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Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income TaxUnder section 501(c ), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung

Department of the Treasury benefit trust or private foundation)Internal Revenue Service ► The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

Li Amended reeun bons EAGAN MN 55123

A For the 2009 calendar ear or tax year beginnin g and endin

B Check tl applicable Hie C Name of orgamzaoonq

ressce use IRS DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC

label or

Name change punt or Doing Business As

type Number and street (or P 0 lax If mail is not delhered to sheet address)

U I'm see 3430 WESCOTT WOODLANDS

U TerminationSpecificInstruc - City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4

Application pingF Name and address of principal officer

REYNE BRACHAUD-LINSK3430 WESCOTT WOODLANDSEAGAN MN 55123

I Tax-exempt status 501(c) ( 3 ) 4 (insert no.) 11 4947(alfl) or 527

D Employer identification number

41-1424653

RoaNSUe E Telephone number

651-456-9110G Gross receipts 998,652

H(a) Is this a group return for

Mies? Yes NoH(b) Are all

?na0es 8 Yes B No

tf'No, aarh a 1st (see tralncibrts)

d4 Type of rgw aW X Corporation Trust Associatio n I Other ► ^ L Year of tomiabon 19 81

Part I Summary

i Bneflv describe the organization 's mission or most significant activities:

THE MISSION OF DAKOTA WOODLANDS IS TO EMPOWER HOMELESS WOMEN TO CREATE

STABLE FUTURES FOR THEIR FAMILIES

2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets

MM

3 Number of voting members of the governing body ( Part VI , line 1a) 3 13

4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body ( Part VI , line 1b) 4 13

5 Total number of employees ( Part V , line 2a) 5 42

6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 1200

7a Total gross unrelated business revenue from Part VIII , column (C), line 12 7a

b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T , line 34 7b 0Prior Year Current Year

8 Contnbutions and grants ( Part VIII , line 1h ) 447, 118 512, 848

9 Program service revenue ( Part VIII , line 2g ) 769, 370 439, 97510 Investment mcom a a d 7d ) 12 , 8 0 9 5,23711 Other revenue (Pa VIII, c I (}^j'lilnees 5, d, 8c, 99 , 10c , and 11e) 30 ,19612 Total revenue - a d lines 8 throw h 11 must a ual {t VIII , column (A) , line 12 ) 1,229,297 9 8 8 , 2 5 613 Grants and similar =ountsA (F^rt^X204@nn Q^ nes 1-3)I

14 Benefits paid to or for 4embers (Part IX , column ( §Ie 4)

n Ipye15 Salaries , other co pen ano m e , 6ep µ,' `„r{attef X , column (A), lines 5-10) 837, 178 771 , 865U)

l^ Pi 1^ 1 ^ I (

16a Professional fundraismg fe) l t) D ti11ur& IA me 1e

b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX , column ( D), line 25) ► 77, 553 - ' _W 17 Other expenses (Part IX , column (A), lines 11a-11d , 11f-24f) 428, 900 325, 971

18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX , column (A), line 25 ) 1,266,078 1,097,83619 Revenue less ex penses Subtract line 18 from line 12 -36,781 - 109,580

Beg innin g of Qtrrent Yea End of Year

20 Total assets (Part X, line 16 ) 2,306,070 2,083,005a 21 Total liabilities ( Part X, line 26 ) 940, 693

1839, 672

22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 1,365,377 1 , 243,333Part II Si nature Block

Under tiises of perjury, I d re that I e amin this return, including accompanying schedules and statements , and to the best of my knowledge

and eliel, i1 true , corn , a complete ec ration prepare/ ( other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any k"edge

Sign 4, ,

Here r , ure cer

Type or punt name and title

Paidsignatures ' 0signature

Preparer'sHARRINGTON LANGER &

Use Only Firms name (or yours

if self-employed), ' 563 PHALEN BLVDaddress , and ZIP . 4 SAINT PAUL, MN 551

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the separate InstruDAA

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Form 990 (2009) DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424653 Page 2Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments1 Briefly describe the organization's mission

THE MISSION OF DAKOTA WOODLANDS IS TO EMPOWER HOMELESS WOMEN TO CREATESTABLE FUTURES FOR THEIR FAMILIES

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on

the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? Yes FA No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0

3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program

services? Yes No

If 'Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0

4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program services by expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and

allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a (Code ) (Expenses $ 8 7 0 , 7 7 7 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4 3 9 , 9 7 5DAKOTA WOODLANDS SHELTERS AND PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICESFOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO ARE HOMFT,FRS : THE TOTAL MTTh!BER OF FAMILIES

SHELTERED IN 2009 WAS 110 FAMILIES (22 FAMILIES AT A TIME) . TIMELY FOLLOWUP WORK IS KEY TO RESIDENT SUCCESS. THEY FOLLOW UP WITH ALL FAMILIES FORUP TO TWO YEARS AND ASSIST SO THAT THEY CONTINUE TO DO WELL. FAMILIES STAYAS LONG AS NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY MOVE FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOMES OFTHEIR OWN. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IN 2009 WAS 61 DAYS. ALL FAMILIESHAD INDIVIDUAL PLANS AND IMPROVED THEIR SKILLS AS RESPONSIBLE RENTERS,BUDGET AND FINANCE, EDUCATION, PARENTING AND OTHER SKILLS. 89% OFRESIDENTS MOVE TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. TO LEARN MORE VISIT OUR WEBSITEAT WWW.DAKOTAWOODLANDS.ORG.

4b (Code ` (Expenses $ including yranis of $ ) (Revenue $i„^

4c (Code ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O )

(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $4e Total program service expenses ► 870,777

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list ofINC 4 1-142 4653

1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"

complete Schedule A

2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors?

3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to

candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part

4 Section 501(c )( 3) organizations . Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If "Yes," complete

Schedule C, Part II

5 Section 501(c )( 4), 501 ( c)(5), and 501(c )(6) organizations . Is the organization subject to the section 6033(e)

notice and reporting requirement and proxy tax? If 'Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III

6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have

the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes"

complete Schedule D, Part

7 Did the organization receive

I

or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,

the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If 'Yes; complete Schedule D, Part II

8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"

complete Schedule D, Part III

Q rliri the nrnanvatinn rannrt an amrnlnt in Part X line 91- carve ac n rllctnriian for smrnmtc not llcterl in Part

X. or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services'? If "Yes,"

complete Schedule D, Part IV

10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent, or

quasi-endowments'? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V

11 Is the organization's answer to any of the following questions "Yes"? If so, complete Schedule D. Parts VI,

VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable

• Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete

Schedule D, Part VI

• Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more

of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII

• Did the organization report an amojnt for nvestlmerts-prograrin related in Pali X, line 13 that is 5% or more

of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes" complete Schedule D, Part VIII

• Did the organization report an amount for other assets related in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets

reported in Part X. line 169 If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX.

• Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X

• Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses

the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X

12 Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete

Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII

12A Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?

If "Yes," completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional 12A

13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes" complete Schedule E

14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States"

b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising,

business, and program service activities outside the United States? If "Yes; complete Schedule F, Part

15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any

I

organization or entity located outside the United States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part II

16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance

to individuals located outside the United States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part III

17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services

on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G. Part

18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross

I

income and contributions on

Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a" If "Yes" complete Schedule G, Part li

19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?

If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III

20 Did the organization ooerate one or more hosodals? If "Yes" complete Schedule H

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Yes No

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2 X

3 X

4 X

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6 X

7 X

8 X

9 X

10 X

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13 X

14a X

14b X

15 X

16 X

17 X

18 X

19 X

20 X

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DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424653 4Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes No

21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations

in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If -Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II 21 X

22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the

United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III 22 X

23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the

organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated

employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J 23 X

24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than

$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines

24b through 24d and complete Schedule K If "No," go to line 25 24a X

b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b

c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year

to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c

d Did the organization act as an "on behalf or issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d

25a Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c )(4) organizations . Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction

with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 25a X

b Is the organization aware that it engageu n di l CAcess br e`t tmrccC:cr. :th. a d'squ.airriedri n?rcnn in a

prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or

990-EZI If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 25b X

26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or

disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II 26 X

27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee,

substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual?

If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III 27 X

28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L,

Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) _

a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L. Part IV 28a X

b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If complete

Schedule L, Part IV 28b X

c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee of the organization (or a

family member) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,

Part IV 28c X

29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If 'Yes; complete Schedule M 29 X

30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified

conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 30 X

31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,

Part l 31 X

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete

Schedule N, Part II 32 X

33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations

sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I 33 X

34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Parts Il,

III, IV. and V, line 1 34 X

35 Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete

Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35 X

36 Section 501(c )( 3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related

organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 X

37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization

and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes; complete Schedule R,

Part VI 37 X

38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 and

19? Note . All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 38 X

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Form 990 (2009) DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424 653 Page 5

Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

is Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of

U S Information Returns Enter -0- if not applicable 1a

b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter -0- if not applicable 1b

c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable

gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners2

2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax

Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a

b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note . If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to a-file this return (see

instructions)

3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by

this return?

b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule 0

4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority

over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial

account)?

b it -Yes, enter me name ui u1C IVICIgII wuiluy'

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22 1, Report of Foreign Bank

and Financial Accounts

5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?

b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

c If "Yes; to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T, Disclosure by Tax-Exempt Entity Regarding

Prohibited Tax Shelter Transaction?

6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the

organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?

b If "Yes" did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or

gifts were not tax deductible?

7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods

and services provided to the payoO

b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?

c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was

required to file Form 8282

d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year I 7d

e Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal

benefit contract?

f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?

g For all contributions of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?

h For contributions of cars, boats, airplanes, and other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C as

required?

8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509 (a)(3) supporting

organizations . Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsonng

organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?

9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966

b Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?

10 Section 501(c )( 7) organizations. Enter

a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10a

b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b

11 Section 501(c )( 12) organizations. Enter

a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a

b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against

amounts due or received from them ) 11b

12a Section 4947( a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

b If "Yes" enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued dunna the year I 12b

0

1c

42ii:

2b X

3a X

4al' X

5a X

5b X

5c

7e

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Form 990 (2009) DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424653 Page 6Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and

for a "No" response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes inSchedule 0. See instructions.

Section A. Governing Body and ManagementYes No

la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body 1a 13 -

b Enter the number of voting members that are independent 1b 13

2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with

any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 2 X

3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct

supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 X

4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its organizational documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 X

5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a material diversion of the organization's assets? 5 X

6 Does the organization have members or stockholders? 6 X

7a Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members

of the governing body 7a X

b Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? 7b X

8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during

the „o,, by thn fnllnuinn

a The governing body? 8a X

b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b X

9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached

at the organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 X

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal

Yes No

10a Does the organization have local chapters , branches, or affiliates? 10a X

b If "Yes ." does the organization have wntten policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,

affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? . 10b

11 Has the organization provided d Wily of this Foini 990 to all Inembers of its governing body before Thug the

form? 11 X

11a Describe in Schedule 0 the process , if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990

12a Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to tine 13 12a X

b Are officers , directors or trustees , and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give

rise to conflicts? 12b X

c Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes;

descnbe in Schedule 0 how this is done 12c X

13 Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 X

14 Does the organization have a wntten document retention and destruction policy? 14 X

15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by

Independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

a The organization 's CEO. Executive Director . or top management official 15a X

b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b X

If 'Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (See Instructions .) _ : ;}}+

16a Did the organization invest in , contnbute assets to , or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement

with a taxable entity during the year? 16a X

b If "Yes ," has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate

its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law , and taken steps to safeguard

the organization 's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b

Section C . Disclosure17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ► MN

18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 If applicable ), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only)

available for public inspection Indicate how you make these available . Check all that apply

[X Own webslte [X Another's website [X Upon request

19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents , conflict of interest

policy, and financial statements available to the public

20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the

organization ► REYNE BRANCHAUD - LINSK 3430 WESCOTT WOODLANDS

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Form 990 (2009) DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424653 Page 7Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated

Employees , and Independent Contractors

Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the

organization's tax year Use Schedule J-2 if additional space is needed

• List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations ), regardless of amount

of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid

• List all of the organization' s current key employees See instructions for definition of 'key employee'

• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)

who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the

organization and any related organizations

• List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than

$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

• List all of the organization' s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of

the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations

List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers; key employees; highest

compensated employees, and former such persons

11 Check this box if the organization did not compensate any current officer, director, or trustee

ion (C ) ( rn IF1 (F1

Name and Title Average Position (check all that apply) Reportable Reportable Estimatedhours per

05> = m compensation compensation amount of

week a m 3.0 0 from from related other

5 n F. CD s C the organizations compensation

o0 j3 $2m organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from thed 67 3 (W-211099-MISC ) organization

g •0

and relatedH organizationsig a

CD

ARCH MRKVICKAPRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0

JODI THELLIN SK ERGVICE PRESIDENT 1. UV X X 0 0 V

SARAH PITZLSECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0

DAVID WRIGHTTREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0

GREG BARRBOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0

SAM ENDRESBOARD MEMBER 1.00 X1 1 0 0 0GINA FOSTER

BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0

SCOTT LYNCHBOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0JACQUELINE MILLE

BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0MICHAEL NEWMAN

BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0MIKE ROBBINS

BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0SHERRY RINGBERG

BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0JOAN WHITE

BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0

REYNE BRANCHATTD- INSKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 88,237 0 12,388

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Part VII Section A. Officers , Directors, Trustees , Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A)

.Name and Title

(B)

Average

(C)

Position (check all that apply)

(D)

Reportable

(E)

Reportable

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amount ofother

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organizationand related

organizations

1b Total ► 88,237 , 12,3882 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in

reportable compensation from the org anization Do- 0

Yes No

3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated

employee on line la'? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 3 X

4 For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from -3,the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such --

individual 4 X

5 Did any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization for _

services rendered to the organization? If "Yes , " complete Schedule J for such person 5

Section B. Independent Contractors

1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 ofcompensation from the org anization

Name and buseass address D.Vtb( of services GoP

rripemallon

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received

more than $100,000 in compensation from the org anization 110- 0DAA Fore, 990 (2009)

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( e e nrevenueTotal d orRelat Unrelated R ve ueexempt business excluded from taxfunction revenue under sectionsrevenue 512 . 513, or 514

.4,0 lala Federated campaigns

L° Q b Membership dues

71

L

aising events 24, 900c Fundr

d Related organizations

ai E e Go inr ent grants (contributions) r a

° If All other mnmbubons, gifts, grants,

and trier amounts not udud d above 1 f 487,948.50

0 g Noncash oonUibubons included in lines la-1f $ 81, 086

v h Total. Add lines 1a-1f 00. 512, 848

CID Busn.Code

2a GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS 439,975 439,975

bm

c

d

E e^

o f All other program service revenue

Total. Add lines 2a-2f ► 439,975 -

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and

other similar amounts) ► 5,237 5,237

4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ►

5 Royalties ►(Q Real ( n) Personal

6a Gross Rents 4 ,

b Less rental eps - - ,'

c Rental = or (loss)

d Net rental inco ►me or ( loss )7a Gross amount from (i) Securities (n) Other -

sales of assets

otlrer dian inventory

b Less castor other =

basis & sales exps

c Gain or (loss)

d Net gain or (loss) ►

8a Gross income from fundraising events =

(not including $ 24, 900

of contributions reported on line 1c)

See Part IV, line 18 a 32,035

b Less direct expenses to 10,396

0 c Net income or (loss) from fundraisin events ► 21,639 21,639

9a Gross income from gaming activities

See Part IV, line 19 a

b Less direct expenses b

c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities ►

10a Gross sales of inventory, less

returns and allowances a • -

b Less cost of goods sold b

c Net income or (loss ) from sales of inventory 1110.

Miscellaneous Revenue Busn. Code V •

11a OTHER REVENUE 8,557 8,557

b

c

d All other revenue

e Total . Add lines 11a-11d ► 8,557

12 Total Revenue . See instructions ► 988,256 470, 171 0 5,237

Form 990 (2009)

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Form 990 (2009) DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424653 Page 10Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c )( 3) and 501 ( c)(4) organizations must complete all columns.All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).

Do not Include amounts reported on lines 6b,

7b, 8b , 9b , and 10b of Part VIII.

(A)Total expenses

(e)Program service

expenses

(C)Management andgeneral expenses

(D)Fundraisingexpenses

1 Grants and other assistance to governments and

organizations in the U S See Part IV, line 21 - = - -

2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in

the U S See Part IV, line 22

3 Grants and other assistance to governments,

organizations, and individuals outside the

U S See Part IV, lines 15 and 16

4 Benefits paid to or for members

5 Compensation of current officers, directors,

trustees, and key employees 100,625 73,375 16,867 10,3836 Compensation not induded above, to disqualified

persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and

persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)^.vu,', s....,,.... .,,, ..:g03 r.1n 'A QA

r -'2'7) 1'77 PS SS3

-- 5?-66d

8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k)

and section 403(b) employer contributions) 10,211 8,826 982 4039 Other employee benefits 97, 531 81, 805 10,702 5, 02410 Payroll taxes 53,104 36,321 9,278 7,50511 Fees for services (non-employees)

a Management

b Legal

c Accounting 8, 107 8, 107

d Lobbying

e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17 -

f Investment management tees

g Other

12 Advertising and promotion

13 Office expenses 15,576 12,119 1,939 1,51814 Information technology

15 Royalties

16 Occupancy

17 Travel 572 514 29 2918 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses

for any federal, state, or local public officials

19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings

20 Interest 11,345 10,778 56721 Payments to affiliates

22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 103, 370 93,033 10,33723 Insurance 22,193 19,974 2,219

24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not

covered above (Expenses grouped together

and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed

5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below )

4.,

a IN-KIND PROGRAM NEEDS 69,287 69,287b UTILITIES 36,203 34,393 1,810c PROGRAM EXPENSES 35,653 35,653d BUILDING AND MAINTANENCE 11,563 10,985 578e EQUIPMENT RENTAL 9,972 9,473 499f All other expenses 2,130 2,064 39 27

25 Total functional ex p enses. Add lines 1 through 241 1,097,836 870,777 149, 506 77 , 55326 Joint costs. Check here ► if following

SOP 98-2 Complete this line only if theorganization reported in column (B) joint costsfrom a combined educational campaign andfundraising solicitation

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Form 990 (2009) DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424653 Page 11Part X Balance Sheet

(A) (B)Beginning of year End of year

I Cash-non-interest bearing 80, 647 1 1, 0002 Savings and temporary cash investments 169,281 2 357,1643 Pledges and grants receivable, net 250 3

4 Accounts receivable, net 111,0 88 4 32,8385 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key

employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of

Schedule L 5

6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section - - , -, -

4958(0(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) Complete%

Part II of Schedule L 6

4) 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7

y 8 Inventories for sale or use 8

9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9

10a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or

other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,717,310

b Less accumulated depreciation 10b 1,081,3221 1,727,217 1oc 1. 635.98811 Investments-publicly traded securities 204, 474 11 42, 92212 Investments-other securities See Part IV, line 11 12

13 Investments-program-related See Part IV, line 11 13

14 Intangible assets 14

15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 13,113 15 13 , 093

16 Total assets . Add lines 1 throug h 15 (must eq ual line 34 ) 2,306,070 16 2,083 , 00517 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 24,556 17 12 , 71218 Grants payable 18

19 Deferred revenue 19

20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 200 21 Escrow or custodial account liahility romnlpta Part IV of Schedule D 21

22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key

employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified

J persons Complete Part li of Schedule L 22

23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 916, 137 23 826, 96024 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24

25 Other liabilities Complete Part X of Schedule D 25

26 Total liabilities . Add lines 17 throug h 25 940, 693 26 8 39, 672Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ► X and " '' •- .. .

complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

,

}

27 Unrestricted net assets 1, 352, 555 27 1,242,06800 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 12 , 822 28 1 , 265

29 Permanently restricted net assets 29

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 check here ► `' r 1ILL ,

0 and complete lines 30 through 34.

30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30

U% 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31

<Q 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32

y 33 Total net assets or fund balances 1,365,3771

33 1 , 243,333Z 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 2 , 306 , 070 34 2 , 083 , 005

Form 990 (2009)

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Form 990 (2009 ) DAKOTA WOODLANDS , INC 41 - 1424653 Page 12Part XI Financial Statements and Reporting

Yes No

1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 Cash 1X Accrual Other

tt the organization changed its method of accounting from a poor year or checked "Other,' explain in

Schedule 0

2a Were the organization 's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a X

b Were the organization ' s financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b X

c If "Yes' to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of

the audit , review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c X

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year , explain in

Schedule 0

d If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b , check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were

issued on a consolidated basis, separate basis , or both

Separate basis El Consolidated basis 0 Both consolidated and separate basis • _

3a As a result of a federal award , was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in

the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? 3a X

b If "Yes ," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the

req uired audit or audits, ex p lain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b

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SCHEDULE A(Form 990 or 99aEZ)

Department of the Treasury

Public Charity Status and Public Support OMB No 1545-0047

Complete If the organization Is a section 501(c)( 3) organization or a section 20094947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust

Opemto'Publlc► Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. ► See separate Instructions. , Inspection

Name of the organization Employer Identification number

DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424653

Part I 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 11 , check only one box.)

1 A church , convention of churches , or association of churches described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(I).

2 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iI). (Attach Schedule E )

3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ill).

4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170( b)(1)(A)(Il1). Enter the hospital's name,

city, and state

5 El 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 8 A federal , state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170( b)(1)(AXv).

7 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 n A community trust described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part 11 1

9 nX An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 1 /3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees , and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2 ) no more than 33 1/3 % 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 III )

10 8 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4).

11 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 descnbed in section 509 (a)(1) or section 509(a )( 2). See section

509(a )( 3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h

a [J Type I b LI Type II c [j Type IIl-Functionally integrated d [] Type III-Other

e r] By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified

persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section

509(a )( 1) or section 509(a)(2)

f If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I , Type II, or Type III supporting

organization , check this box

g Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the

following persons?

(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons descnbed in (n) Yes No

and (iii ) below , the governing body of the supported organization? 11 1

(11) A family member of a person described in (1) above? 11 i

(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (u) above? 1t II

h Provide the fnllnwinn information ahnut the cnnnnrterl nrnannahnnfel

(i) Name of supported

organization

(ii) EIN (III) Type of organization

(described on lines 1-9

above or IRC section

(see Instructions ))

(iv) Is the organ¢abon

In col (() fisted in your

goveming dowment?

(v) Did you roUty

the orgarilzatbn Inoof (7 of your

MW

(vi) Is theorgantrapn in col() orgavzed in the

U S.?

(VII) Amount of

support

Yes No Yes No Yes No

Total

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for

Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009 DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41- 1424653 Page 2Part II Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)( 1)(A)(iv) and 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi)

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I.)Sectien A Public Sunnort

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning In) ► (a) 2005 (b) 2006 (c) 2007 (d) 2008 (e) 2009 (f) Total

1 Gifts, grants, contributions, andmembership fees received (Do notinclude any "unusual grants ")

2 Tax revenues levied for the organization'sbenefit and either paid to or expended onits behalf

3 The value of services or facilitiesfurnished by a governmental unit to theorganization without charge

4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3

5 The portion of total contributions by eachperson (other than a governmental unit orpublicly supported organization) included - - - -on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amountshown on line 11, column (f)

G 'u C uppoftG bl.-act ! 5 fr r ! re n -'

Section B. Total Su pportCalendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ► (a) 2005 (b) 2006 (c) 2007 (d) 2008 ( e) 2009 (f) Total

7 Amounts from line 4

8 Gross income from interest, dividends,payments received on securities loans,rents, royalties and income from similarsources

9 Net income from unrelated business

activities, whether or not the business is

regularly carried on

10 Other income Do not include gain or

loss from the sale of capital assets

(Explain in Part IV )11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc (see instructions) 12

13 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) I--I

organization, check this box and stop here ► I 1

Section C . Computation of Public Suaaort Percentacie

14 Public support percentage for 2009 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 %

15 Public support percentage from 2008 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 %

16a 33 1/3 % support test-2009 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3 % or more, check this box

and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ► El

b 33 113 % support test-2008 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3 % or more, check this

box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ► LI

17a 10O/,facts-and -circumstances test-2009 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or

more, and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here . Explain in Part IV how the

organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ► El

b 10%-factsand -circumstances test-2008 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or

more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part IV how the

organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ►

18 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions ►

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009 DAKOTA WOODLANDS , INC 41 -1424653 Page 3Part III Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I.)Section A. Public SupportCalendar year (or fiscal year beginning In ) ► (a) 2005 (b) 2006 (c) 2007 (d) 2008 (e) 2009 (f) Total

1 Gifts, grants, contributions, andmembership fees received (Do not includeany'unusualgrants') 327,413 382,736 304 ,424 447,118 516,448 1,978,139

2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandisesold or services performed, or facilitiesfurnished in any activity that is related to theorganization's tax-exempt purpose 551, 822 581,930 586,920 769,370 439,975 2,930,017

3 Gross receipts from activities that are not anunrelated trade or business under section 513

4 Tax revenues levied for the organization'sbenefit and either paid to or expended onits behalf

5 The value of services or facilitiesfurnished by a governmental unit to theorganization without charge

6 Total . AM fines i lnrougn 5 235, 555 g91 . 144 1. 216.488 956,423 4 , 90 8,156

7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3received 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 year

c Add lines 7a and 7b

8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from

line 6 ) - - 4,908,156

Section B. Total SupportCalendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) i

9 Amounts from line 6

10a Gross income from interest, dividends,payments received on securities loans,rents, royalties and income from similarsources

b Unrelated business taxable income (lesssection 511 taxes) from businessesacquired after June 30, 1975

c Add lines 1Oa and 1Ob

11 Net income from unrelated businessactivities not included in line 10b,whether or not the business is regularlycarried on

12 Other income Do not include gain orloss from the sale of capital assets(Explain in Part IV )

13 Total support . (Add lines 9, 10c, 11,

and 12)

(a) 2005 (b) 2006 (cr cvv,2007 (a ).,. 2008 (ep 2009(e) (fl Total

879,235 964, 666 891 ,344 1, 216,488 956 ,423 4, 908,156

9,146 14,412 22,223 12 ,809 5 ,237 63,827

9,146 14,412 22,223 12, 809 5 ,237 63,827

0

20,125 2,207 26, 596 48,928

888,381 999 ,203 915,774 1 ,229,297 988 ,256 5,020,911

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 ►

Section C. Computation of Public Su pport Percentage15 Public support percentage for 2009 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15 97.75%

16 Public support p ercentag e from 2008 Schedule A, Part III line 15 16 98.43%

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage17 Investment income percentage for 2009 (line 1 Oc, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 17 1%

18 Investment income percentage from 2008 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 18 1 %

19a 33 113 % support tests-2009. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3 %, and line

17 is not more than 33 1/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ►b 33 113 % support tests-2008. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3 %, and

line 18 is not more than 33 1/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ►20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .. . . ........ . ►DAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009 DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-14 24653 Page 4

Part IV Supplemental Information . Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10;

Part II line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Provide any other additional information. See instructions.

PART III, LINE 12 - OTHER INCOME DETAIL

OTHER $ 48,928

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SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial Statements(Form 990) ► Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,

Department of the TreasuryPart IV , line 6, 7 , 8, 9, 10 , 11, or 12.

Internal Revenue service ► Attach to Form 990 . ► See separate Instructions.

Name of the organization Employer Identification number

DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 141-1424653

Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts . Complete ifthe organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts

1 Total number at end of year

2 Aggregate contributions to (during year)

3 Aggregate grants from (during year)

4 Aggregate value at end of year

5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held In donor advised

funds are the organization 's property , subject to the organization 's exclusive legal control ? Yes No. 1:1

6 Did the organization inform all grantees , donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be

used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor , or for any other

purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? q Yes q No

Part II Conservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Fnrm 990. Part IV. line 7.

1 Purpose ( s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)

Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation

easement on the last day of the tax year

Held at the End of the Tax Year

a Total number of conservation easements 2a

b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b

c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c

d Number of conservation cascmcnts ,,,eluded in (c) cqu,cd after 8117(01. 2dr i

3 Number of conservation easements modified , transferred , released , extinguished , or terminated by the organization during

the taxable year ► _ _ _ _ _

4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 10 ' _ _ _ _ _

5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection , handling of

violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? 11 Yes El No

6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring , inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

►7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring , inspecting , and enforcing conservation easements during the year

8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d)-above satisfy the-requirements of section

170(h)( 4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)( 4)(B)(n)? q Yes El No

9 In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and

balance sheet , and include , if applicable , the text of the footnote to the organization 's financial statements that describes

the organization 's accounting for conservation easements

Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of

art, historical treasures , or other similar assets held for public exhibition , education , or research in furtherance of public service,

provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items

b If the organization elected , as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,

historical treasures , or other similar assets held for public exhibition , education , or research in furtherance of public service,

provide the following amounts relating to these items*

(I) Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ► $

(ii) Assets included in Form 990 , Part X ► $

2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures , or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the

following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items

a Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ► $

b Assets included in Form 990 , Part X ► $

OMB No 1545.0047

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Part - III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets (continued)

3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of itscollection items (check all that apply)

a Public exhibition d H Loan or exchange programs

b Scholarly research a Other _ _ _ _ _ _ ^ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

c Preservation for future generations

4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose inPart XIV

5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similarassets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? q Yes q No

Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, PartIV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not

included on Form 990. Part X? q Yes q No

b If 'Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table

Amount

c Beginning balance 1c

d Additions during the year 1d

e Dismouuuna uut-in9 the year 1e

If Ending balance if

2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? Yes No

b if "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV

Part V Endowment Funds. Complete if organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

is Beginning of year balance

b Contributions

c Net investment earnings, gains,

and losses

d Grants or scholarships

e Other expenditures for facumes

and programs

f Administrative expenses

g End of year balance

(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back

2 Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as

%a Board designated or quasi-endowment ► - - - -b Permanent endowment ► %

c Term endowment ► %

3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the

organization by Yes No

(i) unrelated organizations 3a 1

(ii) related organizations 3a it

b If "Yes" to 3a(u), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? 3b

4 Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds

ran vi Investments-Lana tsuuIain s ana t ul ment. oee rorm tau, van: A , line iu.

Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis

(investment)

(b) Cost or other

basis (other)

(c) Accumulated

depreciation

(d) Book value

1a Land 122, 037 ...: ' - 122,037b Buildings 2,300,690 834,308 1,466,382c Leasehold improvements

d Equipment 294, 583 247,014 47,569e Other

Total. Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c)) ► 1,635,988Schedule D (Form 990) 2009

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Part VII In,)estments-Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of secunty, or category (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation

(including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value

Financial derivatives

Closely-held equity interests

Other- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Total. (Column (b ) must equal Form 990, Part X, col ( B ) line 12 ► - =

Part Vill Investments-Pro gram Related . See Form 990 , Part X, line 13.

I I

(b) Book value ( c) Method of valuation(a) Description of investment type

Cost or end-of-year market value

Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 13) ► ^•

Part IX Other Assets . See Form 990, Part X, line 15.(a) Description (b) Book value

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15 )

Part X Other Liabilities . See Form 990, Part X, line 25.1 (a) Desc ript i o n o f li abi lity

Federal income taxes

(b) Amount

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 25) ► 1 1

2. FIN 48 Footnote In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the

organization's liability for uncertain tax oosdions under FIN 48

►

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Part Xl Reconciliation of Chanae in Net Assets from Form 990 to Audited Financial Statements

1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A). line 12) 1 988 , 2562 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 1,097 ,8363 Excess or (deficit) for the year Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 -109,580

4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 4 8 , 6425 Donated services and use of facilities 5

6 Investment expenses 6

7 Prior period adjustments 7

8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) 8

9 Total adjustments (net) Add lines 4 through 8 9 8, 64210 Excess or deficit for the year per audited financial statements Combine lines 3 and 9 10 -100 , 938Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 1 1,007 ,2942 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12 -

a Net unrealized gains on investments 2a 8, 642b Donated services and use of facilities 2b

c Recoveries of prior year grants 2c

d Other (Describe in Part XIV) 2d 10 , 396e Ad :I yes 2a ,,..a..gh 2,.

9. 19, 038

3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3_988, 256

4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a

b Other (Describe in Part XIV) 4b

c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c

5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990 , Part I line 12 5 9 8 8 , 2 5 6Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1 1, 108 ,2322 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25

a Donated services and use of facilities 2a

b Prior year adjustments 2b

c Other losses 2

d Other (Describe in Part XIV) 2d 10 3 9 6

e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 10 ,3963 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 1,097 ,8364 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a

b Other (Describe in Part XIV) 4b

c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c

5 Total ex penses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must eq ual Form 990 , Part I line 18 5 1 , 097 , 836Part-XIV Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines 1a and 4. Part IV, lines lb

and 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, line 8, Part XII. lines 2d and 4b, and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete

this part to provide any additional information

-PART XI, LINE 8 - RECONCILATION OF CHANGES---OTHER- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

FUNDRAISING- EXPENSES $ 10,396- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

FUNDRAISING- EXPENSES $ -10,396- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

-PART XII,- LINE 2D - REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED-IN FINANCIALS- --OTHER- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

-FUNDRAISING- EXPENSES $ 10,396- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Part XIV Supplemental Information (continued)

-PART XIII, LINE 2D - EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN-FINANCIALS - OTHER - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

-FUNDRAISING- EXPENSES $ 10,396- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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SCHEDULE G Supplemental Information Regarding(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete If the organization answered -Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17 , 18, or 19, or if theDepartment of the Treasury o anization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.Internal Revenue Service ' Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ ► See separate Instructions.

OMB No 1545-0047

2009

Name of the organization Employer Identification number

DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424653

Part IFundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities Check all that apply

a q Mail solicitations e q Solicitation of non-government grants

b El Internet and email solicitations f q Solicitation of government grants

c q Phone solicitations g q Special fundraising events

d q In-person solicitations

2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trusteesor key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? LI Yes q No

b If "Yes" list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser isto be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization

lit Name of individual

or entity (fundraiser)

(li) Activity

"`cusutdy orempty of

mttibuWns?

(Iv) Gross receipts

from activity

(v) Amount paid to

or retaineo oy)

fundraiser listed in

cot (I)

(vi) Amount paid to

tu. ^e^aniud ,y)

organization

Yes No

Total ►

3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt fromregistration or licensing

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EL Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009DAA

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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009 DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424 653 Page 2Part II Fundraising Events . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported

more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ , line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than 5 ,000.(a) Event # 1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events

(d) Total events

T FLY AWAY HOME NONE (add col ( a) through

(event type) (event type ) ( total number) ca (c))

C

I Gross receipts 56,935 56,9352 Less Chartable

contributions 24,900 24,9003 Gross revenue (line 1

minus line 21 32.035 32,035

4 Cash prizes

5 Noncash prizes 801 1 801

6 Rent/facility costs 1, 829 1, 829

7 Food and beverages 5,909 1 5,909

tsN

p 8 Entertainment

9 Other direct expenses 1, 857 1, 857

10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) 10- 10 , 396 )11 Net income summa ry Combine line 3 , column ( d ) , and line 10 1111. 21, 639

Part III Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported morethan $15 nno on Fnrm 99O-F7 line 6a

a Bingo()

(b) Rll tabs'Sn"°nt( c) Other ganung

(dl Total gaming (Add

bingo/progressive bingo col (a) through col (c))

1 Gross revenue

y 2 Cash prizesa,NC

C- 3 Noncash prizes

154 Rent/facility costs

5 Other direct expenses

H

Yes % Yes %

I

Yes %

6 Volunteer labor No No No -.

7 Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d)

8 Net gaming income summary Combine line 1, column d, and line 7

Yes No

9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities

a Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? 9a

b If "No,' Explain

10a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? 10a

b If "Yes," Explain

11 Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? 11

12 Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? 12

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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2009 DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC

13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in

a The organization 's facility

b An outside facility

14 Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books

and records

Narne ►

Address ►

15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue?

b If "Yes, " enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ► $

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party ► $

c If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party

Name ►

Address ►

16 Gaming manager information

Name ►

Gaming manager compensation ► $

Description of services provided ►

E Director/officer U Employee tndcpondent contractor

17 Mandatory distributions

a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license?

b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in tho nrnan17nhnn ' c nwn PYPmnt artivdips rinnnn tho my vPar t• A

41-1424653 Page 3Yes No

15a

s•

and the

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009

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SCHEDULE M(Form 990)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Name of the organization

► Complete If the organizations answered "Yes" on Form

990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.

► Attach to Form 990.

Noncash ContributionsOMB No 1545-0047

1 2009Open To Public

Inspection

DAKOTof Property

Employer Identification number

41-1424653

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Check If Number of Contributions Revenues reported on Method of determining

applicable Form 990, Part Vill, line 1g revenues

1 Art-Works of art

2 Art-Hlstoncal treasures

3 Art-Fractional Interests

4 Books and publications

5 Clothing and household

goods

6 Cars and other vehicles

7 Boats and planes

A Intnllcrhial nrnnprty

9 Securities-Publicly traded

10 Secunties-Closely held stock

11 Secunties-Partnership, LLC.

or trust interests

12 Secunties-Miscellaneous

13 Qualified conservation

contribution-Hlstonc

structures

14 Qualified conservation

contribution-Other

15 Rea; estate-Res;dent;a

16 Real estate-Commercial

17 Real estate-Other

18 Collectibles

19 Food inventory

20 Drugs and medical supplies

21 Taxidermy

22 Histoncal artifacts

23 Scientific specimens

24 Archeological artifacts

)25 Other FOOD/ PERSONAL

26 Other CARE ITEMS ) X 340 69,287 COST27 Olher GIFT CARDS ) X 56 11,799 COST28 Other ►

29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions for

which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV. Donee Acknowledgement 29

Yes No

30a During the year, did the organization receive by contnbution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be - `

used for exempt purposes for the entire holding penod'? 30a X

b If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II

31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard

contributions? 31 X

32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions 32a X

b If "Yes," describe in Part 11

33 If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule M (Form 990) 2009

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Schedule M (Form 990) 2009 DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424 653 Page 2Part II Supplemental Information . Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,

32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Schedule M (Form 990) 2009

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SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 LIMD NO '°'.Ko"°'(Form 990) •

Complete to provide Information for responses to specific questions on 2009

Department of the TreasuryForm 990 or to provide any additional Information . Open to Public

Internal Revenue Service ► Attach to Form 990. Inspection

Name of the organrzation Employer Identification number

DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424653

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11A - ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990

A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD DURING A MEETING WHERE

THE AUDITORS PRESENTED THE AUDIT REPORT AND FORM 990

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C - ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY

ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND WHEN A NEW BOARD MEMBER IS ELECTED THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL

COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS GRANTED BY THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS ANNUALLY. THE BOARD DISCUSSES COMPENSATION AT A BOARD MEETING AND

THEN VOTE ON THE RAISE.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION

THE PUBLIC CAN HAVE ACCESS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INFORMATION, FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS UPON

REQUEST. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT, 990, 501C3 STATUS REPORT

AND ANNUAL REPORT ARE ALL ON THE WEBSITE FOR IMMEDIATE ACCESS.

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule 0 (Form 990) 2009

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Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization o

(Including Information on Listed Property)Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service A

(99) ► See separate instructions . ► Attach to your tax return. S

Name(s) shown on return Identifying number

DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 41-1424653

Business or activity to which this form relates

INDIRECT DEPRECIATION

Part I Election To Expense Certain Property Under Section 179Note: If you have any listed roe complete Part V before you complete Part I.

1 Maximum amount See the instructions for a higher limit for certain businesses 1 2 5 0 , 0 0 0

2 Total cost of section 179 property placed in service (see instructions) 2

3 Threshold cost of section 179 property before reduction in limitation (see instructions) 3 800, 000

4 Reduction in limitation Subtract line 3 from line 2 If zero or less, enter -0- 4

5 Dollar limitation for tax year Subtract line 4 from line 1 If zero or less , enter -0- If marred fili ng separately, see instructions 5

g (a) Description of property (b) Cost (business use only) (c) Elected cost

7 Listed property Enter the amount from line 29 7

-! ^!ected cost Cf section 170 nrnnprty Add amounts in column (c), lines 6 and 7

9 Tentative deduction Enter the smaller of line 5 or tine 8 9

10 Carryover of disallowed deduction from line 13 of your 2008 Form 4562 10

11 Business income limitation Enter the smaller of business income (not less than zero ) or line 5 (see instructions) 11

12 Section 179 expense deduction Add lines 9 and 10, but do not enter more than line 11 12

13 Carryover of disallowed deduction to 2010 Add lines 9 and 10- less line 12 ► 13 --''I

Note : Do not use Part II or Part Ili below for listed property Instead, use Part V

Part II Special Depreciation Allowance and Other Depreciation (Do not include listed roe (See instr. )

14 Special depreciation allowance for qualified property (other than listed property) placed in service

during the tax year (see instructions) 14 180

15 Property subject to section 168(0(1) election 15

16 Other ae reclanon uwiudin ACRS) 16 746

Part III MACRS Depreciation ( Do not include listed property.) (See instructions.)Section A

17 MACRS deductions for assets placed in service in tax years beginning before 2009 1 108,778

18 If you are electing to group any assets placed in service during the tax year into one or more general asset accounts , check here 10, n ;

Section B-Assets Placed in Service Durina 2009 Tax Year Usfna the General Deoreclatlon System

(a) Classification of property(b) Month and year

placed inservice

( c) Basis for depreciation(business/iinvestment use

onl y-see instructions

(d) Recoverypew (e) Convention (f) Method (g) Depreciation deduction

19a 3-year property

b 5-ear property

c 7-year pro perty

d 10-ear p rope rty

e 15-ear pro pe rty

f 20 ear pro perty

25 ear pro pe rty 25 rs S/L

h Residential rental 27 5 yrs; MM S/L

property 27 5 yrs MM S/L

I Nonresidential real 39 yrs MM S/Lproperty MM S/L

B No 1545-0172

2009

Section C-Assets Placed in Service During 2009 Tax Year Using the Alternative Depreciation System

1

life

12

Part IV Summary (See instructions21 Listed property Enter amount from line 28 21

22 Total . Add amounts from line 12, lines 14 through 17, lines 19 and 20 in column (g), and line 21 Enter here

and on the appropriate lines of your return Partnerships and S corporations-see instructions 22 109,704

23 For assets shown above and placed in service during the current year, enter the

portion of the basis attributable to section 263A costs 23

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see separate instructions . Form 4562 (2009)

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Forms Mortgages a990/ 990-PF

For calendar year 2009 , or tax year be

Name

DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC

2009

Employer Identification Number

41-1424653

FORM 990_ PART X. T.TNE 23 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Name of lender Relationshi p to di sq ualffied person

( 1 ) MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

(2 ) MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

(3) MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

(4 ) OPAL CORPORATION

(5 ) RIVER BANK OF OSCEOLA

(6 )

( 8 )

(9 )(10)

Original amountborrowed Date of loan

Maturitydate Repayment terms

Interestrate

( 1 ) 100,000 04 / 01 / 98 03 / 31 / 18 FORGIVABLE AT MATURITY 0.000( 2 ) 100,000 04/01/ 98 03 / 31 / 18 FORGIVABLE AT MATURITY 0.000( 3 ) 580,000 11/01/ 99 10 / 31 / 19 FORGIVABLE AT MATURITY 0.000(4 ) 305,175 10/14 /96 05 / 31 / 13 MONTHLY PAYMENT OF $2,415 8.750( 5 ) 175,306 08 / 13 / 98 07 / 13 / 13 MONTHLY PAYMENT $ 1,831 4.250(6 )

a,

9

( 10 )

Security provided by borrower Purpose of loan

(1) BUIDLING BUILDING( 2 ) BUILDING BUILDING(3 ) BUILDING BUILDING(4 ) BUILDING BUILDING

( 5 ) MORTGAGE AND PERSONAL GUARANTY BUILDING(6 )

( 8 )

(9 )

( 10 )

Consideration furnished by lenderBalance due atbeg inning of year

Balance due atend of year

1 93,333 83,333(2 ) 93,333 83,333( 3 ) 580,000 575,167( 4 ) 105,578 85,127(5 ) 43,893( 6 )

(8 )( 9 )( 10 )

Totals 916,137 826,960

411424653 DAKOTA WOODLANDS, INC 3/15/2010 5:51 PM41-1424653 Federal StatementsFYE: 12/31/2009

Taxable Interest on Investments

Unrelated Exclusion Postal Acquired afterDescription Amount Business Code Code Code 6/30/75

INVESTMENT INCOME $ 5,237 14

TOTAL $ 5,237

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41-1424653 Federal StatementsFYE 12/31/2009

Form 990 . Part IX . Line 24f - All Other Expenses

Total Program Management & Fund

Description Expenses Service General Raising

MISCELLANEOUS $ 1,596 $ 1,557 $ 39 $

STAFF DEVELOPMENT 534 507 27

TOTAL $ 2,130 $ 2,064 $ 39 $ 27