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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 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) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,812,933 | 3,389,776 | 4,745,539 | 2,547,664 | 2,944,595 | 16,440,507 |
| 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 | 2,812,933 | 3,389,776 | 4,745,539 | 2,547,664 | 2,944,595 | 16,440,507 |
| 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).. | 9,390,934 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 7,049,573 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,812,933 | 3,389,776 | 4,745,539 | 2,547,664 | 2,944,595 | 16,440,507 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 1,594,630 | 1,575,542 | 1,655,477 | 1,459,433 | 1,825,129 | 8,110,211 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 34,000 | 215,719 | 249,719 | |||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 24,819,560 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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): |
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| 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 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. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 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-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IS A PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THAT HAS AN ONGOING PROGRAM FOR RAISING FUNDING TO SUPPORT ITS PRIORITY AREAS AND INITIATIVES. EACH YEAR, FUNDS ARE REQUESTED AND RECEIVED FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, FOUNDATIONS, AND OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES.THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPRESENTING A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF GEOGRAPHY, INTEREST, AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA. THROUGH THE GRANT PROGRAM, BUSINESS FINANCE PROGRAM, KIDS PLUS PROGRAM, NORTHLAND ASSISTED LIVING, AND OTHER SPECIAL INITIATIVES, THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE GRANTS, BUSINESS LOANS, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING, TRAINING, AND ASSISTED LIVING HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY.THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION HAS A TEAM OF STAFF MEMBERS WORKING ON FUND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT/KIDS PLUS DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS FINANCE AND DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, TWO PROGRAM ASSOCIATES, AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. EACH STAFF MEMBER SERVES IN A VARIETY OF ROLES FROM RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, SCANNING FOR NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, DEVELOPING NEW PROGRAM CONCEPTS, MEETING WITH PROSPECTIVE FUNDERS AND FUNDING PARTNERS, PARTICIPATING IN SITE VISITS WITH PROSPECTIVE FUNDERS. THE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS SERVES IN THE CAPACITY OF A FULL-TIME GRANT-WRITER. DURING FY 2017-18, 20 GRANT PROPOSALS, 48 REQUESTS TO INDIVIDUALS, AND 60 CORPORATE REQUESTS WERE SUBMITTED, RESULTING IN FUNDING AWARDS FROM A BROAD ARRAY OF SOURCES INCLUDING FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATE GIVING PROGRAMS, STATE GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES, SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS. THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION CONSTANTLY SEEKS WAYS TO DIVERSIFY ITS FUND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL GIVING, MAJOR GIFTS, AND PLANNED GIVING.THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION IS NOT A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT SOLICITS DUES. |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | INSURANCE PROCEEDS - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 34,000. RECOVERIES OF LOAN LOSSES - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 11,909. PROVISION OF LOAN LOSSES - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 203,810. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | AVINITY MANAGEMENT COMPANY (AVINITY) HAS BEEN ENGAGED AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO NORTHLAND ASSISTED LIVING (NAL), WHICH OWNS THREE SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES IN MINNESOTA. AVINITY HAS THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE AND EXCUTE, ON BEHALF OF NAL, ALL LEASES, RENTAL AGREEMENTS, AND CONTRACTS FOR WORK OR SERVICES NECESSARY FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE PRESIDENT AND THE CFO REVIEW A COPY OF THE 990 AFTER IT IS COMPLETED. A COPY OF THE 990 IS THEN MADE AVAILABLE AT THE NEXT FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING FOR REVIEW AND IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL THEN SUGGEST APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. DURING THAT BOARD MEETING, IT IS OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF MAKE REGULAR DECISIONS REGARDING DISBURSEMENT OR ASSIGNMENT OF RESOURCES FROM THE FOUNDATION FOR BUSINESS LOANS, CONTRACTS, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND FOR THE ONGOING OPERATION OF THE FOUNDATION, AND SHALL REPRESENT THE ENTIRE REGION FAIRLY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT DECISIONS AFFECTING THE FOUNDATION ARE NOT TAINTED BY REAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEES WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSING OR VOTING UPON ANY PROPOSAL OR BUSINESS AGREEMENT IN WHICH THEY HAVE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTEREST. IN ADDITION, AS SOON AS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS BECOMES APPARENT, THE MEMBER MUST INFORM THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. STAFF WILL NOT PROMOTE PROPOSALS OR INITIATE BUSINESS AGREEMENTS FOR THE FOUNDATION THAT WOULD FINANCIALLY BENEFIT THEM OR MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY WITHOUT INFORMING THE PRESIDENT. IF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFECTS THE PRESIDENT, THE BOARD SHALL BE NOTIFIED. OPTIONS FOR RESOLUTION IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, OPTIONS TO BE EMPLOYED, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR AND/OR PRESIDENT WOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: 1. THE BOARD MEMBER, COMMITTEE MEMBER OR STAFF MEMBER WOULD NOT BE PERMITTED INPUT ON THE DECISION. 2. THE MEMBER IN QUESTION MAY RESPOND TO SPECIFIC INQUIRIES REGARDING THE DECISION, BUT NOT PARTICIPATE IN MAKING THE DECISION. 3. THE MEMBER IN QUESTION SHALL LEAVE THE ROOM WHILE THE ITEM IS UNDER DISCUSSION. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM BOARD, COMMITTEE AND STAFF MEMBERS WILL ALSO BE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AT THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR OR UPON APPOINTMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USES DATA FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION LEVELS, AND THEN MEETS WITH THE PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS. AFTER THE MEETING A RECOMMENDATION IS BROUGHT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND A DECISION IS MADE BY THE BOARD. THE SURVEYS USED ARE ONES THAT ARE DONE BY SIMILAR NON-PROFITS IN THE STATE TO BRING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WAGES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE AN ANNUAL BUDGET THAT MAY INCLUDE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE ENTIRE STAFF. IN CASES WHERE AN EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES HAVE CHANGED TO RECOMMEND A CORRESPONDING SALARY ADJUSTMENT, THE PRESIDENT HAS THE AUTHORITY FROM THE BOARD TO MAKE SUCH APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS, IN LINE WITH THE BOARD APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. |
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