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Short Form Form 990-EZ Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) 0M8 No. 1545-1150 D17 Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Department Ct the Treasury Utern Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information. A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning January 1 , 2017, and ending December 31 , 20 17 B Cheek it app! C Name o o'ganzatoe D Employer identification number L11 Aores c1i:iige Minnesota Wildflowers Information __ 45-2728345 0 Namic!ocimi NLrnb(rr 31'0 tret(orP0. box. trfla4 is not delivered to street anoress) ] ROOifl/SUIte E Telephone eLmber E initial return I, 1590 Long Lake Rd 651-399-4064 L..J Final retun p term,riatc?(l F 0 Amended re'ur:, y or town. state or province. country. and LIP Or foreign postal code F Group Exemption U Application pending New Brighton, MN 55112 i'Jurnoer P G Accounting Method: Cash L Accrual Other (specify) H Check 0 if the organIzation is not I Website: - hnps://www.minnesotawildflowers.into -- requred to attach Schedule B J Tax-exempt status (check only one) - 501 (c)(3) D 501(c) ( ) I (insert no.) 0 4947(a)(1) or 0527 (Form 990. 990-EZ. or 990-PF). K Form of organization: Z. Corporation 0 Trust E Association 0 Other L Add tines Sb. 6c. and 7b to (ne 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are S200.000 or more, or if total assets (Part II. column (B) below) are $500000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ S U11l Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part I ...................... . 1 1 Contributions, gifts. grants. and similar amounts received ............. 1i 2 3 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts Membership dues and assessments ..................... 450 3, 1 4 Investment income ......................... 5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . . L_...1. b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .........5b c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line Sb from line Sa) . . - - 5c 6 Gaming and fundraising events a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15000) ....................[a b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the I sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15.000) . 6b 4,6931 c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . ' d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and Gb and subtract 1 line 6c) .............................. 6d 2,389 7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a b Less: cost of goods sold ............... 7b c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ........ 7c 8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule 0) .................... 3.840 9 Total revenue. Add lines 1. 2, 3. 4. Sc, 6d, 7c. and8 9 84,344 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule 0) ............... 10 11 Benefits paid to or for members ...................... 11 12 Salaries, other compensation. and employee benefits ............... 12 55,363 13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ........... 13 1,400 . 14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14 UJ 15 Printing. publications. postage. and shipping .................... 5 277 16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule 0) ................... 16 14,978 17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . . 17 71,957 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............. 18 12,387 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year's return) ................... 11 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) .......... 20 Z 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 21 26,540 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 106421 o'n 990-EZ 201 i

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Short Form Form 990-EZ Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

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

0M8 No. 1545-1150

D17 Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Department Ct the Treasury Utern Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.

A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning January 1 , 2017, and ending December 31 , 20 17

B Cheek it app! C Name o o'ganzatoe D Employer identification number

L11 Aores c1i:iige Minnesota Wildflowers Information __ 45-2728345 0 Namic!ocimi NLrnb(rr 31'0 tret(orP0. box. trfla4 is not delivered to street anoress) ]

ROOifl/SUIte E Telephone eLmber

E initial return I, 1590 Long Lake Rd 651-399-4064 L..J Final retun p term,riatc?(l

F 0 Amended re'ur:, y or town. state or province. country. and LIP Or foreign postal code F Group Exemption

U Application pending New Brighton, MN 55112 i'Jurnoer P

G Accounting Method: Cash L Accrual Other (specify) H Check 0 if the organIzation is not I Website: - hnps://www.minnesotawildflowers.into -- requred to attach Schedule B J Tax-exempt status (check only one) - 501 (c)(3) D 501(c) ( ) I (insert no.) 0 4947(a)(1) or 0527 (Form 990. 990-EZ. or 990-PF).

K Form of organization: Z. Corporation 0 Trust E Association 0 Other L Add tines Sb. 6c. and 7b to (ne 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are S200.000 or more, or if total assets (Part II. column (B) below) are $500000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ S U11l Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)

Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part I ...................... . 1 1 Contributions, gifts. grants. and similar amounts received ............. 1i

2 3

Program service revenue including government fees and contracts

Membership dues and assessments ..................... 450

3,

1 4 Investment income ......................... 5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . . L_...1.

b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .........5b c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line Sb from line Sa) . . - - 5c

6 Gaming and fundraising events

a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than

$15000) ....................[a

b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions

from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the I sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15.000) . 6b 4,6931

c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . ' d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and Gb and subtract 1

line 6c) .............................. 6d 2,389 7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a

b Less: cost of goods sold ............... 7b

c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ........ 7c

8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule 0) .................... 3.840

9 Total revenue. Add lines 1. 2, 3. 4. Sc, 6d, 7c. and8 9 84,344

10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule 0) ............... 10

11 Benefits paid to or for members ...................... 11

12 Salaries, other compensation. and employee benefits ............... 12 55,363

13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ........... 13 1,400

. 14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14

UJ 15 Printing. publications. postage. and shipping .................... 5 277

16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule 0) ................... 16 14,978

17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . . 17 71,957

18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............. 18 12,387

19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with

end-of-year figure reported on prior year's return) ................... 11

20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) .......... 20

Z 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 21

26,540

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 106421 o'n 990-EZ 201 i

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form 990-EZ 20171 Page 2 I1lI Balance Sheets (see the instructions for Part H)

Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to resDond to any question in this Part II .......... fl (B) End of yea ,

27.688

(A) Begnirg of year

L_jp

15,031

27 Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21) . . Iidi Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part Ill)

22 Cash, savings, and investments 23 Land and buildings .......... 24 Other assets (describe in Schedule 0) 25 Total assets ............

i 2fi Total IhiIs (clr'rih. n Schedule -- '---' -'--" i -'t; ., . ., ................u,,. 870

27,688

1,148

26.540

Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part HI , . Expenses

What is the organizations primary exempt purpose? Environmental Education/Web Publishing thequiredfor section

Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, organizations: optional for

as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of others.) persons benefited. and other relevant information for each program title.

28 Web-based

.................. In 2017: 12K miles traveled, 16K images taken,_136 I me total) (Grants S 63,965) If this amount includes foreig n grants, check here . ... LI 28a

29

(Grants $ )___If this amount includes foreign 9rants. check here...

30

(Grants $ ) If this amo unt includes foreign here . . . . 0 31 Other program services (describe in Schedule 0)

(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants. check here LI f 31a 32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31 a) 32

I1I List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated—see the instruct ions for Part lV)

Chpr.k if thii nrnni7tinn iiscd Schedule 0 to resnond to any cuestion in this Part IV ......... El

'a 4 Nam and t'le 1b Average

hOL S per week IOCI .

(C) Reportable-_-T

(Forms (Forms w.2/1099.Misc; (if not paid, enter -0.)

(d)Heatlh benefits, contribilt 'ons to employee

benefit plans. and deferred compensation

T (e) Estimated amount of

other compensation

__________ Catherine_______ President: _ ____________

managing editor, field botanist & photographer 28 37,1451 01 0

Peter M. Dziuk, Secretar, y : field coordinator, princi,palj

phrapher. field botanist. publishing assistant J 13 18,2181 0

Victoria Ranua. Treasurer 1 0 0 - 0

John Thayer, Board member 1 0 0 - 0

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71.957

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Form 99O-EZ(2O17 Page 3 .1Thy1 Other Information (Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the

- i nst ruc t ions for V.) Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond toany question in this Part V . LI

-- Yes No

33 Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes." provide a T detailed description of each activity in Schedule 0 . I 33 '

34 Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If Yes." attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization's name. Otherwise. explain the change on Schedule 0 (see instructions) .

35a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2. 6a. and 7a, among others)? .............. 35a /

b If Yes to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If No. provide an explanation in Schedule 0 35b i C Was the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501(c)(5). or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice.

reporting. and proxy tax requirements during the year? If 'Yes." complete Schedule C. Part III ...... 35c 36 Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution. termination. or significant disposition of net assets

during the year? If Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ............. 36 37a Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect. as described in the instructions 37a a

b Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ................... 37b I 38a Did the organization borrow from. or make any loans to, any officer, director. trustee. or key employee or were

any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? . [8a b If "Yes." complete Schedule L. Part II and enter the total amount involved ......38b 1, -_

39 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 ........... 39a b Gross receipts. included on line 9. for public use of club facilities ....... 39b I

40a Section 501 (c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: section 4911 o : section 4912 0 : section 4955 0

b Section 501(c)(3). 501(c)(4). and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year. or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes. complete Schedule L. Part I 40b

c Section 501(c)(3). 501(c)(4). and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912. 4955. and 4958 .......................

d Section 501(c)(3). 501(c)(4). and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization ................

e All organizations. At any time during the tax year. was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes. complete Form 8886-1....................... 4 _____

41 List the states with which a copy of this return is filed Minnesota

42a The organizations books are in care of Catherine Chayk.Telephone no. .

Located at iYO Long Lake Rd, New Brighton, MN ZIP 4 10- 55112-5580

b At any time during the calendar year. did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authonty over Yes 1 No a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account. or other financial account)? i2b 1 1 If Yes. enter the name of the foreign country: See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

c At any time during the calendar year. did the organization maintain an office outside the United States? LI.... If Yes. enter the name of the foreign country: No-

43 Section 4947(a(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 —Check here ....... LI and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ..... 0 0, 43 --

Yes No

44a Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If Yes." Form 990 must be completed instead of Form 990-EZ ......................... 44a I

b Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If Yes. Form 990 must be completed instead of Form 990-EZ ........................:44b 4 /

c Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? ........ 44c I d If Yes" to line 44c. has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? if "No." provide an

explanation in Schedule 0 ............................44d

45a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13) ....... 45a I iI... b 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, Form 990 and Schedule R may need to he completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions) 45b

990-EZ 201.

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Form S9O.E2(2017) Page 4

Yes No 46 Did the organization engage. directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition r

to candidates for public office? If "Yes." complete Schedule C. Part I 46 / ITh'A1 Section 501(c)(3) organizations only -

All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52. and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part VI ......... 0

Yes No 47 Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax r year? If 'Yes." complete Schedule C. Part II ...................... 47 / 48 Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If Yes," complete Schedule E . . . 49a Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization' ...... --

b If "Yes." was the related organization a section 527 organization? ............... 49b 50 Complete this table for the organizations five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees, and key

employees) who each received more than $100000 of compensation from the organization. if there is none, enter "None."

(b Average (ci Reportable (d) Health beretits. COr.tribuliOris to employed (e) Estiniatea amount of

(a) Name and I itfe of each employee hours per week compensation benefit plans, and deferred other comoensation

devoted to position (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) compensation

f Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . - -.

51 Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

d Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100.000 . .

52 Did the organization complete Schedule A? Note: All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a completed Schedule A ............................ Yes 0 N

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 or. all informatior of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign , Signature of officer . Date

Here (+h'rii (./vL Type or print name and title

Paid Print/Type preparer's name 1Preparer's signature Date Check

PTIN -

Preoarer L_---.--.------- -------.----

Self-employ ed 'efflPlOYj_ Use OnIy _Firmsname ______---. .---.--,.--.----...--- _Firm'sEIN

I Firm's address J Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions Li Yes Lii No n' 990-EZ

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SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ (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.

Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.govlForm990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

P'~ ©17

Name of the organization Employer identification number

Minnesota Wildflowers Information 1 45-2728345

Part 1, Line 8, Other revenue: promotion of native plant vendors income $2400; commercial photo usaqe riqhts $1265;

mobile app sales commission $129; native seed sales commission $46

Part 1, Line 16, Other expenses: _pppq! ~ !?!~es $4122; equipment & supplies $810; books & subscriptions $128;

bank & ---account fees -- travel --- conferences, conventions ------- outside ---- ----- --- ------------------

advertn $60; orqaruzation fee $25

Part Ii, Line 26, Total liabilities: payroll withhoidina taxes $1148

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat. No. 51056K Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017)

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SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

I ©17

Name of the organization Employer identification number

Minnesota Wildflowers Information 1 45-2728345 •ii• Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

I Li A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i). 2 Li A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).) 3 Li A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). 4 0 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the

hospital's name, city, and state:

5 Li An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

6 Li A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 1 70(b)(1)(A)(v). 7 Li An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public

described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

8 Li A Community trust described in section 170(b)(11)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.) 9 Li An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college

or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

10 El An o receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part Ill.)

ii Li An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4). 12 Li An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes

of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

a Li Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

b Li Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization (s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

c Li Type Ill functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, 0, and E.

d Li Type Ill non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

e Li Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type ill functionally integrated, or Type Ill non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

f Enter the number of supported organizations ....................... I g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(I) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1-10 above (see instructions))

(Iv) Is the organization listed in your governing

document?

(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)

(vi) Amount of other support (see

instructions)

Yes No

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat. No. 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 3 1211111 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) lo. (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f) Total

I Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.")

2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise 8,692 25,786 69,905 60,990 77,662 243,035

sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose . . . 435 825 727 1.484 3,471

3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 3,510 4,270 3,300 3,100 5,080 19,260

4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .

5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge .

6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. . . . 12,637 30,881 73,932 64,090 84,226 265,766

7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons

b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the yea r

___________

c Add lines 7a and 7b .......

8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 265,766

(a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f)Total 12,637 30,882 73,932 64,090 84,226 265,766

3 4 2 3 3 15

3 4 2 3 3 15

5 200 100 115 420

12,645 31,086 73,934 64,193 84,344 266,201

Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) Do-

9 Amounts from line 6 ...... lOa Gross income from interest, dividends,

payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties, and income from similar sources

b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 .

c Add lines l0aandl0b 11 Net income from unrelated business

activities not included in line lOb, whether or not the business is regularly carried on

12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .......

13

Total support. (Add lines 9, lOc, 11, and 12.)

14 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501 (c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ......................... 10' Ej

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 8, column (0 divided by line 13, column (0) . . ... [ 15 99.8 %

16 Public support percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part Ill, line 15 116 % Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

17 Investment income percentage for 2017 (line lOc, column (f) divided byline 13, column (f)) . . 17 0%

18 Investment income percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part Ill, line 17 ........... 18 % 19a 331/3% support tests-2017. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 331/3%, and line

17 is not more than 331/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . 1110. Z b 331/3% support tests-2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 331/3%, and

line 18 is not more than 331/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization No-

20 Private foundation. If the oroanization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions LII Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

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Schedule B I (Form 990, 990-EZ, Schedule of Contributors

OMB No. 1545-0047

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

Department of the Treasury I Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.govlForm990 for the latest information.

Name of the organization

Minnesota Wildflowers Information Organization type (check one):

67" L-41, ©17 Employer identification number

45-2728345

Filers of: Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ ZI 501 (c)( 3 ) (enter number) organization

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

Li 527 political organization

Form 990-PF Li 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

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

Li 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

IZI 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 property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributors total contributions.

Special Rules

Li 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 1 h; or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

Li For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from anyone 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 Ill.

Li 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 ..................- $

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 990-PF, 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. 30613X Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2017)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2017) Page Name Employer identification number

Minnesota Wildflowers Information 1 45-2728345

Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.

(a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution

StateLnespa -------------------------------------------------------------

Person Payroll El

------------ ------------------------------------------------- $ ------ Noncash El

-

(Complete Part II for St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1616 noncash contributions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution

-

Person El Payroll El

$ Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution

Person El Payroll El

$ Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution

Person El Payroll El

$ Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP +4 Total contributions Type of contribution

Person El Payroll El

$ Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP +4 Total contributions Type of contribution

Person El Payroll El

$ Noncash El (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2017)