Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK
Employer identification number
36-3479964
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
4,443,815
6,007,939
6,577,585
7,485,317
8,244,323
32,758,979
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......
747,719
760,207
839,886
963,286
948,983
4,260,081
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.
5,191,534
6,768,146
7,417,471
8,448,603
9,193,306
37,019,060
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
37,019,060
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
5,191,534
6,768,146
7,417,471
8,448,603
9,193,306
37,019,060
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
17,448
22,214
22,933
20,265
20,291
103,151
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
17,448
22,214
22,933
20,265
20,291
103,151
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
78,754
78,188
949
157,891
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.)..
5,287,736
6,868,548
7,441,353
8,468,868
9,213,597
37,280,102
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
99.300 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.080 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.280 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.250 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK
Employer identification number
36-3479964
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
I. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DEFINED. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS POLICY, THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL BE DEEMED TO CREATE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. A. OUTSIDE INTERESTS. (I) A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BETWEEN SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK AND A RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR FAMILY MEMBER. (II) A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BETWEEN SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK AND AN ENTITY IN WHICH A RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR FAMILY MEMBER HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST OR OF WHICH SUCH PERSON IS A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AGENT, PARTNER, ASSOCIATE, TRUSTEE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, RECEIVER, GUARDIAN, CUSTODIAN, CONSERVATOR OR OTHER LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE. B. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES. (I) A RESPONSIBLE PERSON COMPETING WITH SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK IN THE RENDERING OF SERVICES OR IN ANY OTHER CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION WITH A THIRD PARTY. (II) A RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S HAVING A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST IN; OR SERVING AS A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, AGENT, PARTNER, ASSOCIATE, TRUSTEE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, RECEIVER, GUARDIAN, CUSTODIAN, CONSERVATOR OR OTHER LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF, OR CONSULTANT TO; AN ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL THAT COMPETES WITH SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES OR IN ANY OTHER CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION WITH A THIRD PARTY. C. GIFTS, GRATUITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT. A RESPONSIBLE PERSON ACCEPTING GIFTS, ENTERTAINMENT OR OTHER FAVORS FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY THAT: (I) DOES OR IS SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS WITH, OR IS A COMPETITOR OF SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK; OR (II) HAS RECEIVED, IS RECEIVING OR IS SEEKING TO RECEIVE A LOAN OR GRANT, OR TO SECURE OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS FROM SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK; (III) IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OPERATING IN MINNESOTA; UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE IT MIGHT BE INFERRED THAT SUCH ACTION WAS INTENDED TO INFLUENCE OR POSSIBLY WOULD INFLUENCE THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES. THIS DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE ACCEPTANCE OF ITEMS OF NOMINAL OR INSIGNIFICANT VALUE OR ENTERTAINMENT OF NOMINAL OR INSIGNIFICANT VALUE, WHICH ARE NOT RELATED TO ANY PARTICULAR TRANSACTION OR ACTIVITY OF SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK. 2. DEFINITIONS. A "RESPONSIBLE PERSON" IS ANY PERSON SERVING AS AN OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK. A "FAMILY MEMBER" IS A SPOUSE, DOMESTIC PARTNER, PARENT, CHILD OR SPOUSE OF A CHILD, BROTHER, SISTER, OR SPOUSE OF A BROTHER OR SISTER, OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON. 3. PROCEDURES. A. PRIOR TO BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION ON A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, A DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WHO IS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. B. A DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER WHO PLANS NOT TO ATTEND A MEETING AT WHICH HE OR SHE HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE WILL ACT ON A MATTER IN WHICH THE PERSON HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE CHAIR OF THE MEETING ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE CHAIR SHALL REPORT THE DISCLOSURE AT THE MEETING AND THE DISCLOSURE SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. C. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR BE PERMITTED TO HEAR THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. SUCH PERSONAL; SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO EXERT HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER, EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE THE MEETING. D. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION THAT WILL BE VOTED ON AT A MEETING SHALL NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS VOTE. THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND SHALL NOT BE PRESENT IN THE MEETING ROOM WHEN THE VOTE IS TAKEN, UNLESS THE VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT. SUCH PERSON'S INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH, A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WHEN HE OR SHE STANDS FOR ELECTION AS AN OFFICER OR FOR RE-ELECTION AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. E. RESPONSIBLE PERSONS WHO ARE NOT MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK, OR WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION THAT IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION, SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE CHAIR OR THE CHAIR'S DESIGNEES ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT SUCH RESPONSIBLE PERSON HAS WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE MADE AS SOON AS THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON KNOWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTION THAT MAY AFFECT SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK'S PARTICIPATION IN SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. IN THE EVENT IT IS NOT ENTIRELY CLEAR THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL DISCLOSE THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE CHAIR OR CHAIR'S DESIGNEE, WHO SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THERE EXISTS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT IS SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY. 4. CONFIDENTIALITY. EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL EXERCISE CARE NOT TO DISCLOSE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ACQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH STATUS OR INFORMATION THE DISCLOSURE OF WHICH MIGHT BE ADVERSE TO THE INTERESTS OF SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK. FURTHERMORE, A RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL NOT DISCLOSE OR USE INFORMATION RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OF SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK FOR THE PERSONAL PROFIT OR ADVANTAGE OF THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR A FAMILY MEMBER. 5. REVIEW OF POLICY. A. EACH NEW RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW A COPY OF THIS POLICY AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING THAT HE OR SHE HAS DONE SO. B. EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES, IN WHICH THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON IS INVOLVED THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES, COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISING. SUCH RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES MIGHT INCLUDE SERVICE AS A DIRECTOR OF, OR CONSULTANT TO, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, OR OWNERSHIP OF A BUSINESS THAT MIGHT PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICE TO SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD BANK. ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING THE BUSINESS INTERESTS OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR FAMILY MEMBER SHALL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND SHALL GENERALLY BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE CHAIR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS CONFLICT OF INTEREST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE IS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY. C. THIS POLICY SHALL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY CHANGES TO THE POLICY SHALL BE COMMUNICATED IMMEDIATELY TO ALL RESPONSIBLE PERSONS. BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE STAFF POLICY IS WITHIN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, IS REVIEWED AND THE HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS SIGNED. ALL ARE ON FILE AT THE FOOD BANK.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
ANNUALLY THE BOARD APPROVES SALARY RANGES FOR EACH FOOD BANK POSITION. RANGES ARE DEVELOPED USING COMPARABLE DATA PROVIDED BY THE MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS SALARY & BENEFITS SURVEY AS WELL AS THE FEEDING AMERICA SALARY & BENEFITS SURVEY. THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL EVALUATION AND PROVIDES A RECOMMENDATION OF SALARY TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 ARE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ON FILE AT THE FOOD BANK.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND ON FILE AT THE FOOD BANK.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 6
DONATED SERVICES FOR THE YEAR VALUED $125,400.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.