2024-11-04T22:17:31-08:00 2023-12-31 CHARLES E SCHNEIDER CPA LTD 5402 PARKDALE DR SUITE 100 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416 990 2023-01-01 452380387 MINNESOTA BIO-FUELS ASSOCIATION INC MINN 6128889138 500 E TRAVELERS TRAIL 600 BURNSVILLE MN 55337 BRIAN KLETSCHER President 2024-11-05 true true CHARLES E SCHNEIDER P00265408 6129297004 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z BRIAN KLETSCHER 500 E TRAVELERS TRAIL 600 BURNSVILLE MN 55337 925724 false X MNBIOFUELS.ORG X 2011 MN To advocate on behalf of the renewable fuel industry in Minnesota, which in 2023 produced 1.353 billion gallons of ethanol, generated $6.6 billion in economic activity through sales, provided $1.3 billion in direct income for Minnesota residents, and supported 20,914 jobs across the state. Our core activities include supporting legislative action that advances the renewable fuel industry in Minnesota, promoting research that enhances renewable fuel products and processes, delivering marketing and communications strategies to educate and promote the benefits of renewable fuels, and working in collaboration with stakeholders to increase the availability of higher blends of ethanol, which benefit farmers and rural communities while improving air quality through decreased greenhouse gas emissions and lowering consumer energy costs. 9 9 3 0 801675 925551 0 52 173 0 801727 925724 1744 1760 0 486751 428739 0 0 348051 406543 836546 837042 -34819 88682 666172 878846 2769 126761 663403 752085 To advocate for the renewable fuels industry in Minnesota to achieve the collective goals of better air quality, stronger rural and agricultural economies, lower prices for consumers at the pump, and domestic energy independence. false false GOVERNMENT RELATIONS:Worked with the legislature and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to advocate for existing state incentive programs that promote the production and consumption of biofuels. Helped to maintain current funding levels for biofuel incentive programs. Educated members of the legislature and state agency staff about the economic and environmental benefits of renewable fuels. Advocated for additional market opportunities for renewable fuels including the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. EXPANDING MARKETS FOR BIOFUEL THROUGH FUEL SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITIES:Partnered with an external contractor to realize enhanced market penetration for renewable fuels by working with retail locations to provide awareness of federal and state biofuel infrastructure grant availability. Worked with 6 successful applicants (out of 16 grant award recipients) for state biofuel infrastructure funding and provided a pathway for 40 applicants, or roughly 40 percent of the total applicants for program grant funding. Additionally, served as a liaison between retail locations and federal and state government for regulatory assistance while also serving as a liaison between the wholesale fuel and wholesale infrastructure sales/installer community. PROMOTING BIOFUELS THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION:Developed and implemented communications and educational outreach to educate consumers, students, and the public about the benefits of renewable fuels and promoted programming related to the organizational mission, including 317 social media campaigns, 916 radio advertisements, 43 press releases, 2,406 downloads of our mobile app for locating higher blend retailers, 2 booths at regional trade shows, and 13 tours for student groups at renewable energy producing facilities. Held 11 promotional events to distribute educational materials on the benefits of higher blends of renewable fuels and arranged more than 306 weekly retailer ads to promote Unleaded 88 providing extensive after sales support. false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 3 true false false false false true true false false false X 9 9 false false false false true false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X BRIAN WERNER 6128889138 500 E TRAVELERS TRAIL BURNSVILLE MN 55337 X BRIAN WERNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 55.00 0.00 209912 0 17272 CHAD FRIESE SECRETARY/TREAS 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIAN KLETSCHER BOARD PRESIDENT 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TOM PAITRICK Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GREG WEBB Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS HARWOOD Vice President 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JEANNE MCCAHERTY Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL PETERS Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL GREEN Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KENT HARTWIG Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 209912 17272 1 false true false GREGORY A GUST 5436 14 AVENUE SOUTH MINNAPOLIS MN 55417 MARKETING 106250 1 925551 925551 0 173 173 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 925724 173 1760 0 0 0 227184 0 139011 4044 31126 27374 10250 5042 8050 29500 0 0 749 0 2315 0 0 28505 23753 0 0 172 0 1844 2878 FUEL SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECT 116500 EDUCATION & OUTREACH 72389 MEMBER EVENTS 25302 RESEARCH & STUDIES 18000 61294 837042 0 0 0 202325 377797 460216 459039 0 40223 0 0 0 0 0 37728 35941 3631 1787 0 0 0 0 0 666172 878846 2769 126761 2769 126761 X 663403 752085 663403 752085 666172 878846 88682 X X true X false true false false false false true 925551 140917 140917 305432 680 680 27567 25780 1787 9481 9481 1787 X X false false false BRIAN WERNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 209912 7846 9426 227184 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 MBA consists of 9 board members representing the 9 renewable fuel producers in the organization. In addition, MBA has nearly two dozen vendor members as well as supporting and individual members. There are no shareholders. Voting rights are explicitly reserved for board members representing renewable fuel producer members, each of whom vote to approve the organizations budget, operations, and strategic goals. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Prior to filing the 990 form, a PDF file was shared with and reviewed by the Organizations President and Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c MBA By-Laws shared annually note that all members recognize that they are direct competitors and must act in a manner which does not violate any state, federal or international antitrust laws and regulators. Furthermore, members must acknowledge and agree to avoid any discussion on costs, prices, quantity or quality of production levels, methods or channels of distribution, markets, customers, or any other topic that may be construed as a violation of antitrust laws. These conflict-of-interest guidelines are highlighted prior to each board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board of Directors is solely responsible for determining, adjusting, and documenting the compensation of the Executive Director. All determinations or adjustments on salary are voted on and approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 MBA documents related to its tax-exempt status and 990 Forms dating back to incorporation in 2011 are available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c In 2022, MBA entered into an administrative services and lease agreement with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. To ensure full transparency for both associations prior to signing said agreement, an independent financial review was determined to be necessary and appropriate. The Board of Directors, with the advice and consent of the Executive Director, was responsible for the selection of an independent accountant and the oversight of the review, which included providing direct access to financial statements, online accounting software, and payroll information, as well as responding to questions from the accountant.