2014-07-14T09:45:54-05:00 2013-08-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 220 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SUITE 300 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 990 2012-09-01 411317465 MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP MINN 6123700840 80 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET NO 3530 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 CHARLES WEAVER 6123700840 2014-07-08 1 JOHN TAUER P00294068 6123764500 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z CHARLES WEAVER 80 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET NO 3530 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 3908418 0 X WWW.MNBP.COM X 1977 MN TO MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MINNESOTANS. 113 113 7 121 0 0 0 0 3068284 3458730 1938 1044 0 0 3070222 3459774 792603 1356551 0 0 1278030 1378933 0 0 0 579042 537557 2649675 3273041 420547 186733 1825924 2615598 727120 1330061 1098804 1285537 X THE MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP'S MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MINNESOTANS BY ENSURING THAT THE STATE'S ECONOMY REMAINS STRONG, GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE AND ITS PROSPECTS FOR GROWTH BRIGHT BY WORKING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STATE AGENCY STAFF ON A RANGE OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELEVANT TO ALL MINNESOTANS: EDUCATION, FISCAL POLICY, HEALTH CARE, CIVIL JUSTICE, GOVERNMENT ETHICS AND ELECTIONS, AND REGULATORY POLICIES. 0 0 THE MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP'S MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MINNESOTANS BY ENSURING THAT THE STATE'S ECONOMY REMAINS STRONG, GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE AND ITS PROSPECTS FOR GROWTH BRIGHT BY WORKING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STATE AGENCY STAFF ON A RANGE OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELEVANT TO ALL MINNESOTANS: EDUCATION, FISCAL POLICY, HEALTH CARE, CIVIL JUSTICE, GOVERNMENT ETHICS AND ELECTIONS, AND REGULATORY POLICIES. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 9 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 113 113 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X THE ORGANIZATION 6123700840 80 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET NO 3530 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 SCOTT W WINE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES DWYER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICK ALEXANDER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES N ANDERSEN 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT P ANDERSON 1.00 X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS 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37103 37103 X PART IV, LINE 2B: THE PARTNERSHIP ACTED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR ONE OTHER ORGANIZATION IN 2013. THE PARTNERSHIP HANDLED THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE CASH HELD BY THE PARTNERSHIP ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTED AS A LIABILITY BY THE PARTNERSHIP. DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X, LINE 2: THE PARTNERSHIP FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS STANDARD CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS STANDARD HAD NO IMPACT ON THE PARTNERSHIP'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE PARTNERSHIP'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AUTHORITIES. THE TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS 2010 TO 2012 ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AUTHORITIES. THE PARTNERSHIP HAS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. 1 COALITION OF MINNESOTA BUSINESSES 80 S EIGHTH ST 3530 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 411685181 501(C)(6) 1356551 N/A N/A ALLOCABLE PORTION OF DUES PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 2006, THE PARTNERSHIP AGREED TO FUND THE OPERATING ACTIVITIES OF THE COALITION OF MINNESOTA BUSINESSES (CMB). TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE PARTNERSHIP MODIFIED ITS DUES STRUCTURE; THE ALLOCATION PAID TO THE CMB DOES NOT REQUIRE FORMAL MONITORING SINCE THE PARTNERSHIP OVERSEES ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS FOR THE CMB. X X X 1 1 X X X 0 0 0 CHARLES WEAVER 418667 0 125000 0 16326 0 9800 0 25085 0 594878 0 0 0 JILL S LARSON 123300 0 14200 0 736 0 4597 0 18929 0 161762 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A CHARLES WEAVER - GOLF CLUB DUES - $2,115 - THE PERSONAL USE EXPENSES PORTION OF THE AMOUNT WAS INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION. CHARLES WEAVER - VEHICLE ALLOWANCE - $12,950 - INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION. CHARLES WEAVER - GROSSS UP TAX ON DISABILITY INSURANCE POLICY - $1,260 - INCLUDED IN TAXABALE COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE PARTNERSHIP'S MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT HOLD THE POSITION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR COMPARABLE POSITION OF A LARGE, PRIVATE EMPLOYER IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY EXTEND MEMBERSHIP TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO LEADS A LARGE EMPLOYER NOT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, WHERE SUCH MEMBERSHIP IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE PARTNERSHIP'S MEMBERS ARE ALSO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE PARTNERSHIP'S MEMBERS ARE ALSO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR REPEAL ARTICLES OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE FORM 990 AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE ACTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE STAFF WILL ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO IDENTIFY ANY KNOWN REAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. A SUMMARY OF THESE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO WISHES TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS MAY INQUIRE OF THE CHAIR OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTTEE FOR A RESOLUTION. ANY CONFLICTED INDIVIDUAL WILL DISCLOSE THE DETAILS OF THE CONFLICT PRIOR TO BOARD REVIEW OF THE TRANSACTION AND DECISION. ANY CONFLICTED DIRECTOR SHALL REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE DISCUSSION AND SHALL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING. THESE ACTIONS SHALL BE NOTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED IN THREE STAGES: THE BOARD CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND THE FULL BOARD. THE INITIAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT COMPENSATION WAS BASED IN PART ON OTHER ORGANIZATIONS' SALARY PRACTICES. THE DELIBERATION PROCESS WAS RECORDED IN THE MEETING MINUTES, THE FINAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, AND IN A COMPENSATION POLICY. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN AUGUST, 2013 FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHARLES WEAVER. OTHER OFFICER/KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS PREPARED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS. THE PARTNERSHIP CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF A SALARY SURVEY WHEN AN EMPLOYEE IS HIRED AND FOLLOWS A COMPENSATION POLICY FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION LEVELS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST CONDUCTED FOR FISCAL POLICY DIRECTOR, JILL LARSON; AND EDUCATION POLICY DIRECTOR, JIM BARTHOLOMEW IN 2013. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, NOR ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. JOBS POLITICAL ACTION FUND 80 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET SUITE 3530 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 912066553 POLITICAL FUND MN 527 N/A MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP 1 MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION 80 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET SUITE 3530 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 208876254 PUBLIC CHARITY MN 501(C)(3) LINE 7 MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPLANATION OF RELATED PARTY RELATIONSHIP SCHEDULE R, PART II MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ELECT, APPOINT, OR REPLACE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION. HOWEVER, THE MAJORITY OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD IS MADE UP OF MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP EMPLOYEES. AS SUCH, MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP IS CONSIDERED A CONTROLLING ENTITY OF THE FOUNDATION AND THEY ARE RELATED PARTIES.