TY 2018 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2018 , and ending 08-31-2019

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
EDUCATION MINNESOTA

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
41 SHERBURNE AVENUE

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST PAUL, MN55103

D Employer identification number

41-1916882

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 35,849,336

F Name and address of principal officer:
DENISE SPECHT
41 SHERBURNE AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55103

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 5 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

EDUCATIONMINNESOTA.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1998

M State of legal domicile: MN

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: EDUCATION MINNESOTA IS A LABOR UNION REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 89,000 MEMBERS WHO WORK IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	49
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	46
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	182
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	151
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	106,463
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	33,194

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........		0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	36,100,622	34,777,975
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	438,058	760,165
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	408,918	311,196
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	36,947,598	35,849,336
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,132,241	2,440,392
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	22,588,698	21,595,307
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	11,887,940	10,148,734
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	35,608,879	34,184,433
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	1,338,719	1,664,903
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	58,223,382	61,183,164
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	30,231,218	55,910,160
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	27,992,164	5,273,004

Part II

Signature Block

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Date

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self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

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

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: EDUCATION MINNESOTA IS A LABOR UNION REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 89,000 MEMBERS WHO WORK IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER RELATED FIELDS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	WE ORGANIZE MEMBERS ON A LOCAL BASIS. EDUCATION MINNESOTA CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 460 LOCAL UNIONS STATEWIDE. OUR LOCALS HELP MENTOR NEW TEACHERS, PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NEGOTIATE AND MAINTAIN WORK CONTRACTS, AND MUCH MORE. OUR STAFF MEMBERS IN 16 OFFICES STATEWIDE SERVE AS RESOURCES TO OUR LOCALS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...

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

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

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

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 I Click to see attachment

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

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 II Click to see attachment

...

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

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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 IV Click to see attachment

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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 V Click to see attachment

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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.

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

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11a

Yes

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 VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

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 VIII Click to see attachment

.......

11c

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 IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

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 X Click 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

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

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

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.....

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...

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) ....

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

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

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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..... Click to see attachment

Yes

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........ Click to see attachment

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

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

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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................

25b

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

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.........

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1......................... Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

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

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

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 Click to see attachment

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

Yes

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

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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

182

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

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)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

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

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................

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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

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

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

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

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

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

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

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A 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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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MICHAEL ROEHL41 SHERBURNE AVENUE ST PAUL,MN55103 (651) 292-4810

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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.
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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and Title
(1) DENISE SPECHT...................................................................... PRESIDENT	40.00 .................	X	X	193,981	0	68,777
(2) BERNADETTE BURNHAM...................................................................... VICE PRESIDE	40.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) PAUL MUELLER...................................................................... VP THRU 6/30	40.00 .................	X	X	161,807	0	81,265
(4) RODNEY ROWE...................................................................... SECRETARY-TR	40.00 .................	X	X	202,672	0	64,462
(5) JAMIE ALSLEBEN...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) TODD ANDRIX...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) STEPHEN CADE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) LEE CARLSON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) JOE CERAR...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(10) HEATHER BAKKE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) RYAN FIERECK...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(12) AL HELGERSON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(13) MINDA HENJUM...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(14) HEIDI MORRIS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(15) MAUREEN MORROW...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(16) DELENE SANDERS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(17) SCOTT SCHAEFER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0

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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
(A) Name and Title
(18) KATE SCHMIDT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(19) MARTY SCOFIELD........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(20) VALERIE HOLTHUS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(21) MICHELLE WIESE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(22) GRETA CALLAHAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(23) NICK FABER BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(24) STACEY VANDERPORT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(25) MARTY FRIDGEN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(26) RYAN ROSEEN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(27) WENDY DRUGGE WUENSCH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(28) MONICA BYRON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(29) MARSHALL THOMPSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(30) ROSE LENDT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(31) CINDY KLUEMPKE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(32) MICHELLE FARNUM........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(33) DANA O'BRIEN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(34) ANGELA PEDACE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(35) JODI HANSEN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(36) AMY AHO........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(37) MARK SWENSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(38) ROB SIMONICH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(39) SHELLI ARNESON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(40) MICHELLE DENNARD........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(41) SUE SNYDER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(42) BETY RIOS-CHRISTENSEN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(43) MARY CATHRYN RICKER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(44) JULIE JAGUSCH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(45) NANCY CORDES........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(46) ANNETTE DAVIS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(47) ROBIN COURRIER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(48) DON SINNER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(49) ELLEN OLSEN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(50) BRENDA JOHNSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(51) AMETHYST STEGBAUER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(52) GENEVA DORSEY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(53) KATELYN LILLIS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(54) JEROME BELLEFEUILLE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(55) MATTHEW WILMES........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(56) JESSE HOLM........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(57) BEN SCHWANKE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(58) JARED SIMPSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(59) CHRISTOPHER PETERSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X				0	0	0
(60) SARA GJERDRUM........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DI	40.00 .......................		X			189,838	0	89,752
(61) MICHAEL ROEHL........................................................................ CFO	40.00 .......................		X			161,975	0	80,310
(62) BRANDON RETTKE........................................................................ DIR OF PUBLI	40.00 .......................			X		164,904	0	82,359
(63) DAN RIVERA........................................................................ FIELD MANAGE	40.00 .......................			X		150,984	0	78,869
(64) MICHELLE MACDONALD........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF	40.00 .......................				X	145,422	0	75,336
(65) DAVID ARON........................................................................ GENERAL COUN	40.00 .......................				X	135,167	0	74,117
(66) MARILYN MURRAY........................................................................ CONTROLLER	40.00 .......................				X	134,413	0	53,188
(67) MARGARET LUGER-NIKOLAI........................................................................ ATTORNEY	40.00 .......................				X	134,092	0	73,987
(68) BRIDGET MOORE........................................................................ ORGANIZER	40.00 .......................				X	134,151	0	72,483

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	1,909,406	894,905

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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

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

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
FLINT GROUP 14909 N BECK ROAD PLYMOUTH,MI48170	MEDIA PRODUCT	1,072,961
LSC COMMUNICATIONS US LLC 191 N UPPER WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO,IL60606	PRINTING SVCS	136,371



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 2

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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

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

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

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

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......

		Business Code
2a	DUES INCOME	900099	31,439,062	31,439,062
b	NEA UNISERV GRANT	900099	1,833,781	1,833,781
c	NEA OTHER SUPPORT	900099	369,805	369,805
d	AFT SOLIDARITY FUND SUPPORT	900099	326,236	326,236
e	NEA PROGRAM SUPPORT	900099	250,000	250,000
f	All other program service revenue.		559,091	518,891	40,200
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....		34,777,975

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			760,165			760,165
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	THE EDUCATOR		511120	311,196	204,733	106,463
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			311,196
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			35,849,336	34,942,508	106,463	800,365

Form 990 (2018)

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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	2,440,392
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	1,830,636
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	12,332,835
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	2,030,318
9	Other employee benefits .......	4,316,983
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,084,535
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	1,282,842
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	888,135
17	Travel ............	2,457,346
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......	906,840
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	277,685
23	Insurance ...	79,803
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	OUTSIDE SERVICES	1,973,419
b	CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP	1,366,271
c	MEMBERSHIP DUES	332,155
d	READERSHIP COSTS	248,024
e	All other expenses	336,214
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	34,184,433	0	0	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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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

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			-98,329	1	482,983
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			36,474,026	2	40,358,738
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			672,500	3	400,000
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			2,550,234	4	2,902,819
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			217,960	9	112,398
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,509,500
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	2,985,246	645,847	10c	524,254
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			17,761,144	11	16,401,972
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)...			58,223,382	16	61,183,164

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	3,067,120	17	2,737,338
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	341,932	19	361,360
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	26,822,166	25	52,811,462
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	30,231,218	26	55,910,160

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	13,801,816	27	-9,454,366
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	14,190,348	28	14,727,370
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	27,992,164	33	5,273,004
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	58,223,382	34	61,183,164

Form 990 (2018)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

35,849,336

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

34,184,433

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

1,664,903

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

27,992,164

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

514,426

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

-24,898,489

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

5,273,004

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

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.

Form 990 (2018)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

EDUCATION MINNESOTA

Employer identification number

41-1916882

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 ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

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

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

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

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

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

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

Yes No

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

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

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

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

(ii)

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

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

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

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

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

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

Page 2

Part III

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

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

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

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

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

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
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 ......

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

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

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

Yes

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

3a(i)

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

3a(ii)

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

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	253,137	102,543	150,594
d	Equipment ....	3,154,018	2,860,365	293,653
e	Other .....	102,345	22,338	80,007
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				524,254

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

Page 3

Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
ACCRUED PENSION	31,341,592
CONTINUOUS RETIRED MEMBERSHIP LIABIL	16,549,715
ACCRUED POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS	4,920,155
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	52,811,462
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	36,363,762
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	514,426
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	514,426
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	35,849,336
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
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	35,849,336

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	34,184,433
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3	34,184,433
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
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	34,184,433

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.

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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X	ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) FOR ANY UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING AUTHORITIES; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS.

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ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) FOR ANY UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING AUTHORITIES; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS.

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Schedule I
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Name of the organization
EDUCATION MINNESOTA

Employer identification number
41-1916882

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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

Yes No

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

Part II

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

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

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ANNADALE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 4263 BRIDGEWATER ROAD SOUTH HAVEN,MN55382	23-7125478	5	11,521	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(2) ANOKA HENNEPIN EDUCATION MN 3200 MAIN STREET NW STE 300 COON RAPIDS,MN55448	23-7125479	5	42,008	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(3) BURNSVILLE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 3605 36TH AVE SO MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406	23-7125414	5	9,558	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(4) CENTENNIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 11721 JEWELL CT NE MINNEAPOLIS,MN55449	23-7125650	5	6,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(5) CENTRAL LAKES UNITED 1520 WILLMAR AVE SE SUITE 1 WILLMAR,MN56201	43-1954217	5	10,105	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(6) CHASKA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 14380 CO RD 51 NORWOOD,MN55368	23-7125654	5	5,327	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(7) CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE 530 EAST 22ND ST LOMBARD,IL60148	36-4113236	3	76,850	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(8) DAKOTA COUNTY UNITED EDUCATORS 6950 146TH ST W SUITE 114 APPLE VALLEY,MN55124	41-1412301	5	17,500	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(9) DULUTH FEDERATION OF TEACHERS 639 E CENTRAL ENTRANCE DULUTH,MN55811	41-0226823	5	43,559	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(10) EDEN PRAIRIE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 8485 RED OAK DR EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55347	23-7125520	5	10,850	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(11) EDINA EDUCATION MINNESOTA 3030 FRANCE AVE S EDINA,MN55416	41-1955543	5	5,350	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(12) EDUCATION CENTRAL MINNESOTA SERVICE 22 WILSON NE ST CLOUD,MN56601	36-3610461	5	7,860	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(13) EDUCATION MINNESOTA HUTCHINSON ESP 409 4TH AVE SW HUTCHINSON,MN55350	32-0109236	5	6,015	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(14) EDUCATION MINNESOTA PEQUOT LAKES 1305 PARK ST BRAINERD,MN56201	23-7125701	5	6,048	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(15) EDUCATION MINNESOTA ST FRANCIS 21210 POLK ST NE CEDAR,MN55011	23-7105222	5	24,296	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(16) EDUCATION MINNESOTA WESTERN NORTH 123 GOLF TERRACE CROOKSTON,MN56716	20-8496775	5	9,680	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(17) EDUCATION MINNESOTA WESTERN SOUTH 200 5TH ST SE PERHAM,MN56573	31-1667295	5	7,525	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(18) EDUCATION MINNESOTA WILLMAR 5546 EAST EAGLE LAKE ROAD WILLMAR,MN56201	23-7125466	5	21,479	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(19) ELK RIVER EDUCATION MINNESOTA 19369 BALDWIN CIRCLE NW ELK RIVER,MN55330	23-7125522	5	7,461	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(20) GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE PO BOX 1263 EAST LANSING,MI48826	38-3555110	3	10,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(21) GREAT SOUTHWEST UNITED 811 ALBION AVE FAIRMONT,MN56031	41-0988875	5	12,335	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(22) HIAWATHA VALLEY TEACHERS UNITED 2778 COMMERCE DR NW SUITE A ROCHESTER,MN55901	31-1679279	5	7,422	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(23) HIBBING UNITED EDUCATORS 2114 11TH AVE E HIBBING,MN55746	41-1851817	5	8,171	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(24) IRON RANGE SERVICE UNIT 1711 E 13TH STREET HIBBING,MN55746	20-8234187	5	6,950	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(25) LAKE SUPERIOR SERVICE UNIT 2217 W 10TH ST DULUTH,MN55806	26-4785622	5	7,705	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(26) METRO AREA COUNCIL 9210 WEST BROADWAY AVE N BROOKLYN PARK,MN55445	26-4723364	5	87,383	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(27) METRO WEST UNISERV 7242 METRO BLVD SUITE 200 EDINA,MN55439	41-2023642	5	20,010	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(28) MID-MINNESOTA UNITED 11538 30TH ST FORT RIPLEY,MN56449	20-3815326	5	7,900	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(29) MINNEAPOLIS FEDERATION OF TEACHERS 67 NE 8TH AVE MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413	41-0833701	5	748,713	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(30) MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGE FACULTY 55 SHERBURNE AVE ST PAUL,MN55103	75-2970556	5	10,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(31) MINNESOTA VALLEY UNISERV 1961 PREMIER DR SUITE 406 MANKATO,MN56001	31-1690798	5	10,140	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(32) MINNETONKA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 823 HIDDEN LANE EXCELSIOR,MN55331	23-7125443	5	20,436	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(33) MN AFL-CIO 175 AURORA AVE ST PAUL,MN55103	41-0785272	5	20,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(34) NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 1201 16TH ST NW SUITE 410 WASHINGTON,DC20036	53-0115260	5	10,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(35) NORTHLAND UNITED 677 ANNE STREET NW BEMIDJI,MN56601	41-1000420	5	7,605	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(36) NORTHWEST METRO AREA COUNCIL 231 TERRACE ROAD NE ST MICHAEL,MN55376	82-2137348	5	7,180	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(37) OAKLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION'S MEMBER ASSISTANCE FUND 272 EAST 12TH ST OAKLAND,CA94606	91-1330958	5	6,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(38) ONE MINNESOTA INAUGURAL COMMITTEE 619 WESLEY COMMONS DR SUITE 28 GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427	83-2517291	527	40,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(39) ONE MINNESOTA TRANSITION COMMITTEE 620 WESLEY COMMONS DR SUITE 28 GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427	83-2486263	527	10,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(40) OSSEO EM ED SUPPOR PROFESSIONALS 4917 ROMAN RD FRIDLEY,MN55421	41-1432358	5	5,832	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(41) RICHFIELD EDUCATION MINNESOTA 5397 153RD ST W APPLE VALLEY,MN55124	23-7125554	5	5,500	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(42) ROBBINSDALE FEDERATION OF TEACHERS 2960 WINNETKA AVE N STE 100 CRYSTAL,MN55427	41-0953474	5	138,991	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(43) ROCHESTER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 2778 COMMERCE DR NW SUITE A ROCHESTER,MN55901	23-7125441	5	9,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(44) ROSEVILLE EDUCATION MINNESOTA 4010 17TH AVE SO MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407	23-7125448	5	9,800	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(45) SOUTH SUBURBAN UNITED 9115 205TH ST W LAKEVILLE,MN55044	82-1168217	5	16,125	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(46) ST PAUL FEDERATION OF TEACHERS 23 EMPIRE DR ST PAUL,MN55103	41-0252680	5	653,574	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(47) TAKE ACTION MINNESOTA 705 RAYMOND AVE ST PAUL,MN55114	20-3338691	4	18,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(48) THE FRIENDS OF ST PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY 1080 MONTREAL AVE NO 2 ST PAUL,MN55116	41-6029683	3	15,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(49) TRITON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 504 10TH AVE BE KASSON,MN55944	41-1950294	5	5,347	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(50) UNITED TEACHERS OF SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY 2042 WOODDALE DR STE 100 WOODBURY,MN55125	41-1870985	5	19,302	ORG SETTLEMENT GRANT
(51) UPTAKE INSTITUTE 1043 GRAND AVENUE ST PAUL,MN55105	26-3781377	3	10,000	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(52) WHITE BEAR LAKE TEACHERS ASSOCIATIO 4855 BLOOM AVENUE WHITE BEAR LAKE,MN55110	23-7125469	5	9,250	FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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Part III

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

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

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

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

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Schedule J
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Name of the organization

EDUCATION MINNESOTA

Employer identification number

41-1916882

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

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

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

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

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

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Yes

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? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

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

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

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

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

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

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

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

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

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

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

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

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

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

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

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

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1DENISE SPECHT PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	187,042 -------------	-------------	6,939 -------------	55,641 -------------	13,136 -------------	262,758 -------------	-------------
2PAUL MUELLER VP THRU 6/30/19	(i) (ii)	159,170 -------------	-------------	2,637 -------------	47,348 -------------	33,917 -------------	243,072 -------------	-------------
3RODNEY ROWE SECRETARY-TREASURER	(i) (ii)	177,644 -------------	-------------	25,028 -------------	51,527 -------------	12,935 -------------	267,134 -------------	-------------
4SARA GJERDRUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	187,525 -------------	-------------	2,313 -------------	55,635 -------------	34,117 -------------	279,590 -------------	-------------
5MICHAEL ROEHL CFO	(i) (ii)	156,635 -------------	-------------	5,340 -------------	46,422 -------------	33,888 -------------	242,285 -------------	-------------
6BRANDON RETTKE DIR OF PUBLIC AFFAIR	(i) (ii)	163,366 -------------	-------------	1,538 -------------	48,423 -------------	33,936 -------------	247,263 -------------	-------------
7DAN RIVERA FIELD MANAGER	(i) (ii)	151,859 -------------	-------------	-875 -------------	45,008 -------------	33,861 -------------	229,853 -------------	-------------
8MICHELLE MACDONALD DIRECTOR OF ESI	(i) (ii)	142,355 -------------	-------------	3,067 -------------	41,551 -------------	33,785 -------------	220,758 -------------	-------------
9DAVID ARON GENERAL COUNSEL	(i) (ii)	135,833 -------------	-------------	-666 -------------	40,120 -------------	33,997 -------------	209,284 -------------	-------------
10MARILYN MURRAY CONTROLLER	(i) (ii)	134,763 -------------	-------------	-350 -------------	40,315 -------------	12,873 -------------	187,601 -------------	-------------
11MARGARET LUGER-NIKOLAI ATTORNEY	(i) (ii)	133,830 -------------	-------------	262 -------------	40,037 -------------	33,950 -------------	208,079 -------------	-------------
12BRIDGET MOORE ORGANIZER	(i) (ii)	132,208 -------------	-------------	1,943 -------------	38,615 -------------	33,868 -------------	206,634 -------------	-------------

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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EDUCATION MINNESOTA

Employer identification number

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FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6	THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED WITH APPROXIMATELY 89,000 EDUCATIONAL MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A	THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000 MEMBERS FROM THE EDUCATION FIELD IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B	AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	THE GOVERNING BOARD REVIEWS THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	ANNUAL DISCLOSURES ARE COMPLETED WITH A REVIEW BY LEGAL COUNSEL IF ANY CONFLICTS ARE NOTED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	ON A PERIODIC BASIS THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMS A COMPENSATION ANALYSIS AND INDUSTRY SURVEY FOR THE PRESIDENT AND SETS THE COMPENSATION BASED ON THE FINDINGS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	ON A PERIODIC BASIS THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMS A COMPENSATION ANALYSIS AND INDUSTRY SURVEY. THE KEY EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION IS BASED ON AN ALLOCATION FIGURE, WHERE THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS THE BENCHMARK FIGURE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9	PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT CHANGES (SFAS 158) -24,898,489

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Name of the organization

EDUCATION MINNESOTA

Employer identification number

41-1916882

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)EM-POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 41 SHERBURNE AVE ST PAUL,MN55103 23-7084047	POLITICAL	MN	527		N/A		No
(2)EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION 41 SHERBURNE AVE ST PAUL,MN55103 41-1411046	FOUNDATION	MN	501C3	7	N/A		No
(3)EDUCATION MINNESOTA PROPERTIES 41 SHERBURNE AVE ST PAUL,MN55103 41-0417180	PROPERTIES	MN	501C2		N/A		No

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

Cat. No. 50135Y

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Part III

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

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

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No
(1) ECONOMIC SERVICES INC 41 SHERBURNE AVENUE ST PAUL,MN55103 41-1224300	PURCH AGT	MN	PROPERTIES	C CORP				No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

Yes

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

Yes

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) EM - POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE	Q	75,000	AMOUNT RECEIVED
(2) EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION	O	104,494	AMOUNT RECEIVED
(3) ECONOMIC SERVICES INC	O	469,860	AMOUNT RECEIVED
(4) EDUCATION MINNESOTA PROPERTIES	O	171,745	AMOUNT RECEIVED
(5) EDUCATION MINNESOTA PROPERTIES	K	906,840	AMOUNT PAID
(6) EM - POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE	R	1,912,677	AMOUNT PAID
(7) EDUCATION MINNESOTA FOUNDATION	R	369,937	AMOUNT PAID

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
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