Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 483,154 | 658,550 | 1,050,979 | 1,062,248 | 392,260 | 3,647,191 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 483,154 | 658,550 | 1,050,979 | 1,062,248 | 392,260 | 3,647,191 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 81,270 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 3,565,921 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 483,154 | 658,550 | 1,050,979 | 1,062,248 | 392,260 | 3,647,191 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 906 | 882 | 151 | 221 | 7,617 | 9,777 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 1,799 | 1,799 | ||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 3,662,396 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2022 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2022 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022: | ||||
| a From 2017....... | ||||
| b From 2018....... | ||||
| c From 2019....... | ||||
| d From 2020....... | ||||
| e From 2021....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2017 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2022, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2022. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2023. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | 1,799 |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE MISSION OF AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA SERVES MINNESOTANS, THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES, WITH A FUNDAMENTAL COMMITMENT TO ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 3 | WITH SUPPORT FROM TWO INNOVATION GRANTS FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AUSM HAS INITIATED TWO COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOMALI PARENT AUTISM NETWORK AND THE MULTICULTURAL AUTISM ACTION NETWORK TO EXPAND AUTISM AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE, SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION AMONG MARGINALIZED MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | EDUCATION EVENTS, PROGRAMS, AND TRAINING: OUR 27TH ANNUAL MINNESOTA CONFERENCE WAS IN PERSON AND HYBRID THIS YEAR WE SERVED 352 INDIVIDUALS. IN 2022 OUR AUTISTIC COMMUNITY SUMMIT SERVED 85 IN PERSON INDIVIDUALS AND 52 VIRTUAL INDIVIDUALS WITH A TOTAL OF 137 PARTICIPANTS. WE HAD TWO WORKSHOPS IN 2022: ONE HOSTED WITH AUSTIN, MN THAT HAD 35 PARTICIPANTS AND A KINDER APPROACH TO AUTISM WHERE WE HAD 111 PARTICIPANTS. IN 2022, OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED TWENTY SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. WE HELD FIVE IN-DEPTH DIRECT SUPPORT CERTIFICATION COURSES, AND PROVIDED CUSTOMIZED VIRTUAL AND ON SITE AUTISM TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 20 ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING MEDICAL FACILITIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, SCHOOLS, ENTERTAINMENT VENUES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. OUR AUTISM TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUED WITH THE MINNESOTA BCA AND SEVERAL MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | CAMP: IN 2022, THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA (AUSM) OFFERED 6 SESSIONS OF OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP. THIS INCLUDED TWO SESSIONS OF CAMP DISCOVERY AND FOUR SESSIONS OF CAMP HAND IN HAND. DUE TO PANDEMIC-RELATED PROGRAMMING RESTRICTIONS AT CAMP BUTWIN, AUSM'S DAY CAMP WAS NOT HELD IN 2022. AUSM CAMPS ARE FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD). PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS REST ASSURED KNOWING THAT THEIR CAMPERS ARE CARED FOR BY TRAINED, EXPERIENCED STAFF, WHILE CAMPERS MAKE MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME. CAMP HAND IN HAND WAS HELD AT CAMP KNUTSON, IN CROSSLAKE, MINNESOTA, WHICH IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA. THIS SERENE CAMP LOCATION FEATURES BEAUTIFUL WOODLAND SETTINGS WITH MODERN AIR- CONDITIONED CABINS AND BATHROOMS. CAMP HAND IN HAND WAS AVAILABLE TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF ALL GENDERS AND ABILITIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SWIMMING, BOATING, TUBING, HORSEBACK RIDING, FISHING, CRAFTS, ARCHERY, NATURE EXPLORATION, BIKING, AND MUSIC GROUPS LED BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST. ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION. THE CAMP ALSO OFFERS A SMALL ROPES COURSE, PADDLEBOATS, CANOES, AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES. AUSM-TRAINED CAMP COUNSELORS AND EXPERIENCED PROGRAM STAFF CAREFULLY PLAN AND MAINTAIN A WELL-RUN, RELAXED, AND REWARDING CAMP EXPERIENCE WITH A STAFF-TO-CAMPER RATIO OF 1:1. CAMP DISCOVERY WAS ALSO AVAILABLE TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS OF ALL GENDERS AND IS IDEAL FOR AUTISTIC CAMPERS WHO ENJOY A SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF STRUCTURE AND SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES, AS THIS CAMP PROVIDED A STAFF-TO-CAMPER RATIO OF 1:4. CAMP DISCOVERY WAS HELD AT COURAGE SOUTH IN MAPLE LAKE, MINNESOTA, WHICH IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY TRUE FRIENDS. CAMPERS STAYED IN CABINS ACCORDING TO AGE, GENDER, AND INTERESTS. THE MODERN CABINS AT COURAGE SOUTH HAVE RESTROOMS AND ELECTRICITY AND THE CAMPERS ENJOYED HIGH-QUALITY MEALS IN A DINING HALL AND ON AN OUTDOOR DECK. CAMP DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SWIMMING, CANOEING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, NATURE EXPERIENCES, RECREATIONAL GAMES, LIVE-ACTION ROLE-PLAYING GAMES, AND MORE. CAMPERS PARTICIPATED IN SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUSED ON SPECIAL INTERESTS AND MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS. ADULTS WITH ASD SERVED AS MENTORS, PROVIDING EMPATHETIC, POSITIVE ROLE MODELING THROUGHOUT THE WEEK. AUSM RECEIVED MORE THAN 300 APPLICATIONS FOR CAMP. CAMPERS WERE SELECTED THROUGH A LOTTERY AND A TOTAL OF 208 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED: 84 AT CAMP DISCOVERY AND 124 AT CAMP HAND IN HAND. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, AND THE AUSM SHOP. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 | JEAN BENDER JOHN SKILLINGS BROTHER/SISTER |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | AUSM HAS MORE THAN 900 MEMBERS INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO ELECT/APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FIRST REVIEWS THE 990 RECEIVED FROM ACCOUNTANT AND IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO MAILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | DISCUSSED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AT A BOARD MEETING TO KEEP MEMBERS AWARE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL COMPARE REQUESTED SALARY WITH THE PREVIOUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S WAGE, INCLUDE EXPERIENCE, THEN LOOK AT THE BUDGET TO DETERMINE WHAT IS THE SALARY OPTION. FOR CURRENT ED, PERFORMANCE FOLLOWING A 360 REVIEW DONE YEARLY WILL DETERMINE AN INCREASE, IF THE BUDGET ALLOWS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | KEY EMPLOYEES ARE BASED ON BUDGET, JOB DUTIES AND YEARS OF SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | ADVERTISING EXPENSES 0 ADVERTISING EXPENSES 0 |
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