TY 2015 Form 990

(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) JOHN E BABCOCK...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(2) JOHN J BABCOCK...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(3) MAYULI BALES...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(4) RICK BAUERLY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(5) CHARLES BLACK LANCE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(6) REGGIE CLOW...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(7) LINDA EICH...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(8) PAT GORHAM...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(9) LEE HANSON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(10) LARRY KORF...................................................................... CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(11) DAN MEYER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(12) DR EARL H POTTER III...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(13) STEVE SHURTS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(14) TRACI TAPANI...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(15) WAYNE WOLDEN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(16) KATHY GAALSWYK...................................................................... PRESIDENT	40.00 .................		X	172,567	18,665
(17) LYNN BUSHINGER...................................................................... CFO/TREASURER	40.00 .................		X	94,724	23,341

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (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

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

36-3451562

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....	4,760,744	5,705,748	4,618,008	3,206,357	3,982,955	22,273,812
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	4,760,744	5,705,748	4,618,008	3,206,357	3,982,955	22,273,812
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..						6,212,334
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						16,061,478

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	4,760,744	5,705,748	4,618,008	3,206,357	3,982,955	22,273,812
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	993,346	1,002,013	895,799	912,370	970,388	4,773,916
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..		157,415	196,996	124,428	51,227	530,066
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						27,577,794

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

3,018,519

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

58.240 %

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

55.860 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:	BAD DEBT RECOVERIES - 2012 AMOUNT: $ 157,415. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 196,996. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 116,029. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 31,106. OTHER INCOME - 2014 AMOUNT: $ 8,399. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 20,121.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

36-3451562

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization INITIATIVE FOUNDATION		Employer identification number 36-3451562

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization INITIATIVE FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 36-3451562
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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.

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Name of the organization

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

36-3451562

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 ....	16
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)	113,620
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)	153,642
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....	2,017,250

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? ...........

Yes No

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? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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 ....	47,230,663	45,523,288	39,756,935	35,130,803	35,288,810
b	Contributions ...	1,433,411	1,076,855	1,166,007	1,357,998	1,494,740
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-1,081,691	2,265,355	6,466,873	4,694,009	-547,680
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	2,313,771	1,634,835	1,866,527	1,425,875	1,077,067
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	45,268,612	47,230,663	45,523,288	39,756,935	35,130,803

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

48.670 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

44.600 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

6.730 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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 ...	774,800		774,800
b	Buildings	1,775,905	696,013	1,079,892
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...	585,963	484,818	101,145
e	Other ...
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,955,837

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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.)...........

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
LOAN GUARANTEE LIABILITY	187
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	187
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	4,168,464
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-3,713,654
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-3,713,654
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	7,882,118
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	4,186
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	4,186
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	7,886,304

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	5,858,421
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	-4,186
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	-4,186
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	5,862,607
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	5,862,607

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 IV, LINE 2B:	THE FOUNDATION HOLDS FUNDS TRANSFERRED TO THEM FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PURPOSES. THE FUNDS ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED BACK TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS AS THEY REQUEST THEM. THE FOUNDATION HAS NO VARIANCE POWER OVER THE FUNDS.
PART V, LINE 4:	BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS PROVIDE PROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE INITIATIVE FOUNDATION'S MISSION SPECIFIC WORK. DONOR DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS DEVELOP COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA. SOME DONOR DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE ALSO USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PURSUING POST SECONDARY EDUCATION, TO AWARD GRANTS THAT PROMOTE VARIOUS INTIATIVES PURSUED BY THE DONOR, AND TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING VARIOUS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.
PART X, LINE 2:	THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING STATE TAX CODES, AND THEREFORE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE A PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FOUNDATION QUALIFY AS A CHARITABLE TAX DEDUCTION BY THE CONTRIBUTOR. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX WITH RESPECT TO ADVERTISING INCOME AND INVESTMENT IN PARTNERSHIPS.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -26,920. BAD DEBT RECOVERIES 31,106.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 26,920. BAD DEBT RECOVERIES -31,106.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

36-3451562

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 TRCF GOLF EVENT (event type)	(b) Event #2 CHEERS TO MORRISON COUNTY (event type)	(c) Other events 2 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	36,312	21,907	13,064	71,283
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	5,980		7,000	12,980
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	30,332	21,907	6,064	58,303

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	4,940	525		5,465
7	Food and beverages . . .	2,022	7,802	750	10,574
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	1,065	7,579	2,237	10,881
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				26,920
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				31,383

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .	1,065	7,579	2,237	10,881

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number
36-3451562

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) A PLACE FOR YOU 220 3RD AVE SE PINE CITY,MN55063	45-1680589	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS AND ADVANCE GOALS DEVELOPED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE TOP FINANCIAL RESILIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.
(2) AFRICAN WOMEN'S ALLIANCE PO BOX 2172 SAINT CLOUD,MN56302	26-3528003	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO EDUCATE REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT FAMILIES ON BEST PRACTICES IN ORAL HEALTH, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE DENTAL SERVICES IN ST. CLOUD TO REDUCE THE TRANSPORTATION BARRIER FOR THESE FAMILIES.
(3) ALL PARKS ALLIANCE FOR CHANGE 2380 WYCLIFF STREET SUITE 200 ST PAUL,MN55114	41-1386600	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING EFFORTS FOR LOW AND VERY-LOW INCOME FAMILIES LIVING IN MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES.
(4) AMERICAN LEGION - BEN KRUEGER POST #49 PO BOX 238 PEQUOT LAKES,MN56472	41-0657123	501(C)(19)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(5) AMERICAN LEGION POST 500 CROSSLAKE 35112 COUNTY RD 3 PO BOX 362 CROSSLAKE,MN56442	36-1259936	501(C)(19)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(6) ANDERSON CENTER 122 12TH AVENUE NORTH SUITE 102 ST CLOUD,MN56303	41-1911774	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO HIGH QUALITY TRAINING THAT SUPPORTS NEW AND EXPANDING BUSINESSES IN GREATER MINNESOTA. NEW AND EXPANDING COMPANIES OFTEN STRUGGLE WITH ISSUES RELATED TO FINANCE, MARKETING, STRATEGY, SUCCESSION PLANNING, AND A RANGE OF OTHER ISSUES; THE ANDERSON CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN FROM EXPERTS IN THESE AREAS AND MORE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SPECIFIC OFFERINGS AND SCHEDULES VISIT: HTTP://ANDERSON-CENTER.ORG.
(7) BESTPREP 7100 NORTHLAND CIRCLE NORTH SUITE 402 BROOKLYN PARK,MN55428	41-1265355	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO A RESIDENTIAL SUMMER ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM HOSTED AT ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY AND ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM CENTRAL MINNESOTA. STUDENTS SPEND A WEEK WITH BUSINESS LEADERS IN ORDER TO LEARN ABOUT BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP, CAREER OPTIONS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY.
(8) BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL MN 345 30TH AVENUE NORTH ST CLOUD,MN56303	41-1245177	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO DELIVER CAREER LAUNCH PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO EMPOWER YOUTH IN GAINING VALUABLE WORK SKILLS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN FUTURE EMPLOYMENT.
(9) BRAINERD BAXTER YOUTH CENTER 723 WASHINGTON ST BRAINERD,MN56401	27-2547560	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND DEVELOP INTERNAL TRACKING SYSTEMS FOR THE PC'S FOR THE PEOPLE (PC4P) YOUTH PROJECT THAT TEACHES LOCAL AT-RISK YOUTH IT LITERACY SKILLS AND RETURNS REFURBISHED COMPUTERS TO INCOME-QUALIFIED HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY.
(10) BRAINERD LAKES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 224 W WASHINGTON ST BRAINERD,MN56401	41-1787694	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO ESTABLISH A CHALLENGE MATCH TO HELP SECURE $10,000 IN ADDITIONAL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OF A CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS TO STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY BUYING FROM BUSINESSES BASED IN THE BRAINERD LAKES REGION, INCLUDING BRAINERD, BAXTER, NISSWA, PEQUOT LAKES, BREEZY POINT, CROSSLAKE, CROSBY, DEERWOOD AND IRONTON.
(11) BRAINERD LAKES AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP 224 WEST WASHINGTON STREET BRAINERD,MN56401	41-1543292	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT MARKETING AND SUPPORT TO AREA BUSINESSES TO POSITION THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA AS A HIGH TECHNOLOGY SECTOR HUB WITH ACCESS TO HIGH SPEED INTERNET, SKILLED WORKERS, VIBRANT BUSINESSES, AND A SPECTACULAR QUALITY OF LIFE.
(12) BRAINERD SCHOOL DISTRICT 804 OAK STREET BRAINERD,MN56401	41-6000789	SCHOOL DISTRICT	11,000	TO CONTINUE THE 'CRADLE TO CAREER' WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES WHICH WILL ADDRESS THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN, BIRTH TO FIVE AND OFFER ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES TRAINING; TO PILOT A COMMON PRE-KINDERGARTEN ASSESSMENT TOOL DESIGNED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN A CHILD CARE CENTER; TO OFFER 'LOVE AND LOGIC PARENTING' CLASSES TO PARENTS, DESIGNED TO OFFER IDEAS FOR RAISING RESPONSIBLE AND RESPECTFUL CHILDREN.
(13) BRIDGES OF HOPE PO BOX 742 BRAINERD,MN56401	72-1538846	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(14) BRIDGES OF HOPE PO BOX 742 BRAINERD,MN56401	72-1538846	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT FOR A COMMUNITY-WIDE DATABASE AND REFERRAL SYSTEM THAT WILL BE USED BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS CROW WING AND SOUTHERN CASS COUNTIES IN ORDER TO REDUCE DUPLICATION AND INCREASE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED.
(15) BRIDGES OF HOPE PO BOX 742 BRAINERD,MN56401	72-1538846	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
(16) BRIDGES OF HOPE PO BOX 742 BRAINERD,MN56401	72-1538846	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO ESTABLISH A FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE TO SECURE LOCAL DONATIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY THE JULY 2015 WIND STORMS THAT STRUCK THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA.
(17) BRIDGES OF HOPE PO BOX 742 BRAINERD,MN56401	72-1538846	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS AND ADVANCE GOALS DEVELOPED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE TOP FINANCIAL RESILIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.
(18) CAMBRIDGE ISANTI SCHOOL DISTRICT 625A MAIN ST N CAMBRIDGE,MN55008		SCHOOL DISTRICT	7,000	TO INITIATIVE A COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND IN-HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS THAT WILL STRENGTHEN LITERACY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE FIVE; AND TO INCREASE NUMBER OF CHILDREN TO THE REQUIRED EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING APPOINTMENT (BEFORE THEIR FOURTH BIRTHDAY), TO BETTER PREPARE FAMILIES FOR KINDERGARTEN READINESS.
(19) CAMP VANASEK INC 213 S 5TH ST BRAINERD,MN56401	41-1707575	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS AND ADVANCE GOALS DEVELOPED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE TOP FINANCIAL RESILIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.
(20) CARNELIAN-MARINE-ST CROIX WATERSHED DISTRICT 21150 OZARK AVE N BOX 188 SCANDIA,MN55073	41-1625179	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	35,000	TO EMPLOY A NEW TREATMENT PROTOCOL DEVELOPED BY THE BIG MARINE LAKE ASSOCIATION TO MAINTAIN HERBICIDE CONCENTRATION AT THE LEVEL REQUIRED TO KILL EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL, AN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED WITH SUPPORT FROM THE OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND AS APPROVED BY THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.
(21) CARVER COUNTY WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION 600 EAST 4TH STREET CHASKA,MN55318	41-6005768	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	50,000	TO ESTABLISH A TAGGING SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES OUTBOUND BOATERS AT THE LAKE MINNEWASHTA ACCESS WITH A 'PROOF OF INSPECTION TAG' ALLOWING THEM EXPEDITED FUTURE LAKE ACCESS IF THE TAG IS STILL INTACT. THIS WILL ALLOW PROJECT PARTNERS TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF A CENTRALIZED INSPECTION SYSTEM WHERE BOATERS CAN BE DECONTAMINATED, RECEIVE A TAG OR CODE, AND LAUNCH AT LAKES PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.
(22) CASS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT PO BOX 3000 WALKER,MN56484	41-1294154	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	22,212	PROVIDE TRAINING TO AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) INSPECTORS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION, TECHNIQUES TO DE-ESCALATE CONFRONTATIONS, AND BASIC PRECEPTS IN LAKE SCIENCE AND ECOLOGY. FUNDING FOR THIS PROJECT IS PROVIDED IN PART BY THE OUTDOOR HERITAGE COUNCIL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.
(23) CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE FOUNDATION 501 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE BRAINERD,MN56401	23-7007111	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT ENGAGEMENT OF MANUFACTURING SECTOR EMPLOYERS, WORKFORCE TRAINING PROFESSIONALS, AND HIGHER EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES TO IDENTIFY THE BEST MODELS FOR PROVIDING QUALITY, AFFORDABLE AND CONVENIENT TRAINING REQUIRED TO HELP ENHANCE THE SKILLS OF FUTURE OF FUTURE AND EXISTING EMPLOYEES. THIS PROJECT BUILDS UPON THE WORK OF THE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING EDUCATION ALLIANCE, WHICH INCLUDES CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE (BRAINERD), PINE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (PINE CITY) AND ST. CLOUD TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
(24) CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE FOUNDATION 501 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE BRAINERD,MN56401	23-7007111	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT CONSULTING SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT, LOAN APPLICATION PREPARATION, FINANCIAL PROJECTION ANALYSIS, MARKET FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHER GUIDANCE TO HELP PREPARE LOCAL BUSINESSES TO GROW.
(25) CENTRAL MN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 101 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE SUITE 100 ST CLOUD,MN56301	36-3412544	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO ESTABLISH A FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE WITH THE BRAINERD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO ENCOURAGE DONATIONS WHICH SUPPORT LOCAL INITIATIVES THAT HELP ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS OF HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP. PARTNERS INCLUDE BRIDGES OF HOPE, SALVATION ARMY, AND OTHER SIMILAR SOCIAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
(26) CENTRAL MN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 101 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE SUITE 100 ST CLOUD,MN56301	36-3412544	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SPONSOR THE 'ANNUAL CONVERSATION ON RACE, AND PROVIDE OTHER GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. CREATE COMMUNITY WORKS WITH MANY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN GREATER ST. CLOUD TO CREATE A WELCOMING, NON-DISCRIMINATORY COMMUNITY WHICH ENCOURAGES RESPECT AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.
(27) CENTRAL MN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 101 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE SUITE 100 ST CLOUD,MN56301	36-3412544	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO CO-SPONSOR A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ST. CLOUD STATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO ADMINISTER A SURVEY OF GREATER ST. CLOUD RESIDENTS TO ASSESS COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY AS A KEY MEASURE OF REGIONAL ASSETS AND CHALLENGES, AND TO RETAIN DIANE HAGEMAN AND GREG VANDAL TO SUPPORT FACILITATION OF THE EFFORTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMMUNITY PILLARS PROJECTS.
(28) CENTRAL MN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 101 SOUTH 7TH AVENUE SUITE 100 ST CLOUD,MN56301	36-3412544	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PLAN AND DEVELOP A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGN TO SUPPORT MINORITIES OF ANY AGE IN THE GREATER ST. CLOUD METRO AREA.
(29) CENTRAL MN HOUSING PARTNERSHIP 37 28TH AVENUE NORTH SUITE 102 ST CLOUD,MN56303	41-1752558	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO PARTIALLY SUPPORT THE ADDITION OF TWO PROFESSIONALS TO ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO ASSIST MORE RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. ACCESS TO QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS INCREASINGLY A KEY FACTOR IN HELPING ATTRACT OR RETAIN SKILLED WORKFORCE FOR MANY COMMUNITIES IN THE REGION.
(30) CENTRAL MN TASKFORCE ON BATTERED WOMEN 325 N 33RD AVE STE 105 PO BOX 367 ST CLOUD,MN56302	41-1344743	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO CONNECT AND PROVIDE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO STABILIZE THEIR LIVING CONDITIONS, ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE, AND LESSEN THEIR DEPENDENCY ON THEIR ABUSERS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDE EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA FOR THIS GRANT IS BENTON, MILLE LACS, SHERBURNE, STEARNS AND WRIGHT COUNTIES.
(31) CHILDREN'S DENTAL SERVICES INC 636 BROADWAY STREET NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413	41-0857929	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO FACILITATE ORAL HEALTH TRAINING WITH PARTNERING SCHOOL STAFF AND HEALTH WORKERS TO FURTHER EDUCATE FAMILIES IN THIS REGION. CULTURALLY FOCUSED DENTAL SERVICES WILL CONTINUE WITH OUR CURRENT PROVIDERS AS WELL AS AN ADDITIONAL FOCUS TO EXPAND DENTAL SERVICES WITH NEW PARTNERS WITHIN CENTRAL MN.
(32) CHISAGO COUNTY EDA PO BOX 815 38871 7TH AVENUE NORTH BRANCH,MN55056	41-1779868	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,000	TO SUPPORT ENERGY AUDITS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND FINANCING OPTIONS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ENERGY CONSERVATION AND SOLAR POWER OPTIONS FOR NONPROFIT, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERS IN LINDSTROM AND OTHER COMMUNITIES OF THE CHISAGO LAKES AREA, THUS ENHANCING ITS REPUTATION AS A CLEAN ENERGY HUB.
(33) CITY OF BECKER PO BOX 250 BECKER,MN55308	41-6004965	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,000	TO DEVELOP A VISION AND FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE HIGHWAY 10 CORRIDOR INTO AN ATTRACTIVE, VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE PLACE TO SHOP, LIVE, WORK AND ENTERTAIN.
(34) CITY OF COLD SPRING 27 RED RIVER AVE S COLD SPRING,MN56320	41-6005064	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,000	TO DEVELOP MATERIALS TO SUPPORT THE MARKETING OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL SPACE IN AND AROUND THE NEWLY EXPANDED DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT AND CARRY OUT BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION (BR&E) EFFORTS WITH EXISTING BUSINESSES.
(35) CITY OF LITTLE FALLS 100 NE 7TH AVE LITTLE FALLS,MN56345	41-6005321	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	10,000	TO CARRY OUT COMMUNITY PROJECTS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE LITTLE FALLS TOWN 101 THRIVING COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE PROCESS. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE MAKING THE INDUSTRIAL PARK SHOVEL READY, MARKETING THE ARE TO TOURISTS, IMPLEMENTING A RETAIL BUSINESS INITIATIVE TO RETAIN AND ATTRACT BUSINESSES IN THE DOWNTOWN, SUPPORT OF A YOUTH/BUSINESS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LITTLE FALLS SCHOOLS AND CARRY OUT A PROGRAM THAT WILL UTILIZE SPACE IN CITY PARKS TO GROW LOCAL FOODS.
(36) CITY OF LONGVILLE PO BOX 217 LONGVILLE,MN566550217	41-6008501	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	7,500	TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND LOCAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVE PARK FACILITIES. THESE PROJECTS WERE IDENTIFIED AND DEVELOPED THROUGH THE INITIATIVE FOUNDATION'S THRIVING COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE PROGRAM.
(37) CITY OF MILACA 255 1ST ST E MILACA,MN56353	41-6005370	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	30,000	TO RESTORE THE HISTORICAL MILACA BAND SHELL.
(38) CITY OF RUSH CITY PO BOX 556 RUSH CITY,MN55069	41-6005508	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	10,000	TO ENHANCE THE 'SHOP LOCAL' CAMPAIGN, PROMOTE LOCAL EVENTS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY, INCREASE LOCAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFERINGS AND RAISE LOCAL FUNDS TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A COMMUNITY LED SIGN TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION WITH CITIZENS.
(39) CITY OF SARTELL 125 PINECONE ROAD NORTH SARTELL,MN56377	41-6008901	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	8,922	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DOG EXERCISE AND PLAY AREA IN PINECONE CENTRAL PARK.
(40) CITY OF WADENA 222 2ND ST SE PO BOX 30 WADENA,MN56482		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	17,250	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WADENA REGIONAL WELLNESS CENTER.
(41) CITY OF WADENA 222 2ND ST SE PO BOX 30 WADENA,MN56482		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	146,460	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WADENA REGIONAL WELLNESS CENTER.
(42) CITY OF WADENA 222 2ND ST SE PO BOX 30 WADENA,MN56482		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	152,027	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WADENA REGIONAL WELLNESS CENTER.
(43) CITY OF WADENA 222 2ND ST SE PO BOX 30 WADENA,MN56482		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	20,815	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WADENA REGIONAL WELLNESS CENTER
(44) CITY OF WADENA 222 2ND ST SE PO BOX 30 WADENA,MN56482		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	6,334	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WADENA REGIONAL WELLNESS CENTER
(45) CITY OF WADENA 222 2ND ST SE PO BOX 30 WADENA,MN56482		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	42,426	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WADENA REGIONAL WELLNESS CENTER
(46) CITY OF WADENA 222 2ND ST SE PO BOX 30 WADENA,MN56482		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	20,442	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WADENA REGIONAL WELLNESS CENTER.
(47) CITY OF WADENA 222 2ND ST SE PO BOX 30 WADENA,MN56482		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	53,203	TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WADENA REGIONAL WELLNESS CENTER.
(48) COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF CROW WING COUNTY 213 S 5TH ST BRAINERD,MN56401	51-0186078	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE PAUL BUNYAN TRAIL ASSOCIATION.
(49) COMMUNITY AID OF ELK RIVER (CAER) 19279 WATSON ST NW ELK RIVER,MN55330	41-1415484	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE MINOR CAR REPAIRS AND NEW TIRES TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO MAINTAINING TRANSPORTATION THAT IMPACTS THEIR EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
(50) COMMUNITY AID OF ELK RIVER (CAER) 19279 WATSON ST NW ELK RIVER,MN55330	41-1415484	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF CAER'S KID KITZ SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM IN THE OTSEGO AREA. THE PROGRAM SERVES OVER 850 CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES EACH SUMMER.
(51) COMMUNITY GRASSROOTS SOLUTIONS 110 2ND ST S STE 202 WAITE PARK,MN56387	27-2397534	501(C)(3)	5,000	IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GRASSROOTS SOLUTIONS (CGS) WILL HOST FOUR INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS. IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN INTERESTED IN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT WILL HAVE ACCESS TO KEY RESOURCES THROUGH THE REGIONAL JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
(52) CROSSLAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PO BOX 134 CROSSLAKE,MN56442	41-1359283	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(53) CROSSLAKE FOOD SHELF PO BOX 253 CROSSLAKE,MN56442	41-1397273	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(54) CROW RIVER ORGANIZATION OF WATER JOINT POWERS 311 BRIGHTON AVENUE SUITE C BUFFALO,MN55313	90-0915790	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	57,468	USE EXISTING OR NEW RESOURCES TO ENGAGE YOUNGER ADULTS (AGES 15-19) ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS), INCLUDING INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES AND BEST PRACTICES. THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING FROM THE LESSARD-SAMS OUTDOOR HERITAGE COUNCIL AND THE MINNESOTA CLEAN WATER, LAND AND LEGACY AMENDMENT FUND.
(55) CROW WING COUNTY PO BOX 686 204 LAUREL STREET BRAINERD,MN56401	41-6005785	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,000	GRANTEE REQUEST TO NOT DISCLOSE
(56) CROW WING COUNTY UNITED WAY 424 S 8TH ST PO BOX 381 BRAINERD,MN56401	41-0950452	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(57) CUYUNA RANGE YOUTH CENTER PO BOX 263 15 3RD AVENUE SW CROSBY,MN56441	06-1778801	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM OF INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS, WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS, POSITIVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTHY LIFE PRACTICES FOR YOUTH FACING HIGH RISK SITUATIONS.
(58) DREAMS UNITEDSUEOS UNIDOS 15261 COUNTY 38 LONG PRAIRIE,MN56347	02-0792926	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO BUILD UNITY ACROSS A DIVERSE ETHNIC COMMUNITY WHILE WORKING TO IMPROVE THE DECLINING CENTRAL AVENUE BUSINESS DISTRICT.
(59) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP OR WRIGHT COUNTY 6800 ELECTRIC DRIVE PO BOX 525 ROCKFORD,MN55373	41-1761424	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO IDENTIFY LAND AVAILABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES IN WRIGHT COUNTY.
(60) FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ON BEHALF OF WCEDA PO BOX 304 SEBEKA,MN56477	43-2078209	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT AN EFFORT BY WADENA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE IN CREATING AN INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED MAP OF KEY AMENITIES AND BUSINESSES. THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO HIGHLIGHT QUALITY OF LIFE, ATTRACT SKILLED WORKERS, DRAW ATTENTION TO THE REGION'S FIBER BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE, AND OTHERWISE PROMOTE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN WADENA COUNTY.
(61) FRIENDS OF THE PEQUOT LAKES COMMUNITY LIBRARY INC 31069 COUNTY RD 112 PEQUOT LAKES,MN56472	80-0428190	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(62) GREATER ST CLOUD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 1662 ST CLOUD,MN56302	45-2050341	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS.
(63) GREATER ST CLOUD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 1662 ST CLOUD,MN56302	45-2050341	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE OCTOBER 9, 2015 SUMMIT, WHICH FEATURES NINE TED-LIKE TALKS ABOUT INNOVATIONS TAKING PLACE IN OUR NINE COMMUNITY PILLARS, LIVE IMPROV BY THE THEATRE OF PUBLIC POLICY, AN INNOVATION EXPO, AND INNOVATION AWARD PRESENTATIONS: FOR-PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT AWARDS.
(64) GREATER ST CLOUD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 1662 ST CLOUD,MN56302	45-2050341	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT COSTS OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF TIME TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES. CHAMBER EMPLOYEES WILL ALSO RECEIVE TRAINING ON THE RANGE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT AREA BUSINESSES IN THE NEW CHAMBER FACILITY.
(65) GREATER ST CLOUD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 1662 ST CLOUD,MN56302	45-2050341	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE AIR SERVICE INITIATIVE AT THE ST. CLOUD REGIONAL AIRPORT.
(66) GREATER ST CLOUD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 1662 ST CLOUD,MN56302	45-2050341	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH, EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT, AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING IN THE ST. CLOUD AREA.
(67) GREATER ST CLOUD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 1662 ST CLOUD,MN56302	45-2050341	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO RENEW OUR ANNUAL COMMITMENT TO THIS MEMBER-SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO ENHANCING AND EXPANDING THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES OF THE ST. CLOUD REGION.
(68) GREATER ST CLOUD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 1662 ST CLOUD,MN56302	45-2050341	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS.
(69) HANDS ACROSS THE WORLD 1605 GOETTENS WAY SUITE 206 ST CLOUD,MN56301	68-0576502	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE MENTORING AND HANDS-ON TRAINING TO 130 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) INTERESTED IN ACQUIRING SPECIFIC EMPLOYMENT SKILLS APPLICABLE TO SEWING MANUFACTURING, IN-HOME CHILDCARE AND JANITORIAL INDUSTRIES.
(70) HANDS FOR PINE CITY PO BOX 164 PINE CITY,MN55063	47-1701337	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AT THE CITY'S BASEBALL COMPLEX.
(71) HEARTLAND RANCH INC DBA HEARTLAND GIRLS' RANCH 185 HIGHWAY 9 NE BENSON,MN56215	41-1723574	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO ADVANCE THE GOALS DEVELOPED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE TOP FINANCIAL RESILIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.
(72) IDEAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION INC PO BOX 751 PEQUOT LAKES,MN56472	41-1466074	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(73) ISANTI COUNTY 555 18TH AVENUE SW CAMBRIDGE,MN55008	41-6005808	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,000	TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN'S DENTAL SERVICES IN CAMBRIDGE. WITH THE HELP OF THE INITIATIVE FOUNDATION WE CAN HELP THE SMILES OF THE CHILDREN IN ISANTI COUNTY BE BRIGHTER!
(74) ISANTI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 33525 FLANDERS ST NE CAMBRIDGE,MN55008	41-1287313	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS AND ADVANCE GOALS DEVELOPED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE TOP FINANCIAL RESILIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.
(75) KANDIYOHI COUNTY KANDIYOHI COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 2200 23RD STREET NE WILLMAR,MN56201	41-6005818	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	60,000	TO REMOVE OF THE GREATEST BARRIERS FOR PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) IS THE INCONVENIENCE OF HAVING ONE'S BOAT INSPECTED (PRIOR TO LAUNCH) OR DECONTAMINATED (AFTER LEAVING AN INFESTED AREA). THIS GRANT WOULD SUPPORT THE MANAGEMENT OF A CENTRALIZED SITE WHERE RECREATIONALISTS COULD BOOK AN APPOINTMENT IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE MOST CONVENIENT SERVICE. THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY FUNDING FROM THE OUTDOOR HERITAGE COUNCIL AS APPROVED BY THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.
(76) KIDS AGAINST HUNGER - BRAINERD LAKES AREA 24489 HAZELWOOD DR NISSWA,MN56468	45-4530236	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(77) KINSHIP PARTNERS INC 910 PINE ST PO BOX 642 BRAINERD,MN564010642	36-3477485	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(78) LAKE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 616 THIRD AVENUE TWO HARBORS,MN55616	41-1346500	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	52,730	TO INTENSIVELY TRAP RUSTY CRAYFISH, REDUCE THE POTENTIAL SOURCE OF RE-INFESTATION FROM ADJACENT INFESTED LOCATIONS AND ENCOURAGE THE PRACTICE OF CATCH AND RELEASE OF SMALL MOUTH BASS (WHICH PREDATE THE RUSTY CRAYFISH). PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE WHITE IRON CHAIN OF LAKES, WHICH LIES ADJACENT TO THE KAWISHIWI RIVER AND IS HEAVILY INFESTED WITH RUSTY CRAYFISH, WILL ALSO TRAP RUSTY CRAYFISH ALONG THEIR SHORELINES. THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED BY THE LEGACY OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND OF THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.
(79) LAKES & PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC 1700 MAPLE AVENUE EAST MORA,MN55051	41-0900982	501(C)(3)	12,000	TO PROVIDE STAFF SUPPORT FOR FIVE BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE EDWARD LOWE FOUNDATION. ECONOMIC GARDENING HELPS PARTICIPANTS FOCUS ON STRATEGIC GROWTH CHALLENGES, SUCH AS DEVELOPING NEW MARKETS, REFINING BUSINESS MODELS AND GAINING ACCESS TO COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE. A SECOND PROJECT INCLUDES THE FAM (FOR FAMILIARIZATION) TOUR TO HELP HIGHLIGHT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSETS OF EAST CENTRAL MINNESOTA TO SITE SELECTORS, BUSINESSES INTERESTED IN EXPANSION, AND OTHER INVESTORS OR JOB CREATORS.
(80) LAKES AREA FOOD SHELF INC PO BOX 724 NISSWA,MN56468	41-1715784	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(81) LAKES AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 1110 WRIGHT ST PO BOX 234 BRAINERD,MN56401	41-1659149	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(82) LAKES AREA INTERFAITH CAREGIVERS PO BOX 2855 BAXTER,MN56425	13-4230071	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(83) LAKES AREA INTERFAITH CAREGIVERS PO BOX 2855 BAXTER,MN56425	13-4230071	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ENABLE SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO REMAIN LIVING IN HOMES OF THEIR CHOOSING.
(84) LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE 190 SAILSTAR DR CASS LAKE,MN56633	41-0886104	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	8,000	TO PROVIDE DENTAL SERVICES TO HEAD START CHILDREN WHO ARE CURRENTLY OVERDUE ON THEIR INITIAL DENTAL EXAMS. LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE HAS PARTNERED WITH NORTHERN DENTAL ACCESS CENTER TO PROVIDE THE SPACE AND DENTAL STAFF TO PERFORM THE DENTAL SERVICES.
(85) LITTLE FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 1001 5TH AVE SE LITTLE FALLS,MN56345	41-6002411	SCHOOL DISTRICT	5,350	TO SUPPORT THE LITTLE FALLS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.
(86) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE 2485 COMO AVE SAINT PAUL,MN55108	41-0872993	501(C)(3)	25,000	TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE CAMP KNUTSON PROGRAM.
(87) METROPOLITAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (MEDA) 250 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 106 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401	41-0977257	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 100 REGIONAL BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTRACTS THROUGH GOVERNMENTAL OFFICES AND PREPARE COMPETITIVE BIDS OR PROPOSALS. MEDA HAS PROVIDED THIS SERVICE WITHIN CENTRAL MINNESOTA FOR SEVERAL YEARS, AND HELPED CREATE OR RETAIN HUNDREDS OF JOBS WITHIN THE REGION ANNUALLY.
(88) MILLE LACS COUNTY 635 2ND ST SE MILACA,MN56353	41-6005845	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,000	TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF RUNNING FIBER TO ALL FACILITIES IN AN EFFORT TO MEET CURRENT STATE CONNECTIVITY SPEEDS. FUNDS WILL BE USED TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE PHASING FOR INSTALLATION, COST ESTIMATES AND POTENTIAL INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS (ISP) PARTNERSHIPS.
(89) MILLE LACS HEALTH SYSTEM 200 NORTH ELM ST PO BOX A ONAMIA,MN56359	41-0785161	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO INCREASE QUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF YOUNG CHILDREN'S LITERACY MATERIALS AND ACTIVITES BY STRATEGICALLY PLACING FREE 'LITTLE LIBRARIES' IN LOCATIONS WHERE FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN VISIT.
(90) MINNESOTA FOOD ASSOCIATION 14220-B OSTLUND TR N MARINE ON ST CROIX,MN55047	36-3336907	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO EXPAND THE ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (EBT) & MARKET BUCKS INITIATIVE TO CENTRAL MN TO ENABLE ACCESS TO LOCALLY-PRODUCED, HEALTHY FOODS AND INCREASE REVENUE FOR SMALL-SCALE PRODUCERS.
(91) MN STATE VETERANS CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 15550 HWY 115 LITTLE FALLS,MN56345	41-1679519	501(C)(3)	5,900	TO SUPPORT THE VETERAN'S ART PROJECT AT THE MINNESOTA STATE VETERAN'S CEMETERY.
(92) MN STATE VETERANS CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 15550 HWY 115 LITTLE FALLS,MN56345	41-1679519	501(C)(3)	5,900	TO SUPPORT THE VETERAN'S ART PROJECT AT THE MINNESOTA STATE VETERAN'S CEMETERY.
(93) MN STATE VETERANS CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 15550 HWY 115 LITTLE FALLS,MN56345	41-1679519	501(C)(3)	6,100	TO SUPPORT THE VETERAN'S ART PROJECT AT THE MINNESOTA STATE VETERAN'S CEMETERY.
(94) MORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION PO BOX 342 MORA,MN55051	43-2037653	501(C)(3)	7,000	TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EFFORTS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY AND SCHOOL READINESS BY PROVIDING EASY ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY BOOKS THROUGH LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CONGREGATE.
(95) MORRISON COUNTY ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY 200 7TH AVE NE LITTLE FALLS,MN56345	41-1519204	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS AND ADVANCE GOALS DEVELOPED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE TOP FINANCIAL RESILIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.
(96) MORRISON COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES 213 SE 1ST AVENUE LITTLE FALLS,MN56345		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,000	TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER PARTNERS IN MORRISON COUNTY TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITH THE EARLY LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS; TO EMPLOY A LEADER WHO WILL PLAN, PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT TRAININGS REQUIRED FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD STAFF TO MAINTAIN THE FOUR STAR RATING STATUS OF PARENT AWARE.
(97) MORRISON COUNTY UNITED WAY 107 SE SECOND STREET LITTLE FALLS,MN56345	41-6076321	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE DISTRIBUTION OF IMAGINATION LIBRARY BOOKS TO THE HOMES OF CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD, INTENDED TO SUPPORT SCHOOL READINESS BY ENCOURAGING FAMILIES TO READ WITH THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN.
(98) MOUNTED EAGLES INC PO BOX 566 NISSWA,MN56468	41-1685725	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(99) NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE 202 12TH ST NE PO BOX 219 STAPLES,MN56479		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,164	TO SUPPORT THE CEO PROGRAM FOR STAPLES, WADENA AND PILLAGER SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
(100) NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE 202 12TH ST NE PO BOX 219 STAPLES,MN56479		UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,799	TO SUPPORT THE CEO PROGRAM FOR STAPLES, WADENA AND PILLAGER SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
(101) NICHOLAS P KOENIG HERO FOUNDATION INC 765 5TH ST NW RICHMOND,MN56368	46-0897058	501(C)(3)	10,906	TO SUPPORT PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED WITH CHILDREN BATTLING LIFE THREATENING DISEASES.
(102) NORTHFIELD AREA FAMILY YMCA 205 WEST 3RD ST STE 205B NORTHFIELD,MN55057	59-3817686	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE YMCA'S BUILDING EFFORTS.
(103) OASIS CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC PO BOX 542 LITTLE FALLS,MN56345	41-1620395	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS AND ADVANCE GOALS DEVELOPED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE TOP FINANCIAL RESILIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.
(104) PAL FOUNDATION OF CROSSLAKE 14126 DAGGETT PINE RD CROSSLAKE,MN56442	30-0457173	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE CROSSLAKE LIBRARY'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(105) PATRIOT ATHLETIC CLUB INC PO BOX 21 PEQUOT LAKES,MN56472	41-1828883	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(106) PEQUOT LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY 4285 TOWER SQUARE PO BOX 493 PEQUOT LAKES,MN56472	41-1888705	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(107) PINE COUNTY 635 NORTHRIDGE DR NW STE 200 PINE CITY,MN55063	41-6005864	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,000	TO SUPPORT CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC INPUT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW COUNTYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. THE FIRST MAJOR UPDATE SINCE 1993 WILL HELP INTEGRATE LAND USE POLICIES WITH THE NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMPLETED BY THE COUNTY IN 2014.
(108) PINE HABILITATION AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT INC PO BOX 126 SANDSTONE,MN55072	41-0963283	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO INCREASE MEANINGFUL AND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH THE CREATION OF A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS THAT PRODUCES HEALTHY CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS FOR LOCAL USE.
(109) PRAIRIE WOODS ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER 12718 10TH STREET NORTHEAST SPICER,MN56308	41-1366265	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO INCREASE AWARENESS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CONNECTED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN EMERGING INDUSTRIES LOCATED IN GREATER MINNESOTA.
(110) PRINCETON SCHOOL DISTRICT 706 FIRST STREET PRINCETON,MN55371	41-6008488	SCHOOL DISTRICT	7,000	TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL AGENCIES BY EXPANDING OUTREACH EFFORTS TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN HIGH QUALITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCREASE COALITION MEMBERSHIP, AND BY ORGANIZING A PRINCETON EARLY CHILDHOOD FAIR.
(111) PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA PO BOX 6082 ST CLOUD,MN56301	45-3233276	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, ENHANCE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR UP TO SEVENTY-FIVE AREA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS/FAMILIES THROUGH THE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM. SPECIFIC COMMUNITY NEEDS WILL BE IDENTIFIED AND CORRESPONDING PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION, SERVICES, ETC. WILL BE DEVELOPED.
(112) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA NW 5960 PO BOX 1450 MINNEAPOLIS,MN554855960	41-6007513	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO ASSIST DR. MAE DAVENPORT IN PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT, WATERSHED DISTRICTS, TRIBAL ENTITIES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ADVANCING INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) IN MINNESOTA. DR. DAVENPORT'S TEAM ASSISTS IN EVALUATION DESIGN AND PROJECT ASSESSMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM, WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE LESSARD-SAMS OUTDOOR HERITAGE COUNCIL AND THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.
(113) RISE INC 8406 SUNSET ROAD NORTHEAST SPRING LAKE PARK,MN55432	41-0972476	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO HELP IN SECURING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT FOR PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES IN THE ST. CLOUD AREA.
(114) RIVERS OF HOPE PO BOX 511 MONTICELLO,MN55362	41-1670536	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN SHERBURNE AND WRIGHT COUNTIES.
(115) RIVERWORKS 8230 CEDAR ST ROCKFORD,MN55373	26-4143579	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS AND ADVANCE GOALS DEVELOPED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE TOP FINANCIAL RESILIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.
(116) SAINT CLOUD AREA FAMILY YMCA 1530 NORTHWAY DR SAINT CLOUD,MN56303	41-0952420	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE YMCA'S BUILDING EFFORTS.
(117) SAINT CLOUD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 3015 3RD STREET NORTH SAINT CLOUD,MN56303	41-6003926	SCHOOL DISTRICT	6,000	TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING TO KANABEC AND MILLE LACS COUNTIES THAT WILL RENEW STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO REVITALIZE THEIR INSIDE OUT CONNECTION COALITIONS (A PROJECT TO SUPPORT CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS); TO PLAN AND COORDINATE A REGIONAL TRAINING ON THE TOPIC OF 'CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS' THAT WILL INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS AND GAPS AND GARNER NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH REGIONAL, STATEWIDE AND/OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS; AND TO UPDATE AND EDIT THE 'CAREGIVERS GUIDE - HOW TO EXPLAIN JAILS AND PRISONS TO CHILDREN' - A PUBLICATION OF THE INITIATIVE FOUNDATION.
(118) SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY 720 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH ADMINISTRAT VE SERVICES 210 ST CLOUD,MN56301	41-1687554	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE TO EDUCATION AND TRAIN QUALIFY PROFESSIONALS FROM HIGHER EDUCATION, INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT.
(119) SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY 720 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH ADMINISTRAT VE SERVICES 210 ST CLOUD,MN56301	41-1687554	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	10,000	TO OFFER CO-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS AND IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE PARENTS, DESIGNED TO DISCUSS RELEVANT PARENTING CONCERNS; TO EXPAND THRIVE WEBSITE TO INCLUDE RESOURCES ON HEALTHY SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN, WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FAMILIES.
(120) SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY 720 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH ADMINISTRAT VE SERVICES 210 ST CLOUD,MN56301	41-1687554	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	5,000	TO SUPPORT INCREASED INVESTMENT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF NEW AMERICAN ENTREPRENUERS. IN PARTICULAR, THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER WILL RETAIN A PART-TIME CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON MARKETING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUSINESS MODELS, AND OTHER KEY 'BUSINESS START UP' SKILLS TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF SOMALI BUSINESS PEOPLE.
(121) SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH PO BOX 100 DEERWOOD,MN56444	41-1463989	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL STAFF AND RESOURCES TO CONTINUE THE GROWTH OF SALEM WEST AND THEIR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH BRIDGES OF HOPE ALLOWING THEM TO MORE EFFICIENTLY SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES.
(122) SALVATION ARMY 208 S 5TH ST PO BOX 385 BRAINERD,MN56401	13-5562351	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(123) SHARING BREAD SOUP KITCHEN 923 OAK ST PO BOX 632 BRAINERD,MN56401	41-1634222	501(C)(3)	10,000	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
(124) UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF CENTRAL MN 510 25TH AVE N SAINT CLOUD,MN56303	41-0807591	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS AND ADVANCE GOALS DEVELOPED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE TOP FINANCIAL RESILIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROGRAM.
(125) UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MN 3001 CLEARWATER ROAD SUITE 201 SAINT CLOUD,MN56301	41-0915124	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS.
(126) UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MN 3001 CLEARWATER ROAD SUITE 201 SAINT CLOUD,MN56301	41-0915124	501(C)(3)	7,500	TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS.
(127) UNIVERSITY OF MN FOUNDATION 200 OAK ST SE STE 500 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455	41-6042488	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF BREAKTHROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. SINCE 2005, THE MINNESOTA CUP HAS ATTRACTED OVER 7,000 ENTRIES AND IS NOW THE LARGEST NEW VENTURE COMPETITION IN THE COUNTRY. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT RECRUITMENT AND PARTICIPATION BY ENTREPRENEURS IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA.
(128) UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS 2115 SUMMIT AVENUE SAINT PAUL,MN55105	41-0693970	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UP TO FIVE PARTICIPANTS FROM CENTRAL MINNESOTA TO ATTEND NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP TRAINING.
(129) VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF MINNESOTA 7625 METRO BOULEVARD EDINA,MN55439	41-1554078	501(C)(3)	5,000	TO SUPPORT OUR HOME PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.
(130) WADENA COUNTY 22 DAYTON AVE SE WADENA,MN56482	41-6005915	UNIT OF GOVERNMENT	7,000	TO WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES ON HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROVIDE DENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS WILL INCLUDE PARTNERING WITH WADENA PUBLIC HEALTH, HEALTH PLAN PROVIDERS, AND THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY TO BRING A COUNTY WIDE COLLABORATED EFFORT.
(131) WILDLIFE FOREVER 2700 FREEWAY BOULEVARD SUITE 1000 BROOKLYN CENTER,MN55430	36-3566121	501(C)(3)	47,200	TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) BY THE USE OF 'GEO-FENCING' (ELECTRONIC 'PUSHING' OF EMAILS OR WEB-MESSAGES SENT VIA SMART PHONE) TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, LOCATIONS OF DECONTAMINATION OR INSPECTION SERVICES, AND OTHER RESOURCES.

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1) STIPENDS	30	159,048
(2) SCHOLARSHIPS	70	82,575
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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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Schedule J
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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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

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

36-3451562

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .........

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? ..

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

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 .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

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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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1KATHY GAALSWYKPRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	167,402 ------------- 0	1,000 ------------- 0	4,165 ------------- 0	8,156 ------------- 0	10,509 ------------- 0	191,232 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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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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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

36-3451562

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FORM 990 PART III LINE 4A	EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE HIGHLIGHTS: FOURTEEN EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITIONS ARE CURRENTLY ACTIVE WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S FOURTEEN COUNTY REGION. A LARGE NUMBER OF COMMUNITIES CONTINUE TO FACE SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC CHALLENGES WITH HIGHER THAN AVERAGE NUMBERS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY IN BENTON, CASS, CROW WING, KANABEC, MILLE LACS, PINE, TODD AND WADENA COUNTIES. EACH TEAM (WHEN THE COALITION BEGAN) HAS PARTICIPATED IN COALITION-BUILDING, LEADERSHIP, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING TRAININGS AND HAS DEVELOPED AN ACTION PLAN TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS. EACH HAS A HIGHLY COMMITTED TEAM MADE UP OF PARENTS, BUSINESS LEADERS, EDUCATORS, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT AND SCHOOL READINESS. STAFF PARTICIPATED IN THE STATEWIDE PRE K-3 GRADE LITERACY DESIGN TEAM TO RECOMMEND BEST PRACTICES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS. THE GREATER ST. CLOUD AREA THRIVE INITIATIVE, WHICH FOCUSES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES HAS EXPANDED THEIR FOCUS TO HELP SUPPORT YOUNG FAMILIES IN THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES AS THEY LEARN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND OTHER CHALLENGES TO SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION. THRIVE OFFERS NUMEROUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY RELATE TO CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH ALONG WITH CO-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN. REGIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE COORDINATOR MEETINGS WERE HELD WITH TRAINING ON FUNDRAISING IDEAS TO SUPPORT COALITION GOALS, ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES), VISTA OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLASTIC BOOKS PURCHASING OPPORTUNITY AND UPDATES ON THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DENTAL NETWORK. STAFF PARTICIPATED IN STATEWIDE PRE K-GRADE 3 DESIGN TEAM MEETINGS TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEST PRACTICES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND POLICY MAKERS. OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD DENTAL NETWORK (ECDN) WAS EXPANDED WITH SUPPORT FROM THE OTTO BREMER, DELTA DENTAL, CENTRA CARE, AND MEDICA FOUNDATIONS. THE ECDN PROGRAM SUPPORTED LOCAL PROJECTS IN CASS, WRIGHT, AND ISANTI COUNTIES TARGETING CHILDREN IN POVERTY, AND PROVIDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATION (OFTEN IN SPANISH, SOMALI, OR OJIBWE LANGUAGE). SERVICE GROUPS LIKE THE AFRICAN WOMEN'S ALLIANCE, CASA GUADALUPE, INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES (BOTH MILLE LACS AND LEECH LAKE BANDS OF OJIBWE) DEEPENED AND OFTEN CULMINATED WITH MOBILE DENTAL CLINICS OPERATED BY APPLE TREE OR CHILDREN'S DENTAL SERVICES (ACCREDITED NONPROFIT DENTAL CLINICS BASED IN THE TWIN CITIES). EMERGING LEADERS HIGHLIGHTS: IN 2015, THE INITIATIVE FOUNDATION PILOTED THE EMERGING LEADERS (EL) PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THIRTY-SIX INDIVIDUALS' LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, INCREASE INTERGENERATIONAL AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING WHILE DEEPENING SOCIAL, PROFESSIONAL AND POLITICAL NETWORKS. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION CONSISTED OF A BALANCE OF GENDER AND A DIVERSE CROSS-SECTION OF INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING RACE (MORE THAN 30% PEOPLE OF COLOR), GEOGRAPHY AND SECTORS REPRESENTING NONPROFIT, FOR PROFIT, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT/ TRIBAL ENTITIES. THE FOUNDATION'S REGIONAL NICHE WAS A PROGRAM TAILORED TO INDIVIDUALS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-35 THAT LIVED, WORKED OR ATTENDED SCHOOL IN OUR 14-COUNTY REGION IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA. PROGRAM CONTENT WAS DELIVERED USING A MIX OF PLATFORMS INCLUDING, VIRTUAL ON-DEMAND LEARNING, IN PERSON TRAINING AND PEER LEAD, SMALL GROUP SESSIONS. THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO CONNECT PARTICIPANTS TO THE FOUNDATION'S THREE MAIN BODIES OF THE FOUNDATION'S WORK (COMMUNITY, ECONOMY AND PHILANTHROPY) AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY REGION PARTNERS. THE FIRST COHORT WILL OFFICIALLY CONCLUDE IN APRIL 2016. THRIVING COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE (TCI) HIGHLIGHTS: IN 2015, THRIVING COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE (TCI) LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND PROGRAMMING WAS DELIVERED IN FOLEY (BENTON COUNTY), RUSH CITY (CHISAGO COUNTY), AND LITTLE FALLS (MORRISON COUNTY). OVER 25 COMMUNITIES ARE CURRENTLY RECEIVING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE REFERRAL AND GRANTS TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCING FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES, TRAILS DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL FOODS AND QUALITY OF LIFE PRIORITIES. THRIVING ORGANIZATIONS PARTNERSHIP (TOP) HIGHLIGHTS: WITH SUPPORT FROM THE OTTO BREMER FOUNDATION AND US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, WE SERVED 220 INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING 104 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH FIVE THRIVING ORGANIZATIONS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDING: FINANCIAL RESILIENCY THROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (FRSE) (32 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS IN ROUND 4 AND 31 IN ROUND 5), LEADERS CIRCLES (21), NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIPS/OPEN OFFICE HOURS/SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS (124), AND AMERICORPS VISTA (12). FOUR NEW COURSES FOR OUR NONPROFIT ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM (IFOUNDTRAINING.ORG) WERE DEVELOPED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO A GREATER NUMBER OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOURTH COHORT OF TOP FRSE NONPROFITS (SEVEN ORGANIZATIONS) COMPLETED THE YEAR-LONG TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. ALONG WITH PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE FROM FOUNDATION STAFF, THE NONPROFITS ASSISTANCE FUND AND BUSINESS AND MARKETING CONSULTANTS, EACH ORGANIZATION CREATED A COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PLAN TO ADVANCE AN EARNED-INCOME SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. ALL PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS REPORTED THEY ARE MORE FINANCIALLY RESILIENT AS A RESULT OF FRSE PARTICIPATION. THE FIFTH COHORT KICKED OFF IN DECEMBER. FOUR PROFESSIONALLY-FACILITATED TOP LEADERS CIRCLE GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED ACROSS THE REGION (THREE IN ST. CLOUD AND ONE IN BRAINERD). SIXTEEN NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND FIVE PROGRAM-LEVEL STAFF MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THESE PEER COACHING CIRCLES, DESIGNED TO BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS/ABILITIES, IDENTIFY STEPS FOR STAFF TO RESPOND TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES, AND DECREASE A SENSE OF PROFESSIONAL ISOLATION. EVERY LEADER CIRCLE MEMBER REPORTED GAINING NEW SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF LISTENING, SPEAKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND TAKING ACTION. TWENTY-FIVE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATED IN ONE OF NINE OPEN OFFICE HOURS SESSIONS WITH LEGALCORPS OR MAP FOR NONPROFITS AT THE INITIATIVE FOUNDATION OFFICE IN LITTLE FALLS AND AT THE CENTRAL MINNESOTA UNITED WAY OFFICE IN ST. CLOUD. OF THE 25 PARTICIPATING, 24 REPORTED GAINING NEW INFORMATION TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THEIR NONPROFIT AND ENHANCING THEIR PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE SKILLS. ONE HUNDRED TWO INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, BOARD GOVERNANCE, GRANT-WRITING AND THE MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR. TWELVE (100% OF PARTICIPATING) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS REPORTED ENHANCED OR INCREASED LEVEL OF SERVICES AS A RESULT OF HOSTING A YEAR-LONG AMERICORPS VISTA MEMBER. EACH OF THESE VISTA MEMBERS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO INCREASE THEIR OWN NONPROFIT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE VISTA MEMBERS RAISED OVER $86,000 IN CASH RESOURCES, LEVERAGED OVER $22,000 IN NON-CASH RESOURCES, AND RECRUITED 511 VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR HOST SITES. SEVEN VISTA SUMMER ASSOCIATES, SERVING EIGHT-WEEK TERMS, HELPED THREE HOST SITES ASSIST NEARLY 300 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH SUMMER MEALS AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING. HEALTHY LAKES AND RIVERS PARTNERSHIP (HLRP) HIGHLIGHTS: IN 2015, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO ADMINISTER $4.04 MILLION IN FUNDING FROM THE LESSARD-SAMS OUTDOOR HERITAGE COUNCIL TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PILOT PROJECTS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AS PART OF OUR HEALTHY LAKES AND RIVERS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM). EIGHT PROJECTS HAVE NOW BEEN FUNDED. OVER 400 PEOPLE FROM 54 OF MINNESOTA'S 87 COUNTIES ATTENDED THE FIRST ANNUAL "AQUATIC INVADERS SUMMIT" IN ST. CLOUD IN JANUARY, 2015. CONTINUED ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO LAKES AND RIVERS ASSOCIATIONS IN EVERY COUNTY IN THE REGION WITH RESOURCE REFERRAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS WATER QUALITY AND CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT PRIORITIES. GRANTMAKING HIGHLIGHTS: A TOTAL OF $2,218,282 IN GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS WAS AWARDED IN 2015, INCLUDING $1,158,840 ADMINISTERED THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY AND TURN KEY FUNDS, $337,682 THROUGH OUR INNOVATION FUND, $150,900 WHICH SUPPORTED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR THRIVING COMMUNITIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES, $329,610 TO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE HEALTHY LAKES AND RIVERS INITIATIVE, $139,000 TO NONPROFITS THROUGH OUR THRIVING ORGANIZATION PARTNERSHIP, AND $102,250 TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. WE CONTINUE TO CO-FACILITATE THE GREATER ST. CLOUD COMMUNITY PRIORITIES NETWORK IN PARTNERSHIP ALONG WITH THE CENTRAL MINNESOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND THE ST. CLOUD TIMES. THE INITIATIVE HAS ELEVATED ISSUES SUCH AS DEVELOPING PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY, WELCOMING IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES AND OPENING DOORS TO COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORTING CRADLE TO CAREER WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION, SELECTING DESIGN AND LOCATION OF A REGIONAL AQUATIC CENTER, AND RECOGNIZING THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AS A KEY ECOLOGICAL, RECREATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ASSET FOR THE REGION.
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4B	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS: THE FOUNDATION FUNDED 31 LOANS TOTALING $2,153,082 FROM ITS REVOLVING LOAN FUND IN 2015, WHICH LEVERAGED OVER $14 MILLION IN PRIVATE FINANCING AND EQUITY INVESTMENT. THE FINANCING PROJECTS RESULTED IN THE CREATION OF 126 JOBS AND RETENTION OF 132 JOBS. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 11 BUSINESSES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF EXTERNAL CONSULTING PROGRAMS OR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRAINING, RESULTING IN IMPROVED SKILLS OR TOOLS TO OPERATE THEIR BUSINESS. FOCUSED OUTREACH WITH COMMUNITY BANKS, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND VOLUNTEER BUSINESS GROUPS THROUGH OUR THRIVING COMMUNITIES WORK REMAINS A PRIORITY IN ORDER TO INCREASE LOAN DEAL FLOW IN ALL COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO FOCUSED ON PARTNERSHIPS AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. SUPPORT INCLUDES STRATEGIC PLANNING, LINKING TO OTHER FUNDERS AND JOB CREATION OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGE GRANTS TO SPUR MEMBERSHIP GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY TOOLS (A WEB PORTAL) AND/OR PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP, ATTRACT AND RETAIN SKILLED WORKERS.
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4C	MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS: THE FOUNDATION IN 2015 PUBLISHED FOUR EDITIONS OF IQ MAGAZINE. CIRCULATION FOR THE YEAR AVERAGED 13,453 PER EDITION (AGAINST A 15,000 GOAL) WITH AN ESTIMATED "PASS-ALONG" READERSHIP OF UP TO 60,000. IQ ADVERTISING SALES CONTINUE TO STABILIZE AND ARE ON AN UPWARD TREND WITH A RENEWED EMPHASIS ON PUBLISHING CONSISTENCY AND NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. A 10-PAGE STORY MARKING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATIONS WAS INCLUDED IN 4TH QUARTER EDITION (SUPPORTED BY THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION). THE INITIATIVE FOUNDATION WEBSITE AT IFOUND.ORG SAW AN AVERAGE OF 3,105 USERS EACH MONTH AGAINST A GOAL OF 2,598. ADDITIONAL WEBSITE WORK IN 2015 INCLUDED BETA TESTING IFOUNDTRAINING.ORG, AN ONLINE LEARNING SITE; DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECOMMERCE WEBSITE FOR DONATIONS AND EVENTS; AND THE LAUNCH OF A NEW MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION SITE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR SISTER ORGANIZATIONS AT GREATERMINNESOTA.NET. SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY SHOWED A 24 PERCENT INCREASE IN 2015 ACROSS ALL ACTIVE PLATFORMS (FACEBOOK, TWITTER, LINKEDIN). MORE THAN 14,300 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED INFORMATION THROUGH EMAIL MARKETING, A 22 PERCENT INCREASE OVER THE PAST YEAR. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PUBLISHED 20 NEWS RELEASES IN 2015 AGAINST A GOAL OF 24, RESULTING IN 341 STORIES/MENTIONS (294 PRINT/47 ONLINE)-TRANSLATING TO 4.95 MILLION IMPRESSIONS. PLANNING IS UNDER WAY FOR A 30-YEAR CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 7, 2016 AT THE RIVER'S EDGE CONVENTION CENTER IN ST. CLOUD. AS MANY AS 500 ATTENDEES ARE EXPECTED.
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4D	FUND DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS: THE FOUNDATION SAW OUTSTANDING RESULTS IN FUNDRAISING EFFORTS IN 2015, ACHIEVING 110% OF OUR ANNUAL ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN GOAL AND 219% OF OUR TURN KEY FUND (DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT) GOAL. EIGHT NEW TURN KEY FUNDS WERE ADDED, FOR A TOTAL OF 83 FUNDS. PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING OF $1.2 MILLION WAS AWARDED TO THE FOUNDATION, EXCLUDING $1 MILLION RECEIVED FROM THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3	THE LOAN COMMITTEE CARRIES OUT THE POLICIES APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE COMMITTEE APPROVES APPLICATIONS UP TO CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNTS FOR VARIOUS LOANS. IT ALSO REVIEWS MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY STATUS REPORTS ON LOANS, INCLUDING REVIEW OF DELINQUENT LOANS, PROVIDES INPUT ON CHARGE-OFFS AND OTHER ADVERSE ACTION WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY, AND PARTICIPATES IN EVALUATION ACTIVITIES OF THE FUND. THE LOAN COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF AT LEAST FIVE AND GENERALLY NO MORE THAN ELEVEN MEMBERS, WITH APPROXIMATELY HALF OF THE MEMBERS SERVING ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTS MEMBERS ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE LOAN SUB-COMMITTEE APPROVES OR DENIES ANY LOAN APPLICATIONS THAT WERE TABLED FOR MORE INFORMATION AT A PRIOR LOAN COMMITTEE MEETING. THE SUB-COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THREE LOAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR, AND ONE OTHER MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENT WERE APPROVED BY THE LOAN COMMITTEE. THE BUSINESS FINANCE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF UP TO ELEVEN INDIVIDUALS (APPROX. 1/2 FROM THE BOARD). IT MEETS AS NEEDED TO OVERSEE THE BUSINESS FINANCING PORTFOLIO AND TO REVIEW AND APPROVE BUSINESS LOAN AND INVESTMENT APPLICATIONS OVER $75,000.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THIS TASK IS DELEGATED TO THE INVESTMENT & AUDIT COMMITTEE WHO REVIEWS THE 990 DURING THE AUDIT PRESENTATION PRIOR TO FILING. IN ADDITION, A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEES WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSING OR VOTING UPON ANY PROPOSAL OR BUSINESS AGREEMENT IN WHICH THEY HAVE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTEREST WITHOUT INFORMING THE BOARD OR COMMITTE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT AS SOON AS IT BECOMES APPARENT. STAFF WILL NOT PROMOTE PROPOSALS OR INITIATE BUSINESS AGREEMENTS THAT WOULD FINANCIALLY BENEFIT THEM OR MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY WITHOUT INFORMING THE PRESIDENT. THE BOARD WILL BE NOTIFIED IF THE PRESIDENT HAS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT. IF THE CONFLICT IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, OPTIONS TO BE EMPLOYED, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR AND/OR PRESIDENT WOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1) THE BOARD MEMBER, COMMITTEE MEMBER OR STAFF MEMBER WOULD NOT BE PERMITTED INPUT ON THE DECISION, 2) THE MEMBER IN QUESTION MAY RESPOND TO SPECIFIC INQUIRIES REGARDING THE DECISION, BUT NOT PARTICIPATE IN MAKING THE DECISION, 3) THE MEMBER IN QUESTION SHALL LEAVE THE ROOM WHILE THE ITEM IS UNDER DISCUSSION. BOARD/COMMITTEE/STAFF MEMBERS COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR OR UPON APPOINTMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	COMPENSATION OF ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT: THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS CHARGED WITH COORDINATING THE PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL REVIEW AND FOR RECOMMENDING A COMPENSATION PACKAGE TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE PROCESS INCLUDES REVIEW OF A WRITTEN REPORT PREPARED BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE AGREED UPON ANNUAL GOALS; CONDUCTING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMAL INTERVIEWS WITH ALL TRUSTEES, SELECTED STAFF AND KEY CONSTITUENTS WHOM THE COMMITTEE IDENTIFIES; AND GATHERING GENERAL OBSERVATIONS FROM THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON AN ONGOING BASIS. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DATA FROM THE OTHER MIFS, MCF AND THE NATIONAL COF AND PREPARES A CONFIDENTIAL REPORT FOR THE BOARD SUMMARIZING THE PERFORMANCE AND ITS RECOMMENDATIONS. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND TAKES ACTION ON THE REPORT AND AFTER WHICH TIME THE BOARD CHAIR DOCUMENTS CHANGES IN COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AND SUBMITS TO APPROPRIATE STAFF. THIS REVIEW WAS LAST PERFORMED IN 2015. COMPENSATION OF ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS: POSITIONS ARE GROUPED IN LIKE CLASSIFICATIONS. SALARY RANGES ARE ESTABLISHED BASED ON MARKET, MIF AND MCN SURVEYS. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY A NUMBER OF FACTORS INCLUDING LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY, EDUCATION, PRIOR EXPERIENCE, LONGEVITY, NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS, AND RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE TYPE OF WORK PERFORMED. THE PRESIDENT CONDUCTS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND SETS COMPENSATION LEVELS. THIS REVIEW WAS LAST PERFORMED IN 2015.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE ANNUAL REPORT OR UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	3,206,357	3,982,955
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	523,195	515,048
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	3,963,993	3,194,928
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	264,429	193,373
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	7,957,974	7,886,304
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,924,368	2,375,475
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)	1,814,414	2,002,238
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 426,417
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	1,262,927	1,484,894
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	5,001,709	5,862,607
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	2,956,265	2,023,697
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	62,919,314	61,032,929
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	5,011,853	4,815,425
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	57,907,461	56,217,504

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,249,325 including grants of $ 957,193 ) (Revenue $ )
	LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (SEE SCHEDULE O)

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 583,710 including grants of $ 102,250 ) (Revenue $ 546,154 )
	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/BUSINESS LENDING(SEE SCHEDULE O)

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 488,407 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	COMMUNICATIONS & IQ MAGAZINE(SEE SCHEDULE O)

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,367,327 including grants of $ 1,316,032 ) (Revenue $ 5,130 )


4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 1,367,327 including grants of $ 1,316,032 ) (Revenue $ 5,130 )
4e	Total program service expenses4,688,769

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	267,291	0	42,006

(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 0

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO UNLOCK THE POWER OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA PEOPLE TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	15
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	15
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	32
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	22
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	105,633
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	12,980
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	271,448

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	3,698,527

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 10,968
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		3,982,955

			Business Code
2a	REVOLVING LOAN INT	522100	495,556	495,556
b	LOAN ADMIN FEE	900099	19,492	19,492
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f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			515,048

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			965,258			965,258
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		5,130
b	Less: rental expenses		0
c	Rental income or (loss)		5,130
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			5,130	5,130
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		24,580,631
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		22,350,961
c	Gain or (loss)		2,229,670
d	Net gain or (loss).....			2,229,670			2,229,670
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 12,980of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		58,303
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		26,920
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			31,383			31,383
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..
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..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	ADVERTISING		541860	105,633		105,633
b	BAD DEBT RECOVERIES		900099	31,106	31,106
c	OTHER INCOME		900099	20,121			20,121
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			156,860
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			7,886,304	551,284	105,633	3,246,432

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	2,133,852	2,133,852
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	241,623	241,623
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 ....	309,297	95,616	165,873	47,808
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	1,340,432	855,406	266,438	218,588
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	51,465	35,688	8,658	7,119
9	Other employee benefits .......	187,476	124,924	54,032	8,520
10	Payroll taxes ...........	113,568	67,194	27,917	18,457
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	24,280	1,634	10,434	12,212
c	Accounting ...........	32,988		30,488	2,500
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	28,105		28,105
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	242,512	232,079	8,224	2,209
12	Advertising and promotion ....	22,575	22,160		415
13	Office expenses .......	70,476	46,884	12,813	10,779
14	Information technology ......	121,081	81,857	21,146	18,078
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	51,191	28,667	12,286	10,238
17	Travel ............	57,554	41,376	11,575	4,603
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	19,004	6,286	12,431	287
20	Interest ...........	37,245	37,245
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	111,581	65,845	24,947	20,789
23	Insurance ...	11,123	6,229	2,669	2,225
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	BAD DEBT EXPENSES	173,732	158,705	0	15,027
b	RECRUITING EXPENSE	46,473	12,888	14,558	19,027
c	VOLUNTEER TRAVEL & TRNG	32,859	32,859
d	COMMUNITY MEETINGS	30,878	30,227	265	386
e	All other expenses	371,237	329,525	34,562	7,150
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	5,862,607	4,688,769	747,421	426,417
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1,122,093	1	500,744
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			1,676,946	2	2,105,187
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			1,170,299	3	772,450
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			79,788	4	75,049
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 ....			7,494,883	7	8,116,973
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			78,006	9	65,991
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,136,668
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	1,180,831	2,039,295	10c	1,955,837
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			47,763,314	11	44,896,145
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			1,494,690	12	2,544,553
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)...			62,919,314	16	61,032,929

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	278,098	17	339,915
18	Grants payable ...	187,075	18	450,908
19	Deferred revenue .........	932,832	19	468,081
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	190,889	21	217,663
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 ..	1,619,930	23	1,592,671
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	1,802,126	24	1,746,000
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	903	25	187
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	5,011,853	26	4,815,425

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	33,393,433	27	31,438,395
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	5,038,366	28	4,591,122
29	Permanently restricted net assets	19,475,662	29	20,187,987
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 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 ...........	57,907,461	33	56,217,504
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	62,919,314	34	61,032,929

(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) VISTA PROGRAM 405 FIRST STREET SE LITTLE FALLS,MN56345 11-3699733	TO BUILD CAPACITY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN A NON-PROFIT	MN	274,678	73,647	INITIATIVE FOUNDATION

(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?
(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	Yes	No

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No