Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
100 WASHINGTON AVE S ste 550
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55401
D Employer identification number

41-1228157
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 8,638,746
F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID DORN
100 WASHINGTON AVE S ste 550
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.SPECIALOLYMPICSMINNESOTA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1973
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: OFFERS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 16
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 16
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 46
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 6,232
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 6,383,557 6,975,156
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 47,359 7,400
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 79,926 63,741
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -335,364 -458,816
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 6,175,478 6,587,481
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,369,380 2,485,043
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 93,353 82,502
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet846,208    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,287,769 3,831,952
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 5,750,502 6,399,497
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 424,976 187,984
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 3,382,514 3,349,897
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 432,336 325,468
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 2,950,178 3,024,429
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SPECIAL OLYMPICS MN OFFERS CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION. THROUGH THE ATHLETIC, HEALTH & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TRANSFORM THEMSELVES, THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,837,378 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 60,232 )
Sports and Training: See schedule O for more information.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 254,972 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP: See schedule O for more information.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 332,291 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
YOUTH AND SCHOOLS: See Schedule O for more information.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet5,424,641
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
Yes
 
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
28
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
4
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
46
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
16
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
16
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletMELISSA HOLMES100 WASHINGTON AVENUE S SUITE 550   MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402 (612) 333-0999
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) tom PAUL......................................................................
bOARD CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) travis anderson......................................................................
vice chair
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) jason Von Bank......................................................................
secRETARY
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) troy BADER......................................................................
treasuRER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) jennifer bocklund......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) scott ellison......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) lori larson......................................................................
board member
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) leeanne metzmaker......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) david pearsons......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) SUSAN RAINBOW......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) mark runkel......................................................................
board member
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) jamie spencer......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) joel walters......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) rob ABELE......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) david hill......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) nancy o'brien......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) DAVID DORN......................................................................
PRESIDENT/CEO
 40.00
.................
  		    X       165,360 0 26,558
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Melissa Holmes........................................................................
VP of Finance
 40.00
.......................   		    X       68,400 0 6,930
(19) WILLIAM FISH........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP of Developmen
 40.00
.......................   		        X   123,232 0 6,967
(20) Pamela Bergerson........................................................................
VP of Sports and Education
 40.00
.......................   		        X   106,059 0 8,634




















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 463,051 0 49,089
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
THE HERITAGE COMPANY

2402 WILDWOOD AVE SUITE 500
North LITTLE ROCK,AR72120 		TELEMARKETING 150,004
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 4,386,690
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 2,588,466
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 184,553
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 6,975,156
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Training 900099 7,400 7,400    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 7,400
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 61,761     61,761
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   1,114,903
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   1,112,923
c Gain or (loss)   1,980
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 1,980     1,980
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 4,386,690of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 229,773
b Less: direct expenses ...b 829,055
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -599,282   -599,282
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 114,856
b Less: direct expenses ...b 31,186
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 83,670     83,670
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 130,933
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 78,101
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 52,832 52,832    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Misc Refunds, Receipts & Adjust. 900099 3,964     3,964
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 3,964
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 6,587,481 60,232 0 -447,907
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 267,248 166,644 37,971 62,633
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 1,859,642 1,416,691 44,210 398,741
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 205,160 158,640 5,414 41,106
10 Payroll taxes ........... 152,993 121,021 4,533 27,439
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 20,145 15,915 604 3,626
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 82,502 82,502
f Investment management fees ...... 9,938   9,938  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 57,037 46,552 1,479 9,006
12 Advertising and promotion .... 77,074 77,074    
13 Office expenses ....... 87,637 61,866 2,959 22,812
14 Information technology ...... 66,757 52,483 2,357 11,917
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 329,999 260,813 9,829 59,357
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 72,009 71,381 229 399
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 76,616 60,527 2,298 13,791
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 111,215 88,998 3,295 18,922
23 Insurance ... 39,933 31,946 1,232 6,755
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 Competitions & Training 1,560,461 1,560,461    
b Fundraising Events 683,544 683,544    
c Other fundraising expen 225,522 138,611   86,911
d Donated Supplies 163,036 163,036    
e All other expenses 251,029 248,438 2,300 291
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 6,399,497 5,424,641 128,648 846,208
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 1,827,011 822,155 0 1,004,856
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 648,980 1 720,384
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 13,149 2 21,889
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 160,700 3 119,555
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 8,812 8 9,926
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 338,937 9 278,625
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 906,467
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 645,110 213,845 10c 261,357
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 1,998,091 11 1,938,161
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 3,382,514 16 3,349,897
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 377,830 17 296,543
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 54,506 25 28,925
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 432,336 26 325,468
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 2,950,178 27 2,999,429
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28 25,000
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 2,950,178 33 3,024,429
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 3,382,514 34 3,349,897
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
6,587,481
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
6,399,497
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
187,984
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
2,950,178
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-113,733
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
3,024,429
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow 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
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1228157
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (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.) .... 4,719,010 5,443,958 5,663,372 6,383,557 6,975,156 29,185,053
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 4,719,010 5,443,958 5,663,372 6,383,557 6,975,156 29,185,053
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 29,185,053
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 4,719,010 5,443,958 5,663,372 6,383,557 6,975,156 29,185,053
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 42,008 49,496 45,332 79,926 61,761 278,523
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 104         104
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 29,463,680
12
12
378,904
13
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
14
14
99.050 %
15
15
99.010 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (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) right arrow (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.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
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.
3b
 
 
c
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.
3c
 
 
4a
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.
4a
 
 
b
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.
4b
 
 
c
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.
4c
 
 
5a
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).
5a
 
 
b
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?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
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.
6
 
 
7
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) .
7
 
 
8
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).
8
 
 
9a
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.
9a
 
 
b
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.
9b
 
 
c
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.
9c
 
 
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
 
 
b
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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
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
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
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
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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?
1
 
 
2
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).
2
 
 
3
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.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
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.
2a
 
 
b
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.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
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.
3a
 
 
b
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.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
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  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1228157
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
  		Employer identification number
41-1228157
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
  		Employer identification number

41-1228157
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
  		Employer identification number

41-1228157
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1228157
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements   7,190 6,599 591
d Equipment ...   899,277 638,511 260,766
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 261,357
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
DEFERRED RENT 28,925
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 28,925
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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Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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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 7,528,662
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -113,733
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 141,371
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 27,638
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 7,501,024
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 -913,543
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -913,543
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 6,587,481
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 7,454,411
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 141,371
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 913,543
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,054,914
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 6,399,497
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 6,399,497

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part X, Line 2: The accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under that guidance, the Organization may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Organization and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or recorded as liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Rounding
Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Special events direct expense -829,055. gaming direct expense -6,387. cost of goods sold -78,101.
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special events direct expense 829,055. gaming direct expense 6,387. cost of goods sold 78,101.
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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 arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (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
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1228157
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.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
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?
b
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) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
THE HERITAGE COMPANY
2402 WILDWOOD AVE SUITE 500
 
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR72120 		TELEMRKTING DONATIONS   No 275,254 150,004 125,250
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 275,254 150,004 125,250
3
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.
MN
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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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.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

POLAR PLUNGE
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

NORTHLAND 300
(event type) 		(c) Other events

160
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
3,946,917
54,829
614,717
4,616,463

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
3,734,469
37,504
614,717
4,386,690
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
212,448
17,325
 
229,773



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 426,528 20,088 8,704 455,320
7 Food and beverages . . . 9,126 2,473 6,575 18,174
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 349,349 6,212   355,561
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 829,055
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -599,282
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.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
114,856
114,856
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
5,400
5,400

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
21,890
21,890

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
349,349
6,212
 
355,561


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
90.000 %


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
31,186

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
83,670

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities: MN
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
THE ORGANIZATION OBTAINS PERMITS FOR SPECIFIC EVENTS FROM THE STATE OF MN.
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
10.000 %
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
90.000 %
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Melissa Holmes
Address right arrow
100 WASHINGTON AVENUE SOUTH SUITE 5
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
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 $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
WILLIAM FISH
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $ 1,200
Description of services provided right arrow
Supervision of raffle activity, permits, and revenue
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
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).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, Column (v) Special Olympics Minnesota paid The Heritage Company a total of $150,004 which includes $82,502 for fundraising activities and $67,502 for program consulting services.
Part III, Line 1, column c The Organization's gaming activity consists of raffle activity only.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1228157
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1DAVID DORNPRESIDENT/CEO (i)

(ii)		 159,860
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0 		5,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,250
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0 		25,308
-------------
0 		191,918
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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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.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 7 Bonuses received by the director of finance, vice president of development and the vice president of sports and education were made at the discretion of the President/CEO wherein he determined a set gross bonus amount to be paid to all full-time employees for exemplary organizational performance and achievement of goals. The amounts paid were included in the total organizational budget, approved by the Board of Directors. The Board was notified of the payouts but did not consider specific resolutions approving them. The President/CEO also received a bonus as a result of his performance appraisal with the executive committee of the Board of Directors. Approval for the payout was by resolution of the Board of Directors.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1228157
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Kelley Jensen Family Member of David Dorn, President/CEO 58,965 Employment Arrangement   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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Name of the organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1228157
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		X 150,581 Comparable assets
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X 3 1,118 Sales Proceeds
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Raffle Prizes ) X 4 20,399 Comparable assets
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Food/Goods/Supplies ) X 33 11,710 Comparable assets
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Gift Cards ) X 7 745 Card value
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Column (b): Column B reports the number of contributions
Part I, Line 32b: Special Olympics Minnesota accepts car donations and uses a 3rd party agent to accept, process, and sell motor vehicles on our behalf.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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Name of the organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA INC
 
Employer identification number

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FORM 990, Part III, LINE 4A SPORTS AND TRAINING: IN 2015, MORE THAN 8,300 SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA ATHLETES HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN 16 OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS AT SIX STATE, TWO REGIONAL AND MORE AND MORE THAN 11,900 AREA AND LOCAL COMPETITION EXPERIENCES. ATHLETES TRAIN UP TO EIGHT WEEKS FOR COMPETITIONS AND COMPETE IN SKILLS-BASED COMPETITIONS AND FULL SPORTS. ADDITIONALLY, SPECIAL OLYMPICS OFFERS UNIFIED COMPETITIONS WHICH PAIR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES WITH PARTNERS WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. MORE THAN 1,900 UNIFIED PARTNERS COMPETED ALONGSIDE TEAMMATES - ATHLETES WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN 2015. ATHLETES ARE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE AND TRAIN USING EXTENSIVELY CODIFIED RULES AND REGULATIONS. DUE TO A WIDE RANGE OF ABILITIES, ATHLETES ARE DIVISIONED INTO CATEGORIES OF SIMILAR SKILL LEVEL AND ARE PROVIDED WITH ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE. ATHLETES WHO MAY NOT BE READY OR ABLE TO COMPETE IN FULL SPORTS COMPETITIONS PARTICIPATE IN SKILLS-BASED COMPETITIONS WHICH BREAK SPORTS DOWN INTO BASIC COMPONENTS. COMPETITIONS ARE A GREAT CHANCE FOR ATHLETES TO GROW SOCIALLY IN ADDITION TO TAKING PART IN EVENTS/ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SOCIAL-, HEALTH- AND FITNESS-BASED SKILLS. IN 2015, THE HEALTH PROGRAMS INITIATIVE WAS CREATED TO INCLUDE THE THREE ASPECTS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS WITHIN SPECIAL OLYMPICS. FIRST, THE HEALTHY ATHLETES INITIATIVE, WHICH OFFERS HEALTH AND NUTRITION SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION TO PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA HEALTHY ATHLETES PROGRAM COMPLETED 2,716 SCREENINGS IN 2015, PROVIDING 204 PAIRS OF GLASSES, 116 PAIRS OF SPORTS GOGGLES, 114 PAIRS OF SUNGLASSES, 39 MOUTH GUARDS, AND 6 HEARING AIDS. FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE ATHLETES WERE REFERRED FOR FOLLOW-UP CARE. THE SECOND ASPECT OF HEALTH PROGRAMS IS THE WELLNESS EXPO INITIATIVE, WHICH OFFERS NEW EDUCATIONAL AND FITNESS EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ATHLETES, COACHES, FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. IN 2015, 9,194 ATHLETES TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THESE NEW OFFERINGS THAT TOOK PLACE AT COMPETITIONS ACROSS THE STATE. FINALLY, THE FINAL COMPONENT OF HEALTH PROGRAMS IS THE SOFIT HEALTH PROMOTION INITIATIVE. SOFIT IS A REPEATABLE, EIGHT WEEK, UNIFIED TEAM APPROACH TO WELLNESS THAT AIMS TO IMPROVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. SOFIT CREATES THE OPPORTUNITY AND SPACE FOR EDUCATION ABOUT, AND PRACTICE OF, WELLNESS IN ALL FORMS. SOFIT WAS EXPANDED TO MORE TEAMS IN 2015, WITH A CONTROLLED RELEASE TO 100 ATHLETES AND UNIFIED PARTNERS. THE HEALTHY ATHLETES PROGRAM IS FACILITATED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WHO OVERSEE FELLOW PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENTS VOLUNTEERS IN FIELDS OF PRACTICE THAT PERTAIN TO EACH SCREENING. IN 2015, THE HEALTHY ATHLETES CLINICAL DIRECTOR TEAM GREW TO 21 TRAINED PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. THERE WERE 329 DAY OF HEALTHY ATHLETES VOLUNTEERS. 2015 COMPETITION STATISTICS: -WINTER GAMES, STATE POLY HOCKEY, ALPINE SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING TOURNAMENT (661 ATHLETES, 238 COACHES) SPORTS: ALPINE SKIING; POLY HOCKEY, SNOWBOARDING -SPRING GAMES (2,308 ATHLETES, 233 UNIFIED PARTNERS, 966 COACHES) SPORTS: AQUATICS; BASKETBALL; POWERLIFTING -SUMMER GAMES (1,371 ATHLETES, 80 UNIFIED PARTNERS, 631 COACHES) SPORTS: ATHLETICS (TRACK & FIELD); GYMNASTICS; VOLLEYBALL; TENNIS -FALL GAMES (1,549 ATHLETES, 256 UNIFIED PARTNERS, 565 COACHES) SPORTS: EQUESTRIAN; BOCCE; GOLF; SOFTBALL -UNIFIED FLAG FOOTBALL (394 ATHLETES, 207 UNIFIED PARTNERS, 137 COACHES) SPORTS: UNIFIED FLAG FOOTBALL -STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT (2,638 ATHLETES, 295 UNIFIED PARTNERS, 920 COACHES) SPORTS: BOWLING (TRADITIONAL AND UNIFIED) TRAINING NUMBERS: -ONLINE TRAINING EXPERIENCES (2,300) -IN-PERSON TRAINING EXPERIENCES (153) -UNIQUE COACHES TRAINED (1,929); UNIQUE NEW COACHES (840); TRAINING SCHOOLS HELD (23) UNIFIED SPORTS SCHOOL PARTICIPATION NUMBERS: NINE EVENTS HELD IN 2015 LED TO 1,172 STUDENT EXPERIENCES, 540 ATHLETE EXPERIENCES, 632 PARTNER EXPERIENCES, AND 54 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN AN UNIFIED SPORTS SCHOOL EVENT.
FOrM 990, PART III, LINE 4B Health and Leadership: SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA ORIGINATED THE COACHES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (CCP) IN 2000 TO IMPROVE THE CONSISTENCY AND QUALITY OF THE SPORTS TRAINING ATHLETES RECEIVE FROM VOLUNTEER COACHES. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE CCP HAS PROVIDED SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING TO THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEER COACHES AND WAS A PRECURSOR TO AN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED FOR ALL SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROGRAMS. THE MORE THAN 8,900 COACHES WHO HAVE COMMITTED TO TRAINING AND GUIDING ATHLETES MUST BE CERTIFIED TO COACH SPECIAL OLYMPICS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA REQUIRES A ONE COACH TO EVERY FOUR ATHLETES RATIO AND MAINTAINS AN ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING SCHEDULE INCLUDING 2,453 (2,300 ONLINE AND 153 IN-PERSON) TRAINING EXPERIENCES IN 2015. TRAINING SCHOOLS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COACHES TO REFRESH THEIR SKILLS, QUALIFY FOR COACHING NEW SPORTS, AND GAIN HIGHER LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION - ULTIMATELY BECOMING CERTIFIED AS COACH TRAINERS. ATHLETES ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONSIDER COACHING AND ARE OFFERED A VARIETY OF OTHER TRAINING THROUGH THE ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (ALPS). CORE ELEMENTS OF ALPS INCLUDE: - BEGINNING GLOBAL MESSENGER & GRADUATE GLOBAL MESSENGER- PROVIDE THE TRAINING AND SKILL NECESSARY TO SPEAK ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND THE ATHLETE'S OPINIONS. PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO RECEIVE ADVANCED TRAINING IN SPEECH WRITING, ENGAGING YOUR AUDIENCE, AND HOW TO PACKAGE YOUR PRESENTATION. - ATHLETES AS COACHES PROVIDES BACKGROUND AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE ROLE OF THE HEAD COACH AND ASSISTANT COACH. - ATHLETES AS VOLUNTEERS - PROVIDES ATHLETES WITH A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT TYPES OF JOBS VOLUNTEERS DO, WHY PEOPLE VOLUNTEER, WHY THEY AS ATHLETES MIGHT WANT TO ATHLETES AS VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER AND WHAT TO EXPECT AS THEY REGISTER AND COMPLETE TRAINING AS A VOLUNTEER. - CHALLENGES THROUGH CHOICE IS A PERSONAL GROWTH EXPERIENCE OF SELF-EMPOWERMENT AND CHALLENGES THROUGH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TEAMWORK AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION TO CREATIVELY SOLVE PROBLEMS, LEARN FROM SUCCESSES AND FAILURES, AND TAKE SAFE RISKS BY CHALLENGING THEMSELVES TO A LEVEL THAT IS JUST BEYOND THEIR PERSONAL COMFORT ZONE. - GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP 101 PREPARES ATHLETES TO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROGRAMMING AND POLICY DIALOGUE VIA INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICE IN FORMING AND ARTICULATION OPINIONS, GROUP DISCUSSION AND TECHNIQUES FOR GATHERING INPUT. WITH ATHLETES ON THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES, SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA CAN SET PRIORITIES BASED ON WHAT ATHLETES WANT, HEAR THEIR PERSPECTIVE ON COMPETITIONS AND INCORPORATE THEIR WISDOM REGARDING USE OF RESOURCES. YOUNG ATHLETES - AN INNOVATIVE, INCLUSIVE SPORTS PLAY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE THEM TO THE WORLD OF SPORTS PRIOR TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS ELIGIBILITY AT AGE EIGHT. SPECIAL OLYMPICS NOW WELCOMES FUTURE ATHLETES AGES 2-7 THROUGH THIS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE AND INCLUSIVE PLAY PROGRAM BY PURSUING THESE GOALS: ENGAGE CHILDREN THROUGH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO FOSTER PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT; WELCOME FAMILY MEMBERS OF CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS NETWORK OF SUPPORT; RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE ABILITIES OF CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE PEER PARTICIPATION, DEMONSTRATIONS AND OTHER EVENTS. YOUNG ATHLETES IS A VERSATILE PROGRAM THAT CAN WORK IN VARIOUS LEARNING SITUATIONS INCLUDING AT HOME, PRESCHOOLS, SCHOOLS AND PLAYGROUPS. THE FLEXIBILITY OF THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THE OPPORTUNITY TO WELCOME FAMILIES AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN INTO SPECIAL OLYMPICS EARLY. IN 2015 YOUNG ATHLETES REACHED 2,101 PARTICIPANTS IN MINNESOTA. UNIFIED JUNIORS - UNIFIED JUNIORS IS AN EXTENSION OF THE YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON A VARAIETY OF SPORTS SPECIFIC SKILLS THAT CHILDREN CAN USE IN FUTURE SPORTS TEAM PARTICIPATION. UNIFIED JUNIORS IS FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-12 YEARS OLD WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. CHILDREN CAN ATTEND THIS PROGRAM IF THERE IS NOT A SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM IN THEIR AREA OR THEY CAN JOIN UNIFIED JUNIORS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A TEAM. UNIFIED JUNIORS IS MEANT TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO THE WORLD OF COMPETITIVE SPORTS IN A GRADUAL, FUN AND NON-INTIMIDATING MANNER. PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORTS AS WELL AS THE "PLAY UNIFIED" MOVEMENT. UNIFIED JUNIORS WILL FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING NINE (9) SPORTS: ATLETICS, AQUATICS, BASKETBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, POLY HOCKEY, SOCCER, SOFTBALL, TENNIS, AND VOLLEYBALL.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C YOUTH AND SCHOOLS: SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA IS CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING THE UNIFIED SCHOOLS PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. CURRENTLY SOMN IS WORKING WITH 174 SCHOOLS WITH 20 OF THOSE SCHOOLS CONSIDERED "CHAMPION SCHOOLS" (SEE DEFINITION BELOW). SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SCHOOLS PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATION AND SPORTS BASED STRATEGY POWERED BY AN ENGAGED YOUGH COMMUNITY THAT INCREASES ATHLETIC AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, WHILE CREATING COMMUNITIES OF ACCEPTANCE FOR ALL. IT IS A STRATEGY TO ACTIVATE YOUTH, ENGAGE EDUCATORS AND PROMOTE SCHOOL COMMUNITIES OF ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION WHERE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE UTILIZING THE SPORTS AND EDUCATION INITATIVES OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS, UNIFIED SCHOOLS FOSTERS RESPECT AND DIGNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND CHANGES ACTIONS AND ATTITUDES AMONG THEIR PEERS WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. COMPONENTS OF UNIFIED SCHOOLS THE THREE COMPONENTS OF A UNIFIED SCHOOL INCLUDE UNIFIED SPORTS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY, AND WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT. ALL THREE AREAS ARE CURCIAL TO CHANGE THE CULTURE OF A SCHOOL TOWARDS INCLUSION. YOUTH LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH VOICES TO BE HEARD THROUGH ENGAGING TOGETHER IN AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL-RECOGNIZED CLUB. UNIFIED SPORTS: SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AND GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INCLUSIVE SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES. WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT: ANTI-BULLYING AND INCLUSIVE PROMOTION INITIATIVES THAT REACH ENTIRE SCHOOL POPULATIONS THROUGH ENGAGING, INSPIRING AND OPTIMISTIC EVENTS. THERE ARE FOURTEEN (14) PROGRAMS OFFERED IN UNIFIED SCHOOLS: UNIFIED CLUBS, UNIFIED SPORTS (RECREATION, DEVELOPMENT & COMPETITIVE), UNIFIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION, ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN, YOUTH SUMMIT, EDUCATOR LEADERSHIP NETWORK, STUDENT LEADERSHIP, HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, RESPECT CURRICULUM, POLAR PLUNGE, UNIFIED DANCE MARATHON, SCHOOL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND CROSSOVER OPPORTUNITIES WITH OTHER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. VOLUNTEERISM IS KEY TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA'S MISSION, OPERATIONS AND COMMITMENT TO OVERCOMING SOCIAL STIGMA IN THE LIVES OF ATHLETES. VOLUNTEERS DIRECTLY SERVE THE MISSION SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA BY ENABLING PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. INDIRECTLY, THE LESSONS VOLUNTEERS LEARN BUILD AWARENESS WITHIN COMMUNITIES ABOUT ATHLETE'S ABILITIES AND THE LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THIS AWARENESS TRANSLATES INTO A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN THE WORK FORCE, SCHOOLS AND SOCIETY. AS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION, SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA COULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THE TIME, ENERGY, COMMITMENT AND ENTHUSIASM OF VOLUNTEERS. DURING 2015 VOLUNTEERS HELPED ATHLETES TRAIN FOR UP TO EIGHT WEEKS EACH SPORT SEASON. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA'S DIVERSE VOLUNTEERS ENHANCE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AT ALL LEVELS AND INCLUDE: SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES, CIVIC AND FRATERNAL GROUPS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, STUDENTS, PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES, SPORTS OFFICIALS, COACHES, TEACHERS, RETIREES, PARENTS AND CORPORATE EMPLOYEES. THESE VOLUNTEERS SERVE IN A VARIETY OF ROLES FROM GENERAL ROLES TO HIGHLY SPECIALIZED POSITIONS INVOLVING EXTENSIVE TIME COMMITMENTS. SOME ROLES ARE: AREA AND LOCAL MANAGEMENT - MINNESOTA'S 13 REGIONALLY BASED AREA COORDINATORS MAKE SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA POSSIBLE. AREA COORDINATORS OVERSEE COMPETITION REGISTRATION AND COORDINATION FOR MORE THAN 90 COMPETITIONS PER YEAR. AS A PART OF THIS PROCESS AREA AND LOCAL MANAGEMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING SURVEY INFORMATION AND MEDICAL PAPERWORK AND COORDINATING LOCAL FINANCES, FUNDRAISING AND RECRUITMENT EFFORTS. AREA AND LOCAL COMPETITIONS ARE QUALIFYING EVENTS FOR STATE LEVEL GAMES AND, AMONG OTHER DUTIES, REQUIRE PROVIDING MEALS FOR ATHLETES, SECURING LOCAL FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT, COORDINATING TRAVEL AND LODGING, RECRUITMENT OF COMMUNITY DAY-OF VOLUNTEERS, AND SECURING FACILITIES. COACH - THE APPROXIMATELY 8,900 COACHES WHO HAVE COMMITTED TO TRAINING AND GUIDING ATHLETES ARE ALL CERTIFIED THROUGH THE COACHES' CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. ADOPTED AS A NATIONAL MODEL, SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA'S COACHES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM REQUIRES THE MINIMUM COMPLETION OF FOUR HOURS IN CLASS COURSEWORK AND 10 HOURS OF PRACTICUM BEFORE COACHES CAN BEGIN HOLDING PRACTICES AND TEACHING ATHLETES ABOUT HEALTH AND NUTRITION. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA REQUIRES A ONE COACH TO EVERY FOUR ATHLETES RATIO AND MAINTAINS AN ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING SCHEDULE INCLUDING MORE THAN 2300 ONLINE TRAINING EXPERIENCES AND MORE THAN 153 IN-PERSON TRAINING EXPERIENCES IN 2015. TRAINING EXPERIENCES OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COACHES TO REFRESH THEIR SKILLS, QUALIFY FOR COACHING NEW SPORTS AND GAIN HIGHER LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION - ULTIMATELY BECOMING CERTIFIED AS COACH TRAINERS. DAY-OF VOLUNTEER - THE ROLE OF THE DAY-OF VOLUNTEER IS AS VARIED AS THE BACKGROUNDS OF THE VOLUNTEERS THEMSELVES. DAY-OF VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BACKBONE OF MANY COMPETITIONS, PLAYING SUPPORTING ROLES IN AREAS SUCH AS REGISTRATION, SITE COORDINATION AND MEAL PREPARATION. MOST DAY-OF VOLUNTEERS RETURN TO VOLUNTEER AGAIN AND PROVIDE THE RECRUITMENT BASE FROM WHICH MANY CHOOSE/OR ARE SELECTED TO ADVANCE TO HIGHER LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION AND BECOME COACHES AND AREA AND LOCAL COORDINATORS. CLINICAL DIRECTORS - CLINICAL DIRECTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC SCREENINGS AND SECURING VOLUNTEERS AND IN-KIND DONATIONS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS' HEALTHY ATHLETES INITIATIVE. HEALTHY ATHLETES IS A CORE COMPONENT IN SPECIAL OLYMPICS' ONCOING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF FREE PREVENTATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL HEALTH SCREENINGS. ACCORDING TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, "THE MAJORITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO TREAT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES FAIL TO DO SO. THIS IS LARGELY THE RESULT OF LACK OF APPROPRIATE, SPECIFIC TRAINING, INADEQUATE REIMBURSEMENT POLICIES, FEAR AND PREJUDICE." MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS - HEALTHY ATHLETES OFFERS MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. PARTNERSHIPS WITH CERTIFYING ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION, OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS TO HEALTHY ATHLETES VOLUNTEERS AS INCENTIVE TO BECOME A PART OF THE PROGRAM AS IT SHAPES A MORE EDUCATED AND SYMPATHETIC MEDICAL CULTURE. ALPS MENTORS - THE ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (ALPS) ASSISTS ATHLETES IN THEIR EXPLORATION OF OPPORTUNITIES CONSIDERED "NON-TRADITIONAL." AS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA'S COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERMENT AND DIGNITY, ALPS TRAINS MINNESOTA ATHLETES IN PUBLIC SPEAKING, GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP. THROUGHOUT THE TRAINING PROCESS, ALPS PARTICIPANTS ARE GUIDED BY MENTORS WHO LEARN WHILE WORKING WITH ATHLETES AND SUPPORT THEM AS THEY BECOME SELF-DETERMINING INDIVIDUALS. FOLLOWING THE TRAINING PROCESS, MENTORS HELP ATHLETES EDIT SPEECHES, CONDUCT OUTREACH AND BUILD CONFIDENCE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WAS FOUNDED IN 1968 BY EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER WITH THE BELIEF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES COULD PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND IN LIFE. IT WAS HER VISION THAT THROUGH YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION, INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WOULD BE BETTER EQUIPPED TO BE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. BY FOCUSING ON A PERSON'S ABILITIES AND NOT HIS/HER DISABILITIES, SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES EARN RESPECT, ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING FROM THEIR COMMUNITIES, WHILE GROWING PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY. SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND GAIN SOCIAL SKILLS BY INCREASING FITNESS AND SKILL LEVELS, WHICH IN TURN PROVIDE LIFELONG BENEFITS. MRS. SHRIVER ENVISIONED A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION WITH BRANCHES REACHING MILLIONS OF INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. TODAY, SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS THE LARGEST, FASTEST-GROWING SPORTS PROGRAM IN THE WORLD, REPRESENTING MORE THAN 4.2 MILLION ATHLETES IN 220 COUNTRIES. SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS ALSO THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN MINNESOTA, THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD UTILIZING THE UNIQUE BENEFITS OF SPORTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. IN 1973, SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA WAS INCORPORATED. CURRENTLY, MORE THAN 8,000 MINNESOTANS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PARTICIPATE AND COMPETE IN 16 OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS. ALL OFFICIAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORTS FOLLOW INTERNATIONALLY ACCEPTED RULES, WHICH ARE ENDORSED AND APPROVED BY NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES, INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS AND OLYMPIC ORGANIZATIONS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA IS AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS INCORPORATED. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA OFFERS CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION. THROUGH SPECIAL OLYMPICS' ATHLETIC, HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TRANSFORM THEMSELVES, THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 Between meetings of the Board, the Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the administration and property of Special Olympics Minnesota, except that, unless specifically empowered by the Board to do so, it may not take any action, inconsistent with a prior act of the Board, amend Bylaws, remove or appoint the President, or take any other action which has been reserved for the Board or which may be delayed for action by the full Board.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 MANAGEMENT REVIEWS AND FINALIZES THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DRAFT FORM 990 AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. UPON THEIR APPROVAL, IT IS FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING. AFTER REVIEW OF THE DRAFT, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVE THE FORM.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES REVIEW A DISCLOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH IDENTIFIES AND DISCLOSES WHETHER THEY HAVE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. EACH YEAR, DIRECTORS AND THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA PRESIDENT'S RESPONSES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSES ARE REVIEWED BY THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES AND THEN BASED ON THEIR REVIEW EVALUATES WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND VOTES ON THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. THE POLICY BARS A DIRECTOR WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FROM DISCUSSING AND VOTING ON THE ISSUE.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a FOR THE MANAGEMENT TEAM, THE PRESIDENT/CEO SETS CHANGES OF SALARY DURING THE BUDGETING PROCESS FOR THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR, USING PROJECTED FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION, PERFORMANCE BY THE INDIVIDUALS, AND INFORMATION FROM SALARY SURVEYS AND/OR ADVICE FROM DIRECTORS AT HIS DISCRETION. THE BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SET CHANGES OF SALARY FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THE PRESDIENT'S LAST REVIEW WAS SEPTEMBER 2015.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The organization has not changed its process for oversignt of the audit of its financial statements nor its process for selection of an independent accountant.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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