Form990-EZ
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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 private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013, and ending 12-31-2013
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
JOIN THE JOURNEY
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)1530 GREENVIEW DR SW 212
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code ROCHESTER, MN55902
D Employer identification number

20-2374117
E Telephone number

(507) 206-3212
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.JOINTHEJOURNEY.USJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
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, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 141,903
Part I
Revenue, 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............... 1 141,389
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 514
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  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 141,903
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 50,996
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 1,380
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 3,600
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 711
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 91,947
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 148,634
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -6,731
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)................ 19 240,458
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 21 233,727
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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.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
230,104
22
224,149
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
12,363
24
10,506
25Total assets......................
242,467
25
234,655
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
2,009
26
928
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
240,458
27
233,727
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 REACH WOMEN OF ALL AGES IN THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY WITH INFORMATION ABOUT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO NEWLY DIAGNOSED WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, JOIN THE JOURNEY SPONSORS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION/OUTREACH AND DIRECT PATIENT SUPPORT.
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 JOIN THE JOURNEY CHEMO CARE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO WOMEN UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY AT THE MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA. GIFT CARDS FOR FUEL AND GROCERIES ARE GIVEN TO THOSE IN NEED BY CHEMOTHERAPY NURSES WHILE RECEIVING TREATMENT. IN ADDITION, FUNDS WERE DONATED TO THE CHEMO UNIT TO PROVIDE POPSICLES, WHICH HELP PREVENT MOUTH SORES FOR CHEMO PATIENTS, AND UDDER CREAM, A LOTION TO HELP WITH DRY SKIN. IN 2013, THIS PROGRAM ASSISTED APPROXIMATELY 942 PATIENTS STRUGGLING TO COPE WITH DAILY EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH LONG TERM MEDICAL CARE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 35,373
29 JOIN THE JOURNEY EIGHTH ANNUAL TEN MILE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK: HELD IN SEPTEMBER, RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT BREAST CANCER AND PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH INFORMATION AND DIRECT SUPPORT. SERVED OVER 972 PEOPLE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 25,395
30 PINK RIBBON MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: THIS IS A VOLUNTEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES ON AND OFF SITE EMOTIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND EXPERIENTIAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN AND MEN UNDERGOING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT. ON SITE MENTORS ARE AVAILABLE TO VISIT WITH PATIENTS AFTER BREAST CANCER SURGERY AND IN THE CHEMOTHERAPY SUITE WHILE PATIENTS ARE RECEIVING TREATMENT. TELEPHONE, EMAIL AND OFF SITE FACE TO FACE VISITS ARE ALSO PART OF THE MENTORSHIP SERVICES. FORTY FEMALE AND ONE MALE WERE SERVED BY MENTORS IN 2013, VOLUNTEERING OVER 2,900 HOURS. THEY ALSO DISTRIBUTE OUR ESSENTIALS GIFT BAGS, WHICH CONTAIN ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR COPING WITH RADIATION AND/OR CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 23,911
MAKING WAVES PROGRAM: THIS IS A FLOATING SUPPORT GROUP OF JOIN THE JOURNEY. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS WHO ENGAGE IN REPETITIVE ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS PADDLING, DEVELOP A MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. EQUIPPED WITH THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF DRAGON BOATING, A GROUP OF ENTHUSIASTIC BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS AND SUPPORTERS PADDLE EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING IN THE SUMMER ON SILVER LAKE IN ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA AND HOLD QUARTERLY SOCIAL EVENTS. THE TEAM CONTINUES TO MEET IN THE WINTER MONTHS WORKING ON STRETCHING AND STRENGTH TRAINING. NEARLY 351 PARTICIPANTS/MEMBERS WERE INVOLVED IN THIS PROGRAM IN 2013. MAYO CLINIC BREAST SNACK PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER. THIS PROGRAM MEETS THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD EARLY MORNING FASTING LAB TESTING. MANY PATIENTS GO ON TO HAVE CONSECUTIVE CLINIC APPOINTMENTS WITHOUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE BREAKFAST AND IN SOME INSTANCES EVEN LUNCH. FUNDING PROVIDES CLINICAL STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE GRANOLA BARS, CRACKERS AND BOTTLED WATER TO IDENTIFIED PATIENTS TO EASE THEIR HUNGER PAINS. JOIN THE JOURNEY BOOK PROGRAM: EVERY NEWLY DIAGNOSED BREAST CANCER PATIENT AT MAYO CLINIC AND OLMSTED MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES THE BOOK "MAYO CLINIC GUIDE TO WOMEN'S CANCERS". JOIN THE JOURNEY HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 11,881 BOOKS TO DATE, INCLUDING 1,000 BOOKS THIS YEAR. MANY BOOK RECIPIENTS HAVE EXPRESSED A FEELING OF EMPOWERMENT WITH THE EASY TO READ INFORMATION ON BREAST AND GYNECOLOGIC CANCER DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, RECOVERY, RECURRENCE AND END OF LIFE ISSUES. WINTER WORKOUT: DANCE/EXERCISE SESSIONS OFFERED WEEKLY DURING THE FALL AND WINTER MONTHS AT FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO. PARTICIPATION IS OPEN TO ANY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS OR SUPPORTERS IN OUR COMMUNITY FREE OF CHARGE. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS EXERCISE AND CAMARADERIE AND ALLOWS SURVIVORS TO GAIN SUPPORT FROM THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN IN THIER POSITION. THERE WERE 312 PARTICIPANTS IN 2013. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: A TRADITIONAL SUPPORT GROUP SETTING WITH TWO FACILITATORS WHO ARE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS OFFER SUPPORT TO OTHER BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS. OFFERED MONTHLY AT THE HOPE LODGE. THERE WERE 45 PARTICIPANTS IN 2013. CREATIVE SUPPORT SERIES: JOIN THE JOURNEY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AND THE MAYO CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM TO OFFER CREATIVE ART SESSIONS TO ANY PATIENT OR SUPPORTERS IN THE GONDA 10 LOBBY OF THE MAYO CLINIC, ONCE PER WEEK IN THE AFTERNOONS. THIS PROGRAM HELPS ENCOURAGE HEALING THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, CAMARADERIE WITH OTHER PATIENTS AWAITING TREATMENT, AND PERHAPS AN ESCAPE FROM THE STRESS OF THE WAITING ROOM. THERE WERE 361 PARTICIPANTS IN 2013.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28,032
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 32 112,711
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
MARGIE LOPRINZIEClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
KATHY WILLIAMSONClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 2.00 0    
JEREMY BORELLClick to see attachmentTREASURER 2.00 0    
DIANE TRISKOClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 2.00 0    
CINDY BENIKEClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
CONNIE LEXVOLDClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
LINDA MILLERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
LORI DENISONClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
KAREN FRYERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
ROCHELLE BEFORTClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 2.00 0    
JANET VITTONEClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
JAN SCHMIDTClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
MARY HURTClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
HEATHER STOCKMOClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
JEANIE THORSONClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
CYNDIE KAHNClick to see attachmentTREASURER 2.00 0    
ANNE MEHNKEClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
ELLEN CASCINOClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
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Part V
Other 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
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 bulletJEREMY BORELL Telephone no. bullet (507) 254-1416
Located at bullet1530 GREENVIEW DR SW 212ROCHESTER,MN ZIP + 4bullet55902
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 Form 990-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
explanation in 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 Form 990-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. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 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 .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as 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 (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 business address of each independent contractor (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 ...............bullet
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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Firm's EIN bullet
Firm's address bullet



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2013)


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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
JOIN THE JOURNEY
 
Employer identification number

20-2374117
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 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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).  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
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) 2013
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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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 133,686 186,522 151,080 149,030 141,389 761,707
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. 133,686 186,522 151,080 149,030 141,389 761,707
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.) 761,707
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 133,686 186,522 151,080 149,030 141,389 761,707
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..       553 514 1,067
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.       553 514 1,067
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.).. 133,686 186,522 151,080 149,583 141,903 762,774
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.860 %
16
16
99.930 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. 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
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
JOIN THE JOURNEY
 
Employer identification number

20-2374117
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES OFFICE EXPENSES 1,356 WEB & INTERNET 2,057 CONFERENCE & TRAINING 384 INSURANCE 3,019 BANK CHARGES 655 TELEPHONE 888 DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES 81,287 HOSPITALITY 444 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 1,857 TOTAL 91,947
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 EQUIPMENT 15,274 15,274 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 2,911 4,768 TOTAL 12,363 10,506
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 2,009 928
FORM 990-EZ, PART III TO REACH WOMEN OF ALL AGES IN THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY WITH INFORMATION ABOUT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO NEWLY DIAGNOSED WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, JOIN THE JOURNEY SPONSORS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION/OUTREACH AND DIRECT PATIENT SUPPORT.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 JOIN THE JOURNEY CHEMO CARE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO WOMEN UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY AT THE MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA. GIFT CARDS FOR FUEL AND GROCERIES ARE GIVEN TO THOSE IN NEED BY CHEMOTHERAPY NURSES WHILE RECEIVING TREATMENT. IN ADDITION, FUNDS WERE DONATED TO THE CHEMO UNIT TO PROVIDE POPSICLES, WHICH HELP PREVENT MOUTH SORES FOR CHEMO PATIENTS, AND UDDER CREAM, A LOTION TO HELP WITH DRY SKIN. IN 2013, THIS PROGRAM ASSISTED APPROXIMATELY 942 PATIENTS STRUGGLING TO COPE WITH DAILY EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH LONG TERM MEDICAL CARE.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 PINK RIBBON MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: THIS IS A VOLUNTEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES ON AND OFF SITE EMOTIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND EXPERIENTIAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN AND MEN UNDERGOING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT. ON SITE MENTORS ARE AVAILABLE TO VISIT WITH PATIENTS AFTER BREAST CANCER SURGERY AND IN THE CHEMOTHERAPY SUITE WHILE PATIENTS ARE RECEIVING TREATMENT. TELEPHONE, EMAIL AND OFF SITE FACE TO FACE VISITS ARE ALSO PART OF THE MENTORSHIP SERVICES. FORTY FEMALE AND ONE MALE WERE SERVED BY MENTORS IN 2013, VOLUNTEERING OVER 2,900 HOURS. THEY ALSO DISTRIBUTE OUR ESSENTIALS GIFT BAGS, WHICH CONTAIN ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR COPING WITH RADIATION AND/OR CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 MAKING WAVES PROGRAM: THIS IS A FLOATING SUPPORT GROUP OF JOIN THE JOURNEY. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS WHO ENGAGE IN REPETITIVE ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS PADDLING, DEVELOP A MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. EQUIPPED WITH THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF DRAGON BOATING, A GROUP OF ENTHUSIASTIC BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS AND SUPPORTERS PADDLE EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING IN THE SUMMER ON SILVER LAKE IN ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA AND HOLD QUARTERLY SOCIAL EVENTS. THE TEAM CONTINUES TO MEET IN THE WINTER MONTHS WORKING ON STRETCHING AND STRENGTH TRAINING. NEARLY 351 PARTICIPANTS/MEMBERS WERE INVOLVED IN THIS PROGRAM IN 2013. MAYO CLINIC BREAST SNACK PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER. THIS PROGRAM MEETS THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD EARLY MORNING FASTING LAB TESTING. MANY PATIENTS GO ON TO HAVE CONSECUTIVE CLINIC APPOINTMENTS WITHOUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE BREAKFAST AND IN SOME INSTANCES EVEN LUNCH. FUNDING PROVIDES CLINICAL STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE GRANOLA BARS, CRACKERS AND BOTTLED WATER TO IDENTIFIED PATIENTS TO EASE THEIR HUNGER PAINS. JOIN THE JOURNEY BOOK PROGRAM: EVERY NEWLY DIAGNOSED BREAST CANCER PATIENT AT MAYO CLINIC AND OLMSTED MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES THE BOOK "MAYO CLINIC GUIDE TO WOMEN'S CANCERS". JOIN THE JOURNEY HAS DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 11,881 BOOKS TO DATE, INCLUDING 1,000 BOOKS THIS YEAR. MANY BOOK RECIPIENTS HAVE EXPRESSED A FEELING OF EMPOWERMENT WITH THE EASY TO READ INFORMATION ON BREAST AND GYNECOLOGIC CANCER DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, RECOVERY, RECURRENCE AND END OF LIFE ISSUES. WINTER WORKOUT: DANCE/EXERCISE SESSIONS OFFERED WEEKLY DURING THE FALL AND WINTER MONTHS AT FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO. PARTICIPATION IS OPEN TO ANY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS OR SUPPORTERS IN OUR COMMUNITY FREE OF CHARGE. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS EXERCISE AND CAMARADERIE AND ALLOWS SURVIVORS TO GAIN SUPPORT FROM THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN IN THIER POSITION. THERE WERE 312 PARTICIPANTS IN 2013. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: A TRADITIONAL SUPPORT GROUP SETTING WITH TWO FACILITATORS WHO ARE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS OFFER SUPPORT TO OTHER BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS. OFFERED MONTHLY AT THE HOPE LODGE. THERE WERE 45 PARTICIPANTS IN 2013. CREATIVE SUPPORT SERIES: JOIN THE JOURNEY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ARTISTS AND THE MAYO CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM TO OFFER CREATIVE ART SESSIONS TO ANY PATIENT OR SUPPORTERS IN THE GONDA 10 LOBBY OF THE MAYO CLINIC, ONCE PER WEEK IN THE AFTERNOONS. THIS PROGRAM HELPS ENCOURAGE HEALING THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, CAMARADERIE WITH OTHER PATIENTS AWAITING TREATMENT, AND PERHAPS AN ESCAPE FROM THE STRESS OF THE WAITING ROOM. THERE WERE 361 PARTICIPANTS IN 2013.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
Name:
JOIN THE JOURNEY
EIN: 20-2374117
Person Name Explanation
MARGIE LOPRINZIE  
KATHY WILLIAMSON  
JEREMY BORELL  
DIANE TRISKO  
CINDY BENIKE  
CONNIE LEXVOLD  
LINDA MILLER  
LORI DENISON  
KAREN FRYER  
ROCHELLE BEFORT  
JANET VITTONE  
JAN SCHMIDT  
MARY HURT  
HEATHER STOCKMO  
JEANIE THORSON  
CYNDIE KAHN  
ANNE MEHNKE  
ELLEN CASCINO