Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. 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
MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number
41-1269275
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the 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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
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) 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.") ....
1,001,825
1,078,993
1,142,853
1,202,977
1,440,065
5,866,713
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
1,001,825
1,078,993
1,142,853
1,202,977
1,440,065
5,866,713
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)..
317,744
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
5,548,969
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,001,825
1,078,993
1,142,853
1,202,977
1,440,065
5,866,713
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
13,069
6,998
7,079
5,575
2,087
34,808
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
13,063
14,475
4,059
17,481
10,045
59,123
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
10
5,627
3,012
3,825
3,470
15,944
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,976,588
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,395,859
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
92.850 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.280 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
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) 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
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (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
MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS
Employer identification number
41-1269275
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE COUNCIL HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF THREE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE POWER AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, REPORTING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ITS SUCCEEDING MEETING ANY ACTION TAKEN; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE COMMITTEE HAS NO AUTHORITY TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE BOARD OR TO REPEAL THE BYLAWS OR ANY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT BY ITS TERMS IS NOT AMENDABLE OR REPEALABLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
VOTING MEMBERS INCLUDE PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, PRIVATE OPERATING FOUNDATIONS, COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS OR, A BOARD DIVISION, TRIBE, PUBLIC CHARITY GRANTMAKER ANDOTHER GRANTMAKING ORGANIZATIONS WHICH: (A) MAKES GRANTS FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES; AND, (B) MAKES GRANTS TO MULTIPLE, UNRELATED ORGANIZATIONS RATHER THAN TO ONE INSTITUTION, OR SOLEY TO ITS AFFILIATES OR SIBSIDIARIES OR TO A GROUP OF PRESELECTED RECIPIENTS; AND (C) DEVOTES A PORTION OF ITS CHARITABLE BUDGET TO ITS GRANTMAKING PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES RATHER THAN TO FUNDRAISING. ONLY THE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE SHALL BE VOTING MEMBERS, WHOSE VOTING AND OTHER RIGHTS, INTERESTS AND PRIVILEGES SHALL BE EQUAL. ALL OTHER MEMBERS, SUCH AS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE VOTING RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ELECT THE DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE. IN ANY ELECTION, OR IN ANY OTHER BUSINESS OF AN ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THIS CORPORATION, EACH VOTING MEMBER ORGANIZATION IS REPRESENTED, AND ENTITLED TO VOTE BY, AN INDIVIDUAL DELEGATE. MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COUNCIL BUT MAY RECOMMEND POLICY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE WILL BE PRESENTED THE 990'S BY THE AUDITORS (CLIFTONLARSONALLEN). DISCUSSON/QUESTIONS WILL ENSUE AND THE COMMITTEE WILL VOTE ON RECOMMENDING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT THE FORM 990 IS APPROVED. ONCE APROVED BY THE COMMITTEE, THE AUDITORS WILL PRESENT THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FURTHER DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS WILL ENSUE AND A VOTE WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR ACCEPTANCE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL'S BOARD AND STAFF COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. A COPY OF THE COUNCIL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND PROCEDURES IS AVAILABLE IF REQUESTED. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE A STANDARD AGENDA ITEM AT EACH BOARD MEETING. PRIOR TO BOARD ACTION ON A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, A DIRECTOR WHO KNOWS HE OR SHE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WHO IS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. A DIRECTOR WHO DOES NOT PLAN TO ATTEND A MEETING AT WHICH HE OR SHE HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE BOARD WILL ACT ON A MATTER IN WHICH THE PERSON KNOWS HE OR SHE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE CHAIR ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CHAIR SHALL REPORT THE DISCLOSURE AT THE MEETING AND THE DISCLOSURE SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. IF THE DIRECTOR HAVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS THE CHAIR, THEN THE REQUIRED DISCLOSURE SHALL BE MADE TO, AND THE REQUIRED REPORT TO THE BOARD SHALL BE MADE BY, THE PRESIDENT. RESPONSIBLE PERSONS WHO ARE NOT DIRECTORS OF THE COUNCIL, OR WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION THAT IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF BOARD ACTION, SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE PRESIDENT OR CHAIR ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT SUCH RESPONSIBLE PERSON KNOWS HE OR SHE HAS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE MADE AS SOON AS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS KNOWN TO THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON. THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTION THAT MAY AFFECT THE COUNCIL'S PARTICIPATION IN SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. THE PRESIDENT OR CHAIR SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHOULD BE REPORTED TO OR ACTED ON BY THE BOARD, AND SHALL MAKE A WRITTEN RECORD OF THE DISCLOSURE AND THE DECISION ON WHETHER TO BRING THE MATTER TO THE BOARD. IF THE MATTER DOES NOT REQUIRE BOARD CONSIDERATION, THE PRESIDENT OR CHAIR MAY ADDRESS THE MATTER. IF IT IS NOT ENTIRELY CLEAR WHETHER OR NOT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THEN THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL DISCLOSE THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE CHAIR OR PRESIDENT, WHO SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THERE EXISTS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT IS SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY. THE BOARD SHALL REVIEW EACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT IS REPORTED TO IT, AND MAY APPROVE THE AFFECTED CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION IF THE MATERIAL FACTS AS TO THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE FULLY DISCLOSED OR KNOWN TO THE BOARD AND THE BOARD APPROVES THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION IN GOOD FAITH BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE (WITHOUT COUNTING THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR) OF A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD AT A MEETING AT WHICH THERE IS A QUORUM PRESENT, AGAIN WITHOUT COUNTING THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE COUNCIL STRIVES TO ACHIEVE FAIR, TRANSPARENT AND EFFECTIVE WAYS OF RECOGNIZING, MOTIVATING AND REWARDING STAFF FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACHIEVING ITS MISSION. MCF USES A COMPENSATION SYSTEM THAT DETERMINES THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF THE POSITION BASED ON THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIORS REQUIRED OF A FULLY COMPENTENT INCUMBENT. THE SYSTEM USED IS OBJECTIVE AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY IN THEORY, APPLICATION AND PRACTICE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE POSITION LEVEL, PAY RANGE, AND THE SPECIFIC COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE PRESIDENT. MCF CONDUCTS A SALARY REVIEW, PERIODICALLY, THAT COMPARES SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING NONPROFITS, ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND THOSE IN THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA, OR REGION, AS APPROPRIATE FOR THE LEVEL OF POSITION AND AS AVAILABLE. THE PROCESS WAS LAST PERFORMED IN 2013 FOR PRESIDENT, TRISTA HARRIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE COUNCIL'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.