TY 2013 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 private foundations)

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.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014

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

CName of organization
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET NO 610

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DULUTH, MN55802

D Employer identification number

41-1554455

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 61,796,127

F Name and address of principal officer:
THOMAS RENIER
202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET NO 610
DULUTH,MN55802

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

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

Website:

WWW.NORTHLANDFDN.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
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: 1986

M State of legal domicile: MN

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IS A RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES IN NE MN WORKING TOWARD PROSPERITY THROUGH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	12
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	12
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	133
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	478
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	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	2,278,338	2,812,933
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	1,662,554	2,225,414
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	7,949,683	6,566,900
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	34,000
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	11,890,575	11,639,247
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,474,619	1,326,298
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	2,943,061	2,875,155
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 166,887
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	1,771,993	1,957,722
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	6,189,673	6,159,175
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	5,700,902	5,480,072
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	78,536,921	87,229,088
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	14,575,309	15,133,590
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	63,961,612	72,095,498

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.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
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 or note to any line in this Part III ..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: OUR PURPOSE IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, GROW A SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL ECONOMY, CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY, AND FOSTER RESPECT FOR ALL. THROUGH OUR GRANTS TO NONPROFITS, LOANS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES, KIDS PLUS PROGRAM, AND OTHER SPECIAL INITIATIVES, THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IS BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR REGION.

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 $ 1,806,459 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 1,558,683 )
	SINCE 1986, "AGING WITH INDEPENDENCE" HAS BEEN A CORE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION PRIORITY. WITH THE FULL SUPPORT OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION FORMALLY LAUNCHED NORTHLAND ASSISTED LIVING IN 2006. A 20-UNIT RESIDENTIAL STYLE COMMUNITY FOR OLDER ADULTS, "NORTHLAND VILLAGE - MCGREGOR'S ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY", OPENED IN APRIL 2007. IN FEBRUARY 2009, A SECOND 20-UNIT DEVELOPMENT OPENED IN BUHL AND A THIRD SITE OPENED IN MAY 2011 IN HOYT LAKES. THESE DEVELOPMENTS HAVE PROVIDED MUCH-NEEDED SENIOR HOUSING WITH SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS IN UNDERSERVED, RURAL AREAS AND CREATED QUALITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH BENEFITS. NORTHLAND ALSO WORKS TO KEEP RESIDENTS' MONTHLY COSTS AT AN AFFORDABLE LEVEL WITHOUT COMPROMISING QUALITY. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN PRIVATE PAY RESIDENTS AND THOSE WHO NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,598,783 including grants of $ 1,294,289 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	THE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES TO TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFITS AND PUBLIC ENTITIES LOCATED IN AITKIN, CARLTON, COOK, ITASCA, KOOCHICHING, LAKE AND ST LOUIS COUNTIES. THE THREE PRIORITY AREAS OF THE GRANT PROGRAM ARE: 1) CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES; 2) AGING WITH INDEPENDENCE; AND 3) OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE. THESE FUNDING PRIORITIES WERE ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT OF NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND BROAD PUBLIC INPUT, AND ARE CONTINUALLY REFINED AS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS CHANGE WITHIN THE REGION. GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION HAS ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO GROW AND PROSPER.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 764,692 including grants of $ 32,009 ) (Revenue $ 666,731 )
	SINCE 1988, THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION'S BUSINESS FINANCE PROGRAM HAS OFFERED FLEXIBLE FINANCING TO PEOPLE STARTING NEW BUSINESSES OR EXPANDING EXISTING BUSINESSES IN THE NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA COUNTIES OF AITKIN, CARLTON, COOK, ITASCA, KOOCHICHING, LAKE, ST LOUIS AND MORE RECENTLY, DOUGLAS COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN. THE GOAL IS TO HELP RETAIN OR CREATE NEW, HIGH-QUALITY JOBS AND SUSTAIN THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE REGION. FINANCING TOOLS INCLUDE BUSINESS LOANS, ROYALTY INVESTMENTS, QUICK TURN LOANS, AND LOAN GUARANTEES. RECIPIENTS MAY BE FOR-PROFIT OR NONPROFIT ENTITIES THAT MEET CERTAIN FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL GUIDELINES.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 805,749 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	LAUNCHED BY THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IN 1990, THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE KIDS PLUS PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AND SUPERIOR, WISONSIN. KIDS PLUS INCLUDES A FAMILY OF PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM BIRTH TO ADULTHOOD. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE: 1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNING; 2) EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT; 3) YOUTH LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEERISM, AND PHILANTHROPY; 4) INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING; AND 5) TRAINING AND CONFERENCING. THROUGH THE KIDS PLUS FAMILY OF PROGRAMS, THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, REPRESENTING A BROAD RANGE OF LOCAL SECTORS, HAVE BEEN ENGAGED WITH LOCAL INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 805,749 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses4,975,683

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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)? Click to see attachment

...

Yes

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 Click to see attachment

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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 Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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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 Click to see attachment

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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 Click to see attachment

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Yes

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. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

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 Click to see attachment

.......

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 Click to see attachment

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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 Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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 Click to see attachment

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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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 Click to see attachment

12b

Yes

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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? 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 other assistance to or for foreign individuals? 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 or other assistance to any domestic organization or government 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 or 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....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

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 25a................

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........ Click to see attachment

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................... Click to see attachment

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II.................... Click to see attachment

Yes

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......... Click to see attachment

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 .......................... Click to see attachment

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment

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... Click to see attachment

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........ Click to see attachment

Yes

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........................ Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

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

35a

Yes

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... Click to see attachment

35b

Yes

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............. Click to see attachment

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 Click to see attachment

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 or note to any line 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? ..................

Yes

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 ..................

133

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)

Yes

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

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

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 or note to any line 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

Yes

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

12b

Yes

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

12c

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

15b

Yes

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

MN , WI

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:
MediumBullet

HEATHER BROUSE202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET 610DULUTHMN55802 (218) 723-4040

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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 or note to any line 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) DAVID CLUSIAU........................................................................ PAST CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(2) JEFF COREY........................................................................ CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X	X		0	0	0
(3) MARIETA JOHNSON........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(4) DIANE RAUSCHENFELS........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X	X		0	0	0
(5) ED ZABINSKI........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(6) STEVE DOWNING........................................................................ SECRETARY/TREASURER	2.00 .......................	X	X		0	0	0
(7) LYNN GOERDT........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(8) NEVADA LITTLEWOLF........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(9) TOM RIDER........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(10) TRENT JANEZICH........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(11) JASON HOLLINDAY........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(12) LISA BODINE........................................................................ TRUSTEE	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(13) THOMAS RENIER........................................................................ PRESIDENT	55.00 .......................		X		186,899	0	34,437
(14) LYNN HAGLIN........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT	50.00 .......................		X		138,375	0	35,425
(15) HEATHER BROUSE........................................................................ CFO	50.00 .......................		X		92,631	0	20,122
(16) SCOTT MARTIN........................................................................ PRESIDENT NORTHLAND INSTIT	0.00 .......................40.00		X		105,060	0	8,071
(17) JOHN ELDEN........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS FINAN	40.00 .......................			X	107,319	0	33,399

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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)............	630,284	0	131,454

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...........................

Yes

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 0

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
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		2,812,933

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$		15,279
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			2,812,933
			Business Code
2a	ASSISTED LIVING INITIATIVE		623000	1,558,683	1,558,683
b	LOAN PROGRAM INTEREST INCOME		525990	655,363	655,363
c	LOAN PROGRAM INCOME		525990	11,368	11,368
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			2,225,414
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			1,594,630			1,594,630
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	55,129,150
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	50,156,579	301
c	Gain or (loss)	4,972,571	-301
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			4,972,270			4,972,270
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	INSURANCE PROCEEDS		900099	34,000			34,000
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			34,000
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			11,639,247	2,225,414	0	6,600,900

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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 or note to any line 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	1,326,298	1,326,298
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
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 ....	520,790	368,840	106,134	45,816
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	1,763,498	1,524,934	173,193	65,371
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	92,598	78,178	10,791	3,629
9	Other employee benefits .......	315,054	244,075	57,269	13,710
10	Payroll taxes ...........	183,215	145,448	30,616	7,151
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	15,310	5,933	9,377
c	Accounting ...........	48,510	13,000	35,510
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) ........	361,230	276,116	74,244	10,870
12	Advertising and promotion ....	48,323	48,073	250
13	Office expenses .......	239,137	184,298	52,336	2,503
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	88,298		88,298
17	Travel ............	108,728	56,163	45,065	7,500
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	143,761	139,489	3,221	1,051
20	Interest ...........	256,731	232,780	20,605	3,346
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	333,406	253,836	79,033	537
23	Insurance ..............	128,294	88,731	38,500	1,063
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	UTILITIES	103,209		103,209
b	REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE	80,489		80,489
c	PROPERTY TAXES	39,457	39,457
d	DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	27,310	19,500	3,473	4,337
e	All other expenses	-64,471	-69,466	4,992	3
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	6,159,175	4,975,683	1,016,605	166,887
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	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			14,663,439	2	9,965,663
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			1,409,206	3	1,311,331
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 .............			10,794,322	7	11,952,051
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			60,289	9	22,535
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	6,978,324
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	1,734,938	5,550,590	10c	5,243,386
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			45,948,076	11	58,608,930
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 ...........			110,999	15	125,192
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			78,536,921	16	87,229,088
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			2,032,876	17	2,610,637
18	Grants payable .................			277,151	18	462,350
19	Deferred revenue ................			214,506	19	302,393
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..........			166,670	22	66,670
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			11,884,106	23	11,691,540
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.........			14,575,309	26	15,133,590
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			61,910,947	27	69,404,784
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			2,050,665	28	2,690,714
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 ...........			63,961,612	33	72,095,498
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			78,536,921	34	87,229,088

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

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

11,639,247

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

6,159,175

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

5,480,072

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

63,961,612

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

2,653,814

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))

72,095,498

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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?

Yes

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?

Yes

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?

Yes

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.

Yes

Form 990 (2013)

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

Additional Data

Software ID:
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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.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.
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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

NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

41-1554455

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) 2013

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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) 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.") ....	2,816,785	3,942,910	2,157,962	2,278,338	2,812,933	14,008,928
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	2,816,785	3,942,910	2,157,962	2,278,338	2,812,933	14,008,928
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)..						5,806,382
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						8,202,546

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..	2,816,785	3,942,910	2,157,962	2,278,338	2,812,933	14,008,928
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	1,780,398	1,721,893	1,652,661	1,412,765	1,594,630	8,162,347
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.)..					34,000	34,000
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						22,205,275

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

10,512,819

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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

36.940 %

Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

32.600 %

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 ....................... right arrow

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 ..................... right arrow

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 ..................................................... right arrow

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 ................................................ 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) 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)		(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.)..

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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

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 ........ right arrow

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 ..... 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. 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 B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

41-1554455

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not total more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

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

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Name of organization NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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Name of organization NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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Name of organization
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

41-1554455

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet

Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

41-1554455

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) .....
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

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

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	53,779,082	46,186,545	43,950,194	34,691,229	32,272,823
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	9,794,644	8,669,107	3,963,954	10,257,604	3,821,733
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........	1,227,455	1,076,570	1,727,603	998,639	1,403,327
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	62,346,271	53,779,082	46,186,545	43,950,194	34,691,229

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	317,602		317,602
b	Buildings ................	4,906,977	919,526	3,987,451
c	Leasehold improvements ............	41,718	36,796	4,922
d	Equipment ................	811,099	562,465	248,634
e	Other .................	900,928	216,151	684,777
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				5,243,386

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	14,386,373
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	2,653,814
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	93,011
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	2,746,825
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	11,639,548
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-301
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	-301
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	11,639,247

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	6,318,447
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	158,971
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	158,971
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	6,159,476
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	-301
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	-301
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	6,159,175

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART V, LINE 4:	THE PURPOSED OF THE ENDOWMENT IS TO CONTINUE TO GROW OUR CAPACITY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS AND ENSURE THE STABILITY OF THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION TO MEET OUR MISSION AS IT RELATES TO THE NEEDS OF THE REGION.
PART X, LINE 2:	NORTHLAND FOUNDATION AND SUBSIDIARIES HAVE BEEN GRANTED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND A SIMILAR SECTION OF THE STATE CODE. THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ISSUED GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE FOUNDATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE GUIDANCE. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2011.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	NORTHLAND INSTITUTE REVENUE 93,011.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS -301.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	NORTHLAND INSTITUTE EXPENSE 158,971.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	LOSS ON SALE OF ASSETS -301.

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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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Inspection

Name of the organization
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Employer identification number
41-1554455

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	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) MOOSE LAKE SCHOOLS - ISD #097 413 BIRCH AVENUE PO BOX 489 MOOSE LAKE,MN55767	41-6000446	GOVERNMENTAL	5,500	RURAL AGING INITIATIVE - AGE TO AGE COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM
(2) FLOODWOOD SERVICES AND TRAINING INC 601 ASH STREET/PO BOX 347 FLOODWOOD,MN55736	41-1296075	501(C)(3)	5,500	RURAL AGING INITIATIVE - AGE TO AGE COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM
(3) LINCOLN PARK CHILDREN & FAMILIES COLLABORATIVE 2424 WEST 5TH STREET SUITE 10 DULUTH,MN55806	27-4990487	501(C)(3)	15,000	TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMING TO SERVE YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
(4) LINCOLN PARK CHILDREN & FAMILIES COLLABORATIVE 2424 WEST 5TH STREET SUITE 10 DULUTH,MN55806	27-4990487	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF YOUNG, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD OF DULUTH.
(5) IN PROGRESS 213 FRONT AVENUE SAINT PAUL,MN55117	41-1603279	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT DIGITAL MEDIA STORYTELLING FOR YOUTH ON THE BOIS FORTE RESERVATION.
(6) CENTER CITY HOUSING CORPORATION 105 1/2 WEST FIRST STREET DULUTH,MN55802	36-3485584	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PILOT CREATING MICRO HOUSING FROM STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR HOUSING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
(7) DAMIANO OF DULUTH INC 206 W 4TH ST RM 201 DULUTH,MN55806	41-1453521	501(C)(3)	5,000	SUPPORT FOR DAMIANO'S COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND SMALL AMOUNTS OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE AIMED AT HELPING LOW-INCOME PEOPLE BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
(8) LIFE HOUSE INC 102 WEST 1ST STREET DULUTH,MN55802	41-1704840	501(C)(3)	20,000	IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMMING TO HELP HOMELESS YOUTH SECURE AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC STABILITY.
(9) YWCA OF DULUTH 32 EAST FIRST STREET SUITE 202 DULUTH,MN55802	41-0696493	501(C)(3)	25,000	SUPPORT FOR OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR GIRLS IN THE DULUTH AREA.
(10) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA 424 WEST SUPERIOR STREET STE 105 DULUTH,MN55802	41-0872993	501(C)(3)	25,000	TO PROVIDE BASIC HEALTH ACCESS TO YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.
(11) COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH 2424 WEST 5TH STREET SUITE 102 DULUTH,MN55806	41-1410670	501(C)(3)	5,000	SUPPORT FOR POST SEASON INCOME TAX PREPARATION SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE.
(12) COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH 2424 WEST 5TH STREET SUITE 102 DULUTH,MN55806	41-1410670	501(C)(3)	30,000	TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING AROUND POVERTY AND DISPARITY ISSUES.
(13) COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH 2424 WEST 5TH STREET SUITE 102 DULUTH,MN55806	41-1410670	501(C)(3)	25,000	IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE FINANCIAL, MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMATIC CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH.
(14) PROGRAM FOR AID TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT 32 EAST FIRST ST STE 200 DULUTH,MN55802	41-1350021	501(C)(3)	25,000	IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WIDE RESPONSE TO TRAFFICKING.
(15) HARTLEY NATURE CENTER 3001 WOODLAND AVE DULUTH,MN558031980	36-3507636	501(C)(3)	15,000	START UP FUNDING TO CREATE A NATURE-BASED PRE-SCHOOL.
(16) CHURCHES UNITED IN MINISTRY 102 WEST 2ND STREET DULUTH,MN55802	41-1227969	501(C)(3)	210,000	IN SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AT THE STEVE O'NEIL APARTMENTS.
(17) SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION OF DULUTH 28 WEST 2ND STREET DULUTH,MN55802	41-1420162	501(C)(3)	24,500	TO SUPPORT PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS.
(18) HILL CITY KIDS PLUS 500 IONE AVENUE HILL CITY,MN55748	41-6000027	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE ENRICHING OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME ACTIVITIES FOR HILL CITY AREA STUDENTS.
(19) BAY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ISD #704 8708 VINLAND STREET DULUTH,MN55810	41-6003748	GOVERNMENTAL	26,000	TO SUPPORT THE PLACEMENT OF AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO HELP IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS.
(20) PROCTOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ISD #704 131 9TH AVENUE PROCTOR,MN55810	41-6003748	GOVERNMENTAL	5,500	RURAL AGING INITIATIVE - AGE TO AGE COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM
(21) KIDS CLOSET OF DULUTH 11520 HIGHWAY 8 FLOODWOOD,MN55736	20-1878745	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS WITH CLOTHING.
(22) DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA 302 WEST 1ST STREET DULUTH,MN55802	41-0693931	501(C)(3)	25,000	IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELS ENGAGED WITH AT-RISK YOUTH.
(23) DULUTH LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC 4505 W SUPERIOR ST DULUTH,MN558072728	41-0706140	501(C)(3)	30,000	TO ASSIST OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN ADAPTING TO VISION LOSS WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE.
(24) OUTFRONT MINNESOTA COMMUNITY SERVICES 310 E 38TH ST 204 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55409	36-3550489	501(C)(3)	10,000	IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO REDUCE BULLYING IN DULUTH AND GRAND RAPIDS AREA HIGH SCHOOLS.
(25) ITASCA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1851 E HWY 169 GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744	41-1687554	GOVERNMENTAL	25,000	TO SUPPORT A TOURING EXHIBIT ACROSS NORTHEAST MINNESOTA THAT EDUCATES PEOPLE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF TREATIES BETWEEN NATIVE NATIONS AND THE UNITED STATES.
(26) BRIDGES KINSHIP MENTORING 703 N POKEGAMA AVE GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744	41-1922877	501(C)(3)	14,000	IN SUPPORT OF SITE-BASED MENTORING PROGRAMMING IN THE GRAND RAPIDS AREA.
(27) SECOND HARVEST NORTH CENTRAL FOOD BANK 2222 CROMELL DRIVE/BOX 5130 GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744	41-1782776	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE FOOD TO CHILDREN AT RISK OF HUNGER.
(28) LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION 202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET SUITE 401 DULUTH,MN55802	13-3030229	501(C)(3)	25,000	TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN DULUTH'S POOREST NEIGHBORHOODS.
(29) ONE ROOF COMMUNITY HOUSING 12 EAST 4TH STREET DULUTH,MN55805	41-1678328	501(C)(3)	30,000	TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF ONE ROOF'S MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WORK.
(30) MEN AS PEACEMAKERS 205 WEST 2ND STREET SUITE 15 DULUTH,MN55802	41-1841689	501(C)(3)	20,000	TO SUPPORT A VICTIM-CENTERED PROGRAM TO HOLD SERIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR BEHAVIOR.
(31) GRACE HOUSE OF ITASCA COUNTY 501 SW 1ST AVE GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744	14-1974011	501(C)(3)	8,500	TO CREATE A WORKFORCE AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE IN ITASCA COUNTY.
(32) NORTHLAND COUNSELING CENTER INC 215 SE 2ND AVENUE GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744	41-0859738	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF A HOUSING STUDY IN GRAND RAPIDS TO DETERMINE THE NEED AND FEASIBILITY FOR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.
(33) DULUTH AVIATION INSTITUTE HANGAR 10 SKY HARBOR AIRPORT 5000 MINNESOTA AVENUE DULUTH,MN55802	36-4627726	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE AN INNOVATIVE AEROSPACE PROGRAM TO 6TH GRADE STUDENTS IN DULUTH, HERMANTOWN, PROCTOR, ESKO, FOND DU LAC, AND CLOQUET.
(34) KOOCHICHING AGING OPTIONS 1000 FIFTH STREET SUITE 210 INTERNATIONAL FALLS,MN56649	26-4636084	501(C)(3)	40,000	SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING TO HELP OLDER ADULTS CONTINUE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
(35) ITASCA COUNTY FAMILY YMCA 400 RIVER ROAD GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744	41-1358634	501(C)(3)	20,000	IN SUPPORT OF THE YMCA'S EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
(36) DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ISD #709 215 N 1ST AVENUE EAST DULUTH,MN55802	41-6003776	GOVERNMENTAL	30,000	TO SUPPORT AMERICORPS MEMBERS IN THE DULUTH SCHOOLS TO HELP BOOST ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
(37) HEALTHSHARE INC 130 WEST SUPERIOR STREET SUITE 700 DULUTH,MN55802	26-2722248	501(C)(3)	12,500	TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND IMPROVE THE WELLNESS OF LOWER INCOME PEOPLE.
(38) HIBBING KINSHIP MENTORING PROGRAM PO BOX 176 SIDE LAKE,MN55781	41-2006723	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO DEVELOP A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K - 2.
(39) MINNESOTA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS 2233 UNIVERSITY AVE W 434 ST PAUL,MN55114	41-1601248	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER TO ENGAGE SERVICE PROVIDERS, POLICY MAKERS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY AROUND HOMELESSNESS ISSUES.
(40) MYERS-WILKINS COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE 1027 NORTH 8TH AVENUE EAST DULUTH,MN55805	41-2002724	501(C)(3)	25,000	IN SUPPORT OF A STAFF POSITION TO HELP RECRUIT AND COORDINATE VOLUNTEERS TO WORK WITH STUDENTS IN BOOSTING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
(41) BETTER CITY SUPERIOR 1401 TOWER AVENUE SUITE 302 SUPERIOR,WI54880	46-4946971	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO DEVELOP RESOURCES NEEDED TO GROW AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SUPERIOR.
(42) UMD LABOVITZ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS 1318 KIRBY DRIVE 335D LSBE DULUTH,MN55812	90-0169499	501(C)(3)	45,779	TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM HELPING YOUNG STUDENTS LEARN TO INVEST.
(43) LAKE SUPERIOR SCHOOL DISTRICT - ISD #381 1640 HIGHWAY 2 TWO HARBORS,MN55616	41-6001896	501(C)(3)	5,500	RURAL AGING INITIATIVE - AGE TO AGE COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM
(44) ANGELS - A LIVING AT HOME BLOCK NURSE PROGRAM SM 7 SOUTH MADDY STREET/PO BOX 35 MCGREGOR,MN55760	20-0587492	501(C)(3)	5,000	PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CONTINUE A FOOT CARE CLINIC TO HELP OLDER ADULTS IN THE MCGREGOR AREA MAINTAIN HEALTHY FEET.
(45) MCGREGOR KIDS PLUS SOMETHING COOL INC PO BOX 99 94 NORTH MADDY STREET MCGREGOR,MN55760	41-1941630	501(C)(3)	8,000	RURAL AGING INITIAITVE - AGE TO AGE COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM
(46) MESABI FAMILY YMCA 8367 UNITY DRIVE VIRGINIA,MN55792	41-1460551	501(C)(3)	20,000	SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF A MENTORING PROGRAM IN THE VIRGINIA AREA.
(47) RANGE RESPITE PROJECT INC 1309 20TH STREET SOUTH VIRGINIA,MN55792	41-1726790	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CAREGIVERS OF OLDER ADULTS TO HELP THEM CONTINUE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
(48) ARROWHEAD ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY 702 3RD AVENUE SOUTH VIRGINIA,MN55792	41-6052144	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION AND MATCH SAVINGS PROGRAM TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF LAKE COUNTY.
(49) NORTHEAST MINNESOTA OFFICE OF JOB TRAINING 820 NORTH 9TH STREET PO BOX 1028 VIRGINIA,MN55792	41-1344671	GOVERNMENTAL	5,000	TO PROVIDE MENTORING SERVICES BETWEEN STUDENTS AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS TO HELP WITH CAREER EXPLORATION.
(50) CENTER AGAINST SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC ABUSE 318 21ST AVENUE EAST SUPERIOR,WI54880	39-1478768	501(C)(3)	20,000	IN SUPPORT OF SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
(51) MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS 2314 UNIVERSITY AVE WEST SUITE 20 SAINT PAUL,MN55114	36-3501477	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH IMPROVING BOARD GOVERNANCE.
(52) CLIMB THEATRE INC 6415 CARMEN AVENUE EAST INVER GROVE HEIGHTS,MN55076	51-0189494	501(C)(3)	15,386	IN SUPPORT OF IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND CLASSROOM WORK ABOUT HEROIN AND METHAMPHETIMINE USE AT DULUTH, CARLTON, SILVER BAY AND FOND DU LAC SCHOOLS.
(53) ARTS ON SUPERIOR PO BOX 185 TWO HARBORS,MN55616	27-2250824	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE IN SERVICE TRAINING AND RESIDENCY IN USING STORYTELLING TO HELP STRENGTHEN LITERACY IN DULUTH SCHOOLS.
(54) MINNESOTA JUSTICE FOUNDATION 229 19TH AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 140N MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455	41-1447537	501(C)(3)	5,000	IN SUPPORT OF THE SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN THE DULUTH AREA.
(55) SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION 525 FLORENCE AVE/PO BOX 695 OWATONNA,MN55060	36-3454285	501(C)(3)	5,000	SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING AND OTHER EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA.
(56) ELDERCIRCLE 1105 NW 4TH STREET GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744	41-1994691	501(C)(3)	12,000	TO SUPPORT VOLUNTEER EFFORTS TO HELP OLDER ADULTS MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE.
(57) ELDERCIRCLE 1105 NW 4TH STREET GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744	41-1994691	501(C)(3)	7,000	IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO HELP OLDER ADULTS IN ITASCA COUNTY AGE IN PLACE.
(58) ITASCA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 1338 EAST US HIGHWAY 169 GRAND RAPIDS,MN55744	41-1732842	501(C)(3)	20,000	IN SUPPORT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ITASCA COUNTY.
(59) AITKIN COUNTY CARE INC 503 MINNESOTA AVE N PO BOX 212 AITKIN,MN56431	80-0620414	501(C)(3)	13,496	TO SUPPORT A PILOT PROGRAM AIMED AT IMPROVING THE COORDINATION OF CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS AFTER THEY ARE DISCHARGED FROM AREA NURSING FACILITIES.
(60) FOND DU LAC BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA 1720 BIG LAKE ROAD CLOQUET,MN55720	41-0965719	GOVERNMENTAL	5,500	RURAL AGING INITIATIVE AGE TO AGE COLLEGE INTERN PROGRAM
(61) CARLTON COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES COLLABORATIVE 14 NORTH 11TH STREET CLOQUET,MN55720	41-6005767	GOVERNMENTAL	20,000	TO SUPPORT A PILOT INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE THE KINDERGARTEN READINESS OF CARLTON COUNTY CHILDREN.
(62) APEX 306 WEST SUPERIOR STREET SUITE 902 DULUTH,MN55802	32-0079166	501(C)(3)	15,000	TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN DULUTH AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
(63) FIRST - CO MINNESOTA POWER FOUNDATION 30 WEST SUPERIOR STREET DULUTH,MN55802	22-2990908	501(C)(3)	5,000	SUPPORT FOR A REGIONAL ROBOTICS COMPETITION.
(64) NORTH SHORE VISITATION CENTER CO VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER 21 WEST 2ND STREET PO BOX 8 GRAND MARAIS,MN55604	41-1551944	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO INCREASE THE SAFETY OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH SUPERVISED VISITATION AND EXCHANGE.
(65) HEART OF THE CONTINENT PARTNERSHIP CO VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIATION 126 NORTH 3RD STREET SUITE 400 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401	41-6049473	501(C)(3)	5,000	IN SUPPORT OF OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A GEOTOURISM INITIATIVE IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.
(66) SERVEMINNESOTA 120 SOUTH 6TH STREET SUITE 2260 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402	41-2010058	501(C)(3)	25,000	IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE EARLY LITERACY SKILLS OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN ITASCA COUNTY AND ON THE BOISE FORTE INDIAN RESERVATION.
(67) FRIENDS OF THE FINLAND COMMUNITY PO BOX 582 6866 CRAMER ROAD FINLAND,MN55603	83-0494175	501(C)(3)	5,000	SUPPORT FOR A STAFF POSITION TO COORDINATE A YOUTH PROGRAM FOR FINLAND AREA YOUTH.

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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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. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:	ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS DETAILING PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND USE OF GRANT FUNDS. ORGANIZATIONS ITEMIZE ACTUAL EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO THE BUDGET THEY SUBMITTED WITH THEIR GRANT APPLICATION. ORGANIZATIONS REPORT ON HOW NORTHLAND FOUNDATION FUNDS WERE SPENT AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE GRANTEE AND OTHER SOURCES. ORGANIZATIONS REPORT ON SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT BOTH AS PROJECTED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION AND THE ACTUAL RECEIPTS OVER THE COURSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS $5,000 AND UNDER SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT. ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVE GRANTS OVER $5,000 SUBMIT AN INTERIM REPORT IN ADDITION TO A FINAL REPORT. BOTH THE GRANTS MANAGER AND THE GRANTS COORDINATOR REVIEW THESE REPORTS AS THEY COME IN.

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ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS DETAILING PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND USE OF GRANT FUNDS. ORGANIZATIONS ITEMIZE ACTUAL EXPENDITURES COMPARED TO THE BUDGET THEY SUBMITTED WITH THEIR GRANT APPLICATION. ORGANIZATIONS REPORT ON HOW NORTHLAND FOUNDATION FUNDS WERE SPENT AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE GRANTEE AND OTHER SOURCES. ORGANIZATIONS REPORT ON SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT BOTH AS PROJECTED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION AND THE ACTUAL RECEIPTS OVER THE COURSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS $5,000 AND UNDER SUBMIT A FINAL REPORT. ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVE GRANTS OVER $5,000 SUBMIT AN INTERIM REPORT IN ADDITION TO A FINAL REPORT. BOTH THE GRANTS MANAGER AND THE GRANTS COORDINATOR REVIEW THESE REPORTS AS THEY COME IN.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet

See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization

NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

41-1554455

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(1)THOMAS RENIERPRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	150,222 0	24,318 0	12,359 0	9,388 0	25,049 0	221,336 0	0 0
(2)LYNN HAGLINVICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	135,800 0	0 0	2,575 0	8,361 0	27,064 0	173,800 0	0 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 1A	ITEM III: THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES GROSS UP PAYMENTS ON HIS EXECUTIVE BENEFITS. ITEM VII: ALL STAFF ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A FULLY TAXABLE WELLNESS PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES THE ABILITY TO USE FOR HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP.

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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Name of the organization

NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

41-1554455

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

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Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
(1) TOM RIDER	TRUSTEE	LINE OF CREDIT TO LUTSEN MOUNTAIN CORPORATIONS WHERE TOM RIDER IS 50% OWNER	X		500,000	66,670		No	Yes		Yes





Total ...... $						66,670

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

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

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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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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Inspection

Name of the organization

NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

41-1554455

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE PRESIDENT AND THE CFO REVIEW A COPY OF THE 990 AFTER IT IS COMPLETED. A COPY OF THE 990 IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING FOR REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. DURING THAT BOARD MEETING, IT IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF MAKE REGULAR DECISIONS REGARDING DISBURSEMENT OR ASSIGNMENT OF RESOURCES FROM THE FOUNDATION FOR BUSINESS LOANS, CONTRACTS, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND FOR THE ONGOING OPERATION OF THE FOUNDATION, AND SHALL REPRESENT THE ENTIRE REGION FAIRLY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT DECISIONS AFFECTING THE FOUNDATION ARE NOT TAINTED BY REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEES WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSING OR VOTING UPON ANY PROPOSAL OR BUSINESS AGREEMENT IN WHICH THEY HAVE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTEREST. IN ADDITION, AS SOON AS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS BECOMES APPARENT, THE MEMBER MUST INFORM THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. STAFF WILL NOT PROMOTE PROPOSALS OR INITIATE BUSINESS AGREEMENTS FOR THE FOUNDATION THAT WOULD FINANCIALLY BENEFIT THEM OR MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY WITHOUT INFORMING THE PRESIDENT. IF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFECTS THE PRESIDENT, THE BOARD SHALL BE NOTIFIED. OPTIONS FOR RESOLUTION IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, OPTIONS TO BE EMPLOYED, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR AND/OR PRESIDENT WOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: 1. THE BOARD MEMBER, COMMITTEE MEMBER OR STAFF MEMBER WOULD NOT BE PERMITTED INPUT ON THE DECISION. 2. THE MEMBER IN QUESTION MAY RESPOND TO SPECIFIC INQUIRIES REGARDING THE DECISION, BUT NOT PARTICIPATE IN MAKING THE DECISION. 3. THE MEMBER IN QUESTION SHALL LEAVE THE ROOM WHILE THE ITEM IS UNDER DISCUSSION. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM BOARD, COMMITTEE AND STAFF MEMBERS WILL ALSO BE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AT THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR OR UPON APPOINTMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD USES DATA FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION LEVELS, AND THEN MEETS WITH THE PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS. AFTER THE MEETING A RECOMMENDATION IS BROUGHT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND A DECISION IS MADE BY THE BOARD. THE SURVEYS USED ARE ONES THAT ARE DONE BY SIMILAR NON-PROFITS IN THE STATE TO BRING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WAGES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE AN ANNUAL BUDGET THAT INCLUDES A "STANDARD" INCREASE FOR THE ENTIRE STAFF. IN CASES WHERE AN EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES HAVE INCREASE TO RECOMMEND A CORRESPONDING SALARY ADJUSTMENT, THE PRESIDENT HAS THE AUTHORITY FROM THE BOARD TO MAKE SUCH APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS, IN LINE WITH THE BOARD APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET. THIS DATA COMES FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS THAT ARE DONE BY SIMILAR NON-PROFITS IN THE STATE TO BRING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WAGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18	THE FORM 1023, FORM 990, AND FORM 990-T ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
FORM 990, PART VII	DUE TO THE COMMON PAYMASTER RULES, THOMAS RENIER AND SCOTT MARTIN'S COMPENSATION IS REPORTED ON NORTHLAND INSTITUTE AND NORTHLAND FOUNDATION FORM 990-EZ AND FORM 990, RESPECTIVELY. THOMAS AND SCOTT'S COMPENSATION IS PAID FROM NORTHLAND FOUNDATION. THOMAS RENIER'S COMPENSATION IS PAID FOR HIS POSITION AS THE PRESIDENT OF NORTHLAND FOUNDATION. THOMAS IS ALSO TREASURER OF NORTHLAND INSTITUTE. HIS COMPENSATION IS NOT RELATED TO HIS POSITION AT NORTHLAND INSTITUTE. SCOTT MARTIN'S COMPENSATION IS PAID FOR HIS POSITION AS THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF NORTHLAND INSTITUTE.
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 29; FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1G; SCH B; & SCH M	DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED AMOUNTS PAID ON PRIOR YEAR PLEDGES TOTALING $1,036,972 IN THE FORM OF NON-CASH STOCK IN THE SATISFACTION OF SUCH PLEDGE. SUCH AMOUNTS WERE PROPERLY REFLECTED IN PRIOR YEAR RETURNS AS REVENUE IN THE YEAR THE PLEDGE WAS RECORDED FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT PURPOSES.

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

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990. MediumBullet

See separate instructions.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

41-1554455

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) NORTHLAND ASSISTED LIVING LLC 202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET DULUTH,MN55802 20-5440048	ASSISTED LIVING ORGANIZATION	MN	1,558,686	377,956	N/A
(2) MCGREGOR PROPERTIES LLC 202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET DULUTH,MN55802 20-5490145	PROPERTIES	MN	16,830	1,365,687	N/A
(3) BUHL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC 202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET DULUTH,MN55802 26-0558429	PROPERTIES	MN	97,221	1,515,960	N/A
(4) HOYT LAKES PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC 202 WEST SUPERIOR STREET DULUTH,MN55802 26-4816942	PROPERTIES	MN	130,869	2,165,793	N/A

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1) NORTHLAND INSTITUTE 13911 RIDGEDALE DRIVE 260 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55305 31-1504160	PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRAMS IN THE AREA	MN	501(C)(3)	9	NORTHLAND FOUNDATION	Yes

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

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2013

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) NORTHLAND INSTITUTE	Q	115,384	ACTUAL

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V?UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V?UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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