Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1961 PREMIER DR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MANKATO, MN56001
D Employer identification number

41-1446548
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,358,944
F Name and address of principal officer:
JONATHAN G ZIERDT
1961 PREMIER DR
MANKATO,MN56001
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WWW.GREATERMANKATO.COM
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1982
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SUPPORT AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND VITALITY OF OUR MEMBERS AND THE REGIONAL MARKETPLACE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 24
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 24
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 33
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 2,000
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) ......... 40,019 39,864
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,024,591 2,295,087
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 21,899 23,993
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,468 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 2,089,977 2,358,944
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
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) 1,136,501 1,250,695
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet19,859    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 957,304 1,115,846
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2,093,805 2,366,541
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -3,828 -7,597
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,923,763 1,887,580
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 480,545 478,126
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,443,218 1,409,454
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: GREATER MANKATO GROWTH EXISTS TO INTENTIONALLY DEVELOP THE REGIONAL CENTER BY PROMOTING, SUPPORTING AND SERVING AS A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH BUSINESS GROWTH, RETENTION AND ATTRACTION, TALENT GROWTH RETENTION AND ATTRACTION, REGIONAL LIVABILITY AND ADVOCACY OF THE MARKETPLACE. GREATER MANKATO GROWTH, INC. INCLUDES TWO LLC'S: VISIT MANKATO, LLC WHICH FOCUSES ON VISITOR ATTRACTION AND SERVICING, AND THE CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP, LLC, WHICH FOCUSES ON DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY CENTER.
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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.
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Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
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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.
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BUSINESS GROWTH, RETENTION & ATTRACTIONGREATER MANKATO GROWTH, VISIT MANKATO AND CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP ALL WORK AS CATALYSTS TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESS GROWTH, RETENTION AND ATTRACTION WITHIN THE REGIONAL MARKETPLACE. - REDA - REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORK IS CONDUCTED UNDER THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (REDA). REDA WORKS TO SELL, PROMOTE AND RAISE AWARENESS ACROSS THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE OF THE STRATEGIC BUSINESS ADVANTAGES AVAILABLE HERE. PARTNERS INCLUDE THE CITIES OF: EAGLE LAKE, LAKE CRYSTAL, LE SUEUR, MADISON LAKE, MANKATO, NORTH MANKATO, SAINT PETER, BLUE EARTH COUNTY AND NICOLLET COUNTY.- FIRST IN THE STATE FOR NUMBER OF GROW MINNESOTA! VISITS. THERE WERE 115 BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION VISITS MADE TO AREA BUSINESSES AS PART OF THE STATE-WIDE GROW MINNESOTA! PROGRAM. ELEVEN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES CAME TO FRUITION, WHICH WERE ADVANCED WITH ASSISTANCE FROM GMG.- 109 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EXISTING BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TOTALING $429 MILLION (NEW BUILD, REMODEL OR EXPANSION) WERE STARTED OR COMPLETED IN THE GREATER MANKATO MARKETPLACE.- 20 NEW BUSINESS BUILDING PROJECTS WERE STARTED OR COMPLETED IN THE GREATER MANKATO REGIONAL MARKETPLACE TOTALING $86 MILLION.- INITIATED WORK TO CAPITALIZE ON THE TALENT SURPLUS (RESULTING FROM OUR HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY) AS A CRITICAL RESOURCE FOR ATTRACTING AND EXPANDING BUSINESSES.- ONLINE RESOURCES CONTINUALLY ENHANCED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO SITE SELECTORS AND BUSINESSES LOOKING AT SITE OPTIONS FOR BUILDING OR EXPANDING ACROSS THE REGION.- NICOLLET COUNTY OFFICIALLY JOINED REDA ON JANUARY 1, 2016.- THE PIPELINE REPORT WAS UPDATED MONTHLY TO BENCHMARK AND TRACK BUSINESS EXPANSION ACTIVITY IN THE REGIONAL MARKETPLACE. THE WEBPAGE CONTAINING THE REPORT HAD 1,150 VISITS.- HOSTED AND PRESENTED INFORMATION TO EIGHT SITE SELECTORS INCLUDING A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL SITE SELECTORS GUILD. MSA TOURS AND INFORMATION WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO 70+ TWIN CITIES BASED SITE SELECTORS.- HOSTED FIRST-EVER GREATER MANKATO SEMINAR FOR STATE REALTORS, DEVELOPERS AND SITE SELECTORS IN GOLDEN VALLEY WITH THE MINNESOTA REAL ESTATE JOURNAL TO SHARE LOCAL SUCCESSES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXIST IN THE AREA.- GMG REPRESENTED THE AREA IN THE NEWLY FORMED MINNESOTA MEDICAL MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP WHICH ALLOWS GREATER ACCESS TO FEDERAL GRANTS AND AWARDS TARGETED AT MEDICAL MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS GROWTH.- PARTNERED WITH SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) ON A MEETING OF AREA REPRESENTATIVES IN REGARDS TO THE GOVERNOR'S MINNESOTA TRADE VISIT TO MEXICO.- HELD A VIP SOCIAL FOR FITASC ON JULY 22. THE WORLD CLAY SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP WAS HELD IN LE SUEUR AND GMG HOSTED A SOCIAL FOR FITASC LEADERSHIP.- 86 REQUESTS FOR CRITICAL BUSINESS INFORMATION COMPILED REQUIRING RESEARCH AND SUMMATION. BUSINESS INFORMATION COMPILED ON THE SUBJECTS OF: GDP, LABOR SHED, PER CAPITA INCOME, COST OF DOING BUSINESS, RETAIL POTENTIAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS.- HOSTED AND PRESENTED INFORMATION TO 70+ SITE SELECTORS ACROSS THE MARKETPLACE THIS YEAR. - 24 NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS/RFPS WERE RESPONDED TO AND PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT OUR MARKETPLACE BY GREATER MANKATO GROWTH.VISIT MANKATO:- VISIT MANKATO COORDINATED WITH VERIZON WIRELESS CENTER, CITY CENTER HOTEL AND HILTON GARDEN INN REPRESENTATIVES TO CREATE A STRATEGIC PLAN TO DRIVE CONVENTION, SPORTS AND LEISURE BUSINESS TO THE CITY CENTER CAMPUS. THIS COALITION MEETS MONTHLY AND FOCUSES ON A PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN REGARDING THE CIVIC CENTER EXPANSION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION THIS YEAR, THEY HAVE BOOKED 13 CAMPUS-WIDE EVENTS FOR 2016 AND BEYOND. - 21 CONVENTIONS CONFIRMED FOR CONFERENCES HELD IN 2015 OR FUTURE YEARS. - 17 CONVENTIONS HELD IN MANKATO IN 2015 RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FROM VISIT MANKATO, BRINGING IN AN ESTIMATED 4,425 HOTEL ROOMS BOOKED, REPRESENTING $2.1 MILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT.- 32 EVENTS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FROM VISIT MANKATO, WITH 15,860 BOOKED HOTEL ROOMS, REPRESENTING $6.4 MILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT.- $8.5 MILLION IN ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT SEEN THROUGH CONVENTIONS AND SPORTING EVENTS VISIT MANKATO ASSISTED WITH IN 2015.CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP:- THE FIRST CITY CENTER GUIDE WAS PUBLISHED IN JUNE, PROVIDING A RESOURCE FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT HOSPITALITY, SHOPPING AND BUSINESSES IN THE CITY CENTER. - 30 CITY CENTER BUSINESSES PARTICIPATED IN SHOP SMALL IN THE CITY CENTER, WITH A UNIQUE PASSPORT AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN RAFFLE PRIZES DRAWING HUNDREDS OF SHOPPERS TO CITY CENTER BUSINESSES FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY.PROJECT ABE (AG BUSINESS EPICENTER):VISION: THE SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AGRICULTURAL REGION (SMAR) WILL BUILD ON EXISTING AG BUSINESS PROMINENCE AND MAXIMIZE A GROWING ECONOMIC MARKETPLACE IN ORDER TO BE THE PREMIER AG BUSINESS EPICENTER IN THE UNITED STATES - THE MOST DIVERSE, BALANCED AND SUSTAINABLE.MISSION:PROJECT ABE (AG BUSINESS EPICENTER) ORGANIZES AND ALIGNS THE COLLECTIVE WORK OF SMAR STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE INVESTMENT IN AG BUSINESS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SHARED VISION.EARLY INDICATORS OF SUCCESS:- CONTINUED TO MEET WITH AG RELATED BUSINESSES TO LISTEN TO THEIR NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS SHARING THE PROJECT ABE STORY AND RAISING THEIR EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE VISION. MET WITH 46 BUSINESSES, 14 EDUCATION INSTITUTES, 30 NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENT ORIGINATIONS AND 5 LEGISLATORS OR STAFFERS.- MEDIA COVERAGE IN TWO TV NEWS PIECES, ONE TV NOON PROGRAM, TWO RADIO SHOWS, ONE MAGAZINE COVER STORY, FOUR NEWSPAPER STORIES.- HAVE 30 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS WITH A GROWING RESERVE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS WAITING.- SERVED AS A PANELIST ON A MAJOR EVENT ORGANIZED BY SOUTH CENTRAL COLLEGE WITH 150 IN ATTENDANCE- BUILT AND ORGANIZED THREE TEAMS: EDUCATION, PROMOTION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
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TALENT GROWTH, RETENTION & ATTRACTIONWE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO WORKING TO RETAIN AND ATTRACT A TALENTED WORKFORCE TO THE REGION. FROM TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE GREATER MANKATO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND THE LONG RUNNING GREATER MANKATO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE TO ONLINE, WEB-BASED INFORMATION AND MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT WE WORK HARD TO GIVE EMPLOYEES THE OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO FEEL COMFORTABLE AND BE SUCCESSFUL WHILE BEING PROUD OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE, WORK AND PLAY.GREATER MANKATO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE:- 40 PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN THE 2014-15 SESSION OF THE GREATER MANKATO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND 45 ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE 2015-2016 SESSION, A NINE-MONTH COMMUNITY FOCUSED LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM.- 772 PAGE VIEWS ON THE RECRUITMENT TOOLBOX WEBPAGE (A 137% INCREASE). THE EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT TOOLBOX WEBPAGE PROVIDES A VARIETY OF INFORMATION THAT SHOWCASES TOP AWARDS AND ACCOLADES WHILE SHOWCASING THE AREA THROUGH VIDEO.GREATER MANKATO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS:- 220 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM FROM 80 DIFFERENT MEMBER BUSINESSES - UP FROM 172 YPS IN 2014- 32 MENTOR LUNCHES WERE HELD, WHERE: 64 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MET WITH: 8 LOCAL BUSINESS MENTORS- 34 SCHEDULED EVENTS HELD: - 12 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - 12 SOCIAL - 10 YP WEDNESDAYS (NEW EVENT) UP FROM 24 EVENTS IN 2014.*NUMBER DOESN'T INCLUDE MENTOR LUNCH SESSIONS- NEW WORKSHOP - HELD A NEW NONPROFIT WORKSHOP TO INFORM YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE WORKSHOP ALSO TALKED ABOUT REQUIREMENTS AND COMMITMENTS FOR DIFFERENT POSITIONS AND WHAT TO THINK ABOUT WHEN COMMITTING TO VOLUNTEER.
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REGIONAL LIVABILITYWE STRIVE TO ENGAGE BUSINESSES IN COMMUNITY VISIONING AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES BY SERVING IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES FROM COORDINATING EFFORTS AND EVENTS TO DISSEMINATING INFORMATION TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.GREATER MANKATO GROWTH:- RECOGNIZED IMPERIAL PLASTICS WITH THE BUSINESS PATHFINDER AWARD AND ASSISTED WITH THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION EVENT.- FACILITATED AND CONCLUDED THE ENVISION 2020 PHASE II INITIATIVE, PRODUCED A REPORT RELEASED IN THE SPRING OF FINDINGS.- GMG STAFF SERVED ON MORE THAN 50 COMMUNITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND CIVIC CLUBS.VISIT MANKATO:- MANKATO MARATHON CELEBRATED ITS 6TH ANNIVERSARY AND WAS NAMED BY ROOTSRATED STORIES AS ONE OF THE "FOURTEEN MN MARATHONS TO LOOK FORWARD TO" IN 2015.- IN EARLY SPRING, MANKATO SPORTS COMMISSION AND GMG, INC. STAFF LAUNCHED AN INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL RECREATION FACILITIES AND THE EXTENSION OF THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX. THIS INITIATIVE IS LINKED TO A STRATEGY OF COMPETITIVELY POSITIONING THE REGION TO INCREASE ITS ATTRACTIVENESS TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES OR BUSINESSES LOOKING TO LOCATE OR REMAIN IN THE AREA. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE RECRUITED TO SERVE ON TWO TEAMS, THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY TEAM (TAT) COMPRISED OF STAFF LEADERSHIP WHO MANAGE LARGE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND THE STEERING COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF SPORTS COMMISSIONERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE MANKATO SPORTS COMMISSION WILL WORK WITH THEM TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR 1) FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS/DEVELOPMENTS, 2) PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX AND 3) GAIN SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL ELECTORATE FOR THE SALES TAX EXTENSION.- VISIT MANKATO LAUNCHED A NEW PROGRAM IN APRIL CALLED IKNOW MANKATO. SINCE FRONT-LINE STAFF ARE OFTEN TIMES THE FIRST CONTACT FOR VISITORS AND RECEIVE THE MOST VISITOR QUESTIONS, IT IS VITAL TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES AND TOOLS THEY NEED SO THAT THEY CAN ACCURATELY AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY RESPOND TO VISITOR QUESTIONS. IKNOW MANKATO ENGAGED 45 FRONT-LINE HOSPITALITY STAFF IN A FUN, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION ABOUT THE DESTINATION.CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP:- $1.5 MILLION IN PUBLIC ART WAS DISPLAYED AND 16 NEW PUBLIC SCULPTURES HAVE BEEN RETAINED AFTER JUST FIVE YEARS OF CITYART'S WALKING SCULPTURE TOUR.- 18 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS DECORATED THROUGH CITYART'S ON THE GO INITIATIVE BEAUTIFYING THE DOWNTOWN AREA, INCREASING PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AND EXTENDING PUBLIC ART TO MORE AREAS OF THE CITY CENTER.MANY EVENTS WERE HELD TO HELP SUPPORT THE VIBRANCY OF THE REGION BY ALL BUSINESS UNITS.EVENTSALL GREATER MANKATO GROWTH, INC. EVENTS CONTRIBUTE TO ONE OR MORE OF OUR FOUR AREAS OF FOCUS. FROM NETWORKING TO GOLF, FROM BUSINESS EDUCATION TO MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES, WE STRIVE TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE THE REGION'S PROFESSIONALS, BUSINESSES AND THE LIVABILITY OF THE MARKETPLACE.GREATER MANKATO AT THE CAPITOL 01/20:MORE THAN 110 BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS PROMOTED OUR REGION WITH KEY STATE LEADERS AND LEGISLATORS DURING THE 2015 GREATER MANKATO AT THE CAPITOL EVENT.ANNUAL MEETING 3/12:SUCCESSES OF 2014 AND GOALS FOR 2015 FOR GREATER MANKATO GROWTH, VISIT MANKATO AND CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP WERE SHARED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE EVENT WAS HELD AT MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO - CENTENNIAL STUDENT UNION AND HAD 391 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE, UP FROM 320 IN ATTENDANCE IN 2014. THE THEME WAS "POWER YOUR SUCCESS".BUSINESS SHOWCASE 4/28:A TOTAL OF 100 (UP FROM 88 IN 2014) MEMBER BUSINESSES HAD BOOTHS, AND MORE THAN 700 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED THE EVENT. THE EVENT WAS HELD IN THE ARENA OF THE VERIZON WIRELESS CENTER.TOURISM WEEK 5/2 - 5/10:VISIT MANKATO CELEBRATED NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEK BY RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR VISITORS. CATEGORY WINNERS INCLUDED, HOTEL: LINDA OSBORNE, COUNTRY INN & SUITES; ATTRACTION: ERIC JONES, VERIZON WIRELESS CENTER; RETAIL: HEATHER FISHER, SALVAGE SISTERS; RESTAURANT: JOHN & NAJWA MASSAD, OLIVES, MASSADS AND NAJWA'S CATERING.CITYART INSTALLATION 5/16:ON MAY 16, CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP STAFF AND CITYART VOLUNTEERS INSTALLED 31 SCULPTURES IN THE CORE BLOCKS OF CITY CENTER MANKATO AND NORTH MANKATO FOR THE TOUR'S FIFTH INSTALLATION OF ROTATING PUBLIC ART. THE UNVEILING WAS FOLLOWED BY A SPECIAL "MEET AND GREET ON THE STREET" WITH THE ARTISTS.SONGS ON THE LAWN 6/4, 6/17, 6/23, 7/9:MORE THAN 3,000 INDIVIDUALS GATHERED AT JACKSON PARK TO ENJOY SONGS ON THE LAWN. THIS POPULAR ANNUAL EVENT IS HELD OVER LUNCH EVERY THURSDAY IN JUNE.GREATER MANKATO ON THE GREEN 7/13:A TOTAL OF 156 GOLFERS PARTICIPATED IN THE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, GREATER MANKATO ON THE GREEN WHICH WAS HELD AT THE MANKATO GOLF CLUB. AN ALL NEW CLOSEST TO THE TARGET GAME WAS ADDED WITH 168 INDIVIDUAL SHOTS SOLD.VIKINGS TASTING 7/31:VISIT MANKATO COLLABORATED WITH MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO, RADIO MANKATO, BLUE EARTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS TO SHUT DOWN FRONT STREET FOR THE FIRST VIKINGS TASTING EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VIKINGS TRAINING CAMP. THE SUCCESSFUL EVENT HOSTED SEVEN VENDORS, 10 VIKINGS ALUMNI AND 280 ATTENDEES ON FRONT STREET.BUSINESS RECEPTION WITH THE MN VIKINGS 7/29:MORE THAN 250 MEMBER BUSINESSES ATTENDED THIS YEAR'S BUSINESS RECEPTION. THE EVENT IS DESIGNED TO HELP WELCOME THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS TO GREATER MANKATO BY THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY WHILE GIVING MEMBERS A CHANCE TO NETWORK IN A UNIQUE SETTING. THIS YEAR'S EVENT SOLD OUT IN JUST TWO DAYS.ALIVE AFTER 5 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3:MORE THAN 2,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THIS FREE ANNUAL EVENT HOSTED BY THE CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP THAT IS HELD THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AS WELL AS THE FIRST THURSDAY IN SEPTEMBER IN THE CITY CENTER AT JACKSON PARK.TOUR OF MANUFACTURING 10/3:THE FIFTH ANNUAL EVENT COORDINATED BY THE SOUTH CENTRAL TOUR OF MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. ELEVEN MANUFACTURERS PROVIDED TOURS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR BUSINESSES, INDUSTRY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. MORE THAN 1,300 ATTENDED THE TOUR.HOCKEY NIGHT IN THE CITY CENTER 10/10:CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP AND MSU INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT HOSTED A PRE-GAME CELEBRATION TO KICK OFF MAVERICK HOCKEY SEASON. NOW IN ITS FOURTH YEAR, THE EVENT CONTINUES TO GROW EACH YEAR WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE IN 2015 OF MORE THAN 2,000 FANS (DOUBLE THAT OF 2014 ATTENDANCE).MANKATO MARATHON 10/18:VISIT MANKATO HOSTED THE SIXTH MANKATO MARATHON IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FINAL STRETCH. 4,309 RUNNERS PARTICIPATED BETWEEN ALL OF THE RACES INCLUDING THE DIAPER DASH, TODDLER TROT, KIDS K, 5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON, RELAY MARATHON AND FULL MARATHON.JOURNEYS OF LEADERSHIP 10/20:JOHN JIMENEZ, A TOP EXECUTIVE WITH BRITISH PETROLEUM (BP), MANKATO AREA NATIVE AND ALUMNUS OF LOYOLA CATHOLIC SCHOOL, WAS THE FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER AT OUR INAUGURAL JOURNEYS OF LEADERSHIP. 75 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED THIS DINNER EVENT, WHICH SPOTLIGHTS LEADING BUSINESS EXECUTIVES ON THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STAGE.ICLV - COLUMBIA, MO 11/8 - 11/11:A TOTAL OF 78 DELEGATES TRAVELED TO COLUMBIA, MISSOURI FOR THE FOURTH INTERCITY LEADERSHIP VISIT. KEY FOCUS AREAS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TRIP WERE IDENTIFIED AS PART OF THE ENVISION 2020 PHASE 2 INITIATIVE AND INCLUDED: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND PARTNERSHIPS; TALENT DEVELOPMENT, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION INITIATIVES; HEALTH CARE; DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS; AGRICULTURE AND EDUCATION AND SPORTS FACILITIES. BUSINESS AWARDS & HALL OF FAME 11/17:CONTINUED TO HONOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS AT THE ANNUAL GREATER MANKATO BUSINESS AWARDS & HALL OF FAME. TAILWIND GROUP AND COMMUNITY BANK WERE THIS YEAR'S BUSINESS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES. IN ATTENDANCE WERE A RECORD 506 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS.REOCCURRING EVENTSBUSINESS AFTER HOURS:BUSINESS AFTER HOURS GIVES PROFESSIONALS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS AND SHARE IDEAS IN A RELAXED, SOCIAL SETTING WHILE LEARNING ABOUT OTHER MEMBER BUSINESSES. EVENTS ARE HELD MONTHLY IN THE EVENING WITH A TOTAL OF 12 HELD THIS YEAR. THE SERIES WAS ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 1,555 PROFESSIONALS IN 2015.BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS:A COMPLIMENTARY EVENT TO BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, THIS EVENT ALSO GIVES MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER WITH ONE ANOTHER TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND PROMOTE THEIR BUSINESS IN THE MORNING HOURS. EVENTS ARE HELD MONTHLY WITH A TOTAL OF 12 PER A YEAR. THE SERIES WAS ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 1,166 PROFESSIONALS IN 2015.
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ADVOCACY OF THE MARKETPLACE:THE BUSINESS UNITS OF GREATER MANKATO GROWTH, INC. WORK TIRELESSLY TO BOTH ADVOCATE FOR THE MARKETPLACE AND RAISE THE VISIBILITY AND THE BRAND OF THE REGION AT A LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STAGE. WORK IN ADVOCACY HAS TWO FOCUSES, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY MARKETING.PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACHIEVEMENTS:- STEPPED UP OUR EFFORTS TO POSITION GMG AS A SERIOUS PLAYER AND TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR POLICY MAKERS FROM THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS BY HAVING A CONSISTENT PRESENCE AT THE CAPITOL AND INTERACTING WITH KEY PUBLIC LEADERS AT DOZENS OF EVENTS. KEY EXAMPLES OF THIS WORK PAYING OFF INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER ZELLE CONTACTING GMG DIRECTLY TO SEEK ADVICE ON TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION AND CONGRESSMAN WALZ'S DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF CONTACTING GMG TO CONSULT ON PROPOSED CUTS TO THE CROP INSURANCE.- ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF HIGHWAY 14 COMPLETION BY COORDINATING A MEDIA EVENT IN MANKATO WITH GOVERNOR DAYTON WHERE GMG REPRESENTATIVES SPOKE, TESTIFYING AT THE LEGISLATURE AND PARTNERING WITH THE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL, DULUTH, NEW ULM AND MARSHALL TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FINANCE LEGISLATION. IN 2015, HIGHWAY 14 SAW CONSTRUCTION EXPAND THE HIGHWAY EAST OF OWATONNA AND WEST OF NORTH MANKATO TO NICOLLET.- EXTENSIVELY ENGAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY OF THE PROPOSED .5% SALES TAX EXTENSION BY MANKATO AND NORTH MANKATO AT THE LEGISLATURE AND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VISIT MANKATO, SUPPORTED THE ACCOMPANYING REGIONAL RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.- INTEGRATED PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATES INTO GMG'S NEW BLOG. THIS WILL BECOME GMG'S PRIMARY TOOL FOR INFORMING OUR MEMBERS ON KEY PUBLIC AFFAIRS ISSUES, OFFERING A ROBUST AND TIMELY WAY TO SHARE A VARIETY OF CONTENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FACTUAL, NON-BIASED INFORMATION ON ACTIVE ISSUES THAT HAVE BROAD-BASED IMPACTS ON BUSINESSES OR OUR REGION AND WILL ALLOW OUR MEMBERS TO BE THEIR OWN BEST ADVOCATE. AUTHORED AND PUBLISHED 10 PUBLIC AFFAIRS BLOG POSTS IN 2015.- ACTIVELY ENGAGED ON BLUE EARTH COUNTY'S NEW SALES TAX FOR TRANSPORTATION PROVIDING EXTENSIVE INFORMATION TO MEMBERS, COORDINATING MEETINGS WITH BUSINESS LEADERS AND COUNTY OFFICIALS AND CONDUCTING A MEMBER SURVEY.- LED THE WAY IN ENSURING THAT OUR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC HAD THE INFORMATION THEY NEEDED TO CAST AN INFORMED BALLOT DURING THE ELECTION BY PUBLISHING ONLINE CANDIDATE PROFILES AND QUESTIONNAIRES FROM CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR MANKATO AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD.- VOTER RESOURCES WEBPAGES ON GREATERMANKATO.COM RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 4,578 PAGE VIEWS.- ANNA THILL, PRESIDENT OF VISIT MANKATO, WAS APPOINTED TO REPRESENT THE SOUTHERN TOURISM REGION ON THE EXPLORE MINNESOTA TOURISM COUNCIL.PUBLIC AFFAIRS EVENTS:HOSTED SEVERAL EVENTS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO LEARN ABOUT ISSUES IMPACTING THEIR BUSINESS AND ENGAGE WITH KEY PUBLIC LEADERS INCLUDING FORUMS WITH:- CONGRESSMAN TIM WALZ- MINNEAPOLIS FEDERAL RESERVE PRESIDENT NARAYANA KOCHERLAKOTA- MINNESOTA REVENUE COMMISSIONER CYNTHIA BAUERLY- MINNESOTA STATE DEMOGRAPHER SUSAN BROWER- MINNESOTA STATE ECONOMIST LAURA KALAMBOKIDIS- INAUGURAL JOURNEYS OF LEADERSHIP EVENT FEATURING JOHN JIMENEZ WAS HELD AT THE WOODS ON OCTOBER 20 WITH 75 IN ATTENDANCE.- MORE THAN 110 BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS PROMOTED OUR REGION WITH KEY STATE LEADERS AND LEGISLATORS DURING THE 2015 GREATER MANKATO AT THE CAPITOL EVENT.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet  
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
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.............
3
 
No
4
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 II..............
4
 
 
5
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.................
5
Yes
 
6
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..................
6
 
No
7
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...
7
 
No
8
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.............
8
 
No
9
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..............
9
 
No
10
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......
10
 
No
11
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.
a
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...................
11a
Yes
 
b
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.......
11b
 
No
c
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.......
11c
 
No
d
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............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
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
11f
Yes
 
12a
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.................
12a
 
No
b
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
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
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.........
14b
 
No
15
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.....
15
 
No
16
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...
16
 
No
17
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) ....
17
 
No
18
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............
18
 
No
19
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...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
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....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
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...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
 
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 ...................
25b
 
 
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 "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
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.........
27
 
No
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
........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
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...
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 ........Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
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.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
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
 
 
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 VIClick to see attachment
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
32
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
33
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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
Yes
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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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Form 990 (2015)
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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
24
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
24
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletTHE ORGANIZATION1961 PREMIER DRIVE NO 100   MANKATO,MN56001 (507) 385-6640
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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) TODD LOOSBROCK......................................................................
CHAIR
2.70
.................
5.00
X   X       0 0 0
(2) JULIA KETCHAM CORBETT......................................................................
PAST CHAIR
1.30
.................
0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(3) JIM MARZOLF......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
1.80
.................
5.00
X   X       0 0 0
(4) CHAD SURPRENANT......................................................................
SECRETARY/TREASURER
2.20
.................
5.00
X   X       0 0 0
(5) ROB ELSE......................................................................
AT-LARGE OFFICER
1.30
.................
0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(6) JIM BEAL......................................................................
AT-LARGE OFFICER
1.80
.................
0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(7) RON VETTER......................................................................
AT-LARGE OFFICER
1.30
.................
0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(8) JO GUCK BAILEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.50
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(9) STEPHANIE BOTTNER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(10) RICHARD DAVENPORT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(11) MIKE DRUMMER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.80
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(12) JOE DUNCAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(13) BRIAN FOWLER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(14) TOM FREDERICK JR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.50
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(15) PAT HENTGES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.80
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(16) PAM JAGDFELD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(17) GREG KUTCHER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2015)
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;
(18) JOHN KVAMME........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.30
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(19) JOE MEIDL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(20) DR ANNETTE PARKER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(21) MARVIN RHODES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(22) JENNIFER SPAUDE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(23) TIM TUPY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................1.00
X           0 0 0
(24) JAY WEIR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(25) TRAVIS BROVOLD UNTIL MARCH 2015........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(26) DAN BRUSS UNTIL MARCH 2015........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(27) JERRY CREST UNTIL MARCH 2015........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(28) MITCH DAVIS UNTIL MARCH 2015........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(29) JIM SANTORI UNTIL MARCH 2015........................................................................
DIRECTOR
0.80
.......................0.00
X           0 0 0
(30) JONATHAN G ZIERDT........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
55.00
.......................5.00
    X       159,097 0 10,291
(31) TRUDIE GUSTAFSON........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
45.00
.......................5.00
    X       87,588 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 246,685 0 10,291
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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
Yes
 
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 $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 30,000
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 9,864
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 59
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 39,864
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM SERVICE REVENU 900009 1,037,651 1,037,651    
b MEMBERSHIP DUES 900009 646,596 646,596    
c ROOM TAX INCOME 900009 506,178 506,178    
d SPONSORSHIPS 900009 83,400 83,400    
e
f All other program service revenue. 21,262 21,262    
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 2,295,087
 OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 23,993     23,993
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
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        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 2,358,944 2,295,087 0 23,993
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Form 990 (2015)
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
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 .... 257,508 229,182 25,751 2,575
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 815,787 726,050 81,579 8,158
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 28,693 25,537 2,869 287
9 Other employee benefits ....... 67,234 59,838 6,724 672
10 Payroll taxes ........... 81,473 72,511 8,147 815
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 2,843 1,137 1,706  
c Accounting ........... 15,141 6,056 9,085  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 9,061   9,061  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 27,121 24,409 2,712  
13 Office expenses ....... 80,377 63,541 16,836  
14 Information technology ...... 44,491 39,070 5,421  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 104,285 93,856 10,429  
17 Travel ............ 17,930 17,033 897  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 17,123 14,016 3,107  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 60,634 54,571 6,063  
23 Insurance ... 5,574 2,787 2,787  
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 PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 689,718 679,986 2,380 7,352
b DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 15,583 15,583    
c STAFF EDUCATION 7,984 7,186 798  
d BAD DEBT EXPENSE 7,422   7,422  
e All other expenses 10,559 10,559    
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 2,366,541 2,142,908 203,774 19,859
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).        
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 395,343 1 850,155
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 474,195 2 63,142
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 108,828 4 145,584
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 ...... 50,204 9 86,263
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 397,418
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 278,247 153,317 10c 119,171
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 741,876 11 623,265
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)... 1,923,763 16 1,887,580
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 130,950 17 93,364
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 349,595 19 384,762
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   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 480,545 26 478,126
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 1,443,218 27 1,409,454
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 .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,443,218 33 1,409,454
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,923,763 34 1,887,580
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
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
2,358,944
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
2,366,541
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-7,597
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,443,218
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-26,167
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
1,409,454
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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Form 990 (2015)
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
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
GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1446548
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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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
Employer identification number
41-1446548
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


(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) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1446548
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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1446548
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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 BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1446548
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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (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 on 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? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
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
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
No
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
625,271
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
22,761
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
22,761
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
30,619
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
-7,858
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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1446548
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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)
Revenue included on 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
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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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" on 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (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 on 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" on 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' on 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   31,542 21,355 10,187
d Equipment ...   365,876 256,892 108,984
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 119,171
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
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' on 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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 2,333,716
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -26,167
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 10,000
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -16,167
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 2,349,883
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 9,061
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 9,061
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 2,358,944
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 2,357,499
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 19
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 19
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 2,357,480
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 9,061
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 9,061
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 2,366,541

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
PART X, LINE 2: GMG IS ORGANIZED AS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND IS RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. VM AND CCP ARE SINGLE MEMBER LLC'S; THUS, THEY ARE CONSIDERED BY THE IRS TO BE DISREGARDED ENTITIES THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO SEPARATE FILING REQUIREMENTS. GMGF IS ORGANIZED AS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND IS RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, GMGF HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1) (A)(VI). GMG AND GMGF ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO FILE A RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) WITH THE IRS. IN ADDITION, GMG AND GMGF ARE SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ON NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT NEITHER GMG NOR GMGF ARE SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX, AND THEY HAVE NOT FILED AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (FORM 990-T) WITH THE IRS. THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST EXPENSE AND PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS WITHIN ITS PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THERE IS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AFFECTING ITS ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENTS, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REVENUE FROM FOUNDATION NOT INCLUDED FOR TAX PURPOSES. 10,000.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVESTEMENT MANAGEMENT EXPENSES MOVED TO EXPENSE FOR TAX PURPOSES. 9,061.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXENSES FROM FOUNDATION NOT INCLUDED FOR TAX PURPOSES 19.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVESTEMENT MANAGEMENT EXPENSES MOVED TO EXPENSE FOR TAX PURPOSES. 9,061.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1446548
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1JONATHAN G ZIERDTPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)
138,812
-------------
0
20,000
-------------
0
285
-------------
0
10,291
-------------
0
311
-------------
0
169,699
-------------
0
0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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(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 990-EZ 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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1446548
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF THE CHAIR, PAST CHAIR, VICE CHAIRS, THE CHIEF MANAGER, SECRETARY AND TREASURER OF THE COMPANY AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AND OFFICERS AS MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MAY ACT DURING INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. ANY SUCH APPOINTEES (E.G. COMMITTEE CHAIRS) NOT CURRENTLY SERVING ON THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHALL BE APPOINTED AS AN EX OFFICIO NON-VOTING MEMBER. DURING SUCH INTERVALS AND SUBJECT TO THE BOARD'S CONTROL AND DIRECTION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE ALL OF THE AUTHORITY AND POWERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SUBJECT TO SUCH LIMITATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY IMPOSE FROM TIME TO TIME. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS BY RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY AND POWER TO ELECT OFFICERS OR MANAGERS, TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION, TO ADOPT A PLAN OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE PROPERTY AND ASSETS OF THE COMPANY, TO AUTHORIZE A VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION OF THE COMPANY OR A REVOCATION THEREOF, OR TO AMEND THESE BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 ANY REPUTABLE ADULT PERSON, ASSOCIATION, CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, ESTATE OR OTHER TYPE OF BUSINESS ENTITY SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE ELIGIBLE MEMBERS. ALL ELIGIBLE MEMBERS MAY BECOME MEMBERS UPON PAYMENT OF DUES. GREATER MANKATO GROWTH MEMBERSHIP IS AN INNOVATIVE MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE THAT GIVES YOU A CHOICE OF MEMBERSHIP LEVELS BASED ON THE VALUE YOU WANT TO RECEIVE, RATHER THAN PAST CRITERIA SUCH AS THE SIZE AND TYPE OF YOUR BUSINESS. SEE WEBSITE FOR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL BENEFITS. HTTP://WWW.GREATERMANKARTO.COM/MEMBERSHIP-LEVELS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A EACH MEMBER SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE. MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS REQUIRE MEMBER APPROVAL: - ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FROM AMONG THE SLATE OF CANDIDATES PRESENTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. - DECREASE IN NUMBER OF BOARD DIRECTORS. - REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS WITHOUT CAUSE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS GIVEN TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS COMPLETED BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF GREATER MANKATO GROWTH AND VISIT MANKATO (FORMERLY THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU). THIS POLICY PERTAINS TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND ALL EMPLOYEES WHO CAN INFLUENCE THE ACTIONS OF GREATER MANKATO GROWTH, INC. DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHOULD BE MADE TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (OR IF THE CEO HAS THE CONFLICT, THEN TO THE BOARD CHAIR), WHO SHALL BRING THE MATTER TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OR A DULY CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE THEREOF. DISCLOSURE INVOLVING DIRECTORS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE BOARD CHAIR, (OR IF THE BOARD CHAIR HAS A CONFLICT, THEN TO THE BOARD VICE-CHAIR) WHO SHALL BRING THESE MATTERS TO THE BOARD OR A DULY CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE THEREOF. 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 GREATER MANKATO GROWTH, INC. 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 GREATER MANKATO GROWTH, INC. AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF ITS PURPOSE. TRANSACTIONS WITH PARTIES WITH WHOM A CONFLICTING INTEREST EXISTS MAY BE UNDERTAKEN ONLY IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE OBSERVED: 1. THE CONFLICTING INTEREST IS FULLY DISCLOSED; 2. THE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS EXCLUDED FROM THE DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF SUCH TRANSACTION; 3. A COMPETITIVE BID OR COMPARABLE VALUATION EXISTS AND; 4. THE BOARD OR A DULY CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE THEREOF HAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE BST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT IS THE CONTINUING RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES TO SCRUTINIZE THEIR TRANSACTIONS AND OUTSIDE BUSINESS INTERESTS AND RELATIONSHIPS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND TO IMMEDIATELY MAKE SUCH DISCLOSURES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL UPDATE: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS, RENEWED ITS EVALUATION OF THE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER NONPROFIT, PUBLIC, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND FOR PROFIT ENTITIES. THE ORGANIZATION AND PRESIDENT & CEO HAVE AGREED TO AN EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT SPECIFYING TERMS AND COMPENSATION RELATED TO PERFORMANCE FROM MAY 1, 2012 THRU DECEMBER 31, 2017. OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION UPDATE: THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER PAID OFFICER IS ITS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO CONTINUALLY EVALUATE THE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS IN COMPARISON WITH OTHER NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND USES THIS REFLECTION TO AWARD ADJUSTMENTS ON ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1446548
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income


(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(1) VISIT MANKATO LLC
1961 PREMIER DRIVE SUITE 100
MANKATO,MN56001
41-1446548
PROMOTION OF TOURISM. MN 651,901 350,800 GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
(2) CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP LLC
209 S 2ND ST SUITE 100
MANKATO,MN56001
41-1446548
MAKING THE CITY CENTER ATTRACTIVE AND DYNAMIC. MN 215,776 86,567 GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 








Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section


(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC FOUNDATION
1961 PREMIER DRIVE SUITE 100

MANKATO,MN56001
47-2790832
TO FACILITATE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PROGRAMS AND ENDEAVORS. MN 501(C)(3) LINE 7 GREATER MANKATO GROWTH INC
 
Yes
 












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
(f)
Share of total income
(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
(h)
Percentage
ownership
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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