Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2023 , and ending 06-30-2024
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, MN55601
D Employer identification number

41-1556013
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 16,741,169
F Name and address of principal officer:
KAREN WHITE
201 3RD ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN55601
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.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)
Group exemption number  
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: INVESTS RESOURCES, FACILITATES COLLABORATION AND PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY IN NW MN.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 32
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 967
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) ......... 6,142,623 10,239,154
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 744,360 550,852
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 923,652 2,158,429
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 54,548
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 7,810,635 13,002,983
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,528,760 7,156,783
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,664,850 2,873,701
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,149,349    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,598,236 2,681,218
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 8,791,846 12,711,702
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -981,211 291,281
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 96,817,979 103,397,318
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 6,488,947 6,609,681
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 90,329,032 96,787,637
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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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 PROMOTE 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 $ 9,936,933 including grants of $ 7,156,783 ) (Revenue $ 203,843 )
THE NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION (NMF) DEMONSTRATED REMARKABLE COMMITMENT AND IMPACT THROUGHOUT FISCAL YEAR 2024, FOSTERING GROWTH, CONNECTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING IN THE REGION. THIS COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY ENCOMPASSES THE CUMULATIVE RESULTS OF NMFS ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES, SHOWCASING A DIVERSE RANGE OF INITIATIVES AIMED AT PHILANTHROPY, BUSINESS SUPPORT, AND MISSION-DRIVEN GRANTS.PHILANTHROPY: COMPONENT, COMMUNITY, AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS: NMF'S PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS PLAYED A CENTRAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE REGIONS SOCIO-ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE. THE FOUNDATION DISPERSED A SUBSTANTIAL TOTAL OF $2.1 MILLION THROUGH ITS COMPONENT, COMMUNITY AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, REFLECTING A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS: A CUMULATIVE SUM OF $333K WAS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING 262 SCHOLARSHIPS, EMPHASIZING NMF'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. COMPONENT AND COMMUNITY FUNDS: A CUMULATIVE SUM OF $1.73M WAS GRANTED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AND DONOR GIVING INTERESTS. THIS FUNDING BOLSTERED VARIOUS INITIATIVES, INCLUDING SENIOR LIVING, ANIMAL SHELTERS, BOY SCOUTS, ROTARIANS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, CHURCHES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, CONSERVATION, ARTS, MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RECREATION INITIATIVES, LOCAL CITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS REINFORCING NMF'S DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 183,264 )
BUSINESS LOANS AND SUPPORT: NMF'S COMMITMENT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANIFESTED IN ROBUST SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, WITH A CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF $883K APPROVED ACROSS 34 LOANS THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR. LOAN PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SBA MICROLOANS: STRATEGIC USE OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) MICROLOAN PROGRAM FACILITATED ECONOMIC GROWTH. EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR LOAN PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTED A BUSINESS IN POLK COUNTY, CONTRIBUTING TO THE ECONOMIC VIBRANCY OF THE REGION.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MISSION-DRIVEN GRANTS - NMF MISSION-DRIVEN GRANTS WERE PIVOTAL IN ADDRESSING SOCIETAL CHALLENGES AND PROMOTING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, WITH A CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF $4.154M (PY $933,000) APPROVED THROUGHOUT FISCAL YEAR 2024. NMFS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION 34 GRANTS IN 2024 AND $2.1M THROUGH THE MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION PROGRAM WITH FUNDING THROUGH MN EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM AWARDED 50 GRANTS TOTALING $1.1M. TRAINING AND EDUCATION GRANTS: SUPPORTING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CAPACITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES, CONFERENCES, PROGRAMMING, AND CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR BOARD AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT. DEI GRANTS: PROMOTING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. HOMELESSNESS GRANTS: SUPPORTING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR FAMILIES TO AREA SHELTERS AS NEEDED. HOUSING GRANTS: SUPPORTING MARKET RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A REGION-WIDE WORKFORCE STUDY, HOUSING DEVELOPERS TRAINING, AND SPECIFIC COMMUNITY-DRIVEN HOUSING PROJECTS. INNOVATION GRANTS: SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF ADDITION-RELATED SERVICES AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO REGIONAL CHALLENGES.CONCLUSION - THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF NMF'S INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT FISCAL YEAR 2024 REFLECTS A FOUNDATION DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN THE FABRIC OF NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. FROM ROBUST PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS, BOLSTERING EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND CULTURAL ENDEAVORS, TO STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND INNOVATIVE MISSION-DRIVEN GRANTS, NMF HAS PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE REGION'S ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL LANDSCAPE. AS THE FOUNDATION LOOKS FORWARD TO FUTURE ENDEAVORS, ITS COMMITMENT TO CONNECTING PEOPLE, PLACES, AND POSSIBILITIES REMAINS UNWAVERING, FOSTERING BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF NORTHWEST MINNESOTA.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses9,936,933
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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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
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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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
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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 IIClick to see attachment
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment
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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 IVClick to see attachment
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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 V......
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
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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
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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 VIIIClick to see attachment
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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 IXClick to see attachment
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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
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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 XClick to see attachment
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
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12a
 
No
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 Click to see attachment
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12b
Yes
 
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
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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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
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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
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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
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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 .................Click to see attachment
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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............Click to see attachment
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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.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
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35b
Yes
 
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............. Click to see attachment
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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 VIClick to see attachment
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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
58
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
 
 
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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
32
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
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:
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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
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, or any disqualified or other person 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
 
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
12
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
12
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 filed
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:
SHANNON JESME201 3RD ST NW   BEMIDJI,MN55601 (218) 759-2057
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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, box 6 of 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) DEB ZAK......................................................................
CHAIR
4.00
.................
1.00
X   X       0 0 0
(2) JASON CARLSON......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
4.00
.................
1.00
X   X       0 0 0
(3) TODD BECKEL......................................................................
TREASURER
4.00
.................
1.00
X   X       0 0 0
(4) CHERI GUNVALSON......................................................................
SECRETARY
4.00
.................
1.00
X   X       0 0 0
(5) ANTONIO FRANKLIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 7/23)
4.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(6) KAITLYN GRENIER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(7) JILL JOHNSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(8) MIKE LAROQUE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(9) CONNIE LINDSTROM......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(10) MICHELLE PAQUIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(11) BRUCE REEVES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(12) JACK SWANSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(13) KRISTI THORFINNSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
4.00
.................
1.00
X           0 0 0
(14) KAREN WHITE......................................................................
PRESIDENT
40.00
.................
0.00
    X       190,736 0 9,537
(15) SHANNON MARTINUEAU JESME......................................................................
SENIOR VP OF FINANCE AND ADMIN.
40.00
.................
0.00
        X   136,676 0 13,041
(16) MICHAEL NEUSSER......................................................................
VP OF OPERATIONS
40.00
.................
0.00
        X   117,656 0 11,766
(17) NATHAN DORR......................................................................
VP OF ADVOCACY
40.00
.................
0.00
        X   105,985 0 19,077
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/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;
(18) NATHANIEL HASKELL........................................................................
SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER
40.00
.......................0.00
        X   103,934 0 10,393
























1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 654,987 0 63,814
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 5
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

BAKER BLDG 706 2ND AVE SUITE 400
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES 168,657
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1
Form 990 (2023)
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 6,662,795
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 3,576,359
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 54,144
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 10,239,154
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROJECT FEES 900099 203,843 203,843    
b INTEREST REVENUE - LOAN 900099 148,229 148,229    
c LOAN APPLICATION FEES 900099 35,035 35,035    
d
e
f All other program service revenue. 163,745 163,745    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 550,852
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 2,209,725     2,209,725
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 22,700  
b Less: rental expenses 6b 0  
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 22,700  
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 22,700     22,700
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 3,686,890  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 3,738,186  
c Gain or (loss) 7c -51,296  
d Net gain or (loss)......... -51,296     -51,296
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 31,848     31,848
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 31,848
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 13,002,983 550,852 0 2,212,977
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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 .... 6,814,079 6,814,079
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 342,704 342,704
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 ........... 216,640 102,219 49,786 64,635
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........ 2,143,387 1,013,026 513,465 616,896
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 87,937 40,066 2,603 45,268
9 Other employee benefits ....... 253,663 115,574 7,511 130,578
10 Payroll taxes ........... 172,074 82,961 52,986 36,127
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 331,927 331,927    
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,274,694 622,892 599,840 51,962
12 Advertising and promotion .... 93,174 21,769 1,833 69,572
13 Office expenses ....... 151,328 36,973 51,148 63,207
14 Information technology ...... 125,975 40,250 64,857 20,868
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 37,836 15,600 22,236  
17 Travel ............ 137,765 73,886 31,934 31,945
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 57,539 31,023 20,581 5,935
20 Interest ........... 40,994 31,512 9,482  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 105,454 66,000 39,454  
23 Insurance ... 38,947 3,900 35,047  
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 LOAN LOSS PROVISION 78,697 78,697    
b REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 67,387 51,200 16,187  
c DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 52,051 1,000 47,150 3,901
d
e All other expenses 87,450 19,675 59,320 8,455
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 12,711,702 9,936,933 1,625,420 1,149,349
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 150 1 150
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,375,874 2 1,265,596
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 843,784 3 2,029,223
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   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 ........... 3,346,021 7 3,570,110
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 96,012 9 91,434
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,094,087
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 924,622 2,274,918 10c 2,169,465
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 81,540,163 11 87,066,382
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 5,810,724 12 6,114,150
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,530,333 15 1,090,808
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 96,817,979 16 103,397,318
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 359,611 17 446,970
18 Grants payable ... 75,000 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,107,081 19 1,881,535
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 .. 2,245,933 23 1,926,267
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 2,701,322 25 2,354,909
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 6,488,947 26 6,609,681
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 2,999,356 27 4,648,226
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 87,329,676 28 92,139,411
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow 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 ........... 90,329,032 32 96,787,637
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 96,817,979 33 103,397,318
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
13,002,983
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
12,711,702
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
291,281
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
90,329,032
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
6,956,520
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
-789,196
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
96,787,637
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 Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
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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Additional Data


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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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
2023
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
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

5
An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
11
12
An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a
Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b
Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d
Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e
Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
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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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 4,396,319 7,351,204 11,687,438 6,142,623 10,239,154 39,816,738
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 4,396,319 7,351,204 11,687,438 6,142,623 10,239,154 39,816,738
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) .. 5,603,557
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 34,213,181
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 4,396,319 7,351,204 11,687,438 6,142,623 10,239,154 39,816,738
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 671,777 995,221 1,838,432 1,956,499 2,232,425 7,694,354
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.)..         31,848 31,848
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 47,542,940
12
12
3,485,996
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
71.960 %
15
15
55.960 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
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
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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
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
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 5
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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
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
Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 7
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 2023 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-2023
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, 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 2023. 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 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 8
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).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 


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Name of the organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1556013
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
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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.
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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) (2023) 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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
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
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
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 ......... 30  
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 163,741  
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 343,152  
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 9,158,113  
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 July 25, 2006, 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 right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
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
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
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 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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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 .... 77,627,156 72,711,676 77,931,466 65,347,061 63,453,631
b Contributions ... 945,671 629,842 3,596,916 804,582 999,731
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 8,551,089 8,031,541 -6,890,759 14,855,292 4,078,913
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
2,022,792 1,707,000 1,561,000 1,630,000 1,531,000
f Administrative expenses .... 2,255,496 2,038,903 364,947 1,445,469 1,654,214
g End of year balance ...... 82,845,628 77,627,156 72,711,676 77,931,466 65,347,061
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow0 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow62.318 %
c
Term endowment right arrow37.682 %
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 ....   2,837,049 808,063 2,028,986
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   119,038 116,559 2,479
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 2,169,465
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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
6,114,150 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 6,114,150
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.)right arrow  
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.)...........right arrow  
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  
ANNUITY PAYABLE 158,608
AGENCY ENDOWMENT LIABILITY 2,196,301







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 2,354,909
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 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  
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  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING THE ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION.
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FOUNDATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A) AND HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM MINNESOTA INCOME TAXES. THE FOUNDATION EVALUATES ALL SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS AS REQUIRED BY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES. MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS TAKEN ANY POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE RECORDING OF ANY ADDITIONAL TAX LIABILITY, NOR DO THEY BELIEVE THERE ARE ANY UNREALIZED TAX BENEFITS.
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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
2023
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) YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER & SUPPORTS
37698 NORTH PARK DR
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
92-3347905 501(C)(3) 5,500 0     YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM
(2) CENTURY PTA-HELPING HANDS
501 HELTEN AVE
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
26-0049124 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     FIELD TRIP
(3) STEPHEN AMERICAN LEGION POST 390
PO BOX 543
STEPHEN,MN56757
41-6038171 501(C)(3) 8,000 0     LEGION KITCHEN UPDATES
(4) ST PHILLIPS CATHOLIC CHURCH
710 BELTRAMI AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-0701930 501(C)(3) 152,000 0     CHURCH CHILDCARE CENTER
(5) DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION
111 E MAIN ST
SEVIERVILLE,TN37862
62-1348105 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     BOOKS FOR ARGYLE SCHOOL
(6) FACE IT TOGETHER BEMIDJI
410 BELTRAMI AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
47-2172828 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GRANT FROM INNOVATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) FIREFLY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND WELLBEING
PO BOX 112
FOSSTON,MN56542
88-2714489 501(C)(3) 244,135 0     FIREFLY CENTER FOR ART & WELLBEING REMODELING
(8) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
501 MINNESOTA AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1260414 501(C)(3) 8,500 0     GENERAL OPERATIONS
(9) FOSSTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY & ARTS ASSOC
PO BOX 73
FOSSTON,MN56542
41-1382174 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     THEATER UPGRADES
(10) FOSSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST #601
301 1ST ST E
FOSSTON,MN56542
41-6003330 501(C)(3) 16,464 0     SCHOOL PROGRAMS SUPPORT
(11) FOUR SEASONS SENIOR CENTER INC
114 CENTER ST W
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1449150 501(C)(3) 11,188 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(12) FRIENDS OF LAKE BEMIDJI STATE PARK
PO BOX 67
BEMIDJI,MN56619
00-3424154 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     ELDOR AND STELLA OMDAHL ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION FUND
(13) GIBRALTAR INC
1017 CENTRAL AVE NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
41-1503313 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(14) PARK RAPIDS ISD #309
PO BOX 211
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-6001518 501(C)(3) 49,243 0     SCHOOL PROGRAMS SUPPORT
(15) GREAT RIVER RESCUE
1612 CARR LAKE RD SE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1551248 501(C)(3) 8,804 0     OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
(16) GREATER BEMIDJIINC
102 1ST ST W STE 101
BEMIDJI,MN56601
36-3367707 501(C)(3) 440,000 0     DEED MAIN STREET PROJECT: WELLNESS CENTER PRE-DESIGN + LANDS, MAYFLOWER BUILDING PROJECT
(17) NORTHWEST INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
109 S MINNESOTA ST
WARREN,MN56762
41-1231594 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     WE ARE HERE MURAL
(18) HEADWATERS ANIMAL SHELTER
PO BOX 573
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
31-1610621 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     SHELTER MEDICAL AND GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT
(19) HEADWATERS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COM
PO BOX 906
BEMIDJI,MN56619
41-0983661 501(C)(3) 27,164 0     RED PINE ESTATES SUPPORT, REAP, LEADERSHIP TRAINING
(20) HEADWATERS SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ARTS INC
519 MINNESOTA AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1730200 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     WELCOMING LEARNERS OF ALL ABILITIES, BEMIDJI SINGS VOCAL COMPETITION
(21) NAMELESS COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
PO BOX 353
BEMIDJI,MN56619
47-2472053 501(C)(3) 6,200 0     OPERATING EXPENSES
(22) INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
405 1ST ST SE
LITTLE FALLS,MN56345
36-3451562 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     2024 INITIATORS FELLOWSHIP FUNDING
(23) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
3101 S FRONTAGE RD STE 100
MOORHEAD,MN56560
41-0872993 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     LSS MEALS WARROAD
(24) KINSHIP OF THE PARK RAPIDS AREA
PO BOX 282
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-1738041 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     GENERAL OPERATIONS
(25) LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
PO BOX 181
BAUDETTE,MN56623
41-0988228 501(C)(3) 14,300 0     HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPERATIONS
(26) LIFECARE MEDICAL CENTER
715 DELMORE DR
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1804205 501(C)(3) 80,096 0     REAL MOM DELIVERY SIMULATOR
(27) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RED LAKE
PO BOX 1124
RED LAKE,MN56671
41-1935631 501(C)(3) 16,500 0     FACE IT TOGETHER BEMIDJI
(28) TRI-VALLEY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC
PO BOX 607
CROOKSTON,MN56716
41-0888488 501(C)(3) 20,250 0     POLK COUNTY AGING SERVICE PROVIDER NETWORK - PILOT PROGRAM
(29) LIFECARE EMS
715 DELMORE DR
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1804205 501(C)(3) 16,186 0     TO PURCHASE PREHOSPITAL ULTRASOUND UNITS FOR OUR EMTS AND PA
(30) UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA
PO BOX 27
BEMIDJI,MN56619
41-1567744 501(C)(3) 37,000 0     RED PINE RESIDENTS, BACKPACK FOOD
(31) ALTRU HEALTH SYSTEM
PO BOX 6002
GRAND FORKS,ND58206
45-0310462 501(C)(3) 8,500 0     ENHANCE PATIENT COMFORT AND SATISFACTION
(32) WARROAD MEMORIAL ARENA ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 9
WARROAD,MN56763
36-3310495 501(C)(3) 5,219 0     CITY CAMPAIGN
(33) WARREN SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
110 W JOHNSON AVE
WARREN,MN56762
41-1392863 501(C)(3) 12,000 0     FLOOR WAXING/RECONDITIONING AT CENTER
(34) ALL NATIONS RISE
PO BOX 148
BAGLEY,MN56621
87-2611816 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     INDIGENOUS PARENT LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
(35) TRUE FRIENDS
10509 108TH STREET NW
ANNANDALE,MN55302
41-1543013 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     CAMP COURAGE NORTH
(36) BEMIDJI COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
1260 EXCHANGE AVE SE PO BOX 3118
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1494430 501(C)(3) 33,450 0     FOOD SHELF OPERATIONS
(37) BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER
216 3RD ST NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1470043 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(38) WARROD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PO BOX 265
WARROAD,MN56763
86-2470961 501(C)(3) 7,517 0     CITY SNOW FESTIVAL EVENT
(39) AGASSIZ AUDUBON SOCIETY
PO BOX 152
WARREN,MN56762
41-1434405 501(C)(3) 52,000 0     ELDOR AND STELLA OMDAHL ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION FUND VISITOR CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
(40) BEMIDJI TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB
PO BOX 622
BEMIDJI,MN56619
41-0580900 501(C)(3) 15,778 0     LUMBERJACK SCRAMBLE GOLF EVENT DINNER & TOURNAMENT FEES
(41) WHITE EARTH CHILD CARE PROGRAM
PO BOX 478
MAHNOMEN,MN56557
41-1737979 501(C)(3) 227,250 0     COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE CONFERENCE (AKA BRAIN TRUST)
(42) ALLUMA INC
PO BOX 603
CROOKSTON,MN56716
41-0851371 501(C)(3) 30,250 0     AG-RELATED MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH
(43) BIG SAND LAKE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 181
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-1618390 501(C)(3) 15,200 0     AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) INSPECTIONS
(44) BI-COUNTY CAP
PO BOX 579
BEMIDJI,MN56619
41-0885981 501(C)(3) 5,850 0     REAP - COMMUNITY CULTURAL GARDEN
(45) 4-DIRECTIONS DEVELOPMENT
PO BOX 587
RED LAKE,MN56671
81-1754928 501(C)(3) 250,000 0     FUND 0404 CHILDREN & FAMILIES GENERAL SUPPORT
(46) CITY OF STEPHEN
PO BOX 630
STEPHEN,MN56757
41-6005860 GOV 27,900 0     FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPORT, RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB AND STEPHEN POOL REPAIRS
(47) CITY OF MIDDLE RIVER
PO BOX 57
MIDDLE RIVER,MN56737
41-1888447 GOV 92,502 0     LEGACY CENTER ELECTRICITY AND MIDDLE RIVER GENERAL FUNDING
(48) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
PO BOX 1450 NW 5957
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55485
41-6007513 GOV 11,000 0     INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS DEMENTIA RESEARCH NETWORK
(49) POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
600 BRUCE ST
CROOKSTON,MN56716
41-6005869 GOV 15,000 0     CANINE AND LESS LETHAL PROJECT
(50) BEMIDJI AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #31
502 MINNESOTA AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-6000181 GOV 189,078 0     BEMIDJI SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETICS AND CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT
(51) BELTRAMI COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
701 MINNESOTA AVE NW STE 113
BEMIDJI,MN56601
85-2999062 GOV 15,121 0     GRACE LAKE WATERCRAFT INSPECTIONS
(52) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-MORRIS
105 BEHMIER HALL
MORRIS,MN56267
41-6042488 GOV 10,000 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(53) PENNINGTON COUNTY
PO BOX 616
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
41-6005862 GOV 45,000 0     JOIN US THIEF RIVER
(54) NEVIS SCHOOL DIST #308
2100 PLEASANT ST
NEVIS,MN56467
41-6008266 GOV 52,875 0     TRADES CLASS TRAINING LAB SUPPLIES
(55) BADGER SCHOOL DISTRICT #676
PO BOX 68
BADGER,MN56714
00-2703540 GOV 8,500 0     WEIGHT ROOM UPDATES
(56) LAPORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST #306
315 MAIN ST W
LAPORTE,MN56461
41-6001539 GOV 5,512 0     SCHOOL PROGRAMS SUPPORT
(57) WARROAD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD #690
510 CEDAR AVE NW
WARROAD,MN56763
41-6003720 GOV 67,479 0     SCHOOL PROGRAM SUPPORT
(58) THIEF RIVER FALLS GOLF CLUB
230 LABREE AVE S
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
41-6003126 GOV 67,190 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(59) ENDAZHI-NITAAWIGING CHARTER SCHOOL
PO BOX 575
RED LAKE,MN56671
87-2042845 GOV 12,000 0     GROWING ANISHINABE LEADERS
(60) ROSEAU INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST #682
509 3RD ST NE
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-6003728 GOV 6,063 0     TO PURCHASE CARDIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE GYM AT THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
(61) CITY OF ARGYLE
PO BOX 288
ARGYLE,MN56713
41-6004940 GOV 10,500 0     ARGYLE FIRE AND RESCUE GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP AND GARDEN CLUB
(62) WIN-E-MAC SCHOOL DISTRICT #2609
23130 345TH ST SE
ERSKINE,MN56535
41-1694266 GOV 41,448 0     SCHOOL PROGRAM SUPPORT
(63) CITY OF BADGER
111 N MAIN ST
BADGER,MN56714
41-6008668 GOV 8,120 0     DURGIN PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSIBILITY
(64) BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY
1500 BIRCHMONT DR NE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1687554 GOV 38,560 0     STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
(65) STEPHEN ARGYLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #2856
PO BOX 68
STEPHEN,MN56757
41-1843125 GOV 11,300 0     SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP SIGNS
(66) CROOKSTON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
110 SARGENT ST
CROOKSTON,MN56716
41-1604444 GOV 13,000 0     CROOKSTON COMMUNITY MBE RESEARCH PROJECT
(67) CROOKSTON ISD #593
402 W FISHER AVE STE 593
CROOKSTON,MN56716
41-6003279 GOV 13,503 0     DESIGNATED GRANT FROM DISTRICT #593 EDUCATION FUND
(68) CITY OF HALLOCK
PO BOX 336
HALLOCK,MN56728
41-6005211 GOV 30,891 0     NEW HEATER FOR PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL
(69) CITY OF FERTILE
101 S MILL ST
FERTILE,MN56540
41-6005154 GOV 15,000 0     GOLF COURSE SIDING PROJECT AND SUPPORT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
(70) MARSHALL COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM
208 E COLVIN
WARREN,MN56762
83-0476024 GOV 5,750 0     4H FOOD STAND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
(71) MCWALTER FARMS INC
914 16TH AVE SE
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
41-0992668 N/A 50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(72) LIFECARE PUBLIC HEALTH
715 DELMORE DR
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1804205 N/A 6,000 0     CARSEAT PROGRAM
(73) NORTHERN TOBOGGAN CO LLC DBA COUNTRY WAYS
PO BOX 263
WARROAD,MN56763
81-3114193 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(74) LIFECARE HEALTH CARE FUND
715 DELMORE DR
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1804205 N/A 13,200 0     GIVE $400 GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY CANCER
(75) NORTH COUNTRY FOOD BANK INC
1011 11TH AVE NE
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
25-2000353 N/A 11,603 0     FOOD FOR BACKPACKS
(76) LINDER'S HIDEAWAY CABINS LLC
3246 16TH ST NW
BAUDETTE,MN56623
46-4780566 N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(77) MCCOLLUM PROPERTIES
PO BOX 114
BEJOU,MN56516
88-3858737 N/A 70,500 0     MAIN STREET ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION GRANT
(78) LOCAL 303 CO LLC
303 RAILROAD ST SW STE B
BEMIDJI,MN56601
45-5336230 N/A 9,039 0     MAIN STREET - RRFS CATERING KITCHEN/EXPANSION PROJECT
(79) LOW IDC FUNDS
PO BOX 181
BAUDETTE,MN56623
N/A 158,450 0     PARTICIPATING LENDER IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOMES
(80) MYERS ELECTRIC INC
PO BOX 2096
BEMIDJI,MN56619
47-2691581 N/A 10,000 0     FIREFLY CENTER FOR ART & WELLBEING REMODELING
(81) LIFECARE HOSPICE
715 DELMORE DR
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1804205 N/A 7,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR LIFECARE HOSPICE
(82) MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
PO BOX 906
BEMIDJI,MN56619
19-5110067 N/A 15,000 0     LEADERSHIP TRAINING
(83) WATERMARK ART CENTER
505 BEMIDJI AVE N
BEMIDJI MN,MN56601
41-1287739 N/A 6,215 0     BEMIDJI AREA ARTS ENDOWMENT & PROJECT FUND SUPPORT
(84) MEGALODON TRUCKING
40839 220TH ST
ROSEAU,MN56751
85-0797621 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(85) LIFECARE ROSEAU MANOR
715 DELMORE DR
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1804205 N/A 17,515 0     TO PURCHASE A TRISHAW STYLE BICYCLE FOR RESIDENTS OF ROSEAU, SPECTRO TV LICENSES
(86) MENTAL HEALTH USA
7899 GRANT CREEK RD NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
82-3266637 N/A 7,500 0     PROGRAMMING
(87) TONNABELLS
110 3RD ST E
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
26-1114881 N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(88) WARREN SOS LIVING AT HOMEBLOCK NURSE PROGRAM
110 W JOHNSON AVE STE 1
WARREN,MN56762
20-4143322 N/A 20,000 0     AT HOME CARE SUPPORT
(89) TIMOTHY STEVE DBA TAS ELECTRIC
440 SPRUCE AVE
GONVICK MN,MN56644
N/A 29,640 0     FIREFLY CENTER FOR ART & WELLBEING REMODELING
(90) THOMAS G JONES (JONES ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING)
42774 COUNTY 70
CLEARBROOK,MN56634
N/A 5,563 0     FIREFLY CENTER FOR ART & WELLBEING ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
(91) THE NORTH STAR EVENTS (BENJAMIN VATNSDAL)
PO BOX 282
ROSEAU,MN56751
N/A 15,747 0     DECORATIONS, DJ, RENTALS FOR LIFECARE GALA
(92) THE HAWK TAVERN
9775 STATE HWY 11
ROOSEVELT,MN56673
N/A 14,536 0     CATERING FOR LIFECARE GALA
(93) THE DOGGIE DORM
29778 290TH ST
ROSEAU,MN56751
82-2138648 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(94) SWEET CLOVER BUILDING LLC
404 4TH STREET NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
27-4749457 N/A 120,000 0     BUILDING RENOVATION
(95) TURNING POINT NUTRITION LLC
311 LARBEE AVE N
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
47-5491939 N/A 10,500 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(96) SONJA B HANSON
24385 COUNTY ROAD 6
STRATHCONA,MN56759
N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(97) SJA THUNDER CORPORATION
411 2ND ST NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
20-1059694 N/A 50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(98) SCIMED PROPERTIES LLC
2815 BEMIDJI AVE N
BEMIDJI,MN56601
83-0537392 N/A 25,500 0     DOWNTOWN FACELIFT
(99) OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE INC
413 BELTRAMI AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1625917 N/A 45,300 0     NEW EXHIBIT AND ADA BATHROOM
(100) SANDAHL'S SIGNS & CUSTOM GRAPHICS
502 DAVIS AVE N STE A
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
74-3062100 N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(101) ROSEAU YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INC
102 2ND ST SE
ROSEAU,MN56751
30-0504598 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(102) ROSEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
121 CENTER ST E STE 101
ROSEAU,MN56751
23-7120887 N/A 17,000 0     PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS
(103) ROOSEVELT RECREATION ASSOCIATION
17 2ND ST
ROOSEVELT,MN56673
84-4719311 N/A 7,300 0     ROOSEVELT CENTENNIAL PARK PLAYGROUND
(104) ROBIN POSTMAN BENSON
17562 230TH STR
BAGLEY,MN56621
N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(105) RICHWOOD STORE
27487 CO HWY 21
DETROIT LAKES,MN56501
84-4649523 N/A 33,871 0     BUILDING EFFICIENCY
(106) TWS 2020 INC
10602 205TH AVE NW
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
47-4015999 N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(107) RENE MOONEY PSYD PLLC
121 2ND ST W
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
85-0748236 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(108) PIERCE INVESTMENTS LLC
PO BOX 14111
GRAND FORKS,ND58208
35-2192176 N/A 87,104 0     MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION - HAWKS MANUFACTURING BUILDING ADDITION
(109) PERALTA ENTERPRISE INC
38 COUNTY RD 12 N
MENTOR,MN56763
82-3718337 N/A 50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(110) PEACEMAKER RESOURCES
1826 MIKRANTIP RD
BEMIDJI,MN56601
45-0507287 N/A 55,500 0     BUILDING SKILLS AND CREATING SPACES FOR BELONGING
(111) LIFECARE GREENBUSH MANOR
19120 200TH ST
GREENBUSH,MN56726
41-1804205 N/A 5,300 0     TO PURCHASE TWO FALL REDUCTION BEDS FOR PATIENTS
(112) RSK ENTERPRISE
851 EATON AVE N
FOSSTON,MN56542
38-3892838 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(113) 3X GEAR LLC
2920 6TH ST E
WEST FARGO,ND58078
27-1786559 N/A 7,017 0     FUND 0082 - BAGLEY EDUCATION PROJECT FUND
(114) EDITH RENEA CHRISTOFFERSON
11111 SUNDOWN RD NW
SHEVLIN,MN56676
N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(115) EAST RIVERS EDGE CORPORATION
507 2ND STREET NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
41-1766541 N/A 90,267 0     THE BLUE MOOSE ROOF PROJECT
(116) EAPC ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS
3100 DEMERS AVE
GRAND FORKS,MN56721
45-0307305 N/A 12,411 0     FIREFLY CENTER FOR ART & WELLBEING REMODELING
(117) DREAM BLUE LLC
2828 BIRCHMONT DRIVE NE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
45-4505829 N/A 59,850 0     MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION - SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND BUILDING UPDATES
(118) DICK'S PLUMBING & HEATING
427 MAG SEVEN CT SW SUITE 104
BEMIDJI,MN56601
41-1582449 N/A 10,000 0     FIREFLY CENTER FOR ART & WELLBEING REMODELING
(119) DENTONS DIRT WORX
2683 22ND AVE NW
BAUDETTE,MN56623
27-4846301 N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(120) DAVIS DRYWALL
1100 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR SE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
84-2216343 N/A 19,400 0     FIREFLY CENTER FOR ART & WELLBEING REMODELING
(121) DAKOTA FENCE CO
1110 25TH AVE N
FARGO,ND58102
45-0338622 N/A 8,073 0     DOWN PAYMENT FOR FENCE FOR PICKLEBALL COURT
(122) D&J ROSE DBA SHIP'S WHEEL RESORT
2683 22ND ST NW
BAUDETTE,MN56623
93-1645047 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(123) D&D SPORTS INCORPORATED
212 ATLANTIC AVE
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
20-4921329 N/A 50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(124) CROOKSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
324 N MAIN ST
CROOKSTON,MN56716
41-1563604 N/A 30,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM AND BUILDING RENOVATIONS
(125) COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS INC
104 E CHESTNUT ST
VIRGINIA,MN55792
41-1746044 N/A 18,000 0     BEMIDJI CURLING CLUB ICE PLANT
(126) COLD SPRING GRANITE COMPANY DBA COLDSPRING
PO BOX 71037
CHICAGO,IL60694
41-0197900 N/A 36,640 0     VETERAN'S MEMORIAL SIGN/MONUMENT
(127) CHRISTINA'S LITTLE TIKES DAYCARE
16720 GRASSY ISLAND LN NE
HINES,MN56647
N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(128) CHERYL THOMAS - CS DAYCARE
PO BOX 1146
RED LAKE,MN56671
47-6848642 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(129) LIFECARE ACUTE CARE NURSING
715 DELMORE DR
ROSEAU,MN56751
41-1804205 N/A 6,860 0     PURCHASE ISOLATION CARTS FOR ACUTE CARE NURSING
(130) CARLY JENSON
1526 19TH ST NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(131) BRODIN STUDIOS
70127 330TH STREET
KIMBALL,MN55353
41-1493766 N/A 22,000 0     COMMISSIONED BRONZE SOLDIER AND DOG
(132) BOARDWALK MINI GOLF & SNACK SHACK
610 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
88-3300083 N/A 180,000 0     MAIN STREET PROJECT - BOARDWALK MINI GOLF PHASE II
(133) BLOOMIN' CREATIONS
307 LAKE ST NE
WARROAD,MN56763
47-4333493 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(134) BIO GIRLS INC
4255 38TH ST S STE 202
FARGO,ND58104
81-0792142 N/A 9,900 0     BIO GIRLS PROGRAM FUNDING
(135) BENSON & TURNER FOODS INC
3145 US HIGHWAY 59
WAUBAN,MN56589
83-1592658 N/A 114,116 0     MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION PROCESSING PLANT AND STOREFRONT
(136) BEMIDJI M&M PROPERTIES LLC
51080 COUNTY 29
BEMIDJI,MN56601
86-1104630 N/A 65,802 0     MAIN STREET PROJECT - FOZZIE'S ROOF & CATERING KITCHEN
(137) BEMIDJI BREWING COMPANY LLC
211 AMERICA AVE NW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
45-4329892 N/A 7,141 0     BREWERY REFRESH AND TAPROOM UPDATES
(138) BEEVOR PSYCHIATRY SERVICES INC
1002 WASHINGTON AVE S
BEMIDJI,MN56601
85-3546186 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(139) BBC HALLOCK LLC
5530 GALLATAN CIR
GRAND FORKS,ND58201
86-2158043 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(140) APPLE BLOSSUM VILLAGE INC
7596 MILTONA DR SW
BEMIDJI,MN56601
45-3450778 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(141) ANDERSON AGRI SALES CO
PO BOX 102
CALLAWAY,MN56521
41-2003384 N/A 10,000 0     FUND 0477 MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION
(142) AL'S REPAIR INC (DBA CHIMERA HOBBY & GAMES)
507 RIVERSIDE AVE
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
41-1334934 N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(143) ALPHA VIDEO AND AUDIO INC
7690 GOLDEN TRIANGLE DR
EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344
41-0968937 N/A 22,681 0     BEMIDJI CURLING CLUB VIDEO EQUIPMENT
(144) ALB FOOD AND BEVERAGE
PO BOX 128
BEJOU,MN56516
92-0411701 N/A 18,000 0     MAIN STREET ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION GRANT
(145) CALEB LAWRENCE BRIAR
2352 190TH ST
MAHNOMEN,MN56557
N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(146) ACE ELECTRIC
PO BOX 368
ROSEAU,MN56751
86-2600935 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(147) EVERGREEN LUMBER & SUPPLY
505 5TH AVENUE NW
ROSEAU,MN56751
83-1612114 N/A 50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(148) FERGUS FALLS MONUMENT CO
1710 PEBBLE LAKE ROAD
FERGUS FALLS,MN56537
20-4013201 N/A 50,000 0     GRANITE ROCK WALL WITH ETCHING FOR MARSHALL COUNTY AREA VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
(149) LAUNDRYLAND
1519 HIGHWAY 59 SE
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
84-2967047 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(150) LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES INC
SDS 12-0395 PO BOX 86
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55486
41-0971842 N/A 46,383 0     PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR SOLWAY ELEMENTARY
(151) LAKES AREA YES NETWORK
PO BOX 1296
DETROIT LAKES,MN56502
32-0419607 N/A 20,000 0     OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CALLAWAY, WAUBUN, WHITE EARTH, FRAZEE
(152) KMH CONSULTING (CHRISTOPHER MILLS)
19874 HIDEAWAY COVE SE
ERSKINE,MN56535
N/A 12,092 0     CONRAD & MEERCE LUBARSKI CHAMPIONS FUND DIRECTOR SERVICES
(153) KIECKER COATINGS
35225 295TH AVE SE
MCINTOSH,MN56556
27-0453529 N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(154) KEVIN A BROTEN DBA PEACE GRENADES
609 3RD ST NW
ROSEAU,MN56751
N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(155) K&L INC
41103 335TH AVE SE
FOSSTON,MN56542
41-1665063 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(156) JUSTIN HECHT
1427 LAUREL DRIVE SE
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
N/A 15,000 0     CONSTRUCTION AND STORAGE BUILDING
(157) JON GERLOFS
13656 440TH ST
CLEARBROOK,MN56634
N/A 27,463 0     FIREFLY CENTER FOR ART & WELLBEING REMODELING
(158) JOHN COOK DBA TWIN RIVER RESORT
1982 TWIN RIVER DR NW
BAUDETTE,MN56623
N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(159) JILLAYNE PAULA BEARD
915 LAKE BLVD NE
BEMIDJI,MN56601
N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(160) JASPERS JUBILEE INC
1005 BEAR PATH
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
41-1996743 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(161) JANE M JOHNSON
401 11TH AVE SE
ROSEAU,MN56751
N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(162) JANAE HAAS
393 WEST AVE
NEVIS,MN56467
N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(163) FARM TOWN FLORAL
PO BOX 505
HALLOCK,MN56728
00-5916718 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(164) INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK
PO BOX 485
BEMIDJI,MN56619
38-3653476 N/A 20,000 0     ELDOR AND STELLA OMDAHL ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION FUND
(165) HUGO'S (FORMERLY DOUG'S SUPERMARKET)
310 MAIN AVE NE
WARROAD,MN56763
20-0493466 N/A 19,510 0     WARROAD BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM
(166) HUBBARD COUNTY FOOD SHELF
308 PLEASANT AVE S
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
36-3339751 N/A 20,000 0     FOOD SHELF OPERATIONS
(167) HOV RECREATIONAL FOUNDATION
1949 COUNTY HWY 35
ADA,MN56510
47-1273758 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(168) HIGGINS HEATING AC & REFRIGERATION
1632 BEMIDJI AVE N
BEMIDJI,MN56601
88-3392280 N/A 132,465 0     FIREFLY CENTER LABOR AND MATERIALS TO INSTALL HEATING SYSTEM AND ROOFTOP UNITS
(169) GUSTAFSON & GOUDGE INC
46909 STATE 92
CLEARBROOK,MN56634
41-1560850 N/A 49,059 0     LABOR & EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFLY CENTER BUILDING RENOVATIONS
(170) GREENLAW HOMES LLC
36980 313TH AVE
OGEMA,MN56569
47-2530692 N/A 99,750 0     MONROE PLAZA
(171) GREAT NORTHERN SEPTIC
28544 160TH AVE SW
CROOKSTON,MN56716
84-3576525 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(172) GFWC NEVIS STUDY CLUB
25547 CHOKECHERRY LN
NEVIS,MN56467
82-5501010 N/A 7,500 0     2024 EMPOWERING WOMEN CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
(173) GFKRENTAL
2917 SHADOW ROAD
GRAND FORKS,ND58201
30-0808034 N/A 64,500 0     DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION - GOLD DAY CARE
(174) GENESIS LAWN & SNOW
324 SHERWOOD AVE S
THIEF RIVER FALLS,MN56701
88-2393580 N/A 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(175) FORKS OPTOMETRIC
421 DEMERS AVE NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
41-1598427 N/A 28,050 0     OPTICARE CLINIC RENOVATION
(176) FLAGSHIP RECREATION
11123 UPPER 33RD ST N
LAKE ELMO,MN55042
81-1240527 N/A 32,165 0     SOLWAY ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND
(177) FIVE B'S
1017 CENTRAL AVE NW
EAST GRAND FORKS,MN56721
41-1717424 N/A 11,047 0     PAINT & MAINTENANCE FOR LOCAL ACE HARDWARE
(178) FIRST CARE MEDICAL SERVICES FOUNDATION
900 HILLIGOSS BLVD SE
FOSSTON,MN56542
41-0706143 N/A 5,300 0     BEMIDJI AREA ARTS ENDOWMENT & PROJECT FUND SUPPORT
(179) Y STEAK HOUSE
19134 US 71
PARK RAPIDS,MN56470
81-1894100 N/A 25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT PROGRAM
(180) 4TH STREET LODGE
51080 COUNTY 29
BEMIDJI,MN56601
88-3011720 N/A 195,000 0     MAIN STREET PROJECT - ELKS BUILDING RENOVATION
(181) LEPIER RENTAL LLC
211 GRANUM AVE S
FOSSTON,MN56542
88-1548849 N/A 33,600 0     RENT PAYMENTS FOR FIREFLY CENTER
(182) IN OUR PRIME LLC
1111 1ST STREET
WAUBUN,MN56589
47-2406871 N/A 159,000 0     SPACE EXPANSION
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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) SCHOLARSHIPS 262 342,704      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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 FROM NMF IS SENT AFTER THE GRANTEE SIGNS THIS AGREEMENT. SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS ARE SENT AFTER SATISFACTORY REPORTS FROM THE GRANTEE ARE RECEIVED. WITH COMPONENT FUND GRANTS, PAYMENT IS SENT FROM NMF AFTER REQUIRED MATERIALS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE COMPONENT FUND 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
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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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
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
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) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
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)
190,736
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0
0
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0
0
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0
9,537
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0
0
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0
200,273
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0
0
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0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
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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Noncash Contributions
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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 2 54,144 FMV
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) (2023)
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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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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go 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
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. A DIGITAL COPY OF THE FINAL 990 DRAFT WILL BE SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AT LEAST A WEEK BEFORE THE 990 IS OFFICIALLY FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, 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 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PRESIDENT IS SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW BY THE BOARD, WHO THEN DETERMINES THE SALARY. THE DETERMINATION IS ALSO BASED ON EXTERNAL COMPENSATION DATA. KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE PRESIDENT. THE DETERMINATION IS ALSO BASED ON EXTERNAL COMPENSATION DATA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE 990, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PURCHASED/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 22,386. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 599,840. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 51,962. TOTAL EXPENSES 674,188. CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 558,156. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 558,156. CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 42,350. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 42,350.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: INVESTMENT IN NMCIC -800,000. CHANGE IN VALUE OF GIFT ANNUITY -6,388. CHANGE IN VALUE OF AGENCY ENDOWMENT 17,192.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE ARE ACTIVE IN THE EXTERNAL AUDIT SELECTION PROCESS THROUGH REPORT ISSUANCE. THE BOARD MEETS REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FOR THE FY2024 AUDIT AND 990, THE ORGANIZATION DID ENGAGE A NEW FIRM.
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

41-1556013
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income


(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity











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


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section


(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)NORTH STAR NEIGHBORS
201 3RD ST NW

BEMIDJI,MN56601
93-2224498
HOUSING MN 501(C)(3) LINE 7 NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Yes
 
(2)NORTHWEST MINNESOTA COMMUNITY IMPACT CORPORATION
201 3RD ST NW

BEMIDJI,MN56601
92-2203589
LENDING MN 501(C)(3) LINE 7 NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
 
Yes
 










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Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
(f)
Share of total income
(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
(h)
Percentage
ownership
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NORTHWEST MINNESOTA COMMUNITY IMPACT CORPORATION

D 116,143 FMV
(2) NORTHWEST MINNESOTA COMMUNITY IMPACT CORPORATION

L 83,937 FMV
(3) NORTH STAR NEIGHBORS

L 79,808 FMV



Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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