TY 2019 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

2019

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2019 , and ending 12-31-2019

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

CName of organization
MINNESOTA HIGH TECH ASSOCIATION

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
400 SOUTH 4TH STREET NO 416

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55415

D Employer identification number

41-1440301

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,593,482

F Name and address of principal officer:
JEFF TOLLEFSON
400 SOUTH 4TH STREET NO 416
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) LeftBullet

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

Website:

WWW.MNTECH.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: 1982

M State of legal domicile: MN

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO FUEL MINNESOTA'S PROSPERITY THROUGH INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	36
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	35
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	14
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	35
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	135
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b	-421

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	0	0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	2,581,181	2,577,152
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	5,749	6,325
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	17,827	10,005
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	2,604,757	2,593,482
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	859,575	892,986
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	1,027,932	932,903
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	790,097	825,065
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	2,677,604	2,650,954
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-72,847	-57,472
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	622,347	541,882
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	445,904	422,911
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	176,443	118,971

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
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.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)

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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: MINNESOTA HIGH TECH ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO FUEL MINNESOTA'S PROSPERITY THROUGH INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY.

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 $ )
	MHTA EXISTS TO FUEL MINNESOTA'S PROSPERITY THROUGH INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY. THROUGH MHTA'S MEMBER COMPANIES, EACH YEAR IT CONNECTS THOUSANDS OF TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS MAKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS THROUGH RESPECTED MHTA PROGRAMS AND AWARDS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND NETWORKING EVENTS. MHTA IS DRIVING TO HELP MINNESOTA BECOME ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S TOP FIVE TECHNOLOGY STATES. MHTA ALONG WITH MHTF ADMINISTER PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORSHIP AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) STUDENTS, AS WELL AS DRIVING MINNESOTA'S STEM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ASSISTS STUDENTS AND COMPANIES STUDYING OR WORKING IN KEY AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH RELATING TO KEY INDUSTRY FOCUS AREAS. DURING 2018-2019, THE PROGRAM HAD THE FOLLOWING RESULTS:-1524 STUDENT APPLICANTS-319 COMPANY APPLICANTS-393 STUDENT INTERNS HIRED WITH 287 METRO PLACEMENTS AND 106 GREATER MINNESOTA PLACEMENTS

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 Click to see attachment

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

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 Click to see attachment

Yes

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

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

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

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

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......

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

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

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

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 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) 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, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? 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............

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

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

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

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

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

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? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

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

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

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

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

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

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:
MediumBullet

LONNI RANALLO400 SOUTH 4TH STREET SUITE 416 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415 (952) 230-4555

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

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

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

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) JEFF TOLLEFSON...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00 .................	X	X	75,781	0	7,340
(2) LISA SCHLOSSER...................................................................... FORMER INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO, BOARD MEMBER	40.00 .................	X	X	112,266	0	2,865
(3) MARGARET ANDERSON KELLIHER...................................................................... FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00 .................	X	X	23,707	0	13,350
(4) PATRICK JOYCE...................................................................... BOARD CHAIR	4.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) CYRUS MORTON...................................................................... BOARD VICE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(6) ED FOPPE...................................................................... TREASURER	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(7) DOUG CARNIVAL...................................................................... SECRETARY	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(8) MATTHEW BAILEY...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) KEVIN BOECKENSTEDT...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(10) BRIAN BURNS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) TRENT CLAUSEN...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(12) JACQUELYN CROWHURST...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(13) JILL FARRINGTON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(14) AMY FISHER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(15) DAVID FRAZEE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(16) TODD HAUSCHILDT...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(17) JAY HEATH...................................................................... 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) BOB HIRSCH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(19) KAREN HUDSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(20) SRIDHAR KONERU........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(21) HARLAN KRAGT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(22) JAKE KRINGS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(23) RICK KRUEGER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(24) MICHAEL LACEY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(25) SANDY LEE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(26) CHARLES LEFEBVRE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(27) MAC LEWIS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(28) JOY LINDSAY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(29) BARRY MASON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(30) PAUL MATTIA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(31) TY MIDDLETON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(32) DAVID MINKKINSEN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(33) SAMUEL PRABHAKAR........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(34) RAKHI PUROHIT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(35) MATTHEW RECK........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(36) CHRISTOPHER RENCE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(37) PATRICK RYAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(38) VINNY SILVA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(39) SCOTT SINGER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(40) DEE THIBODEAU........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(41) KEN VOSS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(42) PAUL WEIRTZ........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	211,754	0	23,555

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

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





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

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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:$	1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......

		Business Code
2a	PROGRAM GRANTS	900099	1,446,099	1,446,099
b	EVENTS AND PROGRAMS	900099	625,256	625,256
c	MEMBERSHIP DUES	900099	505,797	505,797
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		2,577,152

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			6,325			6,325
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)			6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory			7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses			7b
c	Gain or (loss)			7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	ADVERTISING		541800	135		135
b
c
d	All other revenue ....			9,870			9,870
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			10,005
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			2,593,482	2,577,152	135	16,195

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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 ....	892,986
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, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	235,309
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........	549,682
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	3,177
9	Other employee benefits .......	76,951
10	Payroll taxes ...........	67,784
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	13,454
d	Lobbying ...........	46,000
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)	97,687
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	48,114
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	81,541
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	398,707
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	4,959
23	Insurance ...	5,191
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	SCITECHSPERIENCE	97,828
b	PUBLIC RELATIONS	17,851
c	EQUIPMENT RENTAL	9,307
d	DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS	3,676
e	All other expenses	750
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	2,650,954
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 ........			60,370	1	29,525
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			430,508	2	378,503
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			98,536	4	101,630
5	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			24,272	9	22,941
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	137,230
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	127,947	8,661	10c	9,283
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
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 33)...			622,347	16	541,882

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	121,392	17	89,271
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	324,512	19	333,640
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	445,904	26	422,911

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	176,443	27	118,971
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	176,443	32	118,971
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	622,347	33	541,882

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

2,593,482

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

2,650,954

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

-57,472

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

176,443

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

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

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

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

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

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

118,971

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.

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

MINNESOTA HIGH TECH ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

41-1440301

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

$ 0

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

$ 0

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

$ 0

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

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

Cat. No. 50084S

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

505,797

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

46,547

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

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

46,547

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

60,696

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

-14,149

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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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.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization

MINNESOTA HIGH TECH ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

41-1440301

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 FASB 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 FASB 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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

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

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

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

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Part III

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

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

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

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

Yes No

Part IV

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

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

Yes No


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

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

Yes No

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

Part V

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

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

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
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

Term 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	9,254	9,254	0
d	Equipment ....	28,473	24,420	4,053
e	Other .....	99,503	94,273	5,230
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				9,283

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Part VII

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

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
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

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	2,614,182
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	20,700
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	20,700
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	2,593,482
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	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	2,593,482

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	2,671,655
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	20,700
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	20,700
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	2,650,955
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	2,650,955

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART X, LINE 2:	THE ASSOCIATION QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(6) AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS SUCH, IT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES AND STATE OF MINNESOTA SALES TAX, BUT IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES ON NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ASSOCIATION CURRENTLY HAS NO MATERIAL UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ASSOCIATION HAS ADOPTED THE GUIDANCE IN THE INCOME TAX STANDARD REGARDING THE RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ADOPTION OF THIS STANDARD HAD NO IMPACT ON THE ASSOCIATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION FILES AS TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART X, LINE 2:

THE ASSOCIATION QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(6) AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS SUCH, IT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES AND STATE OF MINNESOTA SALES TAX, BUT IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES ON NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ASSOCIATION CURRENTLY HAS NO MATERIAL UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ASSOCIATION HAS ADOPTED THE GUIDANCE IN THE INCOME TAX STANDARD REGARDING THE RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ADOPTION OF THIS STANDARD HAD NO IMPACT ON THE ASSOCIATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION FILES AS TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
MINNESOTA HIGH TECH ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number
41-1440301

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	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ABAMATH 6931 SAND RIDGE RD EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55346	46-3006232	N/A	19,447	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(2) ADVISORY AEROSPACE OSC 4460 GAYWOOD DRIVE MINNETONKA,MN55345	47-1084451	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(3) AEROSPACE FABRICATION & MATERIALS LLC 5147 208TH STREET WEST FARMINGTON,MN55024	41-1948185	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(4) AGNITRON TECHNOLOGY 8360 COMMERCE DRIVE CHANHASSEN,MN55317	26-2833756	N/A	6,956	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(5) AIRCORPS AVIATION 1259A INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE SE BEMIDJI,MN56601	45-3306808	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(6) ALL FLEX FLEXIBLE CIRCUITS 1705 CANNON LANE NORTHFIELD,MN55057	20-8007086	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(7) AMERICAN PRECISION AVIONICS 3815 PROSPERITY ROAD DULUTH,MN55811	26-0224843	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(8) ANEZ CONSULTING 502 13TH AVE NW PO BOX 363 LITTLE FALLS,MN56345	20-0723804	N/A	10,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(9) ASPEN RESEARCH CORPORATION 8401 JEFFERSON HWY MAPLE GROVE,MN55369	41-1613020	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(10) BETULA EXTRACTIVES DBA THE ACTIVES FACTORY 1313 FAIRGROUND ROAD SUITE 150 TWO HARBORS,MN55616	45-2116311	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(11) BOGART PEDERSON & ASSOCIATES 13076 FIRST STREET BECKER,MN55308	41-1867146	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(12) BOLLIG INC 1700 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE NE SUITE 124 WILLMAR,MN56201	20-1642260	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(13) CELADON SYSTEMS 13795 FRONTIER CT BURNSVILLE,MN55337	41-1840697	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(14) CHF SOLUTIONS 12988 VALLEY VIEW ROAD EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344	68-0533453	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(15) CNA CONSULTING ENGINEERS 2800 UNIVERSITY AVE SE STE 102 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414	41-1362697	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(16) CREST ELECTRONICS INC 195 S THIRD STREET PO BOX 727 DASSEL,MN55325	41-1564793	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(17) CROSSFIRE TECHNOLOGIES INC 1000 WESTGATE DRIVE SUITE 150-I ST PAUL,MN55114	14-1886604	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(18) DELAVAN AG PUMPS INC 1226 LINDEN AVE SUITE 123 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403	41-2011319	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(19) DESIGN SOLUTIONS 1266 PARK RD CHANHASSEN,MN55317	41-1896103	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(20) DESIGNS BY NATURAL PROCESSES 1220 EAST 7TH STREET WINONA,MN55987	83-1742926	N/A	6,164	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(21) DI LABS 6333 113TH AVE NE SPICER,MN56288	46-2031450	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(22) DIGI LABS 294 GROVE LN E SUITE 200 WAYZATA,MN55391	47-5195353	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(23) DOSE HEALTH 7123 POLARIS LANE NORTH MAPLE GROVE,MN55311	47-2970719	N/A	5,123	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(24) EDGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS 17645 JUNIPER PATH SUITE 105 LAKEVILLE,MN55044	32-0052250	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(25) ENERGY INSIGHT INC 7935 STONE CREEK DR SUITE 140 CHANHASSEN,MN55317	46-2076631	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(26) ESOLUTIONONE 400 S 4TH STREET SUITE 401 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415	81-4703210	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(27) EVOLVE ADDITIVE SOLUTIONS 5600 ROWLAND RD MINNETONKA,MN55343	82-1874246	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(28) GEOCOMM 601 W ST GERMAIN STREET ST CLOUD,MN56301	41-1811590	N/A	6,727	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(29) HOONUIT 15088 22ND AVE NE LITTLE FALLS,MN56345	26-1933407	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(30) HYDRA-FLEX 8401 EAGLE CREEK PARKWAY SAVAGE,MN55378	43-1987668	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(31) HZ UNITED LLC 3025 HARBOR LANE N 121 PLYMOUTH,MN55447	20-4166646	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(32) INDUSTRACK 10700 WEST HIGHWAY 55 SUITE 270 PLYMOUTH,MN55441	26-3593838	N/A	7,456	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(33) INNOVATIVE SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES INC 1045 WESTGATE DRIVE SUITE 100 ST PAUL,MN55114	20-8134118	N/A	14,476	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(34) INSITU TECHNOLOGIES INC 539 PHALEN BLVD ST PAUL,MN55130	41-1816938	N/A	11,852	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(35) INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING INC 4615 MORRIS LN NE ROCHESTER,MN55906	41-1885244	N/A	8,205	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(36) INVENSHURE 807 BROADWAY ST NE SUITE 350 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413	90-0737396	N/A	6,512	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(37) KIT MASTERS 825 1ST ST NE PERHAM,MN56573	41-1839163	N/A	12,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(38) LASER PERIPHERALS LLC 13355 - 10TH AVE NORTH SUITE 110 PLYMOUTH,MN55441	41-1932125	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(39) LASX INDUSTRIES 4444 CENTERVILLE ROAD SUITE 170 WHITE BEAR LAKE,MN55127	39-1924534	N/A	9,824	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(40) LKT LABORATORIES INC 545 PHALEN BLVD ST PAUL,MN55130	41-1671284	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(41) MEI RESEARCH LTD 6016 SCHAEFER RD EDINA,MN55436	41-1840464	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(42) MEIER TOOL & ENGINEERING 875 LUND BLVD ANOKA,MN55303	26-3867245	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(43) MERIBEL ENTERPRISES LLC ATLAS MANUFACTURING 2950 WEEKS AVE SE MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414	05-0527601	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(44) MHC SOFTWARE 12000 PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH BURNSVILLE,MN55337	41-2020000	N/A	5,240	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(45) MICROBIOLOGICS 200 COOPER AVE NORTH ST CLOUD,MN56303	41-0978292	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(46) MINNPAR LLC 5273 PROGRAM AVENUE MOUNDS VIEW,MN55112	38-3685452	N/A	5,012	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(47) MODERN LOGIC 221 EAST 107TH STREET CIRCLE BLOOMINGTON,MN55420	27-3859297	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(48) MONTERIS MEDICAL 14755 27TH AVE NORTH SUITE C PLYMOUTH,MN55446	45-5586265	N/A	12,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(49) NANOMOTIF LLC 1000 WESTGATE DRIVE SUITE 142 ST PAUL,MN55114	45-4517760	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(50) NETVPRO 203 COOPER AVE SUITE 161 ST CLOUD,MN56303	27-3024218	N/A	6,459	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(51) NEW WAVE DESIGN AND VERIFICATION 4950 W 78TH ST MINNEAPOLIS,MN55435	46-2592419	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(52) NIMBELINK 3131 FERNBROOK LANE N SUITE 100 PLYMOUTH,MN55447	46-2003402	N/A	9,715	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(53) NOVA-TECH ENGINEERING LLC 1705 ENGINEERING AVE NE WILLMAR,MN56201	20-2845550	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(54) OSPREY MEDICAL INC 5600 ROWLAND ROAD STE 250 MINNETONKA,MN55343	20-3493909	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(55) PEQUOT TOOL & MFG INC PO BOX 580 PEQUOT LAKES,MN56472	41-1410590	N/A	9,718	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(56) PHENOMIX SCIENCES 1000 WESTGATE DRIVE SUITE 1003 ST PAUL,MN55114	82-2430180	N/A	5,726	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(57) PLASTICERT INC 300 NORTH WILSON STREET LEWISTON,MN55952	23-2158895	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(58) QUALITY TECH SERVICES LLC 10525 HAMPSHIRE AVENUE S BLOOMINGTON,MN55438	41-2014061	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(59) RED FOX INNOVATIONS 1247 RED FOX ROAD ARDEN HILLS,MN55112	47-4540833	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(60) REELL PRECISION MANUFACTURING 1259 WILLOW LAKE BLVD ST PAUL,MN55110	41-0970749	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(61) SAMBATEK INC 12800 WHITEWATER DR MINNETONKA,MN55343	26-4801863	N/A	17,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(62) SARTEC CORPORATION 617 PIERCE ST ANOKA,MN55303	41-1459383	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(63) SATURN SYSTEMS INC 314 W SUPERIOR STREET STE 1015 DULUTH,MN55802	41-1754350	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(64) SCANLAN INTERNATIONAL INC 292 E LAFAYETTE FRONTAGE RD ST PAUL,MN55107	41-0720907	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(65) SENTERA 6636 CEDAR AVE S SUITE 250 RICHFIELD,MN55423	83-2134251	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(66) SOLUTION BUILDERS INC 3500 AMERICAN BOULEVARD WEST SUITE 50 BLOOMINGTON,MN55431	41-1826018	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(67) STEMONIX 13300 67TH AVE N MAPLE GROVE,MN55311	46-5531587	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(68) STONEBROOKE ENGINEERING 12279 NICOLLET AVENUE BURNSVILLE,MN55337	20-0377006	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(69) SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC 292 E LAFAYETTE FRONTAGE RD ST PAUL,MN55107	41-1426657	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(70) TO PLASTICS PO BOX 37 830 COUNTY ROAD 75 CLEARWATER,MN55320	41-0795782	N/A	10,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(71) THIRD WAVE SYSTEMS 6475 CITY WEST PARKWAY EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344	41-1744080	N/A	7,441	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(72) TOWER SOLUTIONS 7825 WASHINGTON AVENUE SUITE 500 EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55439	41-1960468	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(73) TRUNORTH SOLAR 5301 EDINA INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY EDINA,MN55439	45-2159870	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(74) TRUSTED SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS 7101 NORTHLAND CIR N 204 BROOKLYN PARK,MN55428	20-5414682	N/A	16,628	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(75) UMC INC 500 CHELSEA ROAD MONTICELLO,MN55362	41-0970352	N/A	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(76) VSI LABS 7600 WEST 27TH ST UNIT B11 ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426	46-5374251	N/A	5,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(77) WANNER ENGINEERING INC 1204 CHESTNUT AVE MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403	41-1894196	N/A	12,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT
(78) WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOC INC 216 SOUTH MAIN CROOKSTON,MN56716	41-1243629	N/A	12,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERN WAGE SUPPORT

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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

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Part IV

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

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PART I, LINE 2:	MHTA ADMINISTERS SCITECHSPERIENCE, AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA ACTING THROUGH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DEED). APPLICANTS FUNDED THROUGH THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WILL MEET AND ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS FOR SCITECHSPERIENCE. TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS: THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ASSISTS STUDENTS AND COMPANIES STUDYING OR WORKING IN KEY AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH RELATING TO THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRY FOCUS AREAS: AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE; AGRICULTURE, FOOD SCIENCE, FORESTRY; BIOTECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES; FUELS, ENERGY, ENERGY MANAGEMENT; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY; MINING, MATERIALS, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING. FURTHERMORE, THE DEED STATED FUNDING PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO COMPANIES INVOLVED WITHIN ONE OR MORE OF MINNESOTA'S KEY INDUSTRIES. SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED FOR FUNDING, APPLICANTS ARE TO BE AWARE OF THE PREFERRED TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS AND KEY MINNESOTA INDUSTRIES WHEN FUNDING SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIPS. INTERNSHIPS: INTERNSHIPS ARE CONSIDERED FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE JUNIOR OR SENIOR FROM A MINNESOTA FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR A SECOND-YEAR STUDENT AT A TWO-YEAR COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE WORKING IN A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATED WITH A DEFINED HIGH-TECH CATEGORY FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME OR A GRADUATE STUDENT. INTERNSHIPS ARE NORMALLY ALIGNED WITH SCHOOL TERMS OR VACATION PERIODS, TO EITHER GAIN SUFFICIENT PRACTICAL HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE IN A HIGH-TECH CATEGORY POSITION TO ALLOW FOR CAREER DECISION MAKING OR PROVIDE HOST EMPLOYERS WITH REAL-TIME STATE-OF-THE-ART CATEGORY SKILLS TO ACCELERATE THEIR SHORT-TERM BUSINESS OBJECTIVES. TECHNOLOGY-BASED INTERNSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WORKING WITH A MINNESOTA COMPANY HAVING A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA AND FEWER THAN 250 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE ARE TO BE SUPPORTED WITH SCITECHSPERIENCE FUNDS. ELIGIBLE INTERNSHIPS MUST OFFER AT LEAST TEN WEEKS OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OR TWENTY WEEKS OF PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR. A COMPANY MAY RECEIVE AN INTERNSHIP GRANT FOR ONE YEAR FOR AN INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ENROLLED IN A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM, OR A TWO-YEAR DEGREE AT A COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE. STUDENTS: ELIGIBLE SCITECHSPERIENCE STUDENTS MUST BE MINNESOTA RESIDENTS OR A STUDENT LIVING IN AND ATTENDING A MINNESOTA INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING (2.5 GPA OR ABOVE). STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED AS A SECOND-YEAR TECHNICAL OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT; A JUNIOR OR SENIOR AT A FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION, OR A CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENT, BASED ON CREDITS COMPLETED, IN A SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING OR HIGH-TECH DEGREE. HIGH-TECH CURRICULA INCLUDE ALL DEGREE PROGRAMS IN THE PHYSICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AS WELL AS ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND MATHEMATICS. STUDENTS MUST BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHEN THE INTERNSHIP BEGINS. STUDENTS WHO ARE MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ATTENDING OUT-OF-STATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND ENROLLED IN ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY MAY QUALIFY FOR THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. ELIGIBLE COMPANIES: COMPANIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MUST HAVE FEWER THAN 250 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE, BE REGISTERED TO DO BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA AND HAVE A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA AT WHICH A QUALIFYING INTERNSHIP WILL BE CONDUCTED. COMPANIES MUST PROVIDE VALID HIGH-TECH GROWTH-ORIENTED INTERNSHIPS IN THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS AS NOTED ABOVE. COMPANIES SPONSORING ELIGIBLE INTERNSHIPS WILL BE PROVIDED UP TO $2,500 FOR ONE YEAR FOR EACH ELIGIBLE INTERNSHIP, FULL- OR PART-TIME, OPPORTUNITY. THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INTERNSHIPS PER COMPANY PER YEAR IS TEN. INTERNSHIP GRANT FUNDS MUST BE MATCHED WITH PRIVATE FUNDS ON A ONE-TO-ONE CASH BASIS, WHICH COULD EQUATE TO $2,500 IN EARNINGS OVER THE ONE-YEAR FOR A STUDENT INTERN. COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MAY USE ONE OR MORE THAN ONE INTERN TO FILL THE SAME POSITION OR PART-TIME INTERNSHIP ONLY UNDER THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES: AN INTERN LEAVES THE PROGRAM FOR ANY REASON AND IS REPLACED BY THE COMPANY WITH ANOTHER ELIGIBLE STUDENT OR AN INTERN FAILS TO MEET THE STANDARDS OUTLINE IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND IS REPLACED BY THE BUSINESS WITH ANOTHER ELIGIBLE STUDENT. DOCUMENTATION: COMPANIES SUPPORTING INTERNSHIPS THROUGH THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A REIMBURSEMENT FORM AND PROVIDE MHTA WITH APPROVED TIMECARDS/PAYROLL SUMMARIES AND INTERNSHIP STATUS WITH EACH REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST; FOLLOW-UP REPORTING AS REQUESTED BY DEED; AND RETAIN ACCURATE INTERN EMPLOYMENT RECORDS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING FOR EACH INTERNSHIP. SURVEY: SCITECHSPERIENCE STUDENT INTERNS AND COMPANIES WILL BE REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF THEIR FUNDING THE COMPLETION OF A SURVE

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MHTA ADMINISTERS SCITECHSPERIENCE, AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA ACTING THROUGH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DEED). APPLICANTS FUNDED THROUGH THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WILL MEET AND ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS FOR SCITECHSPERIENCE. TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS: THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ASSISTS STUDENTS AND COMPANIES STUDYING OR WORKING IN KEY AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH RELATING TO THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRY FOCUS AREAS: AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE; AGRICULTURE, FOOD SCIENCE, FORESTRY; BIOTECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES; FUELS, ENERGY, ENERGY MANAGEMENT; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY; MINING, MATERIALS, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING. FURTHERMORE, THE DEED STATED FUNDING PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO COMPANIES INVOLVED WITHIN ONE OR MORE OF MINNESOTA'S KEY INDUSTRIES. SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED FOR FUNDING, APPLICANTS ARE TO BE AWARE OF THE PREFERRED TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS AND KEY MINNESOTA INDUSTRIES WHEN FUNDING SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIPS. INTERNSHIPS: INTERNSHIPS ARE CONSIDERED FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE JUNIOR OR SENIOR FROM A MINNESOTA FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR A SECOND-YEAR STUDENT AT A TWO-YEAR COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE WORKING IN A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATED WITH A DEFINED HIGH-TECH CATEGORY FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME OR A GRADUATE STUDENT. INTERNSHIPS ARE NORMALLY ALIGNED WITH SCHOOL TERMS OR VACATION PERIODS, TO EITHER GAIN SUFFICIENT PRACTICAL HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE IN A HIGH-TECH CATEGORY POSITION TO ALLOW FOR CAREER DECISION MAKING OR PROVIDE HOST EMPLOYERS WITH REAL-TIME STATE-OF-THE-ART CATEGORY SKILLS TO ACCELERATE THEIR SHORT-TERM BUSINESS OBJECTIVES. TECHNOLOGY-BASED INTERNSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WORKING WITH A MINNESOTA COMPANY HAVING A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA AND FEWER THAN 250 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE ARE TO BE SUPPORTED WITH SCITECHSPERIENCE FUNDS. ELIGIBLE INTERNSHIPS MUST OFFER AT LEAST TEN WEEKS OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OR TWENTY WEEKS OF PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR. A COMPANY MAY RECEIVE AN INTERNSHIP GRANT FOR ONE YEAR FOR AN INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ENROLLED IN A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM, OR A TWO-YEAR DEGREE AT A COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE. STUDENTS: ELIGIBLE SCITECHSPERIENCE STUDENTS MUST BE MINNESOTA RESIDENTS OR A STUDENT LIVING IN AND ATTENDING A MINNESOTA INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING (2.5 GPA OR ABOVE). STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED AS A SECOND-YEAR TECHNICAL OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT; A JUNIOR OR SENIOR AT A FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION, OR A CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENT, BASED ON CREDITS COMPLETED, IN A SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING OR HIGH-TECH DEGREE. HIGH-TECH CURRICULA INCLUDE ALL DEGREE PROGRAMS IN THE PHYSICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AS WELL AS ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND MATHEMATICS. STUDENTS MUST BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHEN THE INTERNSHIP BEGINS. STUDENTS WHO ARE MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ATTENDING OUT-OF-STATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND ENROLLED IN ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY MAY QUALIFY FOR THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. ELIGIBLE COMPANIES: COMPANIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MUST HAVE FEWER THAN 250 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE, BE REGISTERED TO DO BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA AND HAVE A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA AT WHICH A QUALIFYING INTERNSHIP WILL BE CONDUCTED. COMPANIES MUST PROVIDE VALID HIGH-TECH GROWTH-ORIENTED INTERNSHIPS IN THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS AS NOTED ABOVE. COMPANIES SPONSORING ELIGIBLE INTERNSHIPS WILL BE PROVIDED UP TO $2,500 FOR ONE YEAR FOR EACH ELIGIBLE INTERNSHIP, FULL- OR PART-TIME, OPPORTUNITY. THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INTERNSHIPS PER COMPANY PER YEAR IS TEN. INTERNSHIP GRANT FUNDS MUST BE MATCHED WITH PRIVATE FUNDS ON A ONE-TO-ONE CASH BASIS, WHICH COULD EQUATE TO $2,500 IN EARNINGS OVER THE ONE-YEAR FOR A STUDENT INTERN. COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MAY USE ONE OR MORE THAN ONE INTERN TO FILL THE SAME POSITION OR PART-TIME INTERNSHIP ONLY UNDER THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES: AN INTERN LEAVES THE PROGRAM FOR ANY REASON AND IS REPLACED BY THE COMPANY WITH ANOTHER ELIGIBLE STUDENT OR AN INTERN FAILS TO MEET THE STANDARDS OUTLINE IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND IS REPLACED BY THE BUSINESS WITH ANOTHER ELIGIBLE STUDENT. DOCUMENTATION: COMPANIES SUPPORTING INTERNSHIPS THROUGH THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A REIMBURSEMENT FORM AND PROVIDE MHTA WITH APPROVED TIMECARDS/PAYROLL SUMMARIES AND INTERNSHIP STATUS WITH EACH REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST; FOLLOW-UP REPORTING AS REQUESTED BY DEED; AND RETAIN ACCURATE INTERN EMPLOYMENT RECORDS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SCITECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING FOR EACH INTERNSHIP. SURVEY: SCITECHSPERIENCE STUDENT INTERNS AND COMPANIES WILL BE REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF THEIR FUNDING THE COMPLETION OF A SURVE

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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

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Name of the organization

MINNESOTA HIGH TECH ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

41-1440301

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1	EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ELECT AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND NOT LESS THAN THREE OTHER DIRECTORS. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE AND REPORT THE NOMINATIONS OF ITS NOMINATING SUBCOMMITTEE FOR MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION. ANY SUCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ACT ONLY IN THE INTERVAL BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, AND SHALL BE SUBJECT AT ALL TIMES TO THE CONTROL AND DIRECTION OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL, BY MAJORITY VOTE, APPOINT THE CHAIRS OF ALL COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD EXCEPT ITSELF, WITH THE INPUT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT. SUCH COMMITTEE MAY MEET AT STATED TIMES OR ON NOTICE TO ALL GIVEN BY ANY OF THEIR OWN NUMBER. VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY BE FILLED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT A REGULAR MEETING OR AT A SPECIAL MEETING CALLED FOR THAT PURPOSE. GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL BE A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND BE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD TO SERVE THEREON. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD WITH SUGGESTIONS IT MAY HAVE ON THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE OF THE CORPORATION. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE A SUBCOMMITTEE OF IT ENTITLED THE NOMINATING SUBCOMMITTEE. THE NOMINATING SUBCOMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPRISED OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND THE THEN CURRENT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION. THE NOMINATING SUBCOMMITTEE SHALL PROPOSE TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND THROUGH THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE TO BOARD NOMINEES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION, AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 3.3, 4.2, AND 5.1 OF THE BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THE ASSOCIATION HAS FOUR CLASSES OF MEMBERS: GENERAL MEMBERS: HIGH TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICE CREATORS (CORE BUSINESSES INCLUDE: SOFTWARE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTER SEMICONDUCTORS/COMPONENTS, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, MANUFACTURING/FACTORY, INSTRUMENTATION, AND AEROSPACE/DEFENSE). TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION USERS: SALES AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (CORE BUSINESSES INCLUDE: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, UTILITIES, SALES AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, AGRICULTURAL PROCESSORS). ASSOCIATE/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MEMBERS: ANCILLARY SUPPORT SERVICES (CORE BUSINESSES INCLUDE: ACCOUNTING, LEGAL, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVISING ENTITIES). TECHNOLOGY NON-PROFIT MEMBERS: EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, PUBLIC BROADCASTERS, PUBLIC ENTITIES AND AGENCIES, AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION. ONCE THE DRAFT IS AVAILABLE, IT IS PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT FOR THEIR REVIEW WITH ANY COMMENTS OR CORRECTIONS BEING INCORPORATED INTO THE FILING. THE TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THEN REVIEWS THE FORM 990 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAKING COMPARISONS FOR CONSISTENCY AND ACCURACY. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD ANNUALLY AND BOARD MEMBERS DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE DURING THE YEAR TO THE BOARD CHAIR OR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. CONFLICT DETERMINATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS ARE MADE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS WITH ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	THE BOARD CHAIR REVIEWS AND APPROVES CHANGES TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO SALARY AND SUBSTANTIATION OF THE PROCESS CONDUCTED BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS SIGNED BY BOTH THE BOARD CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THIS PROCESS WAS MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2019 FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO, JEFF TOLLEFSON .
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18	THE FORM 990 AND 990T ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 1023 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

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