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)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2021 , and ending 06-30-2022
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
201 3RD ST NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BEMIDJI, MN56601
D Employer identification number

41-1556013
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 44,895,262
F Name and address of principal officer:
KAREN WHITE
201 3RD ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
NWMF.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1986
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION INVESTS RESOURCES, FACILITATES COLLABORATION, AND PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY TO MAKE THE REGION A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 9
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 9
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 29
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6  
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,351,204 11,687,438
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 660,936 712,715
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,486,807 7,031,975
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 11,498,947 19,432,128
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,846,461 5,402,814
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,025,678 2,263,980
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet273,509    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,742,900 2,550,459
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 9,615,039 10,217,253
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,883,908 9,214,875
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 98,196,551 91,824,995
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 9,509,076 7,562,414
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 88,687,475 84,262,581
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION INVESTS RESOURCES, FACILITATES COLLABORATION, AND PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY TO MAKE THE REGION A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,087,642 including grants of $ 5,402,814 ) (Revenue $ 214,007 )
A) GRANTS AWARDED: GRANT PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES AS THEY ADDRESS ORGANIZATIONAL, COMMUNITY, AND REGIONAL ISSUES. EACH PROGRAM HAS ITS OWN SET OF PRIORITIES AND ELIGIBILITY, AND REVIEW PROCESSES. A TOTAL OF $4,720,441 WAS AWARDED AS GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS AND FORGIVABLE LOANS PROGRAMS IN FY 2022 AND INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: COMPONENT FUNDS: AS PART OF THE FOUNDATIONS COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURE, WE ADMINISTER 372 ACTIVE COMPONENT FUNDS TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES AND NONPROFIT AGENCIES IN BUILDING THEIR RESOURCES. FROM THESE, $1,357,530 WAS GIVEN FOR 320 GRANTS AWARDED IN FY 2022. BEYOND THE GRANTS AWARDED, $352,933 OF GRANT-RELATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MISSION-RELATED AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES WERE EXPENDED IN SUPPORT OF OUR REGION. AN ADDITIONAL $379,723 WAS GIVEN FOR 242 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT PROGRAMSL SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF PROGRAM: WE ADMINISTERED 211 GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES TOTALING $2,225,000 PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO PROVIDE RELIEF FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE SHUT-DOWN MANDATED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT IN AN ATTEMPT TO ADDRESS THE SPREAD OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. GOVERNORS EMERGENCY EDUCATION RELIEF PROGRAMWE ADMINISTERED 5 GRANTS TOTALING $59,100 TO CHILDCARE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT OUR 12-COUNTY REGION AS PART OF THE GOVERNORS EMERGENCY EDUCATION RELIEF PROGRAM PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. UNDER THIS SAME PROGRAM, WE ADMINISTERED 3 GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF $52,500 TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE INCREASED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO CHILDREN IN THE AREA. COVID COMMUNITY HEROES: IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE STEEP CHALLENGES IT SPURRED THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST MINNESOTA, WE LAUNCHED THE COVID COMMUNITY HEROES PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS THAT HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY DURING THAT DIFFICULT TIME. NMF AWARDED 7 GRANTS TOTALING $3,500 IN RECOGNITION OF THOSE EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS. CHILDREN & FAMILIES PROGRAM: WE AWARDED 5 GRANTS TOTALING $110,000 TO AGENCIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA TO IMPROVE THE FAMILY STRUCTURE THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SHARED VISION AND ACTIONS, DEVELOPING PARENT SUPPORTS AND PARENT-LED COMMUNITY PROJECTS. CHILD CARE PROGRAM: WE AWARDED 5 GRANTS TOTALING $191,600 TO AGENCIES AND CHILDCARE CENTERS AS WELL AS 14 FORGIVABLE CHILDCARE LOANS TOTALING $70,000 TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND OTHER SUPPORTS TO CHILDCARE FACILITIES SO THAT THEY CAN REMAIN IN OPERATION AND RETAIN OR INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDCARE SLOTS AVAILABLE. HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS: SEVEN GRANTS TOTALING $49,467 WERE AWARDED TO LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES TO WORK TOWARD ADDRESSING HOUSING INADEQUACIES AND AVAILABILITY IN OUR REGION. SIX GRANTS TOTALING $47,821 WERE AWARDED TO VARIOUS HOMELESS SHELTERS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES ADDRESSING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN THE REGION, PROVIDING INCREASED ACCESS TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH AGES 16 TO 24. AMERICAN INDIAN CDC VACCINE INCENTIVE PROGRAM: TWO GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF $15,000 WERE ISSUED TO LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING NATIVE AMERICANS IN OUR REGION, SPECIFICALLY THROUGH THE EFFORT OF PROMOTING COVID-19 VACCINATIONS. INNOVATION: ONE GRANT FOR $10,000 WAS ISSUED TO A LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCY WHO FOCUSES ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS OVERCOME SUBSTANCE ABUSE. TRAINING GRANTS: TWO GRANTS TOTALING $25,000 WERE ISSUED TO A LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TO A NONPROFIT AGENCY WHO HELP INDIVIDUALS IN OUR REGION WITH TRAINING TO BECOME BETTER LEADERS. FUNDERS NETWORK FOR SMART GROWTH: THREE GRANTS TOTALING $44,200 WERE GIVEN TO LOCAL NONPROFITS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN THE AREAS OF DISASTER RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY DURING THE PANDEMIC. FOR THE DISASTER RELIEF, THESE RESOURCES WERE PROVIDED TO SMALL BUSINESSES, ESPECIALLY FOCUSING ON CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AFFECTED BY DISASTERS AND HELPING TO ASSEMBLE A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN. IN ADDITION, ONE OF THE GRANTS WAS TO A NONPROFIT AGENCY THAT HAS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO AID WITH THE ELDERLY BY PROVIDING OUTREACH SERVICES TO SENIORS IN OUR 12-COUNTY REGION WHO HAVE BECOME MORE ISOLATED DURING AND AFTER THE PANDEMIC. INGENUITY DRIVES ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATION (IDEA) PROGRAMTHREE GRANTS TOTALING $15,000 WERE AWARDED UNDER THE IDEA (INGENUITY DRIVES ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATION) PROGRAM, WHICH ASSISTS PROMISING LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS IN THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, PROCESSES, AND DELIVERIES BY CONNECTING THEM TO THE BEST RESOURCES AVAILABLE. INITIATOR FELLOWS PROGRAM: WE GRANTED $20,000 TO A FOUNDATION MANAGING THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT RECOGNIZES SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED IN SUPPORT OF EMERGING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN GREATER MINNESOTA BY AWARDING TWO-YEAR FELLOWSHIPS TO ENTREPRENEURS SEEKING TO ADDRESS NEEDS IN THEIR HOME REGION. ADVOCACY GRANTS: WE GRANTED OUT A TOTAL OF $45,000 FOR FIVE DIFFERENT PROJECTS RELATED TO ADVOCACY EFFORTS. TWO GRANTS TOTALING $15,000 WENT TO AMHERST H. WILDER FOUNDATION FOR MINNESOTA COMPASS TO HELP MAINTAIN THE WEBSITE FOR COMMUNITY LEVEL DATA TOOLS. WE TYPICALLY SUPPORT MINNESOTA COMPASS AT $5,000 PER YEAR, THIS FUNDING SUPPORTED THREE YEARS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE GRANTEE. THE PARK RAPIDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. RECEIVED $10,000 TO SUPPORT THEIR LEAD FOR MINNESOTA FELLOW, WHO WAS HIRED TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURAL WORK AT THE ARMORY ARTS AND EVENTS CENTER IN PARK RAPIDS. TWO OTHER GRANTS FOR $10,000 EACH SUPPORTED GENERAL OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR THE INTER-COUNTY COMMUNITY COUNCIL, INC. AND TRI-VALLEY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC.. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS WORK DIRECTLY WITH LOW-TO-MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND WERE MAKING PROGRAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY INVESTMENTS WITH THE GRANT FUNDING.B) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. AS A PART OF THAT MISSION, SEVERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROMOTE A HIGH LEVEL OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGHOUT THE REGION.IN FY 2022, 43 LOANS TOTALING $957,127 WERE FUNDED UNDER THE ENTREPRENEUR AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: THE ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM PROVIDES SMALL BUSINESS LOANS TO ENTREPRENEURS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE AND A WELL-DEVELOPED BUSINESS PLAN. 42 LOANS TOTALING $883,306 WERE FUNDED UNDER THIS PROGRAM. 21 LOANS TOTALING $182,100 WERE ISSUED TO CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, OF WHICH 14 LOANS TOTALING $70,000 ARE FORGIVABLE OVER FIVE YEARS, AND THE REMAINDER ARE LOW-INTEREST LOANS AS PART OF OUR CHILDCARE FINANCING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING 4 LOANS TOTALING $70,000 FUNDED BY RESOURCES PROVIDED BY THE WOMENS FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA. THESE LOANS HELPED TO FACILITATE 189 NEW CHILDCARE SLOTS AND RETAIN 40 CHILDCARE SLOTS. FORGIVABLE LOANS WILL BE WRITTEN OFF ANNUALLY FOR A PROPORTIONATE AMOUNT AS BORROWERS CONTINUE TO MEET THE CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THE LOAN AGREEMENTS. 21 LOANS TOTALING $701,206 WERE ISSUED IN SUPPORT OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE RESTAURANT, HEALTHCARE, AGRICULTURE, AND TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRIES. WE ALSO SERVE AS THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR THE NORTHWEST REGION OF MINNESOTA, WHERE APPROXIMATELY 401 SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE AREA RECEIVED OVER 3,485 HOURS OF DIRECT BUSINESS CONSULTING ASSISTANCE WHERE 15 BUSINESSES WERE BOUGHT OR STARTED WITH A DEBT OR EQUITY INVESTMENT RAISED OF $11.42 MILLION. THROUGH THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED BY THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, WE PROVIDED OVER 1,480 HOURS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 86 BORROWERS. IN ADDITION, 35 BORROWERS ALSO RECEIVED $34,212 IN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM SPECIALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE REGION. BUSINESS FINANCE PROGRAM: THE BUSINESS FINANCE PROGRAM (BFP) IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM TYPICALLY ENGAGED IN MAKING GAP LOANS. THE BFP PARTNERS WITH COMMERCIAL BANKS THAT ARE UNWILLING TO ASSUME THE RISK OF GRANTING AN ENTIRE LOAN REQUEST. *** SEE ATTACHED PDF FOR REMAINING ACHIEVEMENTS***
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet8,087,642
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D,
Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
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...........
26
 
No
27
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.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
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
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
128
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
29
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. See instructions.
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
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 the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
9
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
9
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJOHN SHIMKUS201 3RD ST NW   BEMIDJI,MN56601 (218) 759-2057
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

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

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

See the 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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) KAREN WHITE......................................................................
PRESIDENT
40.00
.................
0.00
    X   X   182,289 0 8,691
(2) MICHAEL NEUSSER......................................................................
VP OF OPERATIONS
40.00
.................
0.00
        X   111,587 0 4,881
(3) NATHAN DORR......................................................................
VP OF ADVOCACY
40.00
.................
0.00
        X   100,975 0 6,100
(4) JASON CARLSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(5) KAITLYN GRENIER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(6) MIKE LAROQUE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(7) BRUCE REEVES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(8) CONNIE LINDSTROM......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(9) DEB ZAK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(10) KRISTI THORFINNSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(11) JILL JOHNSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
0.00
X           0 0 0
(12) CHERI GUNVALSON......................................................................
SECRETARY
4.00
.................
0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(13) TODD BECKEL......................................................................
TREASURER
4.00
.................
0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(14) MICHELLE PAQUIN......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
4.00
.................
0.00
X   X       0 0 0
(15) STEVEN ANDERSON......................................................................
CHAIR
4.00
.................
0.00
X   X       0 0 0




Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 394,851 0 19,672
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
COMPASS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC,
SUITE 400 BAKER BLDG 706 2ND AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
INVESTMENT MGMT 208,994
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 4,287,098
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 7,400,340
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 2,488,759
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 11,687,438
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PARTICIPATION FEES 900099 312,612 312,612    
b INTEREST REVENUE - LOAN 900099 135,603 135,603    
c LOAN APPLICATION FEES 900099 50,493 50,493    
d REVENUE FROM SERVICES 900099 214,007 214,007    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 712,715
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 1,838,432     1,838,432
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(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).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   30,656,677 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   25,463,134 7b
c Gain or (loss)   5,193,543 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 5,193,543     5,193,543
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..MediumBullet      
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..MediumBullet        
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..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 19,432,128 712,715 0 7,031,975
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 4,868,091 4,868,091
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 534,723 534,723
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 ...........        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 1,697,628 873,359 671,462 152,807
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 566,352 246,650 248,220 71,482
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 11,189 4,180 1,134 5,875
c Accounting ........... 106,641   106,641  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 337,175 337,175    
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 912,888 667,136 245,742 10
12 Advertising and promotion .... 79,701 30,141 47,002 2,558
13 Office expenses ....... 241,038 37,768 189,988 13,282
14 Information technology ...... 130,114 39,412 83,617 7,085
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 40,166 15,600 24,566  
17 Travel ............ 81,649 53,023 17,401 11,225
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 39,423 31,427 7,996  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 169,955 66,000 103,955  
23 Insurance ... 31,695 3,900 27,795  
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 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 73,533 55,200 18,333  
b MISCELLANEOUS 86,294 25,136 54,764 6,394
c EDUCATION 24,158 17,733 4,309 2,116
d LOAN LOSS PROVISION 180,988 180,988    
e All other expenses 3,852   3,177 675
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 10,217,253 8,087,642 1,856,102 273,509
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2021)
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 150 1 150
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,448,705 2 1,473,063
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 934,402 3 1,284,981
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 3,382 4  
5 Loans and other receivables from 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 ........... 3,728,320 7 3,260,300
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 258,462 9 205,803
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,250,595
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 877,561 2,490,621 10c 2,373,034
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 85,361,892 11 77,220,482
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 3,222,261 12 5,243,321
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 748,356 15 763,861
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 98,196,551 16 91,824,995
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 324,978 17 336,640
18 Grants payable ... 216,391 18 235,000
19 Deferred revenue ......... 3,266,000 19 2,006,290
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 .. 2,748,092 23 2,342,640
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 2,953,615 25 2,641,844
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 9,509,076 26 7,562,414
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 5,878,417 27 2,958,589
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 82,809,058 28 81,303,992
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet 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 ........... 88,687,475 32 84,262,581
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 98,196,551 33 91,824,995
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
19,432,128
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
10,217,253
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
9,214,875
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
88,687,475
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-13,639,769
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
84,262,581
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1556013
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 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)
Yes No
Total
 
   
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 4,397,418 4,669,133 4,396,319 7,351,204 11,687,438 32,501,512
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 4,397,418 4,669,133 4,396,319 7,351,204 11,687,438 32,501,512
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) .. 5,756,525
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 26,744,987
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 4,397,418 4,669,133 4,396,319 7,351,204 11,687,438 32,501,512
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 4,317,737 3,448,768 2,404,671 3,486,807 7,031,975 20,689,958
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.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 53,191,470
12
12
3,043,743
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
50.280 %
15
15
45.660 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included 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.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 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  
7
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
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  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2021 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-2021
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016.......  
b From 2017.......  
c From 2018.......  
d From 2019.......  
e From 2020.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2016 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2017.....  
b Excess from 2018.....  
c Excess from 2019.....  
d Excess from 2020.....  
e Excess from 2021.....  
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
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Schedule B
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1556013
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
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or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
Name of organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
41-1556013
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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Name of organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1556013
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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Name of organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1556013
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1556013
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 ......... 27  
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 2,826,110  
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 430,472  
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 9,308,177  
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under 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.
b
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 $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 77,931,466 65,347,061 63,453,631 59,075,032 55,138,579
b Contributions ... 3,596,916 804,582 999,731 1,120,381 2,271,226
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -6,890,759 14,855,292 4,078,913 6,155,254 4,201,218
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
1,561,000 1,630,000 1,531,000 1,414,000 1,362,000
f Administrative expenses .... 364,947 1,445,469 1,654,214 1,483,036 1,173,991
g End of year balance ...... 72,711,676 77,931,466 65,347,061 63,453,631 59,075,032
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet68.290 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet31.710 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   138,000 138,000
b Buildings ....   2,783,915 664,442 2,119,473
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   328,680 213,119 115,561
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 2,373,034
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)
(b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) OTHER EQUITY INVESTMENTS
5,243,321 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 5,243,321
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,641,844
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 5,792,359
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -13,639,769
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -13,639,769
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 19,432,128
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 19,432,128
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 10,217,253
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 10,217,253
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 10,217,253
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
Endowment funds intended uses (Part V, line 4) ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE HELD AND ADMINISTERED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING THE ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION.
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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.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
41-1556013
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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? ........................
2
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 (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ADVENTURE FIVE MARKETING
PO BOX 6
BELTRAMI,MN56517
90-0810954 501C3 10,000       REPLACE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
(2) AGASSIZ AUDUBON SOCIETY
PO BOX 152
WARREN,MN56762
41-1434405   23,100       POLLINATOR IMPROVEMENTS
(3) AKELEY REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER
PO BOX 183
AKELEY,MN56433
43-2007564 501C3 29,500       EMERGENCY SHELTER
(4) ALL NATIONS RISE
PO BOX 148
BAGLEY,MN56621
87-2611816 501C3 30,000       CHILDREN & FAMILIES
(5) ALLEN K BRANDT
25745 COUNTY ROAD 129
BAGLEY,MN56621
46-8805479   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(6) AMHERST H WILDER FOUNDATION
451 LEXINGTON PARKWAY NORTH
SAINT PAUL,MN55104
41-0693889 501C3 15,000       ADVOCACY
(7) ANDERSON LAWN CARE
10567 23RD ST SE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
46-9927372   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(8) ANN JEAN INC
208 3RD ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
82-5396397   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(9) ANNA THERESE JOHNSON
16306 IRVINE AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
46-8988654   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(10) ARLETTE VANWYHE DBA THE EMBELLISHER
11633 ARLENE DRIVE
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
47-9685084   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(11) ANTWUN GAYDEN
2855 PINE RIDGE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
39-0156341   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(12) ARJUN BROTHERS TRUCKING LLC
11400 72ND CT NE
ALBERTVILLE,MN55301
37-1594040   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(13) BAKER STREET SALES LLC
1071 HANSON DR
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
86-0583839   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(14) BAUDETTE MOTELS INC
309 W MAIN ST
BAUDETTE,MN56623
41-1237576   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(15) BEACHLESS TANNING
105 MAIN AVE SOUTH
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
45-5601297   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(16) BEAMCO INC
20487 470TH AVE NW
OSLO,MN56744
41-1706931   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(17) BELOVED LABS LLC
2354 94TH AVE NW
ROOSEVELT,MN56673
46-4592865   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(18) BELTRAMI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1039
BEMIDJI,MN56619
41-1484638 501C3 11,954       COVID RELIEF
(19) BEMIDJI COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
PO BOX 3118
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1494430 501C3 20,500       HOMELESSNESS
(20) BEMIDJI DRIVING SCHOOL
PO BOX 1387
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-2098234   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(21) BEMIDJI ISD #31
502 MINNESOTA AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-6000181 115 47,876       EDUCATION ACTIVITIES & SCHOLARSHIPS
(22) BEMIDJI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
709 WASHINGTON AVE S
BEMIDJI,MN56601
84-4537167   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(23) BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER
216 3RD ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1470043 501C3 6,017       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(24) BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI & F
1500 BIRCHMONT DR NE 17
BEMIDJI,MN56601
23-7044156 501C3 5,241       EDUCATION ACTIVITIES & SCHOLARSHIPS
(25) BEMIDJI YOUTH BOXING FOUNDATION
11121 TAVISTOCK RD NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
81-3701559 501C3 10,000       COVID RELIEF
(26) BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS
116 4TH ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-0145800 501C3 10,000       COVID RELIEF
(27) BENOITS BARNWOOD
16266 310TH ST SW
CROOKSTON,MN56716
47-2256360   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(28) BERGMAN NEWSPAPER APPRAISALS
207 2ND AVE SE
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
47-5846727   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(29) BERNSTROM OIL CO
218 HIGHWAY 59 NORTH
LANCASTER,MN56735
41-1804218   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(30) BI-COUNTY CAP INC
PO BOX 579
BEMIDJI,MN56619
41-0885981 501C3 10,000       CHILDREN & FAMILIES
(31) BIG SAND LAKE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 181
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-1618390 501C3 20,148       AIS WATERCRAFT INSPECTION PROGRAM
(32) BINESHII
50757 WINTERBERRY DR
CASS LAKE,MN56633
47-0688796   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(33) BIRDAWG LLC
13239 200TH ST
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
82-1117202   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(34) BLACK SWAN COOPERAGE
1605 COMMERCE AVE S
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
27-1327695   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(35) BLACKDUCK SENIOR CENTER
PO BOX 535
BLACKDUCK,MN56630
41-1602705 501C3 6,017       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(36) BOGEYS AND DOGEYS INC
15776 ESTHER DRIVE
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
20-1087487   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(37) BOUTIQUE PORTRAIT STUDIOS LLC
118 3RD STREET NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
84-4400178   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(38) BOWER SOLUTIONS
15655 167TH AVE
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
47-5132036   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(39) BRIAN K DOW VISUAL ART
672 PATRIOT DR NW SUITE 11
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-4940364   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(40) BRILLIANCE SALON AND SPA
120 3RD STREET
STEPHEN,MN56757
45-3110856   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(41) BRITTANY NICOLE GEERDES
25 MAIN ST N
BLACKDUCK,MN56630
47-2171487   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(42) CARLETON ENVIRONMENTAL
7656 LITTLE BASS LAKE RD N E
BEMIDJI,MN56601
81-2804801   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(43) CEDAR SENSE
1111 1ST ST
WAUBUN,MN56589
47-5049690   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(44) CHI ST JOSEPHS HEALTH FOUNDATION
600 PLEASANT AVE S
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-0695603 501C3 15,000       HANDLE WITH CARE
(45) CINDYLOUS
203 BUNYAN TRAIL
NEVIS,MN56467
47-7848663   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(46) CITY OF ARGYLE
PO BOX 288
ARGYLE,MN56713
41-6004940 115 26,250       IMPROVEMENTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
(47) CITY OF BAUDETTE
PO BOX 548
BAUDETTE,MN56623
41-0882297 115 5,000       FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT
(48) CITY OF BELTRAMI
PO BOX 6
BELTRAMI,MN56517
41-1464669 115 5,500       REPLACE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
(49) CITY OF FERTILE
101 S MILL ST
FERTILE,MN56540
41-6005154 115 5,000       SPECIAL PROJECTS
(50) CITY OF HALLOCK
PO BOX 336
HALLOCK,MN56728
41-6005211 115 7,500       KIDDIE POOL REHAB
(51) CITY OF ROSEAU
121 CENTER ST E STE 202
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-6005499 115 5,250       HOLIDAY LIGHTS
(52) CITY OF STEPHEN
PO BOX 630
STEPHEN,MN56757
41-6005860 115 11,900       REPLACE AMBULANCE
(53) CITY OF TWIN VALLEY
PO BOX 307
TWIN VALLEY,MN56584
41-6005586 115 12,000       SKATING RINK PROJECT
(54) CITY OF WARREN
120 E BRIDGE AVE
WARREN,MN56762
41-6005617 115 5,600       TENNIS COURTS
(55) CLEARBROOK DENTAL CLINIC LTD
113 S MAIN ST
CLEARBROOK,MN56634
41-1958821   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(56) CLEARWATER HOSPICE
212 MAIN AVE N
BAGLEY,MN56621
41-6005779   13,337       EXPENSES IN 2021
(57) DARRICK BJERKE DBA COMBINATION DESI
38152 233RD AVE
BAGLEY,MN56621
46-8133504   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(58) COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTIONS
716 PAUL BUNYAN DR NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1782146 501C3 12,853       COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
(59) COMMUNITY VOICE LLC
10601 380TH ST SE
FERTILE,MN56540
87-4231674   10,000       IDEA GRANT
(60) CROOKSTON HOTEL GROUP LLC
2304 SAHLSTROM DR
CROOKSTON,MN56716
46-2312817   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(61) CROW WING CONCRETE POLISHING
25201 EVERGREEN DRIVE
NEVIS,MN56467
81-0734438   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(62) DALTON INC
5169 POWER DAM RD NE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
85-0562909   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(63) DAROOS PIZZA OF BAGLEY INC
15063 366TH ST
BAGLEY,MN56621
45-3159283   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(64) DEMERS DENTAL PA
706 DEMERS AVE
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
41-1462927   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(65) DEREK A BRANDT DBA BRANDT TOOL DESI
25697 COUNTY ROAD 129
ROSEAU,MN56751
47-0131421   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(66) DICK BEARDSLEY
915 LAKE BLVD NE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-2785057   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(67) HEIDI DANOS DBA DIRTY KNEES SOAP CO
615 2ND STREET NE
FOSSTON,MN56542
47-6806967   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(68) DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY
111 DOLLYWOOD LN
PIGEON FORGE,TN37863
62-1348105 501C3 5,000       EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
(69) DUANE W PAULSON
30238 375TH AVENUE
ROSEAU,MN56751
47-0606212   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(70) EAST GRAND FORKS ISD #595
PO BOX 151
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
41-6003281 115 5,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(71) ELEVATED INDUSTRIES
23099 COUNTY 118
LAPORTE,MN56461
81-4371660   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(72) EMILEE LINDSETH
3433 LINDSETH DR NE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
46-9218689   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(73) EMILY OVERSON CONSULTING LLC
25329 ALVWOOD RD NE
BLACKDUCK,MN56630
83-3247954   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(74) EVERGREEN CATERING LLC
1302 GREENWOOD STREET W
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
84-4148880   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(75) EVERGREEN LUMBER & SUPPLY
505 5TH AVENUE NW
ROSEAU,MN56751
83-1612114   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(76) EWERTS MEDIA LLC
4647 DIVISION STREET WEST
BEMIDJI,MN56601
83-2625444   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(77) EXCELSIOR LOGISTICS LLC
PO BOX 145
WARREN,MN56762
81-1739874   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(78) FACE IT TOGETHER BEMIDJI
408 BELTRAMI AVE NW STE 100
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-4172828 501C3 20,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(79) FALLS TOWING LLC
16788 120TH AVE NE
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
81-1293787   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(80) FAMILY SAFETY NETWORK
PO BOX 1162
WALKER,MN56484
41-1725623 501C3 19,500       TRAINED SHELTER AND HOUSING SPECIALIST
(81) FERTILE COMMUNITY CONSERVATION CLUB
610 EVERGREEN ST NE
FERTILE,MN56540
82-4962423 501C3 5,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(82) WILLARD KINGBIRD DBA FIRST CITY TAX
24037 COUNTY 9
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-7622820   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(83) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
501 MINNESOTA AVE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1260414 501C3 7,000       GENERAL FUND
(84) FISHER ISD #600
313 PARK AVE
FISHER,MN56723
41-6003286 115 10,000       EDUCATION RELIEF
(85) FLATGARD PROPERTIES
209 2ND ST E
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
45-3249129   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(86) FOSSTON FITNESS INC
903 SOUTH HILLIGOSS BLVD EAST
FOSSTON,MN56542
80-0285217   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(87) FOSSTON ISD #601
301 E 1ST ST
FOSSTON,MN56542
41-6003330 115 6,650       EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
(88) FOX HAT INVESTMENTS LLC
18342 EAST WINDIGO DRIVE SE
CASS LAKE,MN56633
26-3954323   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(89) FUNCTIONALLY FIT LLC
120 N MAIN ST
CROOKSTON,MN56716
47-3749265   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(90) GANESH HOSPITALITY INC
1060 HIGHWAY 32 SOUTH
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
45-3537617   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(91) GARY CARES
PO BOX 66
GARY,MN56545
80-0678108 501C3 15,000       TWIN VALLEY RIDERS CLUB STORAGE BUILDING
(92) GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMENS CLUBS
25547 CHOKECHERRY LN
NEVIS,MN56467
82-5501010 501C3 5,000       EMPOWERING WOMAN TO LEAD
(93) GOLDEN GRIP LLC
316 4TH ST NW SUITE 404
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
84-5116152   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(94) GREENBUSH ACE HARDWARE INC
215 MAIN ST N
GREENBUSH,MN56726
35-2549842   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(95) GREENBUSH-MIDDLE RIVER SCHOOL DIST
PO BOX 70
GREENBUSH,MN56726
41-1807994 115 7,000       SOFTBALL RESTROOM PROJECT
(96) HAIR WE GO AGAIN LLC
2219 PAUL BUNYAN DR NW 8
BEMIDJI,MN56601
46-0817170   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(97) HALO SALON LLC
150 CENTRAL AVE S
LAPORTE,MN56461
61-1672029   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(98) BRIAN FRENZEL DBA HANDYMAN FRENZEL
10645 QUARTERHORSE CIRCLE
TENSTRIKE,MN56683
47-0989455   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(99) HANSONS HONEY
24385 COUNTY ROAD 6
STRATHCONA,MN56759
46-2088668   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(100) HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER
PO BOX 573
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
31-1610621 501C3 17,000       MEDICAL FUND
(101) HEADWATERS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COM
PO BOX 906
BEMIDJI,MN56619
41-0983661 501C3 15,000       HRA CAPACITY BUILDING
(102) HEALTHY WEIGHS NUTRITION CENTER LLC
211 DEMERS AVE
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
27-1300296   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(103) HEARTLAND LAKES DEVELOPMENT COMMISS
100 8TH ST E
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
20-4208381 501C3 164,695       CHILD CARE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(104) HELPP INC
PO BOX 843
WARROAD,MN56763
47-4883699 501C3 15,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(105) HOFFMAN PHILIPP MARTELL
1541 HIGHWAY 59 SOUTH
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
47-2429047   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(106) HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
2005 KANE ST
DUBUQUE,IA52001
42-0792429 501C3 5,000       WAHLERT CLASS OF 1971
(107) HUBBARD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 327
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-1451998 501C3 23,000       BUILDING UPDATES
(108) HUBBARD COUNTY
301 COURT AVE
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-6005805 115 6,598       AIS SUPPLEMENTAL WATERCRAFT INSPECTION H
(109) INERTIA INCOME SYSTEMS
39494 COUNTY 4
LAKE GEORGE,MN56458
86-1155996   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(110) INTEGRATED PROCESS SOLUTIONS
PO BOX 26
FOSSTON,MN56542
01-0907021   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(111) INTER-COUNTY COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC
PO BOX 189
OKLEE,MN56742
41-0888083 501C3 13,717       COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
(112) ITASCA NATUROPATHIC CLINIC LLC
605 MAIN AVE N
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
20-8322216   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(113) JR BAILEY
3170 SNOWMASS DR NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-6116142   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(114) JADEN SUNDBY
PO BOX 324
ARGYLE,MN56713
47-5230119   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(115) JEFFREY J PETERS
507 8TH ST NE
ROSEAU,MN56751
47-5823066   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(116) JET STOP
105 S MAIN ST
WARREN,MN56762
20-0037903   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(117) JHM SERVICES
PO BOX 107
LANCASTER,MN56735
46-2307510   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(118) JOHN FRISLIE
23703 COUNTY ROAD 103
GREENBUSH,MN56726
47-7213110   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(119) JOHN HENRY GREEN JR
23506 US HWY 59 SE
BROOKS,MN56715
47-5840215   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(120) JULIE BAK
PO BOX 537
FERTILE,MN56540
47-0601733   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(121) JUNKIN TREASURES
228 4TH ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
83-0663980   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(122) JUTZ INC
1507 NAYLOR DR SE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1731620   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(123) KAMPA MOVIE THEATERS LLP DBA BLACK
19262 N BLACKDUCK LAKE RD NE
HINES,MN56647
84-5064145   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(124) KARKINEN DAY CARE
614 WOODLAND AVE
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
81-2638771   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(125) KATIE BROCK PHOTOGRAPHY
412 S 5TH ST
FISHER,MN56723
47-3081123   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(126) KAZO CONCESSIONS
401 29TH ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-5044221   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(127) KB MASSAGE
205 2ND STREET WEST
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
47-2131654   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(128) KCS FLAT CONCRETE & BOBCAT
3003 16TH ST SW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
26-2573817   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(129) KELLIE KNIGHT FREELANCE SERVICE
17227 INLET DR NW
ANGLE INLET,MN56711
47-2170573   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(130) KELLIHER ISD #36
PO BOX 259
KELLIHER,MN56650
41-6008114 115 25,500       CHILD CARE GRANT
(131) KEVIN BRAGET
113 N STATE AVE
LAKE BRONSON,MN56734
50-2660063   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(132) KH CONSTRUCTION LAWN CARE LLC
206 GEMMELL AVE SW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
85-1663827   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(133) KIMS SHEAR DESIGN
102 COLONY DR S
KARLSTAD,MN56732
41-1643941   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(134) KINSHIP OF THE PARK RAPIDS AREA
PO BOX 282
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-1738041 501C3 20,500       CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR KINSHIP KIDS
(135) KITTSON CENTRAL ISD #2171
PO BOX 670
HALLOCK,MN56728
41-1784955 115 30,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(136) KITTSON MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE CENTER
PO BOX 700
HALLOCK,MN56728
41-0724034 501C3 13,150       100 YEAR CELEBRATION GALA
(137) KRISSYS HAIR AFFAIR
105 4TH ST SE
MCINTOSH,MN56536
46-8967107   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(138) LAKE OF THE WOODS AREA INDUSTRIAL D
PO BOX 181
BAUDETTE,MN56623
41-0988228 115 53,251       SNOWMOBILE CLUB FUNDING
(139) LAKE OF THE WOODS MARINE
3208 BUR OAK RD NW
BAUDETTE,MN56623
41-1974872   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(140) LAKEVIEW HEALTH & WELLNESS PLLC
118 PAUL BUNYAN DR S
BEMIDJI,MN56601
45-4319831   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(141) LEGACY ACRES EVENTS
1643 240TH AVE
HALSTAD,MN56548
47-5652801   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(142) LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
PO BOX 772393
DETROIT,MI48277
13-5644916 501C3 10,000       TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
(143) LEW A ERICKSON LTD
1013 3RD ST NE
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1615158   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(144) LIFECARE HOSPICE
715 DELMORE DR
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1804205 501C3 7,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(145) LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTER
715 DELMORE DR
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1804205 501C3 25,763       GENERAL SUPPORT
(146) LIGHT MOUNTAIN HEALTHWORKS INC
4593 COUNTRYSIDE RD SW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1861524   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(147) LIL CHOMPERS CHILD CARE
211 SILVER SPRUCE CT
GREENBUSH,MN56726
87-1172902   71,000       CHILD CARE GRANT
(148) LINDA KNUTSON
18721 STATE HWY 200
BAGLEY,MN56621
61-1462296   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(149) LINDERS HIDEAWAY CABINS
3246 16TH ST NW
BAUDETTE,MN56623
46-4780566   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(150) LITTLE BOBBYS BAR AND GRILL
295 CLEVELAND AVENUE SE
MCINTOSH,MN56556
84-3799686   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(151) LIVING AT HOME-PARK RAPIDS
PO BOX 465
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-1968154 501C3 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(152) LORI J JOHNSON DBA DUDLEYS CAF
41709 237TH AVE
BAGLEY,MN56621
84-2456298   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(153) LUIS RICO-OSUNA DBA THE LINE ON 59
203 3RD ST W
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
73-3147178   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(154) LULAROE TARA BAKER
8345 BRIAN CT NE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-1846472   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(155) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
715 N 11TH ST STE 401C
MOORHEAD,MN56560
41-0872993 501C3 5,000       SUPPORT FOR SENIORS
(156) HEATHER GLIME DBA MAGICAL MAIDS
610 28TH STREET NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-3135637   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(157) MAHUBE-OTWA COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNE
PO BOX 747
DETROIT LAKES,MN56502
41-6049474 501C3 20,000       EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SUPPORT
(158) MASK AND ROSE THEATRE COLLECTIVE
24011 HIGHWAY 89 NW
PUPOSKY,MN56667
20-8499816 501C3 5,000       EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN
(159) MATTHEW L ULWELLING
32726 610TH AVE
WARROAD,MN56763
47-4119863   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(160) MD TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 428
WARROAD,MN56763
27-0537559   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(161) MINNESNOOPIES
31705 190TH STREET
AKELEY,MN56433
90-1441654   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(162) MINNESOTA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
2446 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 140
SAINT PAUL,MN55114
41-1649643 501C3 250,000       HOUSING
(163) MINNESOTA NICE CAF INC
315 IRVINE AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
81-4241659   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(164) MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO
480 CEDAR ST
SAINT PAUL,MN55101
41-0953924 501C3 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(165) NEILS INC
PO BOX 10
MCINTOSH,MN56556
41-1911542   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(166) NEVETTE NEUBERT
305 N BORUD ST
WINGER,MN56592
46-8828557   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(167) NEW AMERICANS INTEGRATION CENTER
1401 CENTRAL AVE NW SUIT 3
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
84-2742899 501C3 5,500       VACCINE INCENTIVE
(168) NICHOLAS BRETZ DBA BRETZ ASSOCIATIO
556 HENRIETTA AVE N
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
47-4040545   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(169) NIIBIDOON
404 WEST GRANT AVE
MAHNOMEN,MN56557
47-6312111   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(170) NISKY LLC
5992 TALL PINES RD NE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-0987021   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(171) NORTH BEACH WRITERS RETREAT
PO BOX 621
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
83-3511226   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(172) NORTHERN AGRONOMY & PRECISION SERVI
67349 COUNTY RD 12
ROOSEVELT,MN56673
45-5542269   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(173) NORTHERN AMUSEMENT OF BEMIDJI INC
728 4TH ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
26-3811757   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(174) NORTHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COL
2022 CENTRAL AVE NE
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
41-1287038 115 10,000       TRAINING & EDUCATION
(175) NORTHWEST CHEMICAL SALES
200 OAK ROAD
WARROAD,MN56763
27-2271177   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(176) NORTHWEST COMMUNITY ACTION
PO BOX 67
BADGER,MN56714
41-0888567 501C3 35,337       COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
(177) NORTHWEST INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPM
1819 BEMIDJI AVE N
BEMIDJI,MN56601
36-3505641 501C3 60,000       CHILDREN & FAMILIES GENERAL SUPPORT
(178) NORTHWEST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMM
109 S MINNESOTA ST
WARREN,MN56762
41-1231594 501C3 30,000       SMART GROWTH
(179) NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE
905 GRANT AVE SE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1687554 115 58,200       SCHOLARSHIPS
(180) NTERTAINMENT
3481 LAUREL DR NW3481 LAUREL DR NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
26-4833582   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(181) ALEXIS LOFGREN DBA OFF THE TRACKS G
37623 233RD AVE
BAGLEY,MN56621
47-5060556   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(182) OISTAD ESTATE AUCTION SERVICE
42952 ST HWY 32 SW
FERTILE,MN56540
20-2742754   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(183) ONE N ONLY OF EUCLID INC
13267 US HWY 75 SW
EUCLID,MN56722
46-2684767   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(184) ONE OF A KIND DESIGNS
225 1ST AVE
STRANDQUIST,MN56758
82-2454838   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(185) OURS TO SERVE HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY
525 MISSISSIPPI AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
34-3618205 501C3 5,500       VACCINES AT RIDGEWAY
(186) ARMORY ARTS & EVENTS CENTER
PO BOX 163
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
45-2181580 501C3 10,000       ADVOCACY
(187) PAST TREASURES DELIGHT LLC
107 MAIN AVE N
ROSEAU,MN56751
26-3978512   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(188) PAUL BUNYAN SUB SHOP
1859 5TH ST SE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
84-4089859   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(189) PEACEMAKER RESOURCES
1826 MIKRANTIP RD
BEMIDJI,MN56601
45-0507287 501C3 20,000       TRAINING & EDUCATION
(190) PEOPLES LUTHERAN CHAPEL
PO BOX 2050
BEMIDJI,MN56619
36-6546175 501C3 27,321       VACCINE CLINIC
(191) PHOENIX CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDAT
2929 CAMELBACK RD STE 122
PHOENIX,AZ85016
74-2421547 501C3 5,000       SPONSORSHIP
(192) PIECE OF MIND COUNSELING SERVICES
1122 BEMIDJI AVE N
BEMIDJI,MN56601
85-2698939   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(193) PINE PALS INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNIN
1700B 30TH ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
82-4136287   10,000       EDUCATION RELIEF
(194) PRAIRIE LANE RIDE SERVICE LLC
13084 ISLAND LAKE RD W
LENGBY,MN56651
83-3246765   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(195) PRAIRIE PINES CHILDCARE CENTER
220 1ST ST E
FOSSTON,MN56542
85-2310765   22,500       EDUCATION RELIEF
(196) PRESTON TOLSTAD
26907 STATE HWY 34
NEVIS,MN56467
50-1137261   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(197) PRIMETIME ENTERPRISES LLC
35200 US HWY 71
LAPORTE,MN56461
82-5344035   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(198) PROJECT ZAWADI
253 DUKE ST
SAINT PAUL,MN55102
06-1629249 501C3 5,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(199) PS MOW AND SNOW
2025 LAKEVIEW DR SW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-5438212   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(200) PUCKS COMMERCIAL CLEANING INC
406 3RD AVE NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
61-1568783   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(201) PUDDLE DUCK PROPERTIES LLC
51080 COUNTY 29
BEMIDJI,MN56601
81-1049345   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(202) QUEEN OF CLEAN CLEANING SERVICE
817 TOWN HALL RD NW TRLR 3
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-2069394   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(203) R & M KNUTSON
47571 SPORTSMANS DRIVE
GONVICK,MN56644
45-2572993   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(204) REICHERT SADDLERY AND FARM SUPPLY
PO BOX 94
LEONARD,MN56652
41-1648394   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(205) WILLIAM FISHER DBA REVOLUTION MMA F
909 MIDWAY DR
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-3028832   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(206) RHETT HULST
50291 COUNTY ROAD 12
SALOL,MN56756
47-5822254   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(207) RIVERVIEW HEALTH FOUNDATION
323 S MINNESOTA ST
CROOKSTON,MN56716
41-1699589 501C3 15,586       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(208) RODGER NJAA DBA KEY STAR TRUCKING
40813 130TH ST
WANNASKA,MN56761
41-1997251   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(209) RODNEY W BERGSTROM
317 WEST SIDE CT
ROSEAU,MN56751
50-2705954   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(210) ROSALIES RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
PO BOX 1182
BAUDETTE,MN56623
20-5687780   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(211) ROSEAU ISD #682
509 3RD ST NE
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-6003728 115 26,615       EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
(212) ROXANNE M KULYK DBA FOXY ROXYS DI
PO BOX 243
LANCASTER,MN56735
47-4800418   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(213) RUDOLPH PATCH DBA RUDYS REPAIR
217 1ST STREET NW PO BOX 91
BLACKDUCK,MN56630
47-0064791   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(214) ASHLEY VOCELKA DBA RUSTIQUE NORTH
17221 109TH AVE
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
46-9218687   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(215) RYAN THE CELL PHONE DOCTOR
1000 PAUL BUNYAN DR NW SUITE 100
BEMIDJI,MN56601
46-5030192   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(216) SABA INTERNATIONAL STORE
1401 CENTRAL AVE NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
84-2576684   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(217) SALON WEST
1819 DIVISION ST W
BEMIDJI,MN56601
20-8096510   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(218) DEBI LLC
1109 MACKENZIE STREET NE
WARROAD,MN56763
81-1569881   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(219) SAMARITANS PURSE
PO BOX 3000
BOONE,NC28607
58-1437002 501C3 5,000       UKRAINE RELIEF
(220) SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION OF NORTHE
4111 TECHNOLOGY DR NW STE 201
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1389317 501C3 11,481       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(221) SARA WEISS
15746 CONIFER CIR
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
47-6945598   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(222) SCHMITZ BUILDERS INC
210 3RD ST NE
RED LAKE FALLS,MN56750
41-1785912   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(223) SCOTT HALVARSON DBA GUFFS STUFF
43908 COUNTY ROAD 2
ROSEAU,MN56751
47-1844671   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(224) SEEGMILLER SERVICES LLC
26291 420TH STREET
LAPORTE,MN56461
46-5597669   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(225) SEQUEL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
26656 ISLAND AIR DR
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
27-0836432   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(226) SHANNON FRAZIER DBA NEVIS DAYCARE
405 PLEASANT ST W
NEVIS,MN56467
47-0908919   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(227) SHARAS DAYCARE
606 SAINT MARYS AVE SW
RED LAKE FALLS,MN56750
47-5082068   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(228) SHARMARKE MOHAMED DBA SHINI INC
419 CEDAR AVE S APT 239
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55454
32-3292874   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(229) SIGN FRACTURE CARE INTERNATIONAL
451 HILLS ST SUITE B
RICHLAND,WA99354
91-1952283 501C3 20,000       INTERACTIVE SMART BOARD
(230) SIGNATURE GRAPHIX & APPAREL
216 2ND ST NE
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
84-2585789   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(231) SND APPLIANCES
3481 LAUREL DR NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-3946987   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(232) SNOW SLED INN BAR AND GRILL
26035 180TH AVE SW
CROOKSTON,MN56716
47-3374615   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(233) ST MARYS MISSION SCHOOL
PO BOX 189
REDLAKE,MN56671
41-0810618 501C3 22,500       EDUCATION RELIEF
(234) STANS HVAC
103 MAIN AVE E
TWIN VALLEY,MN56584
45-5384280   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(235) STEPHEN-ARGYLE ISD #2856
PO BOX 68
STEPHEN,MN56757
41-1843125 115 22,500       EDUCATION RELIEF
(236) STEVEN LEVINSON DBA OVERLOOKED SOLU
27405 110TH AVENUE NW
NEWFOLDEN,MN56738
08-0383495   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(237) STOKED LLC
201 E 3RD ST
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
81-2982246   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(238) SUZANNE STYVE DBA SUZANNES SALON
1819 DIVISION ST W
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-9589869   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(239) TARAS PET GROOMING
502 DAVIS AVENUE N SUITE E
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
47-3629894   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(240) TARTUFFI LLC
300 BELTRAMI AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
45-5531237   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(241) TC CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING LLC
PO BOX 135
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
45-2555376   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(242) THE CANDY STORE LLC
113 EAST 3RD STREET
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
82-1366967   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(243) THE CLUBHOUSE CHILDCARE CENTER LLC
205 4TH ST NE
MCINTOSH,MN56556
82-3807804   47,500       CHILD CARE GRANT
(244) THE HOMARK COMPANY INC
PO BOX 309
RED LAKE FALLS,MN56750
41-1554785   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(245) THE IDEA CIRCLE INC
4111 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE NW SUITE 290
BEMIDJI,MN56601
20-3010142   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(246) THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION
80 S 8TH ST 800
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
41-6029402 501C3 5,000       EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
(247) THE POUR HOUSE BAR & GRILL
206 MAIN AVE N
ROSEAU,MN56751
46-5673639   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(248) BRANDON KASPROWICZ DBA THE SPUDWAGO
16448 STATE HWY 1 NE
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
47-6066198   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(249) SANDY PILGRAM DBA THE T SHIRT SHOP
205 BELTRAMI AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-6726046   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(250) THIEF RIVER FALLS EDUCATION FOUNDAT
230 S LABREE AVE
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
41-1680500 501C3 6,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(251) THIEF RIVER FALLS UNITED METHODIST
116 HORACE AVE N
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
41-0851906 501C3 5,000       UNDESIGNATED GIFT
(252) THUNDERBIRD GRAPHICS INC
675 MAG SEVEN CT SW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1625754   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(253) TICHY STONE AND BRICK INC
11460 147TH AVE
MENAHGA,MN56464
41-1965269   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(254) TOUCHING HEARTS AT HOME LLC
615 ANNE ST NW SUITE B
BEMIDJI,MN56601
81-4800049   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(255) TRI-VALLEY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC
PO BOX 607
CROOKSTON,MN56716
41-0888488 501C3 55,759       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(256) TRUE FRIENDS
10509 108TH STREET NW
ANNANDALE,MN55302
41-1543013 501C3 10,000       GENERAL OPERATIONS
(257) TWAIT WINES INC
35295 STATE 64
LAPORTE,MN56461
47-5358308   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(258) JOHN COOK DBA TWIN RIVER RESORT
1982 TWIN RIVER DR NW
BAUDETTE,MN56623
47-4587912   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(259) UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA
PO BOX 27
BEMIDJI,MN56619
41-1567744 501C3 7,000       2021 CAMPAIGN
(260) UPNORTH NUTRITION
114 3RD STREET NW SUITE B
ROSEAU,MN56751
85-0529992   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(261) VERNS CARPET
202 NORTH MILL STREET
FERTILE,MN56540
41-1605774   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(262) VOYAGEUR SHOTOKAN KARATE LLC
4298 PARKERS LAKE RD NE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
87-3074529   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(263) WAGNER MOBILE WELDING AND REPAIR SH
29159 280TH STREET SW
CROOKSTON,MN56716
45-2018803   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(264) STEVEN WALBERG DBA WALBERG TVLVC
PO BOX 216
CLEARBROOK,MN56634
47-3760222   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(265) WARREN ALVARADO OSLO SCHOOL DIST# 2
PO BOX 125
WARREN,MN56762
41-1782683 115 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(266) WARREN SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
110 W JOHNSON AVE
WARREN,MN56762
41-1392863 501C3 24,500       EVENT SUPPORT
(267) WARROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PO BOX 265
WARROAD,MN56763
86-2470961 501C3 34,000       WARROAD TRAILHEAD PROJECT
(268) WARROAD COMMUNITY PARTNERS
PO BOX 265
WARROAD,MN56763
47-2039677 501C3 16,500       GENERAL SUPPORT
(269) WARROAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
510 CEDAR AVE NW
WARROAD,MN56763
41-6003720 115 28,536       WHS-ELC PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
(270) WARROAD SENIOR LIVING CENTER
1401 LAKE ST NW
WARROAD,MN56763
41-1351830 501C3 15,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(271) WASCHE-WILSON PARTNERSHIP
107 MAIN AVENUE SOUTH
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
32-0144240   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(272) WEIDENBORNER TRUCKING
35242 WEIDENBORNER RD NE
NORTHOME,MN56661
36-4866460   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(273) WEISS ASPARAGUS FARM LLC
10934 240TH ST SW
RED LAKE FALLS,MN56750
84-4602521   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(274) WESTSIDE MOTORS OF TRF INC
1730 3RD ST W
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
41-1297762   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(275) WESTSIDE TIRE AND REPAIR INC
34679 549TH AVE
WARROAD,MN56763
83-0724542   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(276) WHITE LINE ADVENTURES LLC
29263 COUNTY ROAD 5
WARROAD,MN56763
84-4633356   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(277) WIN-E-MAC ISD #2609
23130 345TH ST SE
ERSKINE,MN56535
41-1694266 115 41,531       EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
(278) WINKK INC DBA KEG N CORK
310 BELTRAMI AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
83-2764982   15,000       COVID RELIEF
(279) KIMBERLY DANS DBA WISH UPON A STAR
120 W 6TH ST
CROOKSTON,MN56716
47-0116160   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(280) MELISSA YOUNG DBA YOUNGS CAFE
110 MAIN AVE WEST
TWIN VALLEY,MN56584
50-2942157   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(281) YOUNGS GENERAL STORE INC
155 HILL AVE S
MIDDLE RIVER,MN56737
41-1364820   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(282) ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
PO BOX 61
WARROAD,MN56763
41-1473281 501C3 15,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(283) THE HAIR AFFAIR
317 BELTRAMI AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
84-4142017   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(284) WENDY SMEBY DBA THE CUTTING EDGE
604 6TH ST NE
FOSSTON,MN56542
46-8110313   10,000       COVID RELIEF
(285) FAIR MEADOW FOUNDATION
300 GARFIELD AVE SE
FERTILE,MN56540
41-4845810 501C3 5,000       SUPPORT OF 4TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
93
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
192
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients
(c) Amount of
cash grant
(d) Amount of
noncash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 35 34,212      
(2) IDEA AWARD 3 15,000      
(3) SCHOLARSHIP 242 379,723      
(4) COVID RELIEF 14 140,000      
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
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Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) AFTER A GENERAL GRANT IS AWARDED, AN AWARD LETTER IS SENT WHICH IS SIGNED BY THE GRANTEE. THIS LETTER IS SUBJECT TO THE GRANTEE ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THE AWARD LETTER, INCLUDING WHEN PAYMENTS WILL BE SENT AND WHEN REPORTS WILL BE DUE. NORMALLY, THE FIRST PAYMENT IS SENT AFTER THE GRANTEE SIGNS THIS AGREEMENT. SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS ARE SENT AFTER SATISFACTORY REPORTS FROM THE GRANTEE ARE RECEIVED. WITH COMPONENT FUNDS, PAYMENT IS SENT AFTER REQUIRED MATERIALS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENTS ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS AFTER REQUIRED INFORMATION IS RECEIVED FROM THE STUDENTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1556013
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
 
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1KAREN WHITE
PRESIDENT
(i)

(ii)
182,289
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8,691
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190,980
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1556013
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable
(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed
(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods .......
     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 6 2,488,759 MARKET
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests ....
       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures .....
       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ...
       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2021)
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1556013
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THE 990 WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE IT IS FILED.
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST YEARLY SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH IS WRITTEN TO EMPHASIZE FAIRNESS, CONSISTENCY AND INTEGRITY IN ALL OF ITS DECISION MAKING. THE INTENT OF THE POLICY IS TO ENSURE THAT THERE WILL BE NO BASIS FOR LEGAL ACTION OR ACCUSATIONS OF SELF-DEALING. THE BOARD WILL EXCLUDE ANY MEMBER FROM ALL DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS CONCERNING ACTIONS ON ANY PROJECT, SERVICE, OR OTHER MATTER PROPOSED FOR FUNDING IN WHICH SUCH MEMBER MAY HAVE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FIDUCIARY INTEREST. ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD MAY QUESTION ANOTHER BOARD MEMBER AS TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS A WHOLE WILL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a THE PRESIDENT IS SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW BY THE BOARD, WHO THEN DETERMINES THE SALARY.
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY SUPERVISORS AND THE PRESIDENT. THE DETERMINATION IS ALSO BASED ON EXTERNAL COMPENSATION DATA.
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 THE ORGANIZATIONS 990 AND ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS) ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE PUBLIC.
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