Depot Commons Association of Grand

“Class of Activity: STRATEGIC PLANNING | Donee's Name: GRAND RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | Donee's Address: 1 NW 3RD STREET GRAND RAPIDS MN 55744 | Relationship of Donee: RELATED ORGANIZATION | Cash Amount Given: $11000”

“Office Expenses $85”

“Depreciation $7009”

“Insurance $3564”

“Workforce development $216”

“Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $4236 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $3477”

“Form 990, schedule a - part ii section a. Public supportorganization did not fail public support test but we are providing additional information under thefacts and circumstances test:1. Ten percent of support test the grand rapids area chamber of commerce, which is funded by voluntary contributions by chamber members, is a tenant of the depot commons association. Annual rent is approximately $16,800 paid to the depot commons association. This alone shows more than 10% of depot commons support is from the general public.2. Attraction of public support test: the depot commons association provides a park-like setting for area residents and visitors, including restrooms and visitor information. The depot commons association also acts as the fiscal agent for grant monies that are dispersed for expenses incurred by both contracted consultants and volunteer committees that are engaged in workforce development and youth leadership programing. The blandin foundation (a 509(a)1 organization) is the primary funding agency for these and other projects that benefit the grand rapids and itasca county area.3. Other factors to include: the depot commons association board of directors is comprised of the chief executive of the grand rapids area chamber of commerce who is the designated chair of the board, and four other community leaders. The depot commons association facilities provide a boardroom at no charge for community members to meet and it serves approximately ten thousand visitors to the grand rapids area each year. Depot commons association is the centerpiece of the city of grand rapids. Visitors to the area depend on the depot to provide aesthetic value and a place to stop and relax during their visit. The grand rapids area chamber of commerce has nine committees with approximately 200 volunteers engaged in community support that use the depot commons building for meetings and other activities related to workforce development, government affairs, forestry and transportation issues and economic development initiatives.”