ANNUAL REPORT - Otter Tail Power Company

This Annual Report is published by the Otter Tail Power Company Foundationto provide an overview of the Foundation’s giving. The information presented inthis report is based on financial commitments made in the 2020 calendar year.215 S. Cascade StreetP.O. Box 496Fergus Falls, MN 56538-0496www.otpco.com/foundation03/2021ANNUAL REPORT2020

Community resilienceWhat a year.With social distancing, masked smiles, and cancelled events, manyof us miss familiar parts of our physical and social communities aswe knew them before COVID-19.And yet, the Otter Tail Power Company Foundation stands in aweof—and is privileged to support through volunteer time and charitabledonations—remarkable community efforts to feed the hungry, offersafe spaces for those in need, provide emergency care and servicesfor all, and teach our young people through a global pandemic.We’re continually inspired by the community resilience that surroundsus and appreciate the opportunity to be a partner in positive impact.Stephanie A. HoffStephanie A. HoffDirector of CommunicationsOtter Tail Power CompanyPresidentOtter Tail Power Company FoundationTimothy J. RogelstadPresident, Otter Tail Power CompanyTimothy J. RogelstadA N N UA L R E P O RT 2 0 2 01

ABOUT OUR FOUNDATIONThe Otter Tail Power Company Foundation was established in November 2018as a private, nonprofit corporation. Our Foundation’s goal is to strengthencommunities across our three-state, 70,000-square-mile service area,providing financial support to established, publicly supported charitable andeducational organizations.Board 2020–2021Stephanie HoffPresidentCary StephensonVice PresidentPete WasbergVice PresidentStephen SchoeneckDirectorRebecca MichaelSecretaryJanelle JohnsonTreasurerAll group photos were taken prior to the pandemic.2OT T E R TA I L P OW E R CO M PA N Y FO U N DAT I O N

GRANT REVIEW AND APPLICATIONGrant reviewOur Foundation’s giving positively impacts the rural communities we serve. Ourresources are dedicated to support the charitable, educational, and volunteerefforts of local organizations. We review applications quarterly based on need,project, and impact. Collaborative efforts and initiatives that fit more than one ofarea of emphasis receive greater consideration for funding.Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) to be eligible for a grant (exceptions includepublic and private educational institutions, volunteer fire departments, and ruralEMT services).AREAS OF EMPHASISEducationGrant applicationTo apply for a grant or scholarship, visit otpco.com/foundation forstep-by-step instructions and a link to the online application hostedby GrantsConnect.Application materials:An overview of the project for which you’re requesting a grant.Health andhuman servicesA description of your organization, its history, and the physicallocation(s) it serves.Your organization’s tax exempt status letter under Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Service Code.A list of your organization’s officers and board of directors.Colleges and universities also may complete an online application throughour Scholarship Program to request funds for student scholarships.The Foundation does not award scholarships directly to students.Communityenhancement,arts, and cultureFor more information visit otpco.com/foundationor email foundation@otpco.com.EnvironmentalstewardshipA N N UA L R E P O RT 2 0 2 03

POWER OF TWOPower of Two encourages Otter Tail Power Company employees to continueto be active in their communities, volunteering their time to their favoritenonprofit organizations.Employees who contribute a minimum of 24 hours of personal volunteer timea year to one qualifying nonprofit organization are eligible for one 100 donationmade payable to that organization from the Otter Tail Power Company Foundation.4OT T E R TA I L P OW E R CO M PA N Y FO U N DAT I O N

In 2020 the Foundation prioritized charitable giving toorganizations supporting those affected by COVID-19.2020 GIVINGMunich Public School District #19Greater Bemidji Inc., Gifts of Hope fundMunich Public School District #19 used Foundationfunds to buy iPads for K-6 students. With restrictionsdue to COVID-19 and the possibility of distancelearning, they wanted to ensure students had accessto devices that connected them to their teachersand fellow classmates.The Bemidji Area Gifts of Hope fund aimed toprovide COVID-19 relief in area communities.They used Foundation funds to purchase gift cardsfrom locally owned restaurants and donate themto the United Way to distribute to local familieseconomically impacted by COVID-19.Munich, North DakotaMarketplace of Ideas/MarketplaceFor Kids, Inc.Fergus Falls, MinnesotaMarketplace of Ideas/Marketplace For Kidsadapted to safely serve educators and youth.They used Foundation funds to convert inperson programming and continuing educationopportunities to a virtual format so they couldcontinue to provide nationally recognizedprogramming that was accessible to all.Harvey Ambulance ServiceBemidji, MinnesotaCity of Sunburg Ambulance ServiceSunburg, MinnesotaCOVID-19 spurred new challenges for healthcareprofessionals. The City of Sunburg Ambulance Serviceutilized Foundation funds to buy a new LifePak 15Monitor/Defibrillator to replace an old unit, limitingrisks to staff and ensuring better patient outcomes.Health 14,400Environment 2,600Community 236,370Harvey, North DakotaThe Harvey Ambulance Service needed updatedmedical equipment at the onset of the pandemic.They used Foundation funds to help replacecardiac monitors.Salvation ArmyFergus Falls, MinnesotaThe Salvation Army needed support to help othersduring the pandemic. They used Foundation fundsto serve residents of the Otter Tail County area.Climax-Shelly SchoolClimax, MinnesotaThe Climax-Shelly School made efforts to keepstudents and staff safe during the pandemic. Theyused Foundation funds to purchase plexiglass shieldsand barriers to help protect them from COVID-19.2020Education 94,000Arts and culture 6,500We gave 353,870 in 2020.A N N UA L R E P O RT 2 0 2 05

MAKING AN IMPACTOur donations have helped local organizations fund medical and safety supplies,build homes for those in need, offer student scholarships, provide meals forthose who are hungry, educate young minds, and support local art, recreation,and nature facilities.Minnesota West Foundation“Thank you for your recent gift to the MinnesotaWest Foundation in support of electrician andpowerline scholarships at Minnesota WestCommunity and Technical College! Your donationwill help us to continue to provide the financialresources students need in order to pursue theirtechnical career goals.”Boy Scouts of America,Northern Lights Council“Thank you for making a difference in the livesof young men and young women served by theNorthern Lights Council. [Your gift] built confidence,competence, character, caring and connection formore than 8,700 young people. Because of you,they are now prepared to face life’s challengesmore effectively.”Anne Carlsen Center“Because of you, the momentum continues withour campaign for a new Jamestown campus. Wecontinue to forge ahead, towards our dream of anew home for those we serve. Thank you forinvesting in the children of this community andknow the impact of this new space will be feltacross our entire region.”Salvation Army Northern Division“What a pleasure it is to thank you for your generousgift and support of The Salvation Army. We areoverwhelmed when we think of how many liveswill be changed because of your support. Whileour numbers continue to steadily grow, becauseof your gift we can continue to serve our neighborsthat have been greatly impacted by COVID-19.”6OT T E R TA I L P OW E R CO M PA N Y FO U N DAT I O NFergus Falls 544Education Foundation“Thank you very much! Your donation enriches theeducational experiences of students in the FergusFalls Public Schools.”Munich Public School District #19“We greatly appreciate the donation and it will beused to purchase iPads. This donation will ensureour students have access to their coursework.”Parkers PrairieCommunity Ambulance“Thank you so much for the grant you gave towardour 12-Lead [EKG machine] and LUCAS project[CPR device]. Your donation will help many peoplein the community!”University of Jamestown“Thank you for your generous gift to the Universityof Jamestown, designated for the Football/TrackRenovation. Your gift has a positive impact on ourstudents and our entire campus community.”Dakota College atBottineau Foundation“Thank you to the Otter Tail Power CompanyFoundation for financially supporting theDakota College at Bottineau’s capital expansionproject to bring more nurses to rural areas.We appreciate Otter Tail’s commitment tobeing a community partner.”

Where we gaveThis map shows all of the areas where we’ve made a direct impactduring the past two years.Otter Tail Power Company service territoryA N N UA L R E P O RT 2 0 2 07

LOOKING AHEADCaring for our communities is at the core of who we are. In everythingwe do, we focus on how we can improve the quality of life in the areasaround us.The year ahead is filled with promise. Our communities are resilientreminders of the good work we can do together.COVID-19 has affected everyone, and we know it will have lastingeffects. We’ll be here to support local organizations as they work tomove forward.There is such strength in our communities, we’ll continue to do all wecan to support them.8OT T E R TA I L P OW E R CO M PA N Y FO U N DAT I O N

This Annual Report is published by the Otter Tail Power Company Foundationto provide an overview of the Foundation’s giving. The information presented inthis report is based on financial commitments made in the 2020 calendar year.215 S. Cascade StreetP.O. Box 496Fergus Falls, MN 56538-0496www.otpco.com/foundation03/2021ANNUAL REPORT2020

Munich, North Dakota; Munich Public School District #19 used Foundation ; funds to buy iPads for K-6 students. With restrictions . Northern Lights Council. [Your gift] built confidence, competence, character, caring and connection for more than 8,700 young people. Because of you,