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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)
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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:
CName of organization
Northern Lights Library Network
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
Townsite Centre 810 4th Ave S No
104
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Moorhead, MN56560
D Employer identification number

41-1380553
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 233,948
F Name and address of principal officer:
Kathy B Enger
Townsite Centre 810 4th Ave S No
104
Moorhead,MN56560
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http://nlln.org
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K Form of organization:
Government Entity
L Year of formation: 1978
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Northern Lights Library Network is a cooperative network of members in academic, public, school, and special libraries in 23 counties of North-central, North-west, and West-central Minnesota. We work at the grassroots level to bring together all types of libraries and collections in the region to discover, enhance, and share resources through administrative, technological, and educational support.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 14
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 9
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 60
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
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 216,842 219,410
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 14,658 12,479
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,306 2,059
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 233,806 233,948
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 14,042 17,829
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) 118,614 121,923
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
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17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 89,589 102,252
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 222,245 242,004
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 11,561 -8,056
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 402,064 398,014
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 30,353 34,359
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 371,711 363,655
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: Northern Lights Library Network is a cooperative network of members in academic, public, school, and special libraries in 23 counties of North-central, North-west, and West-central Minnesota. Together we work at the grassroots level to bring together all types of libraries and collections in the region to discover, enhance, and share resources through administrative, technological, and educational support.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
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 $ 106,580 including grants of $ 17,829 ) (Revenue $   )
Northern Lights Library Network (NLLN) coordinates services and shares resources among all types of libraries and collections in 23 counties of North-central, North-west, and West-central Minnesota through administrative, technological, and educational support. With a membership of nearly 300 academic, school, public, and special libraries, NLLN is geographically the largest of the 7 multi-type, multi-county library cooperative systems in Minnesota. NLLN is mandated by Minnesota Statute 134.351 to: share resources among all participating libraries; provide long-range planning for cooperative programs; develop a delivery system for services and programs; develop a bibliographic database; and maintain a communications system among all cooperating libraries. Four regional public library systems reside within the NLLN region: Kichigami Regional Library System (KRLS), Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL), Northwest Regional Library System (NWRL), and Viking Library System (VLS). The following counties are served by Northern Lights Library Network: Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin.The organization performed a variety of services for its member libraries as described in Program A, B, and C of this document.GOAL I: SHARE RESOURCES AMONG ALL PARTICIPATING LIBRARIESA. Objective: Secured needed library materials by getting them to patrons in a timely manner.Interlibrary loan support for library systems in the region.State Aid Expenditures: $5,000.00 budgeted; $5,000.00 expended.System in-kind staff support: $5,000.00Output: Every-other-day service to ten member public libraries, one college, and three K-12 schools. Every day service to one public library, the bookmobile, and one college. During the 2013 calendar year, VLS delivered 226,267 items to public libraries and 1,125 items to schools, college and special libraries. The 2013 VLS budget for delivery service ($75,301) which shows a 2.2% increase over 2012, includes driver time, benefits, gasoline, insurance and vehicle repair, maintenance and depreciation. Costs for in-house sorting and garage space as well as administrative costs are not part of the delivery budget. Items delivered by the VLS delivery system have an average delivery cost of just 33 cents each, which is considerably less than the cost of packaging, postage and the time required to mail materials.GOAL II: LONG-RANGE PLANNING FOR COOPERATIVE PROGRAMSA. Objective: Facilitated collaboration, cooperation, and resource sharing between and among libraries throughout the NLLN region and the State of Minnesota. Traveled to libraries throughout the NLLN region, attended local, regional, and statewide meetings and conferences, served on professional library committees, and attended MLA legislative initiatives. Served on MEMO conference planning committee; attended quarterly meetings with multi-type, multi-county library directors; attended MEMO and MLA conferences; attended MLA Legislative Days and distributed information between and among constituents, librarians, and legislators; presented at conferences; met with librarians locally and at the state level. Conducted bi-monthly NLLN Governing Board meetingsState Aid Expenditures: $8,000.00 Director/staff travel budgeted. $8,382.19 expended.System in-kind Staff Support: $5,000.00Output: MEMO Fall Conference, October 3-5: NLLN sponsored "Community and Conversation" with illustrator Mike Wohnoutka Thursday evening from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. NLLN also sponsored the survey evaluation that asked the following questions: I found the following learning opportunities most valuable because; I would like to see the following repeated at future conferences; the following activities were especially useful to me; I enjoyed this particular kind of food; I would like to see more of; suggestions for future keynote addresses; one change I would make to the conference for next year is; an average of 48 conferences attendees responded to the survey with valuable information for the conference next year. NLLN Executive Director, Kathy B. Enger led a break-out session on Friday afternoon from 2 - 2:45 p.m. in the Pew Research Center's report, Younger Americans' Reading and Library Habits. Conference co-chair, Dawn Nelson thanked NLLN for "Community and Conversation", saying, "Thank you so much for such a great idea. This was a wonderful addition to the evening on Thursday. The new opportunities for activities are exciting and the different things came together nicely." Another thank you from Donna Ohlgren: "I would like to thank you for creating our MEMO conference evaluation this year. I really appreciate your willingness to pitch in and help. We had over 40 responses by the time I checked in with great feedback." Impact: Support of libraries throughout the State of Minnesota ensured ongoing funding, built a strong library infrastructure throughout rural Minnesota, and gave constituents access to knowledge and the information they needed to lead healthy lives and build strong communities.B. Objective: Facilitated better communication about the purpose and benefits of libraries to citizens of the region. Ongoing public relations efforts based on a SMART public relations plan through public service announcements and publicity in newspapers, radio and television stations. Collected, prepared, and distributed library public relations materials through libraries and media outlets in the region. Developed consistent message and branding and developed materials used locally, such as radio, television, newspapers, social media, and online samples. Distributed NLLN's brochure and Annual Report; send instructional and informative packets to media centers in the region. State Aid Expenditures: $2,500.00 budgeted. $2,054.44 expended.System in-kind staff support: $2,000.00Output: Brochure completed. Along with David Wahlberg and intern, Jordan Schoerer, wrote and distributed a Media Advisories, resulting in media coverage. See:http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/93527/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4h7Kp6qN1Qhttp://lptv.org/musician-shares-anti-bullying-message-with-solway-school/Impact: Multiple press releases, radio interviews, television stories, ads, Northern Lights Library Network brochure and its ongoing distribution, distribution of annual report increased awareness among Minnesota citizens of the purpose and benefits of libraries, resulting improved standard of living for constituents in the region. Completed and utilizing SMART public relations plan.C. Objective: Supported library advocacy activities.The following six activities are library advocacy initiatives of Northern Lights Library Network:1. Provided added civic support for citizen engagement activities with member libraries to activate the constituent base, increase support, and elect public officials who care about libraries. As a valued and trusted civic resource, libraries are in key to empowering citizens to become actively engaged in the democratic process. Community engagement leads to optimism, individual well-being, and overall civic health. Libraries bring people together in a nonpartisan way, and provide them with un-biased facts in an impartial environment. As publically supported entities, libraries are uniquely positioned to address information needs of the people they serve through the use of physical space, red between and among libraries. technology, and skilled staff. Developed talking points and library stories that can be shared. State Aid Expenditures: $1,000.00 budgeted; $1,000.00 expended.System in-kind staff support: $3,000.00Output: Held Library Luncheon with Legislators; created a directory of the legislators in the NLLN region; sent emails and a packet of information to legislators in the NLLN region in December, including an RSVP card, inviting them to the Library Luncheon with Legislators to be held following the NLLN Governing Board meeting, February 15, 2014. Eight librarians from all types of libraries spoke about issues important to them and two legislators also spoke. 2. Developed activities that bring all libraries together by creating and sustaining ongoing internships for graduates interested in a career in Library and Information Science and undergraduates interested in a career in Advertising, Communication, Film, Graphic Design, Journalism, or Media through the learning opportunities engaged in by NLLN interns.State Expenditures: $1,000.00 budgeted; $1000.00 expendedSystem in-kind staff support: $5,000.00
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 54,714 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 12,479 )
GOAL III: DEVELOPMENT OF A DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR SERVICES AND PROGRAMSA. Objective: Support literacy initiatives among all types of libraries in North-central, North-west, and West-central Minnesota through the Minnesota Literacy Initiative. From early reading activities to advanced literary discussions, library literacy initiatives bring people together to get to know books in enjoyable and satisfying situations. Literacy promotes personal improvement and enlightenment, insures equality, dignifies, and creates prosperity. The following six activities are programs or services of NLLN's Minnesota Literacy Initiative:1. Career development scholarships for staff and library board member participation in continuing education programs and events. Continuing education scholarships were awarded as incentive for individual growth and development in order to enhance library services throughout the NLLN region. Scholarships were available to all employees of NLLN member libraries. Scholarships were used for the following purposes: Registration or tuition; Lodging; Meals; Transportation (mileage is for the use of a personal vehicle - only one person in a vehicle may request mileage); Parking; Required books or educational materials; Cost of a substitute to cover while applicant is at an event (applicant must have paid the cost of a substitute before requesting reimbursement). Reports summarizing the benefits of receiving the scholarships were required upon completion of continuing education opportunities and published on NLLN's website blog. State Aid Expenditures: $22,000.00 budgeted; $22,229.07 committed; $22,086.92 expended.System in-kind staff support: $10,000.00Output: Fifty three scholarships were approved: Mountain Plains Library Association Conference (1); Minnesota Library Association Fall Conference in St. Cloud (13), Branch Out 2013 (2); 10th IBBY Regional Conference, "Book Joy Around the World" in St Louis, Missouri (1); American Association for State and Local History Annual Conference (1); "What's New in Children's Literature" (2); MEMO Fall Conference (1); TIES 2013 (3), Library Technology Conference Macalaster College March 2013 (1); Copyright and Electronic Resource Management eCourse, ALA (1); "Power Children's Program (1); Spotlight on Books 2014 (19); One Stop Shop course from NDSU (1); Public Library Association national conference (2); Online Apps. Course (1); First Annual CYP Conference (1); Minitex ILL Conference (2). Connie Jones Anne of Green Gables presentation July 2013. Gail Nordstrom attended the national Public Library Association conference. For all reports, see NLLN's website at: www.nlln.org. 2. Ongoing library administrative and technical support for the White Earth Child Care/Early Childhood Program (WECC/ECP) as they prepare a new community library (Maamigin Achigaade, Gathering Place) and design a Smart Play Spot. State Aid Expenditures: $700.00 budgeted; $757.30 expended state grant. $1951.70 expended reserves. $2,709 total expended.System in-kind staff support: $6,000.00All other revenue expenditures: $150,000 IMLS grant, $121,224.00 funded ; $150,000 BCBS Foundation Grant, not funded; donation of 150 pieces of library furniture from Minnesota State University Moorhead Livingston Lord Library for the Maamigin Achigaade (Gathering Place), which is in storage at NLLN headquarters in the basement of Townsite (810 4th Avenue South, Moorhead) until White Earth can move the furniture. Other in-kind support: $5,000.00 reserve funds. Output: Sponsored a book bag of children's books at the Annual Communities Collaborative Conference (www.whiteearthchildcare.com) for the Silent Auction with proceeds going to the Autism Foundation. Distributed and read books to children at "Festival for Fathers and Families" at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen February 1 and "Week of the Young Child" April 8. Purchased iPad for Terri Darco to learn up-to-date mobile technologies through Train-the-Trainers and 23 Things. Moved 150 library furniture items to storage at Townsite from the MSUM Library, following their renovation, that will be used for the new library at White Earth. Kathy assisted in writing the goals for the IMLS grant for $121,224.00 that was approved on September 26, 2013. A Maamagin Achigaade (Gathering Place) committee has been formed and the first phase of the IMLS grant is underway for placing Little Free Libraries throughout White Earth.3. "Poets Across Minnesota": Encouraged the love of reading, literature, and the spoken word by sponsoring poetry readings and events for regional poets in and through libraries in the region. Sponsoring poetry in and through libraries promoted the value of libraries. "Poets Across Minnesota" is a program initiated by Northern Lights Library Network FY13 and in its early stages of development.State Aid Expenditures: $0.00 budgeted.System in-kind staff support: $5,000.00All other revenue expenditures: $2,000.00, other grantsOther in-kind support: $10,000.00 poet professorsOutput: Poet Zepper, Professor, Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), visited Kittson Central School District in Hallock, Minnesota December 18, 2013 and Hancock Public Schools in Hancock, Minnesota December 20, 2013. Each school is on extreme ends of the NLLN region -- Hallock in the far northern part of the region and Hancock in the far south. Zepper applied work in area schools through Compas. Collaboration between Compas and Northern Lights Library Network would be beneficial to the region. Enger and Zepper also visited Hallock Schools on May 9, 2014, and presented important points for college success to nearly 100 students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Enger concentrated on the value of academic libraries and access to research in relation to academic success.Output: NLLN sponsored Beads on One String books for Dennis Warner presentation (http://beadsononestring.net) at Osakis Public Schools February 5 by purchasing 25 Beads on One String books for the elementary classrooms. Beads on One String is an anti-bullying campaign, based on a curriculum designed by a professor at St. Cloud State University. All students learned the song and were able to sing it at the two concerts held in the Osakis School Auditorium at 12:45 and 1:45 p.m. All the elementary school classrooms created their own beads on one string and posted them outside each individual classroom in the Osakis Schools. Beads on One String presentation at Solway Elementary May 7, along with art class beads that were used to design individual necklaces for each individual student. 160 students and 30 teachers and staff participated. 60 minutes beading time, 60 minutes music time, 30 minutes story and internet viewing time, 50 minute concert, 50 minute author visit to classrooms. Solway Media Specialist, Julia Simons responded, "The kids related to the beads and loved the artwork of beading, singing the song with lots of energy. The book wrapped them up in a message of caring and peace. I think the lessons and joy of the concert will go beyond today and help us all care a little bit more for the people in our world. Thank you, Dennis, for sharing the message of hope and diversity." Media coverage:http://lptv.org/musician-shares-anti-bullying-message-with-solway-school/Output: The Annual Meeting June 10, 2014. The itinerary for NLLN's annual meeting includes:4 - 5 p.m. NLLN's Governing Board meeting in the Pavilion at D.L.'s City Park5 - 6 p.m. Picnic lunch (catered by La Barista)7 p.m. "Poetry and Jazz in the Park" by Vinz, Ferreira, and LawNLLN's president, Wayne Ingersoll, will introduce the artists.Poetry and Jazz in the Park7 p.m. June 10, 2014-Mark Vinz-David Ferreira-Bill Law-City Park Bandshell, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The intersection of Washington Avenue and North Shore Drive.4. Technology training for librarians in the region assisted librarians in keeping up with rapidly changing technology with a focus on best practices. Efforts focused on 'train the trainers', whereby those learning developed and taught workshops of their own, in collaboration. State Aid Expenditures: $4,500.00 budgeted; $4,852.69 expended.System in-kind staff support: $1,200.00Other in-kind support: $600.00Output: Developed Train-the-Trainers program whereby trained media specialists in the region taught and give on-going support to a group of media specialists they were responsible for training and supporting in three areas: 1. Electronic Library of Minnesota resources. 2. Apps. for librarians and educators. 3. Device usage, including iPads, Nooks, and Kindles. Four iPads were purchased for four trainers. Two iPads were purchased for the NLLN office staff. Seven media specialists trained up to 3 media specialists or paraprofessional each. The trainers met every Friday at 3 p.m. via Google Hangout.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,378 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
GOAL V: COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AMONG ALL COOPERATING LIBRARIESA. Objective: Developed and maintained electronic and social media methods for communicating with members.Sent ongoing emails and Constant Contact and Listbox messages; maintained and updated website; developed a Facebook page and Twitter account; updated Flikr; managed and introduced emerging communication technologies. Brochure development and distribution, annual report development and distribution, various mailings. Including telephone, print communication, and electronic communication to members/communications and marketing.State Aid Expenditures: $4,200.00 budgeted. $6,378 expended total.System in-kind staff support: $5,000.00Output: Ongoing emails are sent to members via constant Contact and Listbox. New website design (www.nlln.org). Following a website virus and malware attack in July, NLLN worked with former colleague Alan Stevens, retired librarian from the University of Southern California(USC), to redesign NLLN's website for smart phone and electronic interface (volunteered). The former NLLN website had over 100 pages that required maintenance and was streamlined for easier maintenance. The previous pages are archived and will return to the NLLN website as archived pages. NLLN worked with Factor-of-4 to place the website and email on a secure server and employs Factor-of-4 to maintain the website and improve graphics. Factor-of-4 added links to NLLN's Facebook page and Twitter account. Repairing the damage related to the Malware on the website and subsequent redesign of the website caused NLLN to exceed the amount budgeted for FY14. Communications Specialist Intern, Jordan Schoerer developed NLLN's Facebook page at Facebook.com/nlln.mn, Twitter account @nlln_MN, Blog http://www.nlln.org/nlln-news.html, Instagram nlln_MN, and Youtube account. Intern Jordan Schoerer established a "Google Alerts" account to notify NLLN of activities in libraries throughout the region. Information from Google Alerts is placed on NLLN's Facebook page and through Twitter. A new brochure and annual report were designed and distributed. State Aid Expenditures for Goal V: $6,378.00
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet167,672
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
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Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
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Yes
 
3
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 IClick to see attachment..........
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No
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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 IIClick to see attachment........
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Yes
 
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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 IIIClick to see attachment............................
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No
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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 IClick to see attachment........................
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No
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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 IIClick to see attachment...
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No
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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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No
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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 IVClick to see attachment..............
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No
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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 VClick to see attachment......
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No
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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.
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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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Yes
 
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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 VIIClick to see attachment.......
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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 VIIIClick to see attachment.......
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No
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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 IXClick to see attachment............
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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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 XClick to see attachment.........................
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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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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
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Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
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Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
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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.........
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No
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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
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No
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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...
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No
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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)....
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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............
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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...................
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Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
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If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
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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
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No
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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
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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.......................
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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................
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Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
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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
 
 
d
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
 
No
b
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
 
No
26
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
26
 
No
27
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
27
Yes
 
28
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
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
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
 
No
c
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
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
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........
33
 
No
34
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........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
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...
35b
 
 
36
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.............
36
 
No
37
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
37
 
No
38
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. ............
38
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
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
6
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
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 ..................
2a
2
b
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)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
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)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
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?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
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?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
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?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
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
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
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
 
 
b
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
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
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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Page 6
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
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
14
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.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
9
2
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? .................
2
 
No
3
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? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
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? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
 
No
9
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.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
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
 
b
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
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
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
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
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?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
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
 
No
b
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
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
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.
19
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.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletKathy B EngerTownsite Centre 810 4th Ave S SteMoorheadMN56560 (218) 477-1750
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Form 990 (2013)
Page 7
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.
RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet 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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Wayne Ingersoll........................................................................
President
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Richard D Anderson........................................................................
Vice-President
 .50
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Charlie Lindberg........................................................................
Secretary
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Betsy Vinz........................................................................
Treasurer
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) Fred Rogers........................................................................
Member
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) Ruth Holmgren........................................................................
Member
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) Carol Sibley........................................................................
Member
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) Jenna Kahly........................................................................
Member
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) Adell Bridgeford........................................................................
Member
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) Terri Darco........................................................................
Member
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) Peter Bremer........................................................................
Alternate Director
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) Tammy Thomasson-Ehrhart........................................................................
Alternate Director
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) Glenn Heinecke........................................................................
Alternate Director
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) Lina Belar........................................................................
Alternate Director
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) Gay Galles........................................................................
Member (Partial Year)
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) Chris McArther........................................................................
Alternate Director (Partial Year)
 .10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) Kathy B Enger........................................................................
Executive Director
 40.00
.......................   		    X       77,923 0 5,649
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Page 8
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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 77,923 0 5,649
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
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 ..............
3
 
No
4
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...........................
4
 
No
5
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 ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
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 $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Form 990 (2013)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 219,410
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 219,410
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Spotlight on Books Rev 519100 12,459 12,459    
b Miscellaneous Revenue 519100 20 20    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 12,479
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 2,059     2,059
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
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..MediumBullet      
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...MediumBullet        
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..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 233,948 12,479 0 2,059
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Page 10
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    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 17,829 17,829
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 .... 85,154 33,862 51,292  
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 21,225 21,225    
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 6,854 6,854    
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ........... 8,690 4,500 4,190  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 18,850   18,850  
d Lobbying ........... 550 550    
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) ........ 2,101 2,101    
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 11,362 11,362    
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 6,964 6,964    
17 Travel ............ 14,221 14,221    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 646 646    
20 Interest ........... 703 703    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 746 746    
23 Insurance .............. 1,258 1,258    
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 Continuing Education 23,187 23,187    
b Spotlight on Books 12,100 12,100    
c Resource Sharing 5,998 5,998    
d Planning and Consulting 2,897 2,897    
e All other expenses 669 669    
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 242,004 167,672 74,332 0
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 MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 488 1 488
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 365,190 2 369,485
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 29,490 4 21,891
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 .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 12,091
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 5,941 6,896 10c 6,150
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
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 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 402,064 16 398,014
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 23,783 17 29,056
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
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..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
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.................... 6,570 25 5,303
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 30,353 26 34,359
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..............   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........ 0 30 0
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ..... 326 31 847
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 371,385 32 362,808
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 371,711 33 363,655
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 402,064 34 398,014
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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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 ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
233,948
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
242,004
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-8,056
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
371,711
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
363,655
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
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:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
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:
c
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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
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?
3a
 
No
b
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.
3b
 
 
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Department of the Treasury
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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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
Northern Lights Library Network
 
Employer identification number

41-1380553
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
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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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) right arrow (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.") .... 216,793 216,488 216,819 216,842 219,410 1,086,352
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 3 216,793 216,488 216,819 216,842 219,410 1,086,352
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. 1,086,352
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 216,793 216,488 216,819 216,842 219,410 1,086,352
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 11,280 5,891 3,983 2,306 2,059 25,519
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). 1,111,871
12
12
83,412
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.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
97.700 %
15
15
96.720 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... 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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet 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
Northern Lights Library Network
 
Employer identification number

41-1380553
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




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
Special Rules
......................... 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
Northern Lights Library Network
  		Employer identification number

41-1380553
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


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(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
Northern Lights Library Network
  		Employer identification number

41-1380553
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
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
Northern Lights Library Network
  		Employer identification number

41-1380553
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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 C
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Northern Lights Library Network
 
Employer identification number

41-1380553
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
Yes
 
550
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
550
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part II-B, Line 1: The Organization pays dues to the Minnesota Library Association (MLA). MLA contracts for lobbyists services to advocate on behalf of all types of libraries in Minnesota including libraries in the Northern Lights Library Network region.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet 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
Northern Lights Library Network
 
Employer identification number

41-1380553
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 ........    
5
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? ............
6
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? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
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.
Held at the End of the 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  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
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)? .......................................
9
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.
1a
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.
b
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 $  
2
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:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
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)
3
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):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
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?........
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.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
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 ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
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 (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   12,091 5,941 6,150
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 6,150
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Part VII
Investments—Other 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.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program 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.)Small Bullet  
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.)...........Small Bullet  
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  
Capital Lease 5,303








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 5,303
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 ....... 1 233,948
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 233,948
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 233,948
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 ........... 1 242,004
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 242,004
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 242,004
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
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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.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Northern Lights Library Network
 
Employer identification number
41-1380553
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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? ....................................
2
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 (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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
(1) Continuing Education Scholarships 53 17,829      












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 2: Scholarships are awarded to individuals only and are paid out as reimbursement after the event for expenses directly incurred by the applicant. No third party payments are made. Receipts are required for all expenses, except mileage. Receipts must be for expenses incurred by the applicant. The scholarship recipient is responsible for requesting reimbursement for all expenses. The check will be made payable only to that person. An excel spreadsheet is kept on each grant conferred. An Educational Support committee of the governing board decides on recipients and amount of each grant up to $500 each.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet 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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Northern Lights Library Network
 
Employer identification number

41-1380553
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 (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

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?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
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
(1) Jenna Kahly Board Member 488 Scholarship Continuing ED
(2) Charlie Lindberg Board Member Secretary 125 Scholarship Continuing ED
(3) Carol Sibley Board Member 500 Scholarship Continuing ED
(4) Adell Bridgeford Board Member 125 Scholarship Continuing ED
(5) Tammy Thomasson-Ehrhart Board Member Alternate 500 Scholarship Continuing ED
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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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 (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Northern Lights Library Network
 
Employer identification number

41-1380553
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Form 990, Part III, line 2 Train-the-Trainers, August 1, 2013: Developed Train-the-Trainers program whereby trained media specialists in the region taught and give on-going support to a group of media specialists they were responsible for training and supporting in three areas: 1. Electronic Library of Minnesota resources. 2. Apps. for librarians and educators. 3. Device usage, including iPads, Nooks, and Kindles.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a: Program Service Accomplishment Continued - Output: Posted an internship announcement with MSUM Career Services to develop social media and public relations for NLLN. Hired Jordan Schroeer, a Communication Specialist Intern, who created NLLN's first Facebook page, wrote press releases, and promoted NLLN. Hired a Summer 2014 intern, Katelyn Osteby, to work with libraries in the region and to support ongoing projects at NLLN, including the Directory of Historical and Cultural Organizations and Museums, ELM training for area library paraprofessionals, and ongoing social media support. Hired Summer 2014 intern, Kimberley Henze. Kimberley will write the comprehensive Ojibwe bibliography, create a directory of art museums and artists in the region, and write and illustrate a children's book. Hired volunteer Iseun-Ife Oyebanjo who has a background in graphic communication and 3D animation. Shawn took pictures for the NLLN Facebook page, designed the poster for NLLN's annual meeting, among other duties as they arose. 3. Joining together Historical and Cultural Organizations and Museums and designing a strategy to approach the organizations to become NLLN members in order to strengthen their collections, support professionals managing their collections, and make the collections more easily accessible to citizens of the region. Developing strong ties with the Minnesota Historical Society in order for consistent information dissemination throughout the region. State Aid Expenditures: $500.00 budgeted; $500.00 expended. System in-kind staff support: $5,000.00 Output: Developed a Directory of Historical and Cultural Organizations and Museums in North-central, North-west, and West-central Minnesota: 2013 summer intern, James Harrison Rogers, developed a directory of historical and cultural organizations and museums of the NLLN region. A collaboration with "Explore Minnesota" possible. Betsy Vinz, NLLN's treasurer, edited the directory and it will be completed Summer 2014 by summer intern, Katelyn Osteby. Submitted a proposal with Lina Belar, Director of the Wadena County Historical Society, that was accepted to present at the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Annual Meeting in St. Paul September 17-20, 2014. 4. Conducted interviews of library media personnel in the region; transcribing and analyzing the interviews; will report results through presentations and publication. Increasing awareness of the importance of and need for library media centers and addressing concerns about the loss of certified teacher librarians managing library media centers. State Aid Expenditures: $0.00 budgeted; $121.00 expended System in-kind staff support: $5,000.00 Output: Completed eight interviews and transcription, two more planned. Met with Glenn Heinke, media specialist from Roseau, at the NLLN office July 11, August 8, November 9 for conducting a systematic review of the literature on the Internet and published literature to determine the skills library media specialists teach students by developing a conceptual framework that may be presented to school board members at the annual Minnesota state meeting in October, to principals and superintendents taking coursework at colleges and universities in the region, and publication in school and library literature. Completed printing over 100 documents from literature on the Internet and 53 published academic articles. 5. Called all school library media centers in the NLLN region and used existing electronic communication in the NLLN region and offered assistance to complete the Minnesota Department Education (MDE), Library Services Annual Report. Wanted to show relationship on reading score results between schools that have teacher librarians compared to those that do not by increasing data collection results for the State of Minnesota Library Services School Library Annual Report. Between 2008-2011, the MDE showed a positive correlation between library programs and student achievement, as school library media hours went up or stayed the same, reading scores increased. Investigate training workshop at MEMO and TIES. State Aid Expenditures: $0.00 System in-kind staff support: $1,000.00 Output: July 18, met with Adelle Bridgeford, retired media specialist, at NLLN office. Adelle called the media specialists in May and continues to volunteer on NLLN media center related projects. State Library Services has placed the survey on hold. 6. Participated in the library advocacy activities of the Minnesota Library Association. State Aid Expenditures: $0.00 System in-kind staff support: $1,200.00 Output: July 30, attended Minnesota Library Association Legislative Forum in St. Cloud. November 15, attended MLA Legislative Committee meeting in St. Paul at MELSA meeting room. Importance of meeting with legislators at the local level emphasized. Attend monthly MLA Legislative meetings electronically. D. Objective: Stay current on library developments. Maintained memberships in library organizations, subscribe to library publications. State Aid Expenditures: $500.00 budgeted. $292.00 expended. $551.00 reserves expended $843.00 total expended. Output: Updated MLA and MEMO memberships. Added NLLN membership to Lakes Country Service Cooperative. Continuing education for NLLN Executive Director. State Aid Expenditures: $500.00 budgeted. $646.00 expended. Output: Took an online course and attended MEMO conference. Purchased two books about apps. and Ebooks. State Aid Expenditures for Goal II: $16,000.00 budgeted; $14,546.63 expended.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b: Program Service Accomplishment Continued - Submitted eLearning Summit that was accepted as a panel presentation, with five trainers presenting proposal (July 2014). 5. Supported Spotlight on Books conference through fiscal year 2014 for people interested in youth literature from around Minnesota. State Aid Expenditures: $1,000.00 budgeted; $12,100 expended. (Separate account. NLLN is the fiduciary agent for Spotlight. Registrations for the conference cover the cost of the conference.) System in-kind staff support: $12,000.00 All other revenue expenditures: $10,000.00 through conference registrations. Other in-kind support: $12,000.00 Output: Spring conference with approximately 100 in attendance. 1. eBook access for middle and high school students throughout the NLLN region. Many students living within the counties served by Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) and Northwest Regional Library (NWRL) have been issued iPads or tablets by their schools. LARL and NWRL have seen a steady increase in the use of eBook and eAudiobook collections. Teachers and media specialists from across the region have contacted LARL and NWRL, asking how their students can obtain access to eBooks and eAudiobooks. LARL and NWRL will encourage schools, teachers, and students to register for LARL and NWRL library cards to access the eBook services provided to them through their public library. Each LARL and NWRL received $1,500 from NLLN to promote, market, and advertise the eBook initiative in FY14/15. State Aid Expenditures: $0 budgeted System in-kind staff support: $5,000.00 Output: The Lake Agassiz Digital Library and NWRL Overdrive School Initiative: Along with Northern Lights Library Network (NLLN), LARL and NWRL will purchase eBooks and eAudiobooks concentrated on literature for middle and high school students. B. Objective: Met local library needs collaboratively, as resources and needs arise. Support special programming as needs and resources arise. State Aid Expenditures: $10,945.69; $11,367.00 expended. System in-kind staff support: $5,000.00 Output: Caldecott Award Collection: Completed delivering 420 Caldecott Award Collection books to the six media centers receiving them. 50 books delivered to Browns Valley on July 19 and Caldecott Honor books delivered to St. Joes School Library July 9. Intern payments, Beads on One String books; marketing for LARL/NWRL initiative. See more details associated with projects under other headings in this document. Received a donation of 30 children's book CDs from Carol Sibley that were donated to the Northwest Regional Library System. Carol Sibley, Professor and Curriculum Materials Center Librarian at MSUM, served on the 2013 Caldecott Award Committee. As a result of her service, she received over 500 picture books from children's book publishers. Since Carol is already received similar books for the Read Aloud program at MSUM (http://web.mnstate.edu/cmc/ComstockReadingAloudInitiative.cfm), she donated most of the books she received for the 2013 Caldecott Award to six elementary school libraries who are members of the Northern Lights Library Network. NLLN also gave a copy of the 2013 Caldecott award winning book and the Caldecott honors books to the libraries receiving the collection. The following schools received 110 books each: Bagley Elementary (Gina Drellack); Horace May Elementary School, Bemidji (Debra Rossman). The following four schools received 50 books each: Browns Valley Elementary School (Katie Meltzer), Henning School (Susan Bode), Brandon Elementary (Mary Klimek) Warren Alvarado Oslo Elementary (Jeanne Johnson). Decisions were based on need and on the creative programming involved in promoting the collection. Fifteen schools applied. Other special projects: Summer Intern, copying expenses for brochure, transcriptions for interviews, website redevelopment, Train-the-Trainers meetings and four iPads, MEMO Fall Conference evaluation and meet the illustrator, "Community and Conversation"; Beads on One String support; support for 45th Anniversary of New Rivers Press. C. Objective: Explore ways rural libraries can be served and enhanced in the North Central and Northwest region of Minnesota. Conducted planning meetings with rural librarians to determine needs and to discover ways to make rural libraries a focus of NLLN's efforts. Investigated more convenient technological methods for disseminating information. State Aid Expenditures: $0.00 System in-kind staff support: $1,000.00 Output: Garnered representation on NLLN Governing Board from Tammy Thomasson-Erhart from Fertile Public Library as Public Library Alternate. Sent December broadcast email to all public libraries concerning NLLN scholarships available for the Public Library Association conference in Spring 2014. Sent informational resources directly to libraries. State Aid Expenditures for Goal III: $53,115.61 Development of a bibliographic database: GOAL IV: DEVELOPMENT OF A BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATABASE A. Objective: Supported existing online catalog structure in regional schools by providing training to library media personnel using the Destiny catalog. Conducted two Destiny webinars and one Destiny online catalog training in Bagley and Pequot Lakes during FY14. State Aid Expenditures: $1,000.00; $998.36 expended. System in-kind staff support: $1,000.00 Output: Northern Lights Library Network sponsored two Destiny online catalog training sessions in 2014. Fifteen library professionals registered for the February 22nd workshop in Bagley and 15 library professionals registered for the April 21st workshop in Pequot Lakes. Objective: Access online bibliographic materials using the OCLC union catalog Supported cataloging fee for membership to the OCLC consortium CatExpress by libraries in the NLLN region, resulting in 1500 titles supported. The following libraries benefited from OCLC CatExpress membership: Northwest Regional Library System, Lincoln High School Thief River Falls, Kittson School Media Center, Warren/Alvarado/Oslo High School, Breckenridge High School, Clearbrook Gonvick High School, ADA-Borup Public School, Independent School Districe #435, Audubon High School Media Center, Lake Park, Perham Dent Public School, BUG-O-NAY-GE Shig School, Grygla School Media Center, Bemidji Public School, Park Rapids High School, Northland Community Schools ISD #118, Fergus Falls School ISD 544, Detroit Lakes Public School ISD#22, Circle of Life, St. Josephs School, Lancaster Public School, Tri-Cnty School, Mahnomen Public School, Frazee-Vergas School, Pine River Backus Public School, Badger School, Blackduck Public School, White Earth Tribal & Community College Library. State Aid Expenditures: $600.00; $600.00 expended. Other in-kind support: $1,500.00 NWRL cataloging Output: Paid OCLC membership cataloging fees for 1,500 titles cataloged. A. Objective: Assisted libraries in keeping up with rapidly changing technology. Through ongoing interaction with members, determined technology resources available in the region and linked those resources with libraries that needed them on an ongoing basis throughout fiscal year 2014. Determined supplemental funding sources available to libraries and collections in the region for hardware and software and made them available. State Aid Expenditures: $0.00 System in-kind staff support: $4,000.00 Output: Train-the-Trainers and 23 Mobile Things. State Aid Expenditures for Goal IV: $1,598.36
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Organization has member libraries which are all of the same class.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The governing board is made up of up to 14 members; six are appointed by the regional public library systems, and 8 are selected by library staff in academic public school and special libraries. There is one representative for each type of library, along with one alternate for each.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the full board.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Executive Director reviews a draft of the Form 990 and prior to filing the Form 990 with the IRS, it was presented at the governing board meeting October 18, 2014.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members and employees are covered by the conflict of interest policy. The Executive Director reviews the conflict forms annually at the October board meeting. If a potential conflict exists, the board member would be asked to leave during the discussion of and vote on the issue.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 A formal review is completed annually. Comparability data is used to compare compensation through the Minnesota Pay Equity Report. The NLLN Executive Committee is responsible for the formal performance review of the Executive Director and made a recommendation to the full board at the June 10, 2014 NLLN Governing Board meeting. The Board unanimously voted for a 5% increase FY15, 3% increase FY16, and 3% increase FY17, based on the 2014 online review/survey sent to the entire board. NLLN passed the tests associated with the Minnesota Pay Equity Report on July 3, 2012, and is in compliance with successfully meeting the requirements of the Local Government Pay Equity Ace M.S. 471.991 - 471.999 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 3920 as a result of an official review by Minnesota Management & Budget and NLLN's 2012 Pay Equity Report.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes 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.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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