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
Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership
Employer identification number
27-4026636
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
0
0
3,623,000
5,307,750
4,532,500
13,463,250
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
0
0
3,623,000
5,307,750
4,532,500
13,463,250
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)..
2,418,262
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
11,044,988
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..
0
0
3,623,000
5,307,750
4,532,500
13,463,250
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
0
0
936
6,649
5,435
13,020
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
0
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
13,476,270
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
81.959 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
72.526 %
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
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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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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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
Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership
Employer identification number
27-4026636
Return Reference
Explanation
Part I, Line 1 & Part III, Line 1
Greater msp's mission is to accelerate job growth & capital investment in the greater msp region by: leading regional economic strategy development, aligning with regional partners for growth, branding/marketing the region on a global basis, and serving business clients as the region's "one-stop-shop" for retention, expansion, and recruitment projects. Part I Line 19 Reconcilation of Revenue less expenses The GREATER MSP Audited Financial Statements show unrestricted and temporarily restricted activity in separate columns. The IRS Form 990 requires GREATER MSP to combine unrestricted and temporarily restricted activity when showing total revenue less expenses. Breaking out details shows: 2013 2012 Change in Unrestricted Net Assets $265,003 $609,081 Change in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets* (525,000) 640,000 In Kind equipment capitalized;not expensed (16,839) - Revenue less expenses per the 990 $(276,836) $1,249,081 * The 2012 Change in temporarily restricted net assets is much larger than that in 2013 since the organization received several large unconditional promises to give in 2012 (for payments due in 2013 and 2014) that, under accounting rules, were required to be recognized in 2012. GREATER MSP had significantly less such activity in 2013. The ($525,000) in 2013 illustrates the release of those temporarily restricted assets (i.e. pledges received in 2012 for 2013) as well as pledges or monies received for 2014. Part I Line 22 Reconciliation of Net Assets The GREATER MSP Audited Financial Statements show unrestricted and temporarily restricted net assets on separate lines. The 990 requires GREATER MSP to combine unrestricted and temporarily restricted activity when showing total net assets. Breaking out these two categories shows: 2013 2012 Unrestricted Net Assets * $1,478,349 1,213,346 Temporarily Restricted Net Assets** 730,000 1,255,000 Total Net Assets $2,208,349 $2,468,346 * As noted above, the Unrestricted Net Asset balance is where GREATER MSP accounts for their accumulated reserve. The accumulated reserve at 12/31/12 was $1,213,346. In fiscal 2013, the organization added $265,003 to that reserve such that at 12/31/13, GREATER MSP's accumulated reserve was $1,478,349. ** The difference between 2013 and 2012 is ($525,000). More funds were released from the temporarily restricted net asset balance than what was added to it since the organization is nearing the end of its initial funding cycle (2012-2014). Some investors provided multiple years of support in 2012 or 2013 either through advanced payment or through an unconditional promise to give. Part III - Program Service, Line 4a GREATER MSP was launched in 2011 with the mission to accelerate job growth and capital investment in the 16-county Minneapolis Saint Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The organization's mission is to accelerate job growth and capital investment in the Greater MSP region by primarily focusing our work in three areas: - Drive coordinated regional business retention, expansion, and recruitment programs to stimulate capital investment and job creation in the region; - Lead the development of a regional economic development strategy, aligning with regional partners to target key industry sectors for growth; and - Brand and market our region to key audiences including business decision makers, site location consultants, workers, and residents. GREATER MSP is a private-public partnership. All work is successfully completed in partnership with many organizations throughout the region. The organization is funded by the investment of both private sector companies and public sector entities. Key accomplishments for 2013 are summarized below. Business Investment (BI) Outreach In 2013, GREATER MSP fined-tuned the definitions of the region's five sectors of strengths to more accurately reflect the economic drivers of our region. Sectors include: Food & Water Solutions; Financial Services & Insurance; Health & Life Sciences; Headquarters & Business Services; and Advanced Manufacturing & Technology. We capitalized on these sector strengths through business retention and recruitment efforts. In partnership with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Department of Employment of Economic Development, GREATER MSP fully launched a comprehensive Business Retention and Expansion Program; 625 business retention visits were made, surpassing the 2013 goal by 25%. The BI team also represented the Greater MSP region at 185 events in nine countries; BI staff visited 30 domestic markets, and 18 sector-specific trade shows. Foreign markets visited included Berlin, Cologne, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Hannover, London, Montreal, Munich, Oslo, Rostock, Stockholm, Stuttgart Switzerland, Toronto, Tuttlingen, and Winnipeg. Domestic cities visited included Ann Arbor, Atlanta,Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, Sioux Falls, St. Louis, San Diego, San Jose, Washington DC, and Las Vegas. As a result of these visits and other efforts, and working in concert with our regional partners, 20 projects were successfully completed. As a result, 4,903 additional new jobs were created, as were more than 15,000 indirect jobs. In addition, the region benefited from over $864 million in new capital investment. Regional Economic Strategy Development and Research GREATER MSP partnered with McKinsey & Company and a high-level steering committee of state and regional leaders to develop the region's first-ever economic development strategy. As noted above, the strategic analysis refined the definitions of the five sectors of strength and provided new insight into how the regional partnership can leverage our competitive advantage. The result of this work was a new platform for strategic action: telling our story, prioritizing talent, and moving our sectors of strength from great to greater. Over 1,000 individuals and organizations provided insight into this process, and dozens of partners are now involved in building and implementing a set of strategic initiatives to realize the region's strategic goals. These initiatives include developing a set of common regional indicators that all regional leaders will look to when assessing the region's economic health; forming a Talent Task Force to develop strategies to retain and recruit the talent needed now and into the future, particularly in our key sectors of strength; and establishing sector teams to build our sectors of strength for global leadership. To further inform this work, GREATER MSP conducted two major research studies for the region. The first was an engineering report assessing engineering workforce, competitiveness, trends, and opportunities vis--vis other U.S. metro regions. The report provides recruitment and other recommendations, and clarifies engineering disciplines in demand in certain industry sectors. The second study assessed our region's competitive position with Israel relative to med tech and water tech. The study suggests that there may be joint venture opportunities in the future, particularly related to manufacturing. In addition to these reports, GREATER MSP responded to research requests from over 70 public partner organizations. GREATER MSP also conducted a survey in 2013 of 3,200 existing businesses to better inform our business recruitment and expansion work. Survey results indicated 84% were experiencing growth, with 96% of respondents noting optimism about the next six months. Branding and Marketing Outreach Brand GREATER MSP GREATER MSP continued to develop a variety of tools and vehicles to brand and market the Greater MSP region, including television programming, printed collateral, video, online banners and search engine marketing, and advertising. Highlights include: - Launched GREATER MSP Business, and achieved a total audience of one million viewers over the course of the year. A total of 48 episodes aired during 2013, featuring 143 segments. The mix of companies featured spanned a variety of industries and included all of the region's areas of strength. The diversification of companies and organizations represented a broad range, from Fortune 500 to start-up/entrepreneurial firms from throughout the region. Program video was the largest source of traffic to the GREATER MSP website. - Produced videos highlighting innovation, talent, and the Greater MSP story. Previously-produced videos were edited to one-minute formats for commercial use on the GREATER MSP Business program. - Refreshed and updated the GREATER MSP website, increasing total traffic to the site by 18.5%. - Launched Instagram, and GREATER MSP LinkedIn page and group, more than doubling social media followers. - Created a quarterly email communication for site selectors announcing new incentives, CNBC profiles of region, International Business Times coverage of region, and med/tech research. Market Key Industries & Initiatives - Created marketing materials to support Food and Agriculture, IT/
Part VI, Section B, Line 11b.
Management prepares the Form 990 with the assistance of its Independent Accounting Firm. The Finance and Audit Committee of the Board reviews and approves the Form 990. The Form 990 is distributed to the Board of Directors for their review and comments prior to its submission.
Part VI, Section B, Line 12c.
Per the Organization's Conflict of Interest Policy, each Board Member completes a Conflict of Interest Statement on an annual basis. Annual Statements are reviewed by management and the Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board. No conflicts of interest have been identified.
Part VI, Section B, Line 15b.
The compensation of the CEO and other senior management positions is reviewed and approved by the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board and the Board of Directors. The Committee uses external market survey data and comparison information to determine compensation for the senior members of the organization.
Part VI, Section C, Line 19
In 2013 GREATER MSP made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.