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
FRIENDS OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY
Employer identification number
36-3579536
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.") ....
1,465,966
997,494
1,075,621
1,215,433
1,327,766
6,082,280
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
1,465,966
997,494
1,075,621
1,215,433
1,327,766
6,082,280
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)..
46,016
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
6,036,264
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..
1,465,966
997,494
1,075,621
1,215,433
1,327,766
6,082,280
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
28,079
9,222
19,099
20,393
28,776
105,569
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).
6,187,849
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,526,331
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
97.550 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.390 %
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
................................................
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
.....................................................
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
FRIENDS OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY
Employer identification number
36-3579536
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE CHARTER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS TO PROVIDE OVERALL LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION FOR THE ORGANIZATION, ENSURE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FULFILLS ITS GOVERNANCE FUNCTION, AND SUPPORTS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. BETWEEN REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS EMPOWERED TO ACT AND MAKE DECISIONS FOR THE ORGANIZATION REGARDING MOST DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS. THE COMMITTEE WILL CONCERN ITSELF WITH INSURING THAT THE BOARD STRUCTURE ENABLES THE BOARD TO CARRY OUT ITS FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES BY LEADING EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH AND REVIEW STRATEGIC PLANS, ORGANIZING AND COORDINATING THE WORK OF COMMITTEES, RECRUITING AND ORIENTING NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND DESIGNING SELF-EVALUATION SYSTEMS FOR THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL CARRY OUT AND REPORT TO THE BOARD A YEARLY EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: LYNN CARLSON SCHELL, PRESIDENT GREG WEYANDT, VICE PRESIDENT MARGARET WUNDERLICH, TREASURER UNTIL NOV 2013 CAROL SHAW, TREASURER STARTING DEC 2013 JONATHAN GAW, SECRETARY DANIEL H. SPILLER, GOVERNANCE CO-CHAIR BIZ COLBURN, ADVOCACY CO-CHAIR MARY PAT LADNER, PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE CHAIR KATHY GRAVES, GOVERNANCE CO-CHAIR LOIS LANGER THOMPSON, LIBRARY DIRECTOR, EX-OFFICIO BRIAN HERSTIG, STAFF, EX-OFFICIO
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE ORGANIZATION UPDATED IT BY-LAWS DURING 2013. NORMAL TERMS FOR DIRECTORS WERE CHANGED TO BE TWO THREE-YEAR TERMS, WITH AN ALLOWANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE-YEAR TERM FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE TAKING ON LEADERSHIP ROLES. IT WAS CLARIFIED THAT EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE NON-VOTING MEMBERS. A PROVISION WAS ADDED THAT IF NEITHER THE PRESIDENT NOR THE VICE PRESIDENT IS PRESENT OR AVAILABLE, THE PRESIDENT'S DESIGNEE MAY RUN THE MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS, THEN FORWARDS FOR APPROVAL OF THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS DIRECTORS, STAFF OR FAMILY MEMBERS OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF. EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON IS INVOLVED THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISING. SUCH RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES MIGHT INCLUDE SERVICE AS A DIRECTOR OF OR CONSULTANT TO A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, OR OWNERSHIP OF A BUSINESS THAT MIGHT PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO THE FRIENDS OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY. ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING BUSINESS INTERESTS OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR A FAMILY MEMBER SHALL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND SHALL GENERALLY BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE CHAIR, THE PRESIDENT, AND ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE IS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY. THIS POLICY SHALL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY CHANGES TO THE POLICY SHALL BE COMMUNICATED IMMEDIATELY TO ALL RESPONSIBLE PERSONS. PRIOR TO BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION, THE PERSON WHO HAS CONFLICT SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR BE PERMITTED TO HEAR THE BOARD OR COMMITTEES DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. THE PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM, NOR VOTE ON THE MATTER OF INTEREST, NOR BE PRESENT IN THE ROOM DURING THE VOTE, UNLESS THE VOTE IS BY SECRET BALLOT. ALL DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED AT THE TIME OF HIRING DURING 2012 BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING DATA FROM COMPARABLE NON-PROFITS IN THE AREA. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMS AN ANNUAL REVIEW FOR ALL KEY STAFF. THE DESIGN OF THE EVALUATION MAY CHANGE ANNUALLY AND MAY OR MAY NOT INCLUDE REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. STAFF MERITS ARE APPROVED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS DURING THE BUDGETING PROCESS. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2013. DURING 2013, THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATED THE CURRENT STAFFING STRUCTURE AND COMPENSATION LEVELS IN COMPARISON TO STATEWIDE DATA OF SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION SUBMITS ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE CHARITIES REVIEW COUNCIL. THESE REPORTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THEIR OFFICES AND WEBSITES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES AN ANNUAL REPORT WHICH DISCLOSES THE OPERATIONS OF THE FISCAL YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC COPIES OF OUR ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, TAX FILINGS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN ANNUITY TRUST VALUE -3,690.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.