TY 2012 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
LATVIAN ORG ASSOC OF MN INC

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
3152 17TH AVENUE SOUTH

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55407

D Employer identification number

38-3660467

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 32,958

F Name and address of principal officer:
VISVARIS GIGA

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

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

Website:

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 2002

M State of legal domicile: MN

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO ENCOURAGE, SUPPORT, MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE LATVIAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	10
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	0
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	10
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	755	1,055
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	7,801	7,531
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	32,744	24,367
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	153	5
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	41,453	32,958
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	19,589	9,400
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)		0
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	19,684	24,960
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	39,273	34,360
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	2,180	-1,402
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	571,681	570,279
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............		0
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	571,681	570,279

Part II

Signature Block

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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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Preparer's signature

Date

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self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ............YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO ENCOURAGE, SUPPORT, MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE LATVIAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ...................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................ Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,885 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 1,300 )
	THEATER GROUP OF 6 ACTORS FROM LATVIA PERFORMED THE HISTORIC PLAY "GUSTEKNIS PILI" (PRISONER IN THE PALACE), ABOUT THE LAST HOURS OF KARLIS ULMANIS, PRESIDENT OF LATVIA, IN THE RIGA PALACE IN THE SUMMER OF 1940. PERFORMED IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS, ON AUGUST 29, 2012. ATTENDED BY ABOUT 70 PERSONS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,675 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 840 )
	SINGER SANDRA KUZE AND PIANIST HELENA GINTERE FROM TORONTO, CANADA PERFORMED A CONCERT OF LATVIAN MUSIC IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2012. ATTENDED BY ABOUT 53 PERSONS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,146 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 1,090 )
	THE IMMIGRATION HISTORY RESEARCH CENTER (IHRC) OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AMERICAN LATVIAN ASSOCIATION (ALA), ROCKVILLE, MD AND ASSISTED BY THE LOCAL LOAM, ORGANIZED A CONFERENCE ON LATVIAN DIASPORA ARCHIVES AND MATERIAL CULTURE, APRIL 12 - 14, 2012, AT THE ELMER L. ANDERSEN LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA. INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS AT THE CONFERENCE WERE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE LATVIAN NATIONAL ARCHIVES, THE LATVIAN NATIONAL LIBRARY, THE LATVIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL OF GREAT BRITAIN, AND THE LATVIAN CENTER OF MUNSTER, GERMANY. IN ADDITION, OVER A DOZEN LATVIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES WERE REPRESENTED. INCLUDING OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS, ATTENDANCE WAS OVER 50 PERSONS. LOAM ORGANIZED A SOCIAL EVENING IN THE BASEMENT OF THE LATVIAN CHURCH IN MINNEAPOLIS, WHICH WAS ATTENDED BY OVER 80 PERSONS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 18,844 including grants of $ 9,400 ) (Revenue $ 4,301 )
	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PERFORMED 1. MUSIC GROUP OF 3 PERSONS FROM LATVIA PERFORMED A CONCERT OF LATVIAN MUSIC IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS ON JANUARY 13, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 125 PERSONS. EXPENSES 2008 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 1450. 2. PROGRAM COMMEMORATING LATVIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY, NOVEMBER 18, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 80 PERSONS ON NOVEMBER 18, 2011. EXPENSES PAID IN 2012, 727 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE RECEIVED IN 2012, 200. 3. PROGRAM COMMEMORATING LATVIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY, NOVEMBER 18, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 60 PERSONS ON NOVEMBER 18, 2012. EXPENSES OF 1102, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 663. 4. ENABLED ABOUT 4 CHILDREN FROM THE LATVIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH IN MINNEAPOLIS, TO RECEIVE STIPENDS TO ATTEND THE LATVIAN SUMMER SCHOOL DURING JULY AT THE LATVIAN CENTER, "GAREZERS", THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN. EXPENSES 2000, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 2000, REVENUE 0. 5. ENABLED CORY MCLEOD, A MEMBER OF THE LATVIAN COMMUNITY IN MINNEAPOLIS, TO CONTINUE WORK ON THE PROJECT "RIGA SPEAKS MOBILE APP", PREPARING A CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL "ROADMAP" OF RIGA, THE CAPITOL OF LATVIA. EXPENSES 1500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1500, REVENUE 0. 6. ENABLED MARA PELECE, A MEMBER OF THE LATVIAN COMMUNITY IN MINNEAPOLIS, TO CONTINUE WORK ON THE PROJECT OF PREPARING AN ARCHIVAL VIDEO PROGRAM OF MUSIC DURING THE LATVIAN DIASPORA. EXPENSES 1500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1500, REVENUE OF 0. 7. ENABLED ABOUT EIGHT MEMBERS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS LATVIAN FOLK MUSIC GROUP, "TEIKSMA", TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BALTIC FEST CONCERT PROGRAM IN JULY IN LATVIA. EXPENSES 1000, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1000, REVENUE 0. 8. ENABLED ABOUT TEN MEMBERS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS LATVIAN FOLK DANCE GROUP, "PERKONITIS", TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LATVIAN SONG FESTIVAL DANCING PROGRAM IN JULY, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. EXPENSES 1000, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1000, REVENUE 0. 9. ENABLED ABOUT SIX MEMBERS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS LATVIAN CHOIR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LATVIAN SONG FESTIVAL CHORAL PROGRAM IN JULY, IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. EXPENSES 600, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 600, REVENUE 0. 10. ENABLED THE MINNESOTA LATVIAN CONCERT ASSOCIATION TO ORGANIZE TWO CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS BY LATVIAN PERFORMERS, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 500, REVENUE 0. 11. ENABLED THE MINNESOTA LATVIAN SPORTS CLUB, "STARTS", REPRESENTING THE LATVIAN COMMUNITY, TO ORGANIZE A JOINT NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION ON DECEMBER 31, WITH THE UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY, AT THE UKRAINIAN HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS. EXPENSES 300, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 300, REVENUE 0. 12. ENABLED SILVIA BEKERIS, A STUDENT FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS LATVIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AMERICAN LATVIAN ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAM, "HELLO LATVIA", A TWO WEEK EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF LATVIA, IN JULY. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 500, REVENUE 0. 13. GRANTS OF 200 WERE MADE TO THE LATVIAN STUDENT FRATERNITIES OF MINNESOTA AND THE LATVIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL FOR HELPING TO ORGANIZE AND FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM ON NOVEMBER 18, COMMEMORATING THE LATVIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY. EXPENSES 400 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 400, REVENUE 0. 14. ENABLED KAIJA HALVORSON, A STUDENT IN THE LATVIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LATVIAN SONG FESTIVAL CHILDREN'S DANCING PROGRAM IN JULY, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. EXPENSES 100, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 100, REVENUE 0. 15. UNDER AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF LATVIA AND THE LATVIAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON, DC, THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS WAS DESIGNATED AS A POLLING PLACE ON FEBRUARY 18, FOR A REFERENDUM RELATING TO THE LATVIAN CONSTITUTION. THE PREROGATIVE WAS EXERCISED BY 151 LATVIAN CITIZENS. EXPENSES 760, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 0. 16. PROGRAM TO COMMEMORATE THE DEPORTATION OF LATVIANS BY THE USSR TO SIBERIA IN 1940, WAS HELD ON JUNE 14, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 45 PERSONS. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 350. 17. DOCUMENTARY FILM BY THE LATVIAN PRODUCER ANSIS EPNERS, "I AM A LATVIAN", WAS SHOWN MARCH 18 IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 35 PERSONS. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 225. 18. MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE SUMMER SOLSTICE, "LIGO VAKARS", JUNE 21, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH BASEMENT, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 35 PERSONS. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 280. 19. LATVIAN SING-ALONG, LEAD BY LOCAL SINGERS AND MUSICIANS, FEBRUARY 24, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH BASEMENT, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 50 PERSONS. EXPENSES 530, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 319. 20. PHOTO EXHIBIT BY LOCAL FOTOGRAPHER, VALTS LIDAKA, FEBRUARY 11-18, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL, ATTENDED BY OVER 100 PERSONS. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 139. 21. PROGRAM COMMEMORATING THE FOUNDING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA, HELD IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL, SEPTEMBER 30, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 60 PERSONS. EXPENSES 500, GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 675. 22. FESTIVAL OF NATIONS, HELD DURING THE FIRST WEEK IN MAY IN WILKINS ARENA, ST. PAUL, MN, ATTENDED BY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. LATVIANS ORGANIZED A CULTURAL EXHIBITION BOOTH AND THE FOLK DANCE GROUP "PERKONITIS" PERFORMED ON THREE OCCASIONS. EXPENSES 91, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 0.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 18,844 including grants of $ 9,400 ) (Revenue $ 4,301 )
4e	Total program service expenses26,550

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...

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

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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 section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I........................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IV..............

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI....................

11a

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.......

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX............

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X

11e

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.........................

11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII .................

12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional

12b

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

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....

20a

If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J.......................

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................

35a

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

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

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)?..........................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

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

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......

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

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

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

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................

12c

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
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LATIVAN ORG ASSOC OF MN INCLATIVAN ORG ASSOC OF MN INC3152 17TH AVENUE3152 17TH AVENUEMINNEAPOLISMN55407 (612) 978-6217

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) ANSIS VIKSNINS........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	8.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) VISVARIS GIGA........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	8.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) MAIJA ZAESKA........................................................................ CHAIRPERSON	8.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) JANIS DIMANTS........................................................................ SECRETARY	8.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) INDULIS VALTERS........................................................................ TREASURER	8.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(6) ANITA DEMANTS........................................................................	4.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(7) INTA LACPLESE........................................................................	4.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(8) ASTRIDE OTTO........................................................................	4.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(9) ELGA PONE........................................................................	4.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(10) BIRUTA SPRUDS........................................................................	4.00 .......................	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)						(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b		405
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		650

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			1,055
			Business Code
2a	PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE			7,531	7,531
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			7,531
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			24,367	24,367
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss)..........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	OTHER REVENUE			5	5
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			5
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			32,958	31,903

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21	6,300	6,300
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	3,100	3,100
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	800		800
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........
12	Advertising and promotion ....	1,676	1,676
13	Office expenses .......	1,492		1,492
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	8,300	6,000	2,300
17	Travel ............	1,006	994	12
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	2,641		2,641
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....
23	Insurance ..............
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	HONORARIUM	3,827	3,827
b	FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS	2,826	2,826
c	LODGING	933	933
d	MEMBERSHIP EXPENSE	565		565
e	All other expenses	894	894
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	34,360	26,550	7,810	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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			(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing .............			1	-1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........		103,230	2	110,565
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			4
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
				5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............		468,451	7	459,715
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....			13
14	Intangible assets ...............			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......		571,681	16	570,279
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			17
18	Grants payable .................			18
19	Deferred revenue ................			19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............			20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..			21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....			24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................			25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........		0	26	0
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............		571,681	27	570,279
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			28
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........			29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........			30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....			31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds			32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........		571,681	33	570,279
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........		571,681	34	570,279

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

32,958

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

34,360

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-1,402

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

571,681

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

570,279

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits

Form 990 (2012)

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

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

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

LATVIAN ORG ASSOC OF MN INC

Employer identification number

38-3660467

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 described in 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. See section 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 - Non-functionally integrated

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


Total

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

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(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) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2012. 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—2011. If the organization did not check a 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—2012. 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—2011. 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) 2012

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .		500	1,620	755	1,055	3,930
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......	4,507	7,496	6,442	7,801	7,531	33,777
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.	4,507	7,996	8,062	8,556	8,586	37,707
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.)						37,707

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	4,507	7,996	8,062	8,556	8,586	37,707
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	32,703	31,919	28,659	32,744	24,367	150,392
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	32,703	31,919	28,659	32,744	24,367	150,392
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.) ..	744	753	365	153	5	2,020
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	37,954	40,668	37,086	41,453	32,958	190,119

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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

19.830 %

Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

20.080 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

79.000 %

Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

79.000 %

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33 1/3% support tests—2012. 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—2011. 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

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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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2012

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Name of the organization
LATVIAN ORG ASSOC OF MN INC

Employer identification number
38-3660467

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant	(d)Amount of non-cash assistance	(e)Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f)Description of non-cash assistance

Part IV

Supplemental Information.

Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS INSIDE THE UNITED STATES	SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2	GRANTS ARE REVIEWED BY ALL OFFICERS TO ENSURE THAT GRANT FUNDS ARE USED EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public
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Name of the organization

LATVIAN ORG ASSOC OF MN INC

Employer identification number

38-3660467

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION	FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C	CHURCH IN MINNEAPOLIS, WHICH WAS ATTENDED BY OVER 80 PERSONS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION	FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D	OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PERFORMED 1. MUSIC GROUP OF 3 PERSONS FROM LATVIA PERFORMED A CONCERT OF LATVIAN MUSIC IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS ON JANUARY 13, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 125 PERSONS. EXPENSES 2008 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 1450. 2. PROGRAM COMMEMORATING LATVIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY, NOVEMBER 18, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 80 PERSONS ON NOVEMBER 18, 2011. EXPENSES PAID IN 2012, 727 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE RECEIVED IN 2012, 200. 3. PROGRAM COMMEMORATING LATVIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY, NOVEMBER 18, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 60 PERSONS ON NOVEMBER 18, 2012. EXPENSES OF 1102, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 663. 4. ENABLED ABOUT 4 CHILDREN FROM THE LATVIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH IN MINNEAPOLIS, TO RECEIVE STIPENDS TO ATTEND THE LATVIAN SUMMER SCHOOL DURING JULY AT THE LATVIAN CENTER, "GAREZERS", THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN. EXPENSES 2000, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 2000, REVENUE 0. 5. ENABLED CORY MCLEOD, A MEMBER OF THE LATVIAN COMMUNITY IN MINNEAPOLIS, TO CONTINUE WORK ON THE PROJECT "RIGA SPEAKS MOBILE APP", PREPARING A CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL "ROADMAP" OF RIGA, THE CAPITOL OF LATVIA. EXPENSES 1500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1500, REVENUE 0. 6. ENABLED MARA PELECE, A MEMBER OF THE LATVIAN COMMUNITY IN MINNEAPOLIS, TO CONTINUE WORK ON THE PROJECT OF PREPARING AN ARCHIVAL VIDEO PROGRAM OF MUSIC DURING THE LATVIAN DIASPORA. EXPENSES 1500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1500, REVENUE OF 0. 7. ENABLED ABOUT EIGHT MEMBERS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS LATVIAN FOLK MUSIC GROUP, "TEIKSMA", TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BALTIC FEST CONCERT PROGRAM IN JULY IN LATVIA. EXPENSES 1000, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1000, REVENUE 0. 8. ENABLED ABOUT TEN MEMBERS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS LATVIAN FOLK DANCE GROUP, "PERKONITIS", TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LATVIAN SONG FESTIVAL DANCING PROGRAM IN JULY, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. EXPENSES 1000, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 1000, REVENUE 0. 9. ENABLED ABOUT SIX MEMBERS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS LATVIAN CHOIR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LATVIAN SONG FESTIVAL CHORAL PROGRAM IN JULY, IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. EXPENSES 600, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 600, REVENUE 0. 10. ENABLED THE MINNESOTA LATVIAN CONCERT ASSOCIATION TO ORGANIZE TWO CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS BY LATVIAN PERFORMERS, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 500, REVENUE 0. 11. ENABLED THE MINNESOTA LATVIAN SPORTS CLUB, "STARTS", REPRESENTING THE LATVIAN COMMUNITY, TO ORGANIZE A JOINT NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION ON DECEMBER 31, WITH THE UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY, AT THE UKRAINIAN HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS. EXPENSES 300, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 300, REVENUE 0. 12. ENABLED SILVIA BEKERIS, A STUDENT FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS LATVIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AMERICAN LATVIAN ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAM, "HELLO LATVIA", A TWO WEEK EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF LATVIA, IN JULY. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 500, REVENUE 0. 13. GRANTS OF 200 WERE MADE TO THE LATVIAN STUDENT FRATERNITIES OF MINNESOTA AND THE LATVIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL FOR HELPING TO ORGANIZE AND FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM ON NOVEMBER 18, COMMEMORATING THE LATVIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY. EXPENSES 400 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 400, REVENUE 0. 14. ENABLED KAIJA HALVORSON, A STUDENT IN THE LATVIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LATVIAN SONG FESTIVAL CHILDREN'S DANCING PROGRAM IN JULY, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. EXPENSES 100, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 100, REVENUE 0. 15. UNDER AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF LATVIA AND THE LATVIAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON, DC, THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL IN MINNEAPOLIS WAS DESIGNATED AS A POLLING PLACE ON FEBRUARY 18, FOR A REFERENDUM RELATING TO THE LATVIAN CONSTITUTION. THE PREROGATIVE WAS EXERCISED BY 151 LATVIAN CITIZENS. EXPENSES 760, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 0. 16. PROGRAM TO COMMEMORATE THE DEPORTATION OF LATVIANS BY THE USSR TO SIBERIA IN 1940, WAS HELD ON JUNE 14, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 45 PERSONS. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 350. 17. DOCUMENTARY FILM BY THE LATVIAN PRODUCER ANSIS EPNERS, "I AM A LATVIAN", WAS SHOWN MARCH 18 IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 35 PERSONS. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 225. 18. MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE SUMMER SOLSTICE, "LIGO VAKARS", JUNE 21, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH BASEMENT, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 35 PERSONS. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 280. 19. LATVIAN SING-ALONG, LEAD BY LOCAL SINGERS AND MUSICIANS, FEBRUARY 24, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH BASEMENT, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 50 PERSONS. EXPENSES 530, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 319. 20. PHOTO EXHIBIT BY LOCAL FOTOGRAPHER, VALTS LIDAKA, FEBRUARY 11-18, IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL, ATTENDED BY OVER 100 PERSONS. EXPENSES 500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 139. 21. PROGRAM COMMEMORATING THE FOUNDING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA, HELD IN THE LATVIAN CHURCH HALL, SEPTEMBER 30, ATTENDED BY ABOUT 60 PERSONS. EXPENSES 500, GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 675. 22. FESTIVAL OF NATIONS, HELD DURING THE FIRST WEEK IN MAY IN WILKINS ARENA, ST. PAUL, MN, ATTENDED BY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. LATVIANS ORGANIZED A CULTURAL EXHIBITION BOOTH AND THE FOLK DANCE GROUP "PERKONITIS" PERFORMED ON THREE OCCASIONS. EXPENSES 91, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0, REVENUE 0.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY ALL OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO FILING.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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