Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNETRISTA CULTURAL FOUNDATIONINC
Employer identification number
35-1628916
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(A)
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
350867954
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(B)
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
356000221
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(C)
BLACKFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
351772356
7
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(D)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GRANT COUNTY INC
311117791
8
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(E)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE & DELAWARE COUNTY INC
351640051
7
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(F)
HENRY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
311170412
7
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(G)
MADISON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
351859959
7
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(H)
MUNCIE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC
351404338
9
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(I)
MUNCIE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
356002674
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(J)
MUNCIE-DELAWARE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
350534380
7
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(K)
THE PORTLAND FOUNDATION INC
356028362
8
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(L)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF RANDOLPH COUNTY INC
351903148
7
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(M)
TAYLOR UNIVERSITY
350868181
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNETRISTA CULTURAL FOUNDATIONINC
Employer identification number
35-1628916
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
MINNETRISTA PRESENTED A 5,000 SQUARE FOOT ORIGINAL EXHIBITION, WEIRD AND WONDERFUL - CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF MINNETRISTA BY CONNECTING TWENTY-FIVE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL DESTINATIONS IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA. THIS WAS A WONDERFUL COLLABORATION WITH OUR ECI DESTINATIONS; THEY PROVIDED GREAT OBJECTS AND INTERACTIVES FOR THE EXHIBIT AS WELL AS INCENTIVES FOR GUESTS TO VISIT ALL LOCATIONS. THE MINNETRISTA HERITAGE GALLERY WAS INTRODUCED IN 2013. VISIBLE STORAGE EXHIBITS IN THIS GALLERY FEATURE ARTIFACTS FROM THE MINNETRISTA HERITAGE COLLECTION THAT ARE GENERALLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. THE INAUGURAL EXHIBIT INCLUDED BALL JARS AND COMPANY MEMORABILIA. THE MINNETRISTA HERITAGE COLLECTION INCLUDES ARTIFACTS, ART AND ARCHIVAL MATERIAL THAT DOCUMENT THE PEOPLE, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, EVENTS, BUSINESSES, AND INDUSTRIES OF EAST CENTRAL INDIANA. A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE COLLECTION IS BALL FAMILY MATERIALS AND BALL CORPORATION BUSINESS RECORDS. SEVERAL ITEMS ACQUIRED IN 2013 ENHANCED THE EXISTING BALL FAMILY AND BUSINESS COLLECTION INCLUDING: BALL CANNING JARS, 2 OF WHICH ARE QUITE RARE - THERE ARE ONLY TWO KNOWN EXAMPLES OF ONE VARIETY; OTHER PRODUCTS AND RELATED ARCHIVAL MATERIALS; BALL RECIPE BOOKS; ARCHIVAL MATERIALS CONCERNING CAMP CROSLEY (A BALL LEGACY PROGRAM WITH THE YMCA); AND BALL COMPANY AND FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS. OTHER ADDITIONS TO COLLECTIONS INCLUDED MATERIALS THAT DOCUMENT REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (MONDAY AFTERNOON CLUB, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE AND DELAWARE COUNTY, SINAI TEMPLE IN MARION); INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF EAST CENTRAL INDIANA; AND REGIONAL SCHOOLS (CENTER SCHOOL, NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL). NEW ADDITIONS TO THE ART COLLECTION INCLUDED A PAINTING BY DAVID DALE, A WELL-KNOWN REGIONAL AND INDIANA ARTIST WHO FREQUENTLY FINDS INSPIRATION ON THE GROUNDS OF MINNETRISTA; AND A HISTORIC FOUNTAIN THAT ONCE SAT IN FRONT OF THE ORIGINAL DELAWARE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. MOST SIGNIFICANTLY, WORK WAS COMPLETED IN 2013 ON A REVISED COLLECTIONS PLAN THAT WILL GUIDE FUTURE COLLECTING, IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR INSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETIVE FRAMEWORK. THE MINNETRISTA HERITAGE COLLECTION, BOTH ON-SITE AND ON-LINE, IS ALSO A DESTINATION FOR RESEARCHERS. IN 2013, THERE WERE MORE THAN 190 RESEARCH REQUESTS AND 110 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CANNING JARS. RESEARCHERS DOING LONG-TERM PROJECTS INCLUDE A PH.D. CANDIDATE FROM PURDUE UNIVERSITY WHO BEGAN WORKING WITH US IN 2012. BY THE END OF THE YEAR, THERE WERE MORE THAN 11,000 ARTIFACTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE MINNETRISTA HERITAGE COLLECTION HOSTED ON THE MINNETRISTA WEB SITE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
AS THE HOME OF THE BALL JAR, MINNETRISTA CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A LEGACY SITE AND GATHERING PLACE FOR EAST CENTRAL INDIANA. THE NAME "MINNETRISTA" TRANSLATES TO "GATHERING PLACE BY THE WATER." VISITORS COME TO EXPLORE, RECHARGE, AND CONNECT. IN 2013, MORE THAN 102,700 VISITORS GATHERED FOR A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. CHILDREN EXPERIENCED MINNETRISTA THROUGH SCHOOL TOURS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND WORKSHOPS. FAMILIES ATTENDED THEMED FAMILY PROGRAMS, PARTICIPATED IN WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, AND IMMERSIVE EXHIBIT EXPERIENCES. REGULARLY SCHEDULED FAMILY FUN DAYS WERE OFFERED IN 2013. THESE SATURDAY EVENTS UTILIZED THE SPACES, EXHIBITS, AND RESOURCES AT MINNETRISTA TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR FAMILIES. IN 2013, MINNETRISTA THEATRE PRESERVES CONTINUED ITS OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL AND INTERACTIVE THEATER PROGRAMS AT HOST SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PERFORMED MORE THAN 50 TIMES SERVING MORE THAN 6,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS THROUGHOUT EAST CENTRAL INDIANA AND AN ADDITIONAL 8,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS AT PERFORMANCES ON-SITE EMBEDDED IN OTHER EXHIBIT AND PROGRAM EXPERIENCES. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2013 INCLUDED PERFORMING THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION, MY PLATE: THE MUSICAL, AT THE PURDUE UNIVERSITY PAVILION AT THE INDIANA STATE FAIR. THIS SHOW ALIGNED WITH PURDUE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ON DIET AND NUTRITION. MINNETRISTA THEATRE PRESERVES WAS PLEASED TO ACCEPT THIS INVITATION. MTP STAFF WAS ALSO REQUSTED TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON MANAGEMENT OF A MUSEUM THEATER PROGRAM FOR THE STAFF OF THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
THROUGHOUT THE SPRING AND SUMMER, THE COMMUNITY CAN FIND LOCAL PRODUCE AT THE MINNETRISTA FARMERS MARKET. THIS PROGRAM SERVES BOTH THE COMMUNITY AND THE VENDORS WHO PARTICIPATE. MARKET VENDORS ACCEPT SENIOR VOUCHERS AND WIC VOUCHERS (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) PROVIDED THROUGH FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGING NUTRITIONAL EATING HABITS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. IN 2013, A NEW PARTNERSHIP WAS INITIATED BETWEEN MINNETRISTA AND INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH - BALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION THAT PROVIDES "MARKET BUCKS" TO A DOZEN LOW INCOME FAMILIES. MARKET BUCKS MAY BE USED TO PURCHASE PRODUCE AT THE FARMERS MARKET. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON DIET, NUTRITION AND GENERAL HEALTH WERE HELD FOR THESE FAMILIES AT MINNETRISTA ON MARKET DAYS WITH MARKET BUCKS BEING DISTRIBUTED AFTERWARDS. MINNETRISTA IS PLEASED TO HOST MANY IMPORTANT COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS, INCLUDING: BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK-OFF CELEBRATION; MUNCIE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS' ANNUAL CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE STUDENT RECOGNITION EVENT AND DISPLAY; AND MEETINGS OF THE MUNCIE ACTION PLAN BOARD AS WELL AS REPORTS TO THE COMMUNITY OF THE MAP COMMITTEES. MINNETRISTA IS THE ALSO THE MEETING SITE FOR REGIONAL HOBBY GROUPS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING: ROTARY, ALTRUSA, MUNCIE ARTISTS GUILD, AND MASTER GARDENERS. MINNETRISTA HAS ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH MANY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, PARTICULARLY BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, INDIANA PUBLIC RADIO AND PUBLIC BROADCASTING, AND ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. ANOTHER NEW COLLABORATION IN 2013 WAS THE FLAGS OF HONOR CELEBRATION BETWEEN LABOR DAY AND PATRIOT DAY. THE MUNCIE EXCHANGE CLUB RECEIVED SPONSORSHIPS TO FLY 700 AMERICAN FLAGS HONORING THOSE IN THE MILITARY, VETERANS, PUBLIC SERVICE, AND EVERYDAY HEROES. THE EVENT WAS HOSTED AT MINNETRISTA WHERE WE PROVIDED LOGISTICS SUPPORT, MARKETING SUPPORT, AND A HIGHLY VISIBLE AND BEAUTIFUL LOCATION EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE BREAKDOWN OF THE REMAINING 867,639 IN PROGRAM EXPENSES IS AS FOLLOWS: 393,968 DEPRECIATION EXPENSE; 124,949 IT EXPENSE; 205,210 ADVERTISING; 143,512 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
TOM BRACKEN (SEE BELOW) STEFAN ANDERSON (SEE BELOW) TRUSTEE TRUSTEE GEORGE & FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION GEORGE & FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION FUNDING AGENCY FOR MINNETRISTA JAMES FISHER CAREY FISHER TRUSTEE TRUSTEE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
MINNETRISTA'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION PROVIDE FOR 13 SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN OUR 7-COUNTY PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. EACH OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS APPOINTS A TRUSTEE TO SERVE ON MINNETRISTA'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND THESE APPOINTED TRUSTEES MAKE UP A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD. SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE 7 COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, 3 UNIVERSITIES, 1 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 1 COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION, AND 1 NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
IRS FORM 990 WAS PREPARED WITH SIGNIFICANT INPUT BY THE MUSEUM'S LEADERSHIP TEAM, CONSISTING OF DIVISION/DEPARTMENT HEADS. THE FINAL DOCUMENT WAS PREPARED BY THE MUSEUM'S AUDITING FIRM, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND THE PRESIDENT & CEO. EACH APPOINTED COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWEDAND APPROVED SECTIONS OF THE IRS FORM 990 THAT RELATED TO THEIR CONTENT AREAS. THREE COMMITTEES - FINANCE & INVESTMENT, TRUSTEESHIP, AND EXECUTIVE HAD OVERARCHING REVIEW OF THE ENTIRE FORMS 990 AND 990-T. AFTER COMMITTEE REVIEW, THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT WAS PRESENTED TO EVERY TRUSTEE FOR REVIEW.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DESIGNATED POWERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR OR AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR SERVICE AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED WITH A LIST OF KEY COMPANIES WITH WHICH THE MUSEUM REGULARLY CONDUCTS BUSINESS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL, ACCOUNTING, AND LEGAL SERVICES. DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE TRUSTEESHIP COMMITTEE. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED AT THE TIME OF FILING OR ANYTIME THEREAFTER, THERE IS A DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON TO OBTAIN ALL MATERIAL FACTS. IF REQUIRED, A NON-INTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE WILL BE APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. THE INTERESTED PERSON IS ASKED TO LEAVE THE MEETING DURING FINAL DISCUSSIONS BY THE BOARD OR RELEVANT COMMITTEE AND IS NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE ON THE FINAL OUTCOME, INCLUDING DETERMINATION THAT THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF MINNETRISTA. ANY INTERESTED PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SHALL BE SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINE, INCLUDING REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. THE MINUTES OF ALL BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS SHALL INCLUDE: (1) THE NAMES OF PERSONS WHO DISCLOSE FINANCIAL INTERESTS, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND WHETHER THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; (2) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENT; THE CONTENT OF THESE DISCUSSIONS, INCLUDING ANY ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT; AND A RECORD OF THE VOTE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN CONSULTATION WITH AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM AND BENCHMARKED AGAINST THE SAME REFERENCES AS FOR ALL PAID STAFF. AN ANNUAL REVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD CHAIR; MERIT INCREASES ARE AWARDED WITHIN THE SAME PARAMETERS AS DESCRIBED FOR ALL PAID STAFF.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
ALL PAID POSITIONS AT MINNETRISTA ARE EVALUATED, USING WRITTEN JOB DESCRIPTIONS, AGAINST A FACTOR EVALUATION SYSTEM. THE FES WAS DEVELOPED WITH A HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSOR AT BALL STATE UNIVERSITY AND PLACES EACH POSITION INTO A SALARY GRADE. ALL POSITIONS ARE REVIEWED WITH A HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSOR AT BALL STATE UNIVERSITY EVERY THREE YEARS TO ENSURE A FAIR AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS OFFERED TO STAFF. SALARY RANGES ARE BENCHMARKED AGAINST COMPDATA PUBLISHED BY THE MUNCIE-DELAWARE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE ANNUALLY PUBLISHED WAGE & SALARY SURVEY OF MIDWEST MUSEUMS, AND THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT STUDY OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED FOR EACH PAID STAFF POSITION AND MERIT RAISES OF 0% TO 4% MAY BE AWARDED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICY DOCUMENTS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OR THE PRESIDENT & CEO. IN ADDITION, AN ANNUAL REPORT THAT INCLUDES THE AUDITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION IS MAILED TO ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND DONORS. THE IRS FORMS 990 AND 990-T ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO GUIDESTAR FOR ONLINE POSTING.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
RETAIL SHOP AND RENTAL EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED TO COGS 512,213 RETAIL SHOP AND RENTAL EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED TO COGS -512,213
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.