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        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR OPERATING EXPENSES</PurposeOfGrant>
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        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT &amp; PERFORMANCE ACADEMY</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 853</AddressLine1>
          <City>PARK RAPIDS</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56470</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>050577565</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>6957</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURERED LAKE TEEN GIRL INITIATIVE</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>INSECT INFERNO INC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>45669 221ST AVE</AddressLine1>
          <City>LEONARD</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56652</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>325585906</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>5293</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR IDEA AWARD WINNER</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>KINSHIP OF PARK RAPIDS</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 282</AddressLine1>
          <City>PARK RAPIDS</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56470</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>411738041</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>5095</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR KINSHIP TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>LAKE OF THE WOODS HUMANE SOCIETY</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 1103</AddressLine1>
          <City>BAUDETTE</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56623</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411941034</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR ANIMAL WELFARE</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>LAVALLEY INDUSTRIES LLC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 683</AddressLine1>
          <City>BEMIDJI</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56619</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>611497834</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR IDEA AWARD WINNER</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>LIFECARE GREENBUSH MANOR</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>715 DELMORE DR</AddressLine1>
          <City>GREENBUSH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56726</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411804205</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>100038</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR GREENBUSH MANOR FURNISHINGS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MARSHAL CO SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>105 S DIVISION ST</AddressLine1>
          <City>WARREN</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56762</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410850502</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>16667</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR THIEF RIVER WATERSHED WEED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM</PurposeOfGrant>
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        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MCINTOSH MACHINE &amp; MANUFACTURING INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 160</AddressLine1>
          <City>MCINTOSH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56556</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>261594559</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR IDEA AWARD WINNER</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>108B LOMMEN HALL</AddressLine1>
          <City>MOORHEAD</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56563</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411687554</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>6250</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR WHITE EARTH RESERVATION COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION STUDY</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>THE NATURE CONSERVANCY MINNESOTA CHAPTER</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1101 W RIVER PKW</AddressLine1>
          <City>MINNEAPOLIS</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>55415</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>530242652</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>16667</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR BIOMASS AND WASTE TO ENERGY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SURVEY</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 71</AddressLine1>
          <City>NAYTAHWAUSH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56566</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>205499213</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>20000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR THE LEARNING CENTER PLAYGROUND</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NID</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1552 CARR LAKE RO</AddressLine1>
          <City>BEMIDJI</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56601</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>412022738</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR IDEA AWARD WINNER</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NORTHWEST COMMUNITY ACTION INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 67</AddressLine1>
          <City>BADGER</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56714</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410888567</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>12500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR THE NORTHWEST YOUTH INTERVENTION PROJECT</PurposeOfGrant>
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        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NORTHWEST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>115 S MAIN STE 1</AddressLine1>
          <City>WARREN</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56762</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411231594</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>6250</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR NORTHWEST MINNESOTA REGIONAL TRAIL PLAN</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>NORTHWOODS CAREGIVERS</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>616 AMERICA AVE</AddressLine1>
          <City>BEMIDJI</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56601</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411993133</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR NICE AT HOME</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>PARK RAPIDS SCHOOL DIST #309</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>401 HUNTSINGER AVE</AddressLine1>
          <City>PARK RAPIDS</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56470</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>416001518</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>12500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR PARK RAPIDS COMMUNITY STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>CITY OF PARK RAPIDS</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>212 2ND ST W</AddressLine1>
          <City>PARK RAPIDS</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56470</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>416005449</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>8500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR POSITIVELY PARK RAPIDS PROJECTS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>PEACEMAKER RESOURCES</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>3124 HANNAH AVENUE</AddressLine1>
          <City>BEMIDJI</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56619</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>450507287</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>12500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR BEMIDJI AREA PREVENTION COLLABORATION CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>POLK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 403</AddressLine1>
          <City>CROOKSTON</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56716</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>416005869</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>12500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR NORTHWEST MINNESOTA HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 588</AddressLine1>
          <City>RED LAKE</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56671</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410692381</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>12500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR RED LAKE CEDS</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>RED LAKE COUNTY SOIL &amp; WATER</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>2602 WHEAT DR</AddressLine1>
          <City>RED LAKE FALLS</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56750</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410859809</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>18750</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR RED LAKE COUNTY SWCD CULVERT INVENTORY PROJECT</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>RED LAKE HOMELESS SHELTER</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 280</AddressLine1>
          <City>REDLAKE</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56671</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>841661929</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>12500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR ADULT REHABILITATIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATED SERVICES PROJECT</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>CITY OF ROSEAU</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 307</AddressLine1>
          <City>ROSEAU</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56751</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>416005499</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>21467</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR RIVERVIEW PARK GAZEBO</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RURAL MINNESOTA CEP INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 1108</AddressLine1>
          <City>DETROIT LAKES</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56502</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410942639</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>12500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR INCREASING WORKPLACE SKILLS FOR AT RISK, DISCONNECTED, DISADVANTAGED, AND DISABLED YOUTH</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>SF(X) ENGINEERING INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 266</AddressLine1>
          <City>WARROAD</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56763</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>412012287</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>10000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR IDEA AWARD WINNER</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>ST MARY'S MISSION SCHOOL</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 189</AddressLine1>
          <City>REDLAKE</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56671</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>410810618</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>7654</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR PRESCHOOL AND PRE K</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>STEPHENARGYLE SCHOOL</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>MARSHALL COUNTY E</AddressLine1>
          <City>ARGYLE</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56713</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>411843125</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>8000</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>TRI-VALLEY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 607</AddressLine1>
          <City>CROOKSTON</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56716</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>410888488</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>6250</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR FAMILY VOICE &amp; CHOICE NETWORK</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION SERVICE</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>262 OWEN HALL</AddressLine1>
          <City>CROOKSTON</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56716</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>416007513</EINOfRecipient>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>12500</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR ORGANIC FRUIT PRODUCTION IN HIGH TUNNELS IN ZONES 2 AND 3</PurposeOfGrant>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>WARROAD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #690</BusinessNameLine1>
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          <AddressLine1>510 CEDAR AVE NW</AddressLine1>
          <City>WARROAD</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56763</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>416003720</EINOfRecipient>
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        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR POOL UPGRADE AND REPAIR</PurposeOfGrant>
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      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>WHITE EARTH RESERVATION</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO BOX 418</AddressLine1>
          <City>WHITE EARTH</City>
          <State>MN</State>
          <ZIPCode>56591</ZIPCode>
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        <EINOfRecipient>411737979</EINOfRecipient>
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        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FOR DEVELOPING A LAND USE PLAN, INCLUDING ASSESSMENT AND POLICY GUIDANCE FOR THE WHITE EARTH RESERVATION</PurposeOfGrant>
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        <NumberOfRecipients>23</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>35647</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
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        <TypeOfGrant>SCHOLARSHIP</TypeOfGrant>
        <NumberOfRecipients>161</NumberOfRecipients>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>86625</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
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      <Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
        <Identifier>PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 2:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: AFTER A GENERAL GRANT IS AWARDED, AN AWARD LETTER IS SENT WHICH IS SIGNED BY THE GRANTEE. THIS LETTER IS SUBJECT TO THE GRANTEE ACCEPTING TERMS IN THE AWARD LETTER INCLUDING WHEN PAYMENTS WILL BE SENT AND WHEN REPORTS WILL BE DUE. NORMALLY THE FIRST PAYMENT IS SENT AFTER THE GRANTEE SIGNS THIS AGREEMENT. FOLLOWING PAYMENTS ARE SENT AFTER SENDING IN SATISFACTORY REPORTS. WITH COMPONENT FUNDS, PAYMENT IS SENT AFTER REQUIRED MATERIALS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENTS ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS AFTER REQUIRED INFORMATION IS RECEIVED FROM THE STUDENTS.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
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    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
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        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <NumberOfContributions>5</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>349311</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </SecuritiesPubliclyTraded>
      <RealEstateOther>
        <NonCashCheckbox>X</NonCashCheckbox>
        <NumberOfContributions>1</NumberOfContributions>
        <NoncashContribsRptdF990>14700</NoncashContribsRptdF990>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenues>
      </RealEstateOther>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeld>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts>1</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGifts>
      <ThirdPartiesUsed>1</ThirdPartiesUsed>
      <Form990ScheduleMPartII>
        <Identifier>THIRD PARTY USE:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 32B:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE MARKETABLE SECURITIES ARE SOLD BY BREMER TRUST, N.A., ONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT MANAGERS. NO COSTS ARE CHARGED FOR THESE SERVICES.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleMPartII>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE 990 WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE IT IS FILED.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST YEARLY SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH IS WRITTEN TO EMPHASIZE FAIRNESS, CONSISTENCY AND INTEGRITY IN ALL OF ITS DECISION-MAKING, TO ENSURE THERE WILL BE NO BASIS FOR LEGAL ACTION OR ACCUSATIONS OF SELF-DEALING. THE BOARD WILL EXCLUDE ANY MEMBER FROM ALL DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS CONCERNING ACTIONS ON ANY PROJECT, SERVICE OR OTHER MATTER PROPOSED FOR FUNDING IN WHICH SUCH MEMBER MAY HAVE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FIDUCIARY INTEREST. ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD MAY QUESTION ANOTHER BOARD MEMBER AS TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS A WHOLE WILL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE PRESIDENT IS SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW BY THE BOARD WHO SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINES THE SALARY. OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY SUPERVISORS AND THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES SALARY BASED ON EXTERNAL DATA.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION'S 990 AND ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS) ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE PUBLIC.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 4,586,893.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
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