TY 2024 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024

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

CName of organization
MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
7760 FRANCE AVE S SUITE 1010B

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55435

D Employer identification number

41-1440301

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,425,062

F Name and address of principal officer:
JEFF TOLLEFSON
7760 FRANCE AVE S SUITE 1010B
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55435

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.MNTECH.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 1982

M State of legal domicile: MN

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO BUILD A MORE VIBRANT, INNOVATIVE, AND INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM IN MINNESOTA.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	36
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	35
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	9
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	45
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

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	86,857	10,330
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	2,329,899	2,386,169
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	22,920	23,013
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	5,325	5,550
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	2,445,001	2,425,062
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	548,254	551,948
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	1,106,723	1,057,625
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	731,240	707,350
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	2,386,217	2,316,923
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	58,784	108,139
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	787,026	1,045,832
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	351,922	502,589
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	435,104	543,243

Part II

Signature Block

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

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name

Firm's EIN

Firm's address

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See Instructions. ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)

Form 990 (2024)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

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

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A MORE VIBRANT, INNOVATIVE, AND INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM IN MINNESOTA BY ENABLING THE CONNECTIONS, PUBLIC POLICIES, AND PARTNERSHIPS NEEDED TO HELP OUR TECH COMMUNITY THRIVE.

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

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

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

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

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE SCITECH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ASSISTS STUDENTS AND COMPANIES STUDYING OR WORKING IN KEY AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH RELATING TO KEY INDUSTRY FOCUS AREAS. DURING 2023-2024, THE PROGRAM HAD THE FOLLOWING RESULTS:-1518 STUDENT APPLICANTS-198 COMPANY APPLICANTS-255 STUDENT INTERNS HIRED WITH 193 METRO PLACEMENTS AND 62 GREATER MINNESOTA PLACEMENTS

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	MINNESOTA'S TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN COMPANIES ACHIEVE THE GREATEST SUCCESS WHEN THEY HAVE ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL TALENT, DEDICATED PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCATES, AND ARE PART OF AN INNOVATIVE, INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY. THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION NURTURES EACH OF THESE ATTRIBUTES WITHIN OUR STATE, ENABLING MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE. THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION CREATES MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT THROUGH IT'S RESPECTED PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND NETWORKING EVENTS. THE ASSOCIATION RUNS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN THE STEM FIELD FIND MEANINGFUL WORK, AND TO DRIVE MINNESOTA'S STEM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION ALSO LEADS IN ADVANCING TECH-RELATED PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES TO MINNESOTA'S STATE LEGISLATURE AND SERVES AS THE LOCAL AFFILIATE OF TECNA, THE TECHNOLOGY COUNCILS OF NORTH AMERICA. OUR MEMBERSHIP BASE INCLUDES COMPANIES THAT WORK THE SPECTRUM OF TECHNOLOGY, FROM IT, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, LIFE SCIENCES, FINTECH, AGTECH, CLEANTECH, AND EDUTECH, AND RANGE FROM LONG-ESTABLISHED CORPORATIONS TO SMALL AND GROWING STARTUPS. THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO ACCELERATE GROWTH, INNOVATION, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG, INCLUSIVE TECH ECOSYSTEM IN MINNESOTA.

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












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

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

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

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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11d

Yes

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

List of Attached Documents:

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11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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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 Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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12a

Yes

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

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12b

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

14a

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

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

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

20a

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

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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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

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

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

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

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

24d

25a

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

25a

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

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III.........................

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

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

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

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

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

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

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

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

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

35a

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

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

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

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

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

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

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

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

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

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

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

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

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

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

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

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

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

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

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

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

10a

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

10b

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

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

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

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

12b

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

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

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

13c

14a

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

14a

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

14b

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

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

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.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

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

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

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

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

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

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

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

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

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

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

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

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

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

Yes

10a

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

10a

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

10b

11a

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

11a

Yes

Describe 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

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

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

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

15a

Yes

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

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process 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

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

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

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.

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

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
LONNI RANALLO7760 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH BLOOMINGTON,MN55435 (952) 230-4555

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Part VII

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

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

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

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

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

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

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, 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.

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

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

See 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
(A) Name and title
(1) JEFF TOLLEFSON...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00 .................	X	X	259,381	0	34,259
(2) SRIDHAR KONERU...................................................................... BOARD CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) SARAH ENGSTROM...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) MATTHEW RECK...................................................................... TREASURER	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) DANIEL ABDUL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) DR SAMEER BADLANI...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) MATTHEW BAILEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) ANDY BINGENHEIMER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) TAWANNA BLACK...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(10) KEVIN BOECKENSTEDT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) ANNA BOROFF...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(12) ROBIN BROWN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(13) MARC CARLSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(14) JULIE DURHAM...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(15) LUCINDA DUTOIT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(16) CARY FELBAB...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(17) AMY FISHER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

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

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/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
(A) Name and title
(18) AMKA HODZIC........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(19) CHRIS HOWE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(20) JOSH JABS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(21) TAMMYLYNNE JONAS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(22) JAKE KRINGS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(23) RACHEL LOCKETT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(24) CYRUS MORTON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(25) MARK MURPHY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(26) MEREDITH MURPHY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(27) HANY OMAR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(28) ANUDEEP PARHAR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(29) JAMES PEICHEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(30) TIM PETERSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(31) RAKHI PUROHIT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(32) CHRISTOPHER RENCE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(33) PJ RITTERS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(34) SARAH SEGER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(35) JAMIE THINGELSTAD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(36) BETH TSCHIDA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(37) SHARON KENNEDY VICKERS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(38) LONNI RANALLO........................................................................ VP OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION	40.00 .......................		X		132,969	0	23,901
(39) MOLLY DOYLE........................................................................ VP, COMMUNITY & MEMBER ENGAGEMENT	40.00 .......................			X	126,797	0	16,855

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	519,147	0	75,015

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 3

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





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

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

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

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

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

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

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	10,330

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		10,330

		Business Code
2a	PROGRAM GRANTS	900099	938,705	938,705
b	EVENTS AND PROGRAMS	900099	883,189	883,189
c	MEMBERSHIP DUES	900099	564,275	564,275
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		2,386,169

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			23,013			23,013
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	MISCELLANEOUS INCOME		900099	5,550			5,550
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			5,550
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			2,425,062	2,386,169	0	28,563

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	551,948
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	450,510
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........	465,506
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	15,919
9	Other employee benefits .......	64,921
10	Payroll taxes ...........	60,769
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	20,796
d	Lobbying ...........	45,600
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	53,970
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	10,900
14	Information technology ......	35,807
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	58,579
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	428,686
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	1,086
23	Insurance ...	4,145
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	BANK CHARGES	26,929
b	PUBLIC RELATIONS	11,788
c	EQUIPMENT RENTAL	4,682
d	DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS	4,382
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	2,316,923
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

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

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			94,156	1	77,317
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			567,576	2	693,484
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			67,844	3	88,460
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			28,500	4	13,850
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 ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			22,204	9	18,669
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	114,752
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	110,936	2,246	10c	3,816
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			4,500	15	150,236
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			787,026	16	1,045,832

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	145,154	17	137,409
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	206,768	19	207,444
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	0	25	157,736
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	351,922	26	502,589

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	435,104	27	543,243
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	435,104	32	543,243
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	787,026	33	1,045,832

Form 990 (2024)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

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

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

2,425,062

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

2,316,923

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

108,139

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

435,104

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

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

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

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

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

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

543,243

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

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

Yes

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

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

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

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

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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

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Name of the organization

MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

41-1440301

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

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

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Part I	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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION		Employer identification number 41-1440301

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) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION			Employer identification number 41-1440301
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

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

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Open to Public
Inspection

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

Name of the organization

MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

41-1440301

Part I-A

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

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

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

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

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

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

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

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

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

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

Yes No

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

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

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Cat. No. 50084S

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Part II-A

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

A Check right arrow

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

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

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

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

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

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

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

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

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

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

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

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part III-A

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

Yes

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

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

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

Part III-B

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

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

564,275

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

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

45,600

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

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

45,600

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

67,413

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

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

-21,813

Part IV

Supplemental Information

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

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

41-1440301

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

Part II

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

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

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

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

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

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

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

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

Part III

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

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

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

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

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

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

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

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

Yes No

Part IV

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

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

Yes No


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

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

Yes No

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

Part V

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

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

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

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

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

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

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

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

Part VI

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

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

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	114,752	110,936	3,816
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				3,816

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

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.)

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)RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET - FINANCE				14,759
(2)RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET - OPERATING				135,477
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				150,236

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
RELATED PARTY PAYABLE - DUE TO FOUNDATION	7,500
LEASE LIABILITY - FINANCE	14,854
LEASE LIABILITY - OPERATING	135,382






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	157,736
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

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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	2,468,562
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	43,500
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	43,500
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	2,425,062
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	2,425,062

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	2,360,423
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	43,500
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	43,500
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	2,316,923
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	2,316,923

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

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

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Explanation

PART X, LINE 2:

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

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number
41-1440301

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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

Yes No

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

Part II

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

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

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(d) Amount of cash grant	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ALLIANT ENGINEERING 733 MARQUETTE AVE SUITE 7 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402	41-1818046	12,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(2) ARCHITECT MCGLORY STUDIO LLC 1007 W BROADWAY AVE SUITE 103A MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411	82-2926105	12,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(3) ASTRIN BIOSCIENCES 800 WASHINGTON AV SE SUITE 201 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414	84-4913363	11,690	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(4) ATIRIX MEDICAL SYSTEMS 10201 WAYZATA BLVD SUITE 310 MINNETONKA,MN55305	56-2446070	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(5) CHROMATIC 3D MATERIALS INC 684 MENDELSSOHN AVE N GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427	81-4833786	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(6) CRYOSA LLC 2685 LONG LAKE ROAD ROSEVILLE,MN55113	83-1221183	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(7) ESCAPE CLIMBING 100 S OWASSO BLVD W LITTLE CANADA,MN55117	45-4540477	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(8) INVENSHURE 1015 GLENWOOD AVE MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405	90-0737396	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(9) ITASCA CONSULTING GROUP INC 111 THIRD AVE SOUTH SUITE 450 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401	41-1961811	12,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(10) KAMP AUTOMATION 415 16TH AVE SE WASECA,MN56093	47-5653054	10,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(11) KLUGE DESIGN LLC 14150 NORTHDALE BLVD ROGERS,MN55374	41-1477590	10,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(12) MONTERIS MEDICAL 131 CHESHIRE LANE SUITE 100 MINNETONKA,MN55305	45-5586265	10,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(13) NEUROTYPE INC 4610 E LAKE ST 306 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406	84-2185467	16,918	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(14) NUWELLIS 12988 VALLEY VIEW RD EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344	68-0533453	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(15) PETTYS CONSULTING 2605 SPRUCE LANE MOORHEAD,MN56560	26-0126507	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(16) PRIMAL HEALTH LLC 1400 VAN BUREN STREET NE MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413	000000000	10,079	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(17) PUNCH THROUGH DESIGN LLC 212 3RD AVE N SUITE 310 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401	27-0289633	10,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(18) RALCO NUTRITION 100 WEST COLLEGE DRIVVE SUITE 200 MARSHALL,MN56258	41-0978726	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(19) REDWIND RENEWABLES 8157 WATERSET CIR MINNETRISTA,MN55364	26-3631095	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(20) SAMBATEK LLC 12800 WHITEWATER DRIVE SUITE 300 MINNETONKA,MN55343	26-4801863	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(21) SCANLAN INTERNATIONAL INC ONE SCANLAN PLAZA ST PAUL,MN55107	41-0720907	10,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(22) SEZZLE 700 NICOLLET MALL SUITE 620 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402	81-0971660	10,000	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(23) TLC MILLIMETERWAVE PRODUCTS INC 1411 WEST RIVER ROAD NORTH MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411	80-0882095	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(24) TRUNORTH AUTOMATION 6866 33RD ST N 130 OAKDALE,MN55128	87-1740685	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(25) UHL COMPANY 9065 ZACHARY LANE N MAPLE GROVE,MN55369	41-0740957	12,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(26) WANNER ENGINEERING INC 1204 CHESTNUT AVE MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403	41-1894196	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT
(27) CARBA INC 7561 CORPORATE WAY EDEN PRAIRIE,MN55344	88-0573900	7,500	N/A	N/A	SCITECH WAGE SUPPORT

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Cat. No. 50055P

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Part III

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

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

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

Part IV

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

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PART I, LINE 2:

MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION ADMINISTERS SCITECH, AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA ACTING THROUGH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DEED). APPLICANTS FUNDED THROUGH THE SCITECH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WILL MEET AND ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS: THE SCITECH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ASSISTS STUDENTS AND COMPANIES STUDYING OR WORKING IN KEY AREAS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH RELATING TO THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRY FOCUS AREAS: AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE; AGRICULTURE, FOOD SCIENCE, FORESTRY; BIOTECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES; FUELS, ENERGY, ENERGY MANAGEMENT; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY; MINING, MATERIALS, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING. FURTHERMORE, THE DEED STATED FUNDING PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO COMPANIES INVOLVED WITHIN ONE OR MORE OF MINNESOTA'S KEY INDUSTRIES. SHOULD THEY BE SELECTED FOR FUNDING, APPLICANTS ARE TO BE AWARE OF THE PREFERRED TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS AND KEY MINNESOTA INDUSTRIES WHEN FUNDING SCITECH INTERNSHIPS. INTERNSHIPS: INTERNSHIPS ARE CONSIDERED FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE JUNIOR OR SENIOR FROM A MINNESOTA FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR A SECOND-YEAR STUDENT AT A TWO-YEAR COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE WORKING IN A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATED WITH A DEFINED HIGH-TECH CATEGORY FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME OR A GRADUATE STUDENT. INTERNSHIPS ARE NORMALLY ALIGNED WITH SCHOOL TERMS OR VACATION PERIODS, TO EITHER GAIN SUFFICIENT PRACTICAL HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE IN A HIGH-TECH CATEGORY POSITION TO ALLOW FOR CAREER DECISION MAKING OR PROVIDE HOST EMPLOYERS WITH REAL-TIME STATE-OF-THE-ART CATEGORY SKILLS TO ACCELERATE THEIR SHORT-TERM BUSINESS OBJECTIVES. TECHNOLOGY-BASED INTERNSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WORKING WITH A MINNESOTA COMPANY HAVING A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA AND FEWER THAN 250 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE ARE TO BE SUPPORTED WITH SCITECH FUNDS. ELIGIBLE INTERNSHIPS MUST OFFER AT LEAST TEN WEEKS OF FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OR TWENTY WEEKS OF PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR. A COMPANY MAY RECEIVE AN INTERNSHIP GRANT FOR ONE YEAR FOR AN INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ENROLLED IN A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM, A TWO-YEAR DEGREE AT A COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE, OR A GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM. STUDENTS: ELIGIBLE SCITECH STUDENTS MUST BE MINNESOTA RESIDENTS OR A STUDENT LIVING IN AND ATTENDING A MINNESOTA INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING (2.5 GPA OR ABOVE). STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED AS A SECOND-YEAR TECHNICAL OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT; A JUNIOR OR SENIOR AT A FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION, OR A CURRENT GRADUATE STUDENT, BASED ON CREDITS COMPLETED, IN A SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING OR HIGH-TECH DEGREE. HIGH-TECH CURRICULA INCLUDE ALL DEGREE PROGRAMS IN THE PHYSICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AS WELL AS ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, AND MATHEMATICS. STUDENTS MUST BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHEN THE INTERNSHIP BEGINS. STUDENTS WHO ARE MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ATTENDING OUT-OF-STATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND ENROLLED IN ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY MAY QUALIFY FOR THE SCITECH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. ELIGIBLE COMPANIES: COMPANIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SCITECH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MUST HAVE FEWER THAN 250 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE, BE REGISTERED TO DO BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA AND HAVE A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA AT WHICH A QUALIFYING INTERNSHIP WILL BE CONDUCTED. COMPANIES MUST PROVIDE VALID HIGH-TECH GROWTH-ORIENTED INTERNSHIPS IN THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS AS NOTED ABOVE. COMPANIES SPONSORING ELIGIBLE INTERNSHIPS WILL BE PROVIDED A 50% WAGE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $2,500 FOR ONE YEAR FOR EACH ELIGIBLE INTERNSHIP, FULL- OR PART-TIME, OPPORTUNITY. THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INTERNSHIPS PER COMPANY PER YEAR IS TEN. INTERNSHIP GRANT FUNDS MUST BE MATCHED WITH PRIVATE FUNDS ON A ONE-TO-ONE CASH BASIS, WHICH COULD EQUATE TO $2,500 IN EARNINGS OVER THE ONE-YEAR FOR A STUDENT INTERN. COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN THE SCITECH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MAY USE ONE OR MORE THAN ONE INTERN TO FILL THE SAME POSITION OR PART-TIME INTERNSHIP ONLY UNDER THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES: AN INTERN LEAVES THE PROGRAM FOR ANY REASON AND IS REPLACED BY THE COMPANY WITH ANOTHER ELIGIBLE STUDENT OR AN INTERN FAILS TO MEET THE STANDARDS OUTLINE IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND IS REPLACED BY THE BUSINESS WITH ANOTHER ELIGIBLE STUDENT. DOCUMENTATION: COMPANIES SUPPORTING INTERNSHIPS THROUGH THE SCITECH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A REIMBURSEMENT FORM AND PROVIDE MN TECH WITH APPROVED TIMECARDS/PAYROLL SUMMARIES AND INTERNSHIP STATUS WITH EACH REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST; FOLLOW-UP REPORTING AS REQUESTED BY DEED; AND RETAIN ACCURATE INTERN EMPLOYMENT RECORDS FOR A PERIOD OF SIX YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SCITECH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING FOR EACH INTERNSHIP. SURVEY: SCITECH STUDENT INTERNS AND COMPANIES WILL BE REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF THEIR FUNDING THE COMPLETION OF A SURVEY.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Name of the organization

MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

41-1440301

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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

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

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

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

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

If any of the boxes 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 .....

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? ....

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

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part II

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

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

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1JEFF TOLLEFSON PRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	217,581 ------------- 0	41,800 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	12,450 ------------- 0	21,809 ------------- 0	293,640 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2LONNI RANALLO VP OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION	(i) (ii)	122,969 ------------- 0	10,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,000 ------------- 0	17,901 ------------- 0	156,870 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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

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Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Employer identification number

41-1440301

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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B	MINNESOTA'S TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN COMPANIES ACHIEVE THE GREATEST SUCCESS WHEN THEY HAVE ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL TALENT, DEDICATED PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCATES, AND ARE PART OF AN INNOVATIVE, INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY. THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION NURTURES EACH OF THESE ATTRIBUTES WITHIN OUR STATE, ENABLING MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE. THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION CREATES MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT THROUGH IT'S RESPECTED PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND NETWORKING EVENTS. THE ASSOCIATION RUNS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN THE STEM FIELD FIND MEANINGFUL WORK, AND TO DRIVE MINNESOTA'S STEM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION ALSO LEADS IN ADVANCING TECH-RELATED PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES TO MINNESOTA'S STATE LEGISLATURE AND SERVES AS THE LOCAL AFFILIATE OF TECNA, THE TECHNOLOGY COUNCILS OF NORTH AMERICA. OUR MEMBERSHIP BASE INCLUDES COMPANIES THAT WORK THE SPECTRUM OF TECHNOLOGY, FROM IT, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, LIFE SCIENCES, FINTECH, AGTECH, CLEANTECH, AND EDUTECH, AND RANGE FROM LONG-ESTABLISHED CORPORATIONS TO SMALL AND GROWING STARTUPS. THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO ACCELERATE GROWTH, INNOVATION, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG, INCLUSIVE TECH ECOSYSTEM IN MINNESOTA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A	EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ELECT AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND NOT LESS THAN THREE OTHER DIRECTORS. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE AND REPORT THE NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE ORGANIZATION. ANY SUCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ACT ONLY IN THE INTERVAL BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, AND SHALL BE SUBJECT AT ALL TIMES TO THE CONTROL AND DIRECTION OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL, BY MAJORITY VOTE, APPOINT THE CHAIRS OF ALL COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD EXCEPT ITSELF, WITH THE INPUT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT. SUCH COMMITTEE MAY MEET AT STATED TIMES OR ON NOTICE TO ALL GIVEN BY ANY OF THEIR OWN NUMBER. VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY BE FILLED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT A REGULAR MEETING OR AT A SPECIAL MEETING CALLED FOR THAT PURPOSE. GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL BE A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND BE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD TO SERVE THEREON. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD WITH SUGGESTIONS IT MAY HAVE ON THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL PROPOSE TO THE BOARD NOMINEES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 3.3, 4.2, AND 5.1 OF THE BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	MEMBERS: THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE MEMBERS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME ESTABLISH CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE FOUR CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS: TECHNOLOGY PRODUCERS: EXAMPLES INCLUDE: MANUFACTURING, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, TELECOM, DATACOM, AND CONSULTING. TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION USERS: EXAMPLES INCLUDE: SALES AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, UTILITIES, AND AGRICULTURAL PROCESSORS. ANCILLARY SERVICE FIRMS: EXAMPLES INCLUDE: ACCOUNTING, LEGAL, REAL ESTATE, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVISING ENTITIES NONPROFITS AND PUBLIC ENTITIES: EXAMPLES INCLUDE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION. ONCE THE DRAFT IS AVAILABLE, IT IS PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT FOR THEIR REVIEW WITH ANY COMMENTS OR CORRECTIONS BEING INCORPORATED INTO THE FILING. THE TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THEN REVIEW THE FORM 990 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAKING COMPARISONS FOR CONSISTENCY AND ACCURACY. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD ANNUALLY AND BOARD MEMBERS DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE DURING THE YEAR TO THE BOARD CHAIR OR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. CONFLICT DETERMINATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS ARE MADE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS WITH ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OCCURS WHEN A PERSONAL INTEREST IS IN CONFLICT WITH, OR EVEN APPEARS TO BE IN CONFLICT WITH, THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. ALL POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD CHAIR OR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE BOARD CHAIR REVIEWS AND APPROVES CHANGES TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO SALARY AND SUBSTANTIATION OF THE PROCESS CONDUCTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS SIGNED BY BOTH THE BOARD CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THIS PROCESS WAS MOST RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN IN 2024 FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO, JEFF TOLLEFSON. ANNUAL COMPENSATION PERCENTAGES ARE COMPARED ON AVERAGE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18	THE FORM 990 AND 990T ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 1023 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

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

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Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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