CITIZEN ACTIVISTS GATHERED FOR THE DAY OF ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEETS ON TWO ABORTION LAWS INTRODUCED DURING THE 2011 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND EDUCATED LEGISLATORS ON THEIR HARMFUL IMPACT ON THOSE SEEKING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 10,451
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ..................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..............bullet 32 67,738
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		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
AMY SCHREMPPClick to see attachment
2300 MYRTLE AVENUE 120
ST PAUL,MN55114
 DIRECTOR2.00 0    
ANN SEQUINClick to see attachment
2300 MYRTLE AVENUE 120
SAINT PAUL,MN55114
 DIRECTOR/CHA2.00 0    
DOUG MICHOClick to see attachment
2300 MYRTLE AVENUE 120
SAINT PAUL,MN55114
 DIRECTOR/VIC2.00 0    
ELLEN SMARTClick to see attachment
2300 MYRTLE AVENUE 120
SAINT PAUL,MN55114
 DIRECTOR/SEC2.00 0    
BOB BENJAMINClick to see attachment
2300 MYRTLE AVENUE 120
SAINT PAUL,MN55114
 DIRECTOR2.00 0    
JAMES EVANSClick to see attachment
2300 MYRTLE AVENUE 120
SAINT PAUL,MN55114
 DIRECTOR2.00 0    
JENN SCHAALClick to see attachment
2300 MYRTLE AVENUE 120
SAINT PAUL,MN55114
 DIRECTOR2.00 0    
ROZAMOND SATHERClick to see attachment
2300 MYRTLE AVENUE 120
SAINT PAUL,MN55114
 DIRECTOR/TRE2.00 0    
LINNEA HOUSEClick to see attachment
2300 MYRTLE AVENUE 120
SAINT PAUL,MN55114
 EXECUTIVE DI8.00 10,404    
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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
No
33
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 ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions). ..........................
34
 
No
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
 
No
b
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
 
 
c
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.Click to see attachment
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess 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
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization....................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletMN
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletTHE ORGANIZATION Telephone no. bullet (651) 602-7655
Located at bullet2300 MYRTLE AVENUE NO 120
SAINT PAUL,MN ZIP + 4bullet55114
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
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
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanationin Schedule O................................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)?............................
45a
 
No
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
 
No
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Yes
No
46
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. Click to see attachment..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ...........
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II Click to see attachment.......................
47
Yes
 
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ....
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and 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
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE:All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A .....................
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Form 990-EZ, 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
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA
FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

36-3283998
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) 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.") .... 150,325 147,820 147,692 106,839 103,203 655,879
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.. 150,325 147,820 147,692 106,839 103,203 655,879
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)..           178,358
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           477,521
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.. 150,325 147,820 147,692 106,839 103,203 655,879
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 3,512 2,653 1,617 1,506 874 10,162
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).           666,041
12
12
7,400
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
71.700 %
15
15
52.890 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
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.") .            
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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (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) 2011
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
 
 
 
 
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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
2011
Name of organization
NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA
FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

36-3283998
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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, 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.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

36-3283998
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

36-3283998
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(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
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA
FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

36-3283998
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total 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 $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(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 C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA
FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

36-3283998
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 186  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 11,901  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 12,087  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 86,281  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 98,368  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 19,674  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 4,919  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 29,764 26,992 22,983 19,674 99,413
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        149,120
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 23,249 11,147 13,486 12,087 59,969
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 7,441 6,748 5,746 4,919 24,854
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         37,281
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 170 60 1,218 186 1,634
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011


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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
No
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA
FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

36-3283998
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER REVENUE FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 OTHER REVENUE 45 TOTAL 45
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMTS PAID TO ORGANIZATIONS FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA 2300 MYRTLE AVENUE, 120 ST. PAUL, MN 55114 10,000 0 0
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES OFFICE 10,340 TRAVEL 2,708 INSURANCE 2,005 BANK/CREDIT CARD CHARGES 882 MEMBERSHIPS 1,922 MISCELLANEOUS 910 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 2,556 TOTAL 21,323
OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 4,970 0 PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED CHARGES 640 640 EQUIPMENT 14,155 14,155 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 8,772 11,328 TOTAL 10,993 3,467
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 2,456 5,593
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTS ON ISSUES OF REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 STUDENT ORGANIZING ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. DURING THE 2010-2011 YEAR, THE FOUNDATION ENGAGED ALL CONSTITUENTS OF ITS STUDENT ORGANIZING PROGRAM TO DETERMINE THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS WORK, AS WELL DETERMINE APPROPRIATE TOOLS FOR CAPTURING PROGRAMMATIC DATA, AND EXPLORE NEW PROGRAMMATIC ACTIONS AND DIRECTIONS TO FILL IDENTIFIED GAPS. THE FOUNDATION MADE GREAT STRIDES IN DEVELOPING THE CAMPUS ORGANIZING PROGRAM- FOCUS WAS SHIFTED FROM NUMBERS AND CONTACTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNS AS FUTURE LEADERS WITHIN THE PRO-CHOICE MOVEMENT. THROUGH THIS PROGRAMMATIC SHIFT, THE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZER AND STUDENT ORGANIZER WILL BE ABLE TO BETTER EQUIP THE CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO DEVELOP NOT ONLY GREAT CAMPUS PROGRAMS, BUT ALSO DEVELOP THE REPRESENTATIVES AS LEADERS. LESSONS LEARNED WERE IMPLEMENTED AT START OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR CYCLES.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT: INTERNSHIPS. IN 2011, WE HIRED AND TRAINED INTERNS TO WORK ON OUR PRO-CHOICE LOBBY DAY, SUMMER COMMUNITY OUTREACH, STUDENT ORGANIZING PROGRAM, AND ESCORT VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT. TO DATE, MORE THAN 275 YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE ACQUIRED AN AWESOME PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. CLINIC ESCORTING PROGRAM. IN LATE 2005, WE STARTED AN ESCORT PROGRAM AT A MINNEAPOLIS ABORTION CLINIC. THIS PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED WITH THE TRAINING OF DOZENS OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND IS CURRENTLY RUN BY AN INTERN AS A STAND-ALONE PROGRAM WITH MINIMAL ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM GIVES PROTECTION FROM ANTI-CHOICE ABUSE FOR THE CLINIC'S PATIENTS. IN 2011, OUR ESCORT PROGRAM MAINTAINS OVER 80 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS. OUTREACH & INTERNET. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS INVESTED IN OUR MISSION. OUR MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORTER LIST CURRENTLY INCLUDES OVER 80,000 PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTANS. WE ENGAGE THESE MEMBERS THROUGH EMAIL ALERTS AND QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS, ORGANIZE CONSTITUENT TRAINING, AND CONDUCT OUTREACH AT FAIRS, CONCERTS, AND FESTIVALS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CURRENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CHALLENGES FACED BY WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN MINNESOTA. EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR, STAFF OF THE NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION PROVIDED MANY "TALKING ABOUT CHOICE" TRAININGS FOR STUDENT GROUPS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. GREATER MINNESOTA ORGANIZING. IN SOME COMMUNITIES, NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED THE CHOICE LOBBY NETWORK, WHICH IS THE LINCHPIN OF A LONG-TERM PLAN TO REVERSE LOSSES IN PUBLIC RELATIONS, THE POLITICAL ARENA, AND IN THE PROVISION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE IN GREATER MINNESOTA. IN ORDER TO HARNESS THE UNTAPPED ENERGY OF THAT SILENT MAJORITY, WE MUST REACH OUT BEYOND THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA WHERE A LACK OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND SERVICES LIMITS WOMEN'S LIFE CHOICES. IN OTHER AREAS, ORGANIZERS MAINTAIN A PRESENCE AT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND BY GIVING SUPPORT TO LOCAL ACTIVISTS. WE'VE BEEN ACTIVE IN ST. CLOUD, BEMIDJI, MOORHEAD, ROCHESTER, MANKATO, ST. PETER, AND DULUTH.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 RESEARCH AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY UPON RESEARCHING THE PRACTICES OF CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDING THROUGH THE POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OF 2011, THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND COMPILED ITS FINDINGS IN A NEW REPORT THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED IN EARLY 2012. THE REPORT, TITLED "STATE-FUNDED DECEPTION: MINNESOTA'S CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS" HIGHLIGHTS THE DECEPTIVE PRACTICES OF THESE AGENCIES. IN ADDITION, IN APRIL, THE FOUNDATION HELD A ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION OF OVER 20 ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS AS PART OF A NATIONAL TOUR TO EXPOSE CPCS AS FAKE CLINICS. THE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WAS FOLLOWED BY A FREE SCREENING OF THE PEABODY AWARD WINNING FILM, 12TH & DELAWARE, A FILM THAT EXPLORES THE JUXTAPOSITION OF A CPC LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET OF AN ABORTION PROVIDER. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO SERVES ON THE BOARDS OF, AND HAS LEADERSHIP POSITIONS ON SEVERAL POLICY FOCUSED COALITIONS, SUCH AS THE COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE SEXUALITY EDUCATION AND THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ALLIANCE. THROUGH THIS COALITION WORK, THE FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO INFLUENCE POLICIES AND POLICY MAKERS FOR PRO-CHOICE MEASURES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND ACCESS FOR ALL MINNESOTANS. ADVOCACY. THE FOUNDATION LED THE PRO-CHOICE COALITION IN PLANNING AND EXECUTING PRO-CHOICE LOBBY DAY. IN 2011, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, A SITTING GOVERNOR ADDRESSED THE OVER 250 CITIZEN ACTIVISTS GATHERED FOR THE DAY OF ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEETS ON TWO ABORTION LAWS INTRODUCED DURING THE 2011 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND EDUCATED LEGISLATORS ON THEIR HARMFUL IMPACT ON THOSE SEEKING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.
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TY 2011 CompensationExplanation
Name:
NARAL PRO-CHOICE MINNESOTA
FOUNDATION
EIN: 36-3283998
Person Name Explanation
AMY SCHREMPP  
ANN SEQUIN  
DOUG MICHO  
ELLEN SMART  
BOB BENJAMIN  
JAMES EVANS  
JENN SCHAAL  
ROZAMOND SATHER  
LINNEA HOUSE