2024-07-11T09:22:25-05:00 2023-08-31 411656121 SCHLENNER WENNER & CO CPA'S PA 630 ROOSEVELT RD STE 201 ST CLOUD MN 56301 990 2022-09-01 510178016 MINNESOTA SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION MINN 5073881635 1020 INNOVATION LN MANKATO MN 56001 SCOTT MILLER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 5073881635 2024-07-08 1 SCOTT MILLER 999009999 0 SHELLEY M GAETZ P00066049 3202510286 2024-07-07 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z SCOTT MILLER 1020 INNOVATION LN MANKATO MN 56001 1156543 0 X WWW.MNSOYBEAN.ORG X 1962 MN ESTABLISHED BY SOYBEAN FARMERS IN 1962, THE MINNESOTA SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION (MSGA) IS A NON-PROFIT, FARMER-CONTROLLED MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AIMED AT MONITORING GOVERNMENT POLICIES, SUPPORTING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE PROFITABILITY OF SOYBEAN FARMERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. 48 48 0 2600 291800 128687 282677 314833 855849 826196 875 6579 8810 8935 1148211 1156543 53128 86873 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1048362 1157351 1101490 1244224 46721 -87681 1121380 1165395 364800 445148 756580 720247 X ESTABLISHED BY SOYBEAN FARMERS IN 1962, THE MINNESOTA SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION (MSGA) IS A NON-PROFIT, FARMER-CONTROLLED MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AIMED AT MONITORING GOVERNMENT POLICIES, SUPPORTING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE PROFITABILITY OF SOYBEAN FARMERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. 0 0 LOBBYING: THE MINNESOTA SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION (MSGA) IS THE MAIN ORGANIZATION IN MINNESOTA WHICH DEFENDS SOYBEAN FARMER INTERESTS AT THE STATE CAPITAL. MSGA CONSTANTLY MONITORS THE ACTIONS OF THE MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATOR AND ENGAGES THOSE LEGISLATORS TO HELP THEM MAKE BETTER DECISIONS FOR MINNESOTA'S SOYBEAN FARMERS. MSGA ENGAGES THOSE LEADERS BY SENDING PRODUCERS, STAFF AND A LOBBYIST TO THE CAPITAL THROUGH-OUT THE ENTIRE YEAR TO HAVE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT HOW DECISIONS IN ST. PAUL AFFECT ALL FARMERS ON A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES INCLUDING WATER QUALITY, TAXES AND FARM INPUT REGULATION. AG EXPO/SOYBEAN BUSINESS MAGAZINE: MSGA IS DEEPLY INVOLVED IN EDUCATING AND COMMUNICATING ITS MESSAGES TO NOT ONLY SOYBEAN PRODUCERS BUT THE ENTIRE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS TASK, THE MSGA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MINNESOTA CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION, HOLDS AN ANNUAL TRADESHOW AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE WHICH ATTRACTS OVER 1,000 ATTENDEES AND PROVIDES THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM EXHIBITORS AND SPEAKERS ABOUT HOW TO BE A MORE PROFITABLE FARMER. MSGA ALSO PUBLISHES A BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE THAT OUTLINES MANY OF THE PROJECTS MANAGED ON BEHALF OF THE MINNESOTA SOYBEAN RESEARCH AND PROMOTION COUNCIL, BUT EDUCATES SOYBEAN PRODUCERS AND THE ACTIONS MSGA HAS TAKEN AT THE CAPITAL ON BEHALF OF ALL SOYBEAN FARMERS. 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THE ASSOCIATION IS RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER IRS CODE 501(C)(5). DUE TO THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT NATURE AND PROVISION OF THE ASSOCIATION, ALL INCOME AND EXPENSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE TAX EXEMPT AND ACCORDINGLY NO MATERIAL PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO DONORS AS ALLOWED BY IRS REGULATIONS. HOWEVER, THE ASSOCIATION IS REQUIRED TO PAY STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. IF THE ASSOCIATION WERE TO ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES THAT RESULTED IN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, A TAX WOULD BE ASSESSED ON THAT ACTIVITY. DURING THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2023 AND 2022, THE ASSOCIATION ENGAGED IN UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND PAID INCOME TAXES OF $32,139 AND $82,443, RESPECTIVELY. THE ASSOCIATION IS OPEN AND SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THE FILING. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 1 PLASMA BLUE LLC 151 SAINT ANDREWS COURT SUITE 710 MANKATO MN 56001 371910802 86873 0 REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES X X X X X 0 0 0 TOM SLUNECKA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 0 412745 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38402 0 451147 0 0 JOE SMENTEK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0 204804 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14418 0 219222 0 0 ERIC WENBERG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - SSGA 0 189680 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14045 0 203725 0 0 SCOTT MILLER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 0 168652 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26049 0 194701 0 0 KIM NILL DIRECTOR OF MARKET DEVELOP 0 139900 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20404 0 160304 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 MSGA CONTRACTS ALL MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM DUTIES TO AN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT FIRM: AG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 ANY PERSON IN MINNESOTA WHO WANTS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF MSGA MUST MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS SET FORTH IN THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE MEMBERS OF MSGA APPOINT THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS THE GOVERNING BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE BOARD CAN NOT AMEND THE BYLAWS OR STRATEGIC PLAN WITHOUT MAJORITY APPROVAL OF THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B BOARD MEMBERS HAVE A CHANCE TO REVIEW THE 990 DURING A BOARD MEETING BEFORE FILING. STAFF IN CHARGE OF COMPLETING THE 990 ARE AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS THE 990 AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THE BOARD MAY HAVE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM EACH JUNE. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY ISSUE THAT IS PERCEIVED AS A CONFLICT, AND IT IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 MSGA MAKES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UPON REQUEST. 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