2014-03-17T14:00:24-05:00 2013-12-31 411397419 ABDO EICK & MEYERS LLP 5201 EDEN AVENUE SUITE 250 EDINA MN 55436 990 2013-01-01 363501477 Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc MINN 6516421904 2314 University Avenue West No 20 St Paul MN 55114 Sondra Reis Associate Director 6516421904 2014-03-17 1 Steven D Anseth CPA P00552219 9528359090 2014-03-12 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Jon Pratt 2314 University Avenue West No 20 St Paul MN 55114 2260629 0 X www.minnesotanonprofits.org X 1986 MN Inform, promote, connect and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector. 24 24 25 567 46960 0 1140431 768338 1484676 1469625 10148 12792 8471 9874 2643726 2260629 88750 1000 0 0 1530199 1481821 0 0 113043 1435008 1122863 3053957 2605684 -410231 -345055 1697022 1351153 222045 216152 1474977 1135001 X The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits informs, promotes, connects and strengthens individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector. 0 0 737762 1000 381096 Education - MCN provides timely and relevant educational events, networking opportunities and publications to strengthen individual organizations and thus the sector's effectiveness, productivity and accountability. In 2013, MCN sponsored 75 educational workshops and six conferences on a wide range of topics, including financial management, human resources, fundraising, communications and leadership. Over 5,000 individuals attended these training events in 2013 including 867 registrants for the 2013 Nonprofit Technology and Communications Conference and 661 registrants for the Annual Conference in Duluth. MCN also hosted seven free networking sessions per month on management, human resources and communications in the Twin Cities and northeast, central and southern Minnesota. In 2013, MCN also continued its role as a publisher, releasing the 2013 Minnesota Grants Directory and Nonprofit News, a quarterly print newsletter providing information on sector trends and new resources. 600816 284131 Public Policy and Civic Engagement - MCN builds the capacity of nonprofit leaders to be confident and competent voices on issues impacting their constituents and communities by providing them with workshops, briefings and other informational resources. In 2013, MCN offered a substantial public policy training and information series attended by several hundred participants that included topics like basic and advanced nonprofit advocacy, lobbying laws, state and federal budget processes, media advocacy, evaluating advocacy and building strategic relationships with public officials. In 2013, in an effort to reduce barriers to participation, we offered nearly all of our advocacy training events through free webinars. 350724 735924 Member Services - In 2013, 2,281 charitable organizations and 194 businesses contributed dues to support MCN's work. Members receive discounts on publications, workshops and conferences and can participate in special cost-saving programs. MCN hosted its third annual member appreciation month in August 2013 and celebrated members at special networking events in St. Paul, Mankato, St. Cloud and Duluth. MCN staff also participated in a "thank you" call-a-thon, reaching out to members over the phone to thank them for their work. MCN also capitalizes on the buying power of its members to negotiate lower prices and better service on many products and services that nonprofits need, including banking, insurance, employee benefits, office supplies, payroll processing and more. MCN nonprofit members have saved over $3.7 million through these partnerships. 441337 -75700 Research - With the support of charitable contributions from foundations and corporations, MCN studies nonprofit sector trends and shares this research with members, other nonprofits, decision-makers and the media. In 2013, MCN continued to disseminate information on Minnesota's nonprofit sector, demonstrating the economic impact of nonprofits on the state's economy. MCN also conducts extensive nonpartisan research and analysis on state tax and budget issues through the Minnesota Budget Project. Nonprofits, decision-makers and media use this information to better understand the implications of tax and budget decisions for the communities they serve. In 2013, the Minnesota Budget Project produced numerous analyses of legislative and administrative budget and tax proposals, focusing on services that impact low- and moderate-income Minnesotans and communities of color, and looked at whether budget proposals were sustainable and demonstrated sound budgeting principles.Advocacy: MCN engages in advocacy efforts affecting the nonprofit sector and its ability to serve constituents. MCN's major state-level advocacy achievement in 2013 was maintaining Minnesota's charitable tax deduction; MCN also worked to defeat the proposal for expanded city fees levied on nonprofits. During 2013, MCN's Minnesota Budget Project supported a balanced approach to state budget shortfalls, including revenues raised fairly, an increase in the state's property tax refund for renters, and successful implementation of health care reform.Nonprofit Insurance Advisors: MCN started the taxable subsidiary to serve the insurance needs of nonprofit organizations by identifying and brokering appropriate and cost-effective coverage. Nonprofit Insurance Advisors is wholly owned by MCN. MCN's equity in Nonprofit Insurance Advisors is reflected in other program service revenue. Nonprofit Insurance Advisors incurred a loss in 2013 of $72,689. 441337 -75700 2130639 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 30 0 25 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 24 24 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MN X X Sondra Reis 6516421904 2314 University Avenue West No 20 St Paul MN 55114 Keith Parker Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Marsha Shotley Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Cathy Maes Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Strandberg Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Jones Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Pamela Alexander Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Benes Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Brugh Director 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Bobbi Cordano Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sue Estee Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tracy Fischman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Molly Greenman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rodolfo Gutierrez Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Angie Miller Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kathy Potter Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rinal Ray Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ethan Roberts Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon Robinson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lori Saroya Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sheila Smith Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sue Speakman-Gomez Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ernesto Velez Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Melinda Wedzina Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joshua Winters Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jon Pratt Executive Director 40.00 1.00 X 139844 0 28334 Sondra Reis Associate Director 40.00 5.00 X 99913 0 16634 239757 0 44968 1 0 1 0 Center for Nonprofits and Voting Inc 89 South Street Ste 203 Boston MA 02111 Program development and implementation 142789 1 768338 768338 Membership dues 900099 641803 641803 Workshops and educatio 900099 381096 381096 Sponsorships/marketing 511140 284131 257891 26240 Annual conference 900099 166809 166809 Consulting income 900999 54113 54113 -58327 -58327 1469625 12792 11720 1072 9000 0 9000 9000 9000 Miscellaneous Income 900099 874 874 874 2260629 1443385 46960 1946 X 1000 1000 284715 168873 91574 24268 926121 757970 118795 49356 177813 145129 22917 9767 93172 74538 13044 5590 11700 11700 343772 314902 27792 1078 69948 55095 10907 3946 119142 91953 20052 7137 20677 17021 3384 272 31077 25559 4921 597 54 54 65131 50268 10962 3901 4892 4892 Workshop 202760 202760 Annual conference 66185 66185 Printing and publicatio 54729 51240 2275 1214 Postage and shipping 31857 28906 1762 1189 100939 79240 16971 4728 2605684 2130639 362002 113043 135327 880684 506979 347719 318705 55736 77176 217106 200283 28255 23368 67725 68346 627350 430877 214211 196473 15805 20887 -130219 -196391 1697022 1351153 91327 60680 130718 155472 222045 216152 X 539713 477154 935264 657847 1474977 1135001 1697022 1351153 -345055 5079 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1029174 2233571 904710 1140431 768338 6076224 1029174 2233571 904710 1140431 768338 6076224 1862410 4213814 6632 5372 3728 18619 12792 47143 6123367 8739227 0.68820 0.57290 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 16255 48561 64816 2056362 2121178 256059 64015 0 0 280269 279876 279486 256059 1095690 1643535 128591 157392 147534 64816 498333 70067 69969 69962 64015 274013 411020 25212 36167 6491 16255 84125 627350 430877 196473 196473 X 2276460 5081 10750 15831 2260629 0 2260629 2616434 10750 10750 2605684 0 2605684 Part X, Line 2: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Minnesota Statute 290.05. Because the Organization is a public charity, contributions to it may be deductible for tax purposes. Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Inc. files informational returns in the United States federal jurisdiction and in the Minnesota state jurisdiction. In addition, MCN files tax returns in relation to their unrelated business income. All returns the Organization filed prior to fiscal year 2010 are closed. No returns of either entity are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction. Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of unrelated business transactions for MCN and all activity of Nonprofit Insurance Advisors reported in the consolidated financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, measured by enacted tax rates for years in which taxes are expected to be paid or recovered. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is more likely than not that they will be realized based on available evidence. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jon Pratt Executive Director 139844 0 0 0 0 0 6929 0 21405 0 168178 0 0 0 Nonprofit Insurance Advisors Entity of which current officers and directors serve as officers 65286 Rent, interest and compensation of shared employees 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 The Organization has an executive committee which is comprised of the five officers of the board of directors (chair, 2 vice chairs, secretary and treasurer). The executive committee meets in months that the board of directors does not. The executive committee has the authority to take binding action as necessary between the meetings of the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Jon Pratt, Sondra Reis and Amy Brugh have a business realtionship as they are all on the board of directors of Nonprofit Insurance Advisors, a subsidiary of Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Organization has two classes of members: the voting class is comprised of other nonprofit organizations, the nonvoting class is comprised of others, such as venders, consultants, academics, etc. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The voting class of members elects 14 of the 23 board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The return is first reviewed by the associate director and executive director. It is then reviewed and recommended for executive committee approval during a finance committee meeting. Then the executive committee meets to accept the finance committee's recommendation. The other board members receive a copy before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c A confict of interest statement is completed annually by all officers, directors and key employees. The statement is reviewed initially by the associate director and chair. Potential conflicts are then reviewed by the executive committee. If a conflict arises, the parties are expected to bring it to the attention of the board of directors and are restricted from voting and discussion on related matters. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The board reviews and approves the compensation of the executive director based on comparability data. The board reviews and approves a salary amount for the associate director based on comparibility data. The actual salary amount for the associate director is set by the executive director. This process is completed at the beginning of each year. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, annual report and audited financial statements are available on the organization's website. Other documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Managed IT Support: Program service expenses 13,891. Management and general expenses 3,029. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,920. Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network: Program service expenses 142,789. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 142,789. Minnesota Particapation Project: Program service expenses 90,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 90,000. Minnesota Budget Project: Program service expenses 31,375. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,375. Awards: Program service expenses 8,165. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,165. Other Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 28,682. Management and general expenses 24,763. Fundraising expenses 1,078. Total expenses 54,523. Nonprofit Insurance Advisors 2314 University Ave W Ste 20 St Paul MN 55114 453137316 Brokering insurance for nonprofit organizations MN Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc C 136536 186681 1.00000 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 Nonprofit Insurance Advisors A 20720 General Ledger Nonprofit Insurance Advisors D 0 Guarantee on Line of Credit Nonprofit Insurance Advisors J Nonprofit Insurance Advisors L Nonprofit Insurance Advisors N Nonprofit Insurance Advisors O 65286 General Ledger Nonprofit Insurance Advisors Q