Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Inc

“Minutes of board meetings including actions taken are documented at the time of the board meeting and are available upon request”

“Board members get a copy of the form 990, it is also available upon request”

“Organization occasionally uses a third party to set pay standards for other employees”

“Organizational documents are stored in organization s office including electronic devices and are available upon request”

“See Schedule O”

“All minutes for Committee meetings are taken at the time of the meeting and are available on request.”

“Government Relations - Advocated for incentive programs that promote the production and consumption of bio-fuels. Educated members of the legislature and state agencies about the economic abd environmental benefits of biofuels. Laid the groundwork for opening new market opportunities for renewable fuels Expanding Markets for Biofuels through supply chain activities - partnered with an external contractor to realize enhanced market penetration for renewable fuels by working with retail gas stations to provide awareness of federal and state biofuels infrastructure grant availability. Promoting Biofuels through Educational and Communication - Developed and implemented communications and educational outreach to consumers, students and the public about the benefits of biofuels and promoted programming related to organizational mission, including social media campaigns, radio advertisements, press release, downlaods of our mobile app for locating higher blend retailers, booths at regional trade shows and tours for student groups at biofuels facilities”

“Form 990, Part I, Line 1 ??? Organization mission or significant activities ??? Schedule O To advocate on behalf of the renewable fuel industry in Minnesota, which in 2024 produced 1.4 billion gallons of ethanol, generated $5.2 billion in economic activity through sales, provided $1.2 billion in labor income, and supported 18,434 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 ??? Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder MBA consists of 10 board members representing the 10 renewable fuel producers in the organization. In addition, MBA has nearly two dozen associate 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 organization???s budget, operations, and strategic goals. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B ??? Form 990 Review Process Prior to filing the 990 form, a PDF file was shared with and reviewed by the Organization???s President and Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C ??? Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts - 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A ??? Compensation Review & Approval Process ??? CEO & Top Management 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, Line 19 ??? Other Organization Documents Publicly Available MBA documents related to its tax-exempt status and 990 Forms dating back to incorporation in 2011 are available upon request. Part IX - Statement of Functional Expenses - Program expenses include $20,000 for government relations, $2,548.59 for educational tours and $5,000 for research Management fees include $2,587.92 for payroll service fee, Credit card processing fees, Bank fees and $177,800 for professional fees majorly for Gregory Gust, the marketing contractor”