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
BIOBUSINESS ALLIANCE OF MINNESOTA
Employer identification number
20-2474734
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.") ....
1,349,729
1,141,576
1,065,823
949,382
621,901
5,128,411
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
1,349,729
1,141,576
1,065,823
949,382
621,901
5,128,411
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)..
214,081
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,914,330
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..
1,349,729
1,141,576
1,065,823
949,382
621,901
5,128,411
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
356
99
455
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.)..
5,751
57,467
63,218
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,192,084
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
673,513
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
94.650 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.790 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BIOBUSINESS ALLIANCE OF MINNESOTA
Employer identification number
20-2474734
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL AUTHORIZE AND CREATE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPRISED OF THE CHAIR, THE VICE CHAIR, IF APPLICABLE, THE SECRETARY, THE TREASURER, AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF MEDICAL ALLEY AND SUCH OTHER INDIVIDUALS AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY FROM TIME-TO-TIME DETERMINE TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CORPORATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS OF THIS CORPORATION IN THE INTERVAL BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL AND DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LIFESCIENCE ALLEY TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES OF THE CEO, D. WAHLSTROM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS LIFESCIENCE ALLEY, A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOLE MEMBER, LIFESCIENCE ALLEY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL CONSIST OF AT LEAST FIVE DIRECTORS AND AT LEAST A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD SHALL NOT ALSO BE SERVING ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOLE MEMBER. THE PRESIDENT/CEO SERVES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS A VOTING MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE SOLE MEMBER HAS RESERVED TO ITSELF THE FOLLOWING POWERS CONCERNING THE GOVERNANCE OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION: (A) THE FINAL APPROVAL OF ALL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND/OR BYLAWS BEFORE SUCH AMENDMENTS BECOME EFFECTIVE; (B) THE APPROVAL OF ANY PLANS OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE ORGANIZATION WITH ANY FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC CORPORATION, VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION, OR ANY SALE, LEASE OR TRANSFER OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ASSETS; (C) THE APPROVAL OF THE GRANT OF A SECURITY INTEREST IN ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ASSETS OR THE GUARANTEE OF ANY INDEBTEDNESS BEFORE ANY SUCH SECURITY INTEREST OR GUARANTEE CAN BECOME LEGALLY BINDING; (D) THE ISSUANCE OR TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION; (E) THE APPROVAL OF ANY DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, IF ANY; (F) DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY OF THE RESERVED POWERS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS ARE DOCUMENTED WITH MINUTES. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE NOT RECORDED, HOWEVER, RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE REFERRED TO BOARD FOR ACTION AS REQUIRED, AND THEREFORE, RECORDED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FINANCIAL AUDIT IS PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED FOR LIFESCIENCE ALLEY AND SUBSIDIARIES. IT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY LIFESCIENCE ALLEY'S FINANCE COMMITTEE AND SUBSEQUENTLY DISTRIBUTED TO BOARD MEMBERS OF ALL RELATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY ARISE. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL TRANSACTIONS THAT HAVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. NO DIRECTOR OF BIOBUSINESS SHALL VOTE ON ANY MATTER IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A MATERIAL INTEREST OR FINANCIAL INTEREST THAT WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE OUTCOME OF THE VOTE. ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE CEO IS AN EMPLOYEE OF LIFESCIENCE ALLEY, AN ORGANIZATION RELATED TO THE BIOBUSINESS ALLIANCE BY VIRTUE OF BEING THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE MEMBER. THE BIOBUSINESS ALLIANCE REIMBURSES LIFESCIENCE ALLEY FOR A PORTION OF THE CEO'S TIME. THIS ARRANGEMENT BECAME EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2010, WHEN A TEAM OF BOARD MEMBERS REPRESENTING BOTH ORGANIZATIONS VOTED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PLANS TO FORMALIZE A STRATEGIC AFFILIATION BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS. AT THAT TIME THE CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS APPROVED AND AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT EXECUTED. COMPENSATION WAS SET AT A RATE THAT REFLECTED THE COMPENSATION OF THE FORMER CEO OF LIFESCIENCE ALLEY. DURING 2013, THE CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS NOT REVIEWED OR CHANGED. IN FUTURE YEARS, THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND COMPENSATION WILL BE DISCUSSED, REVIEWED, APPROVED, AND DOCUMENTED ANNUALLY BY A JOINT COMMITTEE COMPRISING THE BOARD CHAIRS FROM EACH ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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 WRITTEN REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 107,687. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 20,191. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 6,730. TOTAL EXPENSES 134,608.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.