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
PROJECT FINE
Employer identification number
41-1883675
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
131,734
188,392
194,792
108,429
160,837
784,184
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
131,734
188,392
194,792
108,429
160,837
784,184
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.
784,184
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..
131,734
188,392
194,792
108,429
160,837
784,184
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
6,552
4,713
5,669
6,941
4,047
27,922
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).
812,106
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
207,399
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
96.560 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.370 %
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
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PROJECT FINE
Employer identification number
41-1883675
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
NAVIGATING COMMUNITY SYSTEMS: PROJECT FINE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO NEWCOMERS ABOUT DISTINCTIVELY AMERICAN SOCIAL AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS SUCH AS EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, EDUCATION, BANKING AND HEALTH CARE. BUILDING CULTURAL COMPETENCY DIVERSITY TRAINING: PROJECT FINE HAS PROVIDED DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR OVER 50 BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. TOPICS INCLUDE MANAGING A DIVERSIFYING WORKFORCE AND CLIENT BASE, SPECIFIC CULTURAL INFORMATION, OBSTACLES AND BARRIERS FACED BY NEWCOMERS. VOICES IN HARMONY: FOSTERS SOCIAL AND CULTURAL INTERACTION BETWEEN NEWCOMERS AND ESTABLISHED RESIDENTS AND PROVIDES THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BECOME TRUE PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMUNITY. COLLEGE EDUCATION CONNECTION: PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT, MOTIVATION, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AS THEY PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. IN 2013, 52 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM AND ALL 13 SENIOR PARTICIPANTS GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL. DIVERSITY YOUTH QUEST: THIS PROGRAM HELPS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND EASE THE SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF NEWCOMER YOUTH IN WINONA COUNTY. IN 2013, 87 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM. GIRLS REACHING ABOVE AND BEYOND: DESIGNED TO HELP GIRLS AGE 10-18 DISCOVER THEIR IDENTITY AND STRENGTHS AND CREATE A ROADMAP TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS ON CAREERS, LEADERSHIP AND WOMEN; GUIDED DISCUSSIONS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2013, 38 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM. DIGITAL INCLUSION: DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE CONNECTIVITY OF NEWCOMERS THROUGH COMPUTER TRAINING SESSIONS AND ONGOING, PERSONALIZED TECHNOLOGY TUTORING. IN 2013, 53 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED PROGRAM SESSIONS. ARTS PARTICIPATION: PROJECT FINE TOOK 36 COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO A THEATER PRODUCTION AT THE MIXED BLOOD THEATER IN MINNEAPOLIS. CULTURAL ARTS & ANCESTRY: THROUGH THIS PROJECT, PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN THE ART TRADITIONS AND HERITAGE OF OTHERS AND HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE ART PIECES FROM OTHER CULTURES. IN 2013, 481 PEOPLE ATTENDED A PUBLIC CAPSTONE DISPLAY OF ART; 41 ATTENDED WORKSHOPS; AND 32 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN ARTS PROGRAMMING. COLORFUL GROWERS: THIS PROJECT PROVIDES DIVERSE YOUTH AGE 10-18 WITH A UNIQUE AGRICULTURAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE. YOUTH PLAN AND PLANT THEIR OWN GARDEN PLOT AND HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SELL THEIR PRODUCE AT LOCAL MARKETS. IN 2013, 21 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THE PROJECT. HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVE: PROVIDES IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES WITH HEALTH EDUCATION AND INCREASES ACCESS TO HEALTH RESOURCES AND PROVIDERS IN THE COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LARGE GROUP SESSIONS, INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. IN 2013, 106 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. ANSWERING THE VOICES: CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS FROM VARIOUS SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES OR ISSUES AND WORK TOWARD INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS. THE PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2013 WITH OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING COMMUNITY MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
ORGANIZATIONS PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990. FINANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES WILL REVIEW THE 990S THEN PRESENT THEM TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. FORMAL BOARD APPROVAL WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS COMPLETED BY ITS' DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS REVIEWED YEARLY, AND IS ON FILE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. THE BOARD OR A DULY CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE THEREOF SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND IN THE CASE OF AN EXISTING CONFLICT, WHETHER THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION MAY BE AUTHORIZED AS JUST, FAIR AND REASONABLE TO PROJECT FINE. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OR A DULY CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE THEREOF ON THESE MATTERS WILL REST IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, AND THEIR CONCERN MUST BE THE WELFARE OF PROJECT FINE AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF ITS PURPOSE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE REVIEW AND ANY APPLICABLE SALARY ADJUSTMENT IS BROUGHT BEFORE THE FULL BOARD FOR A VOTE AND DOCUMENTATION IN THE MEETING MINUTES. THE PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW IS TO DOCUMENT THE PAST YEAR'S PERFORMANCE, DEVELOP A WORK PLAN FOR THE COMING YEAR, PROVIDE FEEDBACK FOR WORK RELATED GOALS AND DETERMINE WHAT RESOURCES ARE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL. THE REVIEW SHALL BE WRITTEN AND SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS EACH OF THE AREAS NOTED ABOVE. FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL MEET IN CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE REVIEW. AT THIS TIME, THE BOARD WILL ALSO DISCUSS ANY NECESSARY COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS. ANY ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE VOTED UPON BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY CALLING THE OFFICE OF PROJECT FINE AND ARRANGING A TIME TO REVIEW THEM.
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