N-CSRS 1 a11-10994_11ncsrs.htm N-CSRS

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-04367

 

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust I

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts

 

02110

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Scott R. Plummer

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

1-612-671-1947

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

October 31

 

 

 

 

Date of reporting period:

April 30, 2011

 

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 



 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 



Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended April 30, 2011

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value  


Table of Contents

Performance Information   1  
Understanding Your Expenses   2  
Investment Portfolio   3  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  10  
Statement of Operations   12  
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
  13  
Financial Highlights   15  
Notes to Financial Statements   19  
Shareholder Meeting Results   26  
Important Information About
This Report
  29  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

Average annual total return as of 04/30/11 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   06/16/86   08/04/92   08/01/97   09/19/05  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month
(cumulative)
    –4.79       –9.31       –5.14       –9.71       –5.00       –5.91       –4.67    
1-year     –0.04       –4.79       –0.78       –5.48       –0.48       –1.42       0.20    
5-year     3.41       2.41       2.64       2.31       2.95       2.95       3.66    
10-year     4.33       3.82       3.56       3.56       3.86       3.86       4.47    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and the fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

The returns shown for the fund's Class Z shares include the returns of the fund's Class A shares for periods prior to September 19, 2005, the date on which the fund's Class Z shares were first offered. The returns shown have been adjusted to reflect the fact that Class Z shares are sold without sales charges. The returns shown have not been adjusted to reflect any differences in expenses such as distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees between Class Z and Class A shares of the fund.

1The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is considered representative of the broad market for investment-grade, tax exempt bonds with maturities of at least one year.

2The Barclays Capital California Municipal Bond Index is a subset of the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index consisting solely of bonds issued by obligors located in the state of California.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 04/30/11

  –4.79%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –1.68%  
  Barclays Capital
Municipal Bond Index1
 
  –2.30%  
  Barclays Capital
California Municipal Bond Index2
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     6.98    
Class B     6.98    
Class C     6.98    
Class Z     6.98    

 

Distributions declared per share

11/01/10 – 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     0.29    
Class B     0.27    
Class C     0.28    
Class Z     0.30    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed. Distributions include $0.14 per share of taxable realized gains.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

11/01/10 – 04/30/11

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       952.10       1,020.58       4.11       4.26       0.85    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       948.60       1,016.86       7.73       8.00       1.60    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       950.00       1,018.35       6.29       6.51       1.30    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       953.30       1,021.77       2.95       3.06       0.61    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 95.4%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 5.5%  
Education – 5.0%  
CA Educational Facilities Authority  
California College of Arts,
Series 2005:
 
5.000% 06/01/26     1,000,000       843,440    
5.000% 06/01/35     1,500,000       1,147,335    
California Lutheran University,
Series 2008,
5.750% 10/01/38
    3,000,000       2,763,780    
Woodbury University,
Series 2006,
5.000% 01/01/25
    1,830,000       1,585,146    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
San Francisco Art Institute,
Series 2002,
7.375% 04/01/32
    1,750,000       1,526,665    
CA University of California  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC
4.500% 05/15/35
    4,000,000       3,465,120    
Series 2009 A,
6.000% 11/01/40
    2,000,000       2,070,600    
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 11/01/30
    2,995,000       2,914,974    
Education Total     16,317,060    
Prep School – 0.5%  
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
College for Certain LLC,
Series 2010,
GTY AGMT: PCSD Guaranty Pool LLC
6.000% 07/01/30
    2,000,000       1,829,760    
Prep School Total     1,829,760    
Education Total     18,146,820    
Health Care – 11.5%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 1.0%  
CA Health Facilities Financing Authority  
Episcopal Senior Communities,
Series 2010 B,
6.000% 02/01/32
    2,000,000       1,942,080    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
American Baptist Homes West,
Series 2010,
GTY AGMT: American Baptist Homes Foundation
6.250% 10/01/39
    1,500,000       1,414,635    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     3,356,715    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Hospitals – 10.5%  
CA Health Facilities Financing Authority  
Catholic Healthcare West:
Series 2009 A,
6.000% 07/01/39
    1,000,000       1,005,670    
Series 2009 E,
5.625% 07/01/25
    1,125,000       1,153,024    
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,
Series 2005:
5.000% 11/15/27
    1,500,000       1,420,725    
5.000% 11/15/34     2,500,000       2,244,850    
Kaiser Hospitals Foundation,
Series 2006,
5.250% 04/01/39
    3,350,000       2,925,856    
Sutter Health:
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 11/15/42
    3,000,000       2,562,390    
Series 2011 B,
5.875% 08/15/31
    1,815,000       1,858,524    
CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank  
Kaiser Assistance Corp.,
Series 2001 A,
5.550% 08/01/31
    2,500,000       2,397,125    
CA Kaweah Delta Health Care District  
Series 2006,
4.500% 06/01/34
    3,500,000       2,735,075    
CA Municipal Finance Authority  
Series 2007,
5.250% 02/01/37
    2,500,000       1,993,450    
CA Newport Beach  
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian,
Series 2011,
6.000% 12/01/40
    1,000,000       1,026,740    
CA Rancho Mirage Joint Powers Financing Authority  
Eisenhower Medical Center,
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 07/01/47
    2,500,000       1,901,200    
CA Sierra View Local Health Care District  
Series 2007,
5.250% 07/01/37
    1,500,000       1,316,520    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Cottage Health Obligator Group,
Series 2010,
5.250% 11/01/30
    1,000,000       938,480    
Kaiser Credit Group,
Series 2001 C,
5.250% 08/01/31
    1,100,000       1,001,517    
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Inc.,
Series 2007 A,
4.750% 04/01/33
    2,000,000       1,669,500    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Sutter Health,
Series 2011 A,
6.000% 08/15/42
    2,000,000       2,028,220    
CA Torrance  
Torrance Memorial Medical Center,
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 09/01/40
    1,000,000       830,470    
CA Turlock Health Facility  
Emanuel Medical Center, Inc.:
Series 2004,
5.000% 10/15/13
    940,000       975,212    
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 10/15/22
    2,780,000       2,517,596    
Hospitals Total     34,502,144    
Health Care Total     37,858,859    
Housing – 1.1%  
Multi-Family – 0.4%  
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Oracle Communities Rialto 360 Corp.,
Series 2002 E-1,
5.375% 07/01/32
    2,000,000       1,476,300    
Multi-Family Total     1,476,300    
Single-Family – 0.7%  
CA Housing Finance Agency  
Series 2006 K, AMT,
4.625% 08/01/26
    2,500,000       2,137,875    
CA Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority  
Series 1998 B-5, AMT,
Guarantor: FNMA
6.350% 12/01/29
    35,000       36,279    
Series 2000 B, AMT,
Guarantor: FNMA
7.300% 06/01/31
    30,000       30,828    
Series 2000 D, AMT,
Guarantor: GNMA
7.100% 06/01/31
    25,000       25,891    
Single-Family Total     2,230,873    
Housing Total     3,707,173    
Industrials – 1.3%  
Oil & Gas – 1.3%  
CA M-S-R Energy Authority  
Series 2009 B,
7.000% 11/01/34
    1,000,000       1,107,850    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Southern California Public Power Authority  
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 11/01/33
    3,385,000       3,023,617    
Oil & Gas Total     4,131,467    
Industrials Total     4,131,467    
Other – 6.1%  
Other – 0.9%  
CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank  
Walt Disney Family Museum,
Series 2008,
GTY AGMT: Walt & Lilly Disney Foundation
5.250% 02/01/38
    3,050,000       2,927,085    
Other Total     2,927,085    
Refunded/Escrowed (a) – 5.2%  
CA Pomona  
Single Family Mortgage Revenue,
Series 1990 B,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Guarantor: GNMA
7.500% 08/01/23
    975,000       1,266,778    
CA Redding  
Series 1992 A, IFRN,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
11.990% 07/01/22 (05/31/11) (b)(c)
    480,000       671,808    
CA Riverside County  
Series 1989 A, AMT,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Guarantor: GNMA
7.800% 05/01/21
    2,500,000       3,410,775    
CA San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency  
Series 1993,
Escrowed to Maturity,
(d) 01/01/20
    15,400,000       11,753,742    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     17,103,103    
Other Total     20,030,188    
Resource Recovery – 0.6%  
Disposal – 0.6%  
CA Pollution Control Financing Authority  
Series 2002 A, AMT,
GTY AGMT: Waste Management, Inc.
5.000% 01/01/22
    2,000,000       2,007,400    
Disposal Total     2,007,400    
Resource Recovery Total     2,007,400    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Tax-Backed – 50.3%  
Local Appropriated – 4.3%  
CA Anaheim Public Financing Authority  
Series 1997 C,
Insured: AGMC
6.000% 09/01/14
    2,000,000       2,246,260    
CA Modesto  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 1993 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 11/01/23
    2,235,000       1,945,791    
CA Oakland Joint Powers Financing Authority  
Series 2008 B,
Insured: AGC
5.000% 08/01/22
    3,000,000       3,046,830    
CA Pico Rivera Public Financing Authority  
Series 2009,
5.500% 09/01/31
    1,500,000       1,502,865    
CA San Joaquin County  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 1993,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 11/15/13
    1,750,000       1,799,070    
CA Victor Elementary School District  
Series 1996,
Insured: NPFGC
6.450% 05/01/18
    3,345,000       3,561,823    
Local Appropriated Total     14,102,639    
Local General Obligations – 6.9%  
CA Central Valley Schools Financing Authority  
Series 1998 A,
Insured: NPFGC
6.450% 02/01/18
    1,000,000       1,124,550    
CA Culver City School Facilities Financing Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: AGMC:
5.500% 08/01/25
    655,000       718,535    
5.500% 08/01/26     1,750,000       1,903,090    
CA East Side Union High School District Santa Clara County  
Series 2003 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 08/01/26
    2,010,000       1,970,584    
CA Golden West Schools Financing Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 08/01/24
    1,825,000       2,002,518    
CA Grossmont Healthcare District  
Series 2011,
6.000% 07/15/34
    2,000,000       2,091,460    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Jefferson Union High School District  
Series 2000 A,
Insured: NPFGC
6.450% 08/01/25
    1,000,000       1,145,360    
CA Manteca Unified School District  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
(d) 08/01/32
    5,440,000       1,131,139    
CA New Haven Unified School District  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
12.000% 08/01/17
    1,565,000       2,408,644    
CA Rocklin Unified School District  
Series 1995 C,
Insured: NPFGC
(d) 07/01/20
    6,920,000       4,620,692    
CA San Marino Unified School District  
Series 1998 B,
5.000% 06/01/23
    1,000,000       1,145,520    
CA Simi Valley Unified School District  
Series 1998,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 08/01/22
    925,000       839,798    
CA South San Francisco Unified School District  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 09/15/22
    1,500,000       1,704,540    
Local General Obligations Total     22,806,430    
Special Non-Property Tax – 2.5%  
CA Carson Redevelopment Agency  
Tax Allocation Housing,
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/01/30
    3,200,000       2,683,872    
CA Riverside County Transportation Commission  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 06/01/32
    4,000,000       3,913,120    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority  
Series 1998 A,
Insured: NPFGC
4.750% 07/01/38
    2,250,000       1,832,580    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     8,429,572    
Special Property Tax – 14.0%  
CA Carson  
Series 1992,
7.375% 09/02/22
    115,000       115,152    
CA Cerritos Public Financing Authority  
Series 1993 A,
Insured: AMBAC
6.500% 11/01/23
    2,000,000       1,994,920    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Elk Grove Unified School District  
Series 1995 A,
Insured: AMBAC:
(d) 12/01/18
    2,720,000       1,727,282    
6.500% 12/01/24     3,000,000       3,010,530    
CA Inglewood Redevelopment Agency  
Series 1998 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 05/01/23
    1,000,000       892,310    
CA Lancaster Financing Authority  
Series 2003,
Insured: NPFGC
5.125% 02/01/17
    1,270,000       1,241,768    
CA Long Beach Bond Finance Authority  
Series 2006 C,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 08/01/31
    3,250,000       2,698,475    
CA Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency  
Series 1998 C,
Insured: NPFGC
5.375% 07/01/18
    1,665,000       1,679,152    
CA Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority  
Series 1996 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 10/01/18
    2,265,000       2,557,955    
CA Oakdale Public Financing Authority  
Series 2004,
5.375% 06/01/33
    1,500,000       1,169,175    
CA Oakland Redevelopment Agency  
Series 1992,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 02/01/14
    4,425,000       4,471,639    
CA Oceanside Community Facilities District  
Series 2004,
5.875% 09/01/34
    1,000,000       804,420    
CA Orange County Community Facilities District  
Series 2004 A,
5.625% 08/15/34
    850,000       784,686    
CA Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2007 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 09/01/34
    1,000,000       751,160    
CA Redwood City Community Facilities District No. 1  
Series 2003 B,
5.950% 09/01/28
    750,000       714,878    
CA Riverside County Public Financing Authority  
Series 1991 A,
8.000% 02/01/18
    15,000       15,071    
CA San Bernardino Joint Powers Financing Authority  
Series 1998 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.750% 07/01/14
    985,000       1,024,203    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.750% 10/01/24
    2,420,000       2,525,197    
CA San Diego Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2001,
Insured: AGMC
(d) 09/01/20
    3,630,000       2,198,945    
CA San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2009 C,
6.500% 08/01/39
    1,000,000       980,860    
Series 2009,
6.500% 08/01/32
    500,000       502,405    
Series 2011 B:
6.125% 08/01/26
    250,000       252,770    
6.250% 08/01/31     1,725,000       1,732,297    
6.625% 08/01/41     1,600,000       1,620,288    
CA Santee Community Development Commission  
Series 2011 A,
7.000% 08/01/31
    700,000       716,275    
CA Sulphur Springs Union School District  
Series 2002-1-A,
6.000% 09/01/33
    1,500,000       1,238,145    
CA Temecula Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2011 A:
6.750% 08/01/31
    1,000,000       1,002,060    
7.000% 08/01/39     2,100,000       2,127,258    
CA Union City Community Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2011,
6.875% 12/01/33
    1,500,000       1,518,420    
CA West Covina Redevelopment Agency  
Series 1996,
6.000% 09/01/17
    3,665,000       4,054,480    
Special Property Tax Total     46,122,176    
State Appropriated – 5.1%  
CA Public Works Board  
Series 1993 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 12/01/19
    6,000,000       6,135,540    
Series 2004 A,
5.500% 06/01/19
    1,500,000       1,544,220    
Series 2010 A-1,
6.000% 03/01/35
    2,750,000       2,764,712    
Series 2009,
6.125% 11/01/29
    5,000,000       5,168,850    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Series 2009,
5.000% 06/15/13
    975,000       1,042,451    
State Appropriated Total     16,655,773    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
State General Obligations – 17.5%  
CA State  
Series 2000,
5.625% 05/01/26
    160,000       160,342    
Series 2003,
5.250% 02/01/20
    1,250,000       1,412,663    
Series 2005,
4.625% 05/01/29
    2,000,000       1,867,040    
Series 2006,
4.500% 10/01/36
    2,500,000       2,141,500    
Series 2007:
4.500% 08/01/26
    2,500,000       2,357,325    
5.000% 12/01/31     3,500,000       3,429,335    
Series 2008:
5.000% 08/01/34
    2,500,000       2,380,950    
5.000% 04/01/38     6,000,000       5,580,840    
5.125% 04/01/33     3,500,000       3,421,005    
Series 2009:
5.000% 10/01/29
    4,000,000       3,995,080    
5.500% 11/01/39     4,965,000       4,971,653    
6.000% 04/01/35     4,000,000       4,202,800    
6.000% 04/01/38     10,000,000       10,454,200    
Series 2010:
5.500% 03/01/40
    4,800,000       4,802,928    
6.000% 03/01/33     4,000,000       4,273,800    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 2004 A,
5.250% 07/01/22
    2,000,000       1,997,340    
State General Obligations Total     57,448,801    
Tax-Backed Total     165,565,391    
Transportation – 6.8%  
Airports – 3.2%  
CA County of Orange  
Series 2009 A,
5.250% 07/01/39
    2,500,000       2,499,800    
CA County of Sacramento  
Series 2008 B, AMT,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 07/01/39
    1,000,000       908,610    
CA Los Angeles Department of Airports  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 05/15/34
    1,000,000       982,520    
Series 2010 B,
5.000% 05/15/35
    2,215,000       2,102,146    
CA San Diego County Regional Airport Authority  
Series 2005, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/01/20
    750,000       787,815    
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 07/01/34
    1,650,000       1,514,238    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA San Francisco City & County Airports Commission  
Series 2008 34E, AMT,
Insured: AGMC
5.750% 05/01/25
    1,500,000       1,564,905    
Airports Total     10,360,034    
Ports – 1.4%  
CA San Francisco Port Commission  
Series 2010 A,
5.125% 03/01/40
    5,000,000       4,675,300    
Ports Total     4,675,300    
Toll Facilities – 2.2%  
CA Bay Area Toll Authority  
Series 2008 F-1,
5.125% 04/01/47
    2,500,000       2,397,075    
CA Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency  
Series 1995 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 01/01/35
    2,000,000       1,495,920    
Series 1999,
5.750% 01/15/40
    4,000,000       3,242,400    
Toll Facilities Total     7,135,395    
Transportation Total     22,170,729    
Utilities – 12.2%  
Investor Owned – 1.4%  
CA Chula Vista Industrial Development Authority  
San Diego Gas & Electric Co.:
Series 2004 D,
5.875% 01/01/34
    1,000,000       1,041,380    
Series 2005 D, AMT,
5.000% 12/01/27
    3,500,000       3,468,710    
Investor Owned Total     4,510,090    
Joint Power Authority – 1.2%  
CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank  
California Independent System Operator Corp.,
Series 2009 A,
6.250% 02/01/39
    2,000,000       2,068,540    
CA M-S-R Public Power Agency  
Series 2011 O,
5.000% 07/01/17
    1,725,000       1,903,175    
Joint Power Authority Total     3,971,715    
Municipal Electric – 4.3%  
CA Department of Water Resources  
Series 2010 L,
5.000% 05/01/14
    3,340,000       3,705,196    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Imperial Irrigation District  
Series 2011 A,
6.250% 11/01/31
    1,000,000       1,088,130    
CA Los Angeles Department of Water & Power  
Series 2008 A-1,
5.250% 07/01/38
    1,750,000       1,775,970    
CA Modesto Irrigation District  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 2004 B,
5.500% 07/01/35
    2,000,000       1,932,420    
CA Sacramento Municipal Utility District  
Series 1997 K,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/01/24
    2,220,000       2,386,522    
Series 2001 N,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 08/15/28
    2,000,000       2,000,060    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2008 WW,
5.000% 07/01/28
    1,500,000       1,390,485    
Municipal Electric Total     14,278,783    
Water & Sewer – 5.3%  
CA Big Bear Lake  
Series 1996,
Insured: NPFGC
6.000% 04/01/15
    1,350,000       1,453,585    
CA Chino Basin Regional Financing Authority  
Inland Empire Utilities Agency,
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 11/01/38
    2,000,000       1,888,780    
CA Lodi  
Series 2007 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/01/37
    1,250,000       1,191,838    
CA Los Angeles Department of Water & Power  
Series 2001 A,
5.125% 07/01/41
    3,000,000       2,999,760    
CA Manteca Financing Authority  
Series 2003 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 12/01/33
    475,000       463,695    
CA Pico Rivera Water Authority  
Series 1999 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 05/01/29
    2,000,000       2,003,220    
CA San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority  
Series 2009 B,
5.375% 08/01/34
    2,000,000       2,048,700    
Series 2009,
5.250% 05/15/39
    3,000,000       2,978,130    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Santa Clara Valley Water District  
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC
4.250% 06/01/30
    2,500,000       2,291,475    
Water & Sewer Total     17,319,183    
Utilities Total     40,079,771    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $317,094,312)
    313,697,798    
Municipal Preferred Stock – 0.5%  
    Shares      
Housing – 0.5%  
Multi-Family – 0.5%  
Munimae Tax-Exempt Bond Subsidiary LLC  
Series 2004 A-2, AMT,
4.900% 06/30/49 (f)
    2,000,000       1,640,020    
Multi-Family Total     1,640,020    
Housing Total     1,640,020    
Total Municipal Preferred Stock
(cost of $2,000,000)
    1,640,020    
Common Stock – 0.0%  
Industrials – 0.0%  
Airlines – 0.0%  
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (g)     374       8,535    
Airlines Total     8,535    
Industrials Total     8,535    
Total Common Stock
(cost of $7,783)
    8,535    
Investment Companies – 1.9%  
BofA California Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.160%)
    3,575,845       3,575,845    
Dreyfus General California Municipal
Money Market Fund
(7 day yield of 0.000%)
    2,711,899       2,711,899    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $6,287,744)
    6,287,744    
Total Investments – 97.8%
(cost of $325,389,839) (h)
    321,634,097    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 2.2%     7,273,049    
Net Assets – 100.0%     328,907,146    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(b)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at April 30, 2011.

(c)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(d)  Zero coupon bond.

(e)  Position reflects anticipated residual bankruptcy claims. Income is not being accrued.

(f)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At April 30, 2011, the value of this security, which is illiquid, represents 0.5% of net assets.

Security   Acquisition
Date
 
Shares
 
Cost
 
Value
 
Munimae Tax-Exempt
Bond Subsidiary LLC;
Series 2004 A-2, AMT,
4.900% 06/30/49
    10/15/04       2,000,000     $ 2,000,000     $ 1,640,020    

 

(g)  Non-income producing.

(h)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $325,369,197.

  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

  The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

  Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

• Level 2—Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

• Level 3—Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

  Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

  Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of April 30, 2011:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal Bonds   $     $ 313,697,798     $     $ 313,697,798    
Total Municipal
Preferred Stock
          1,640,020             1,640,020    
Total Common Stock     8,535                   8,535    
Total Investment
Companies
    6,287,744                   6,287,744    
Total Investments   $ 6,296,279     $ 315,337,818     $     $ 321,634,097    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

At April 30, 2011, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holding by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     50.3    
Utilities     12.2    
Health Care     11.5    
Transportation     6.8    
Education     5.5    
Refunded/Escrowed     5.2    
Housing     1.6    
Industrials     1.3    
Other     0.9    
Resource Recovery     0.6    
      95.9    
Investment Companies     1.9    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.2    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGC   Assured Guaranty Corp.  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Association  
GNMA   Government National Mortgage Association  
GTY AGMT   Guaranty Agreement  
IFRN   Inverse Floating Rate Note  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


9




Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     325,389,839    
    Investments, at value     321,634,097    
    Cash     588    
    Receivable for:      
    Investments sold     3,981,090    
    Fund shares sold     278,528    
    Interest     4,594,396    
    Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     101,327    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     50,407    
    Total Assets     330,640,433    
Liabilities   Payable for:        
    Fund shares repurchased     570,072    
    Distributions     725,113    
    Investment advisory fee     108,316    
    Administration fee     18,503    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     13,012    
    Transfer agent fee     18,879    
    Trustees' fees     20,439    
    Custody fee     2,854    
    Distribution and service fees     61,434    
    Merger costs     83,523    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     65    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     50,407    
    Other liabilities     60,670    
    Total Liabilities     1,733,287    
    Net Assets     328,907,146    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     332,436,767    
    Undistributed net investment income     262,239    
    Accumulated net realized loss     (36,118 )  
    Net unrealized depreciation on investments     (3,755,742 )  
    Net Assets     328,907,146    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 225,886,254    
    Shares outstanding     32,348,297    
    Net asset value per share   $ 6.98 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     4.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($6.98/0.9525)   $ 7.33 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 1,257,731    
    Shares outstanding     180,116    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 6.98 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 27,920,562    
    Shares outstanding     3,998,473    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 6.98 (a)  
Class Z   Net assets   $ 73,842,599    
    Shares outstanding     10,574,745    
    Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 6.98    

 

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


11



Statement of OperationsColumbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Interest     9,165,311    
    Dividends     2,656    
    Total Investment Income     9,167,967    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     801,274    
    Administration fee     37,966    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     5,534    
    Class C     106,780    
    Service fee:      
    Class A     280,200    
    Class B     1,781    
    Class C     34,497    
    Transfer agent fee     161,029    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     57,552    
    Trustees' fees     15,430    
    Custody fee     8,816    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     555    
    Merger costs     98,628    
    Other expenses     94,901    
    Total Expenses     1,704,943    
    Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager     (178,574 )  
    Fees waived by distributor—Class C     (42,661 )  
    Expense reductions     (11 )  
    Net Expenses     1,483,697    
    Net Investment Income     7,684,270    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
    Net realized gain on investments     286,102    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (27,198,785 )  
    Net Loss     (26,912,683 )  
    Net Decrease Resulting from Operations     (19,228,413 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


12



Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011 ($)
  Year Ended
October 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations   Net investment income     7,684,270       16,772,916    
    Net realized gain on investments     286,102       6,876,102    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    (27,198,785 )     12,436,214    
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations     (19,228,413 )     36,085,232    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:              
    Class A     (5,166,279 )     (11,166,443 )  
    Class B     (27,248 )     (126,799 )  
    Class C     (572,239 )     (1,142,842 )  
    Class Z     (1,904,731 )     (4,333,792 )  
    From net realized gains:              
    Class A     (4,568,049 )     (826,388 )  
    Class B     (32,807 )     (15,401 )  
    Class C     (571,585 )     (91,505 )  
    Class Z     (1,657,571 )     (316,727 )  
    Total distributions to shareholders     (14,500,509 )     (18,019,897 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (25,632,719 )     (36,941,425 )  
    Total decrease in net assets     (59,361,641 )     (18,876,090 )  
Net Assets   Beginning of period     388,268,787       407,144,877    
    End of period     328,907,146       388,268,787    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     262,239       248,466    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2011
  Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     914,203       6,595,188       1,392,238       10,378,058    
Distributions reinvested     807,663       5,660,138       1,040,628       7,728,471    
Redemptions     (3,331,402 )     (23,418,209 )     (4,865,004 )     (36,310,861 )  
Net decrease     (1,609,536 )     (11,162,883 )     (2,432,138 )     (18,204,332 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions     3,560       26,220       22,274       163,983    
Distributions reinvested     4,737       33,220       11,349       84,002    
Redemptions     (102,279 )     (723,894 )     (496,255 )     (3,678,684 )  
Net decrease     (93,982 )     (664,454 )     (462,632 )     (3,430,699 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     442,922       3,141,562       920,606       6,878,960    
Distributions reinvested     46,182       323,860       67,717       501,874    
Redemptions     (687,755 )     (4,822,517 )     (754,660 )     (5,611,874 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (198,651 )     (1,357,095 )     233,663       1,768,960    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     700,488       4,980,277       1,776,504       13,286,453    
Distributions reinvested     70,715       496,332       43,356       320,208    
Redemptions     (2,565,508 )     (17,924,896 )     (4,144,983 )     (30,682,015 )  
Net decrease     (1,794,305 )     (12,448,287 )     (2,325,123 )     (17,075,354 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class A Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.64     $ 7.30     $ 6.71     $ 7.55     $ 7.74     $ 7.59    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.16       0.32       0.31       0.30       0.30       0.31    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.53 )     0.36       0.59       (0.79 )     (0.16 )     0.18    
Total from investment operations     (0.37 )     0.68       0.90       (0.49 )     0.14       0.49    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.32 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )  
From net realized gains     (0.14 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.29 )     (0.34 )     (0.31 )     (0.35 )     (0.33 )     (0.34 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 (b)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 6.98     $ 7.64     $ 7.30     $ 6.71     $ 7.55     $ 7.74    
Total return (c)(d)     (4.79 )%(e)     9.52 %     13.76 %     (6.80 )%     1.86 %     6.61 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.85 %(g)(h)     0.84 %     0.84 %     0.84 %     0.83 %     0.83 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.10 %(g)     0.03 %     0.02 %     0.01 %     0.03 %     0.02 %  
Net investment income (f)     4.51 %(g)(h)     4.25 %     4.38 %     4.14 %     3.99 %     4.04 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     15 %(e)     12 %     14 %     12 %     12 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 225,886     $ 259,552     $ 265,594     $ 263,220     $ 281,254     $ 292,740    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class B Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.64     $ 7.30     $ 6.71     $ 7.55     $ 7.74     $ 7.59    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.13       0.26       0.26       0.25       0.25       0.25    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.52 )     0.36       0.59       (0.80 )     (0.17 )     0.18    
Total from investment operations     (0.39 )     0.62       0.85       (0.55 )     0.08       0.43    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.26 )     (0.25 )     (0.25 )     (0.24 )     (0.25 )  
From net realized gains     (0.14 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.27 )     (0.28 )     (0.26 )     (0.29 )     (0.27 )     (0.28 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 (b)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 6.98     $ 7.64     $ 7.30     $ 6.71     $ 7.55     $ 7.74    
Total return (c)(d)     (5.14 )%(e)     8.71 %     12.92 %     (7.49 )%     1.10 %     5.82 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.60 %(g)(h)     1.59 %     1.59 %     1.59 %     1.58 %     1.58 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.10 %(g)     0.03 %     0.02 %     0.01 %     0.03 %     0.02 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.74 %(g)(h)     3.52 %     3.65 %     3.38 %     3.25 %     3.29 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     15 %(e)     12 %     14 %     12 %     12 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,258     $ 2,095     $ 5,377     $ 9,740     $ 16,123     $ 24,004    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class C Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.64     $ 7.30     $ 6.71     $ 7.55     $ 7.74     $ 7.59    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.14       0.28       0.28       0.27       0.27       0.27    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.52 )     0.37       0.59       (0.80 )     (0.16 )     0.18    
Total from investment operations     (0.38 )     0.65       0.87       (0.53 )     0.11       0.45    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.29 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )  
From net realized gains     (0.14 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.28 )     (0.31 )     (0.28 )     (0.31 )     (0.30 )     (0.30 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 (b)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 6.98     $ 7.64     $ 7.30     $ 6.71     $ 7.55     $ 7.74    
Total return (c)(d)     (5.00 )%(e)     9.03 %     13.25 %     (7.22 )%     1.40 %     6.13 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.30 %(g)(h)     1.29 %     1.29 %     1.29 %     1.28 %     1.28 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.40 %(g)     0.33 %     0.32 %     0.31 %     0.33 %     0.32 %  
Net investment income (f)     4.05 %(g)(h)     3.79 %     3.91 %     3.69 %     3.54 %     3.59 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     15 %(e)     12 %     14 %     12 %     12 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 27,921     $ 32,080     $ 28,928     $ 21,899     $ 16,765     $ 16,224    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class Z Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.64     $ 7.30     $ 6.71     $ 7.55     $ 7.74     $ 7.59    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.16       0.33       0.32       0.32       0.32       0.32    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.52 )     0.37       0.60       (0.80 )     (0.16 )     0.19    
Total from investment operations     (0.36 )     0.70       0.92       (0.48 )     0.16       0.51    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.16 )     (0.34 )     (0.32 )     (0.32 )     (0.32 )     (0.33 )  
From net realized gains     (0.14 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     (0.04 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.30 )     (0.36 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )     (0.35 )     (0.36 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 (b)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 6.98     $ 7.64     $ 7.30     $ 6.71     $ 7.55     $ 7.74    
Total return (c)(d)     (4.67 )%(e)     9.78 %     14.03 %     (6.57 )%     2.09 %     6.85 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.61 %(g)(h)     0.60 %     0.60 %     0.60 %     0.60 %     0.60 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.10 %(g)     0.03 %     0.02 %     0.01 %     0.03 %     0.02 %  
Net investment income (f)     4.74 %(g)(h)     4.49 %     4.61 %     4.38 %     4.23 %     4.26 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     15 %(e)     12 %     14 %     12 %     12 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 73,843     $ 94,541     $ 107,246     $ 107,591     $ 122,941     $ 123,803    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

The Fund's shareholders approved a change in the classification of the Fund from a diversified fund to a non-diversified fund at a meeting held on February 15, 2011.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return, consisting of current income exempt from federal income tax and California individual income tax and of capital appreciation, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust has unlimited authorized shares of beneficial interest. The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Equity securities are valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the closing bid price on such exchanges or over-the-counter markets.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently


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applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale at the issuer's expense either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resale.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses which are charged directly to a share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.


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Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2010 was as follows:

Tax-Exempt Income   $ 16,683,892    
Ordinary Income*     85,984    
Long-Term Capital Gains     1,250,021    

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2011, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 10,994,760    
Unrealized depreciation     (14,729,860 )  
Net unrealized depreciation   $ (3,735,100 )  

 

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fee

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective March 1, 2011, the annual management fee is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's pro-rata portion of the combined average daily net assets of the Fund, Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund, Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund and Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund (collectively, combined daily net assets) at a rate that declined from 0.50% to 0.40% as the combined daily net assets increased.

The annualized effective management fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.47% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

The Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator and provides administration and other services to the Fund. Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The fee rates became effective on March 1, 2011.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager did not receive any compensation from the Fund for its administration services. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

The Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective May 16, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above and the Fund no longer pays State Street a fee for pricing and bookkeeping services.

Transfer Agent Fee

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has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of pocket fees). The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class was 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor which is equal to 0.10% annually of the net assets attributable to shares of the Fund issued prior to December 1, 1994 and 0.25% annually of the net assets attributable to shares issued thereafter. This arrangement results in an annual rate of service fee for all shares that is a blend between the 0.10% and 0.25% rates. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective service fee rate was 0.24% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares.

The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor equal to 0.75% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that it does not exceed 0.45% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSC's, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $6,800 for Class A and $1,052 for Class C shares for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees or reimburse expenses, through February 29, 2012, so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding certain expenses described below), after giving effect to any balance credits or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.79%, 1.54%, 1.54% and 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively. The following expenses are excluded from the Fund's ordinary operating expenses when calculating the cap, and therefore will be paid by the Fund: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investment in other pooled investment vehicles (including exchange traded funds and other affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses, and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Merger costs are


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treated as extraordinary expenses and therefore not subject to the Fund's expense limits.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.

As a result of a fund merger, the Fund assumed the liabilities of the deferred compensation plan of the acquired fund, which are included in "Trustees' fee" on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The deferred compensation plan may be terminated at any time. Any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Fund's assets.

Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, these custody credits reduced total expenses by $11 for the Fund.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated $51,710,040 and $84,207,381, respectively, for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

As of April 30, 2011, two shareholder accounts owned 41.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participated in a $225,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the commitment was $280,000,000. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the Fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 9. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Sector Focus Risk

The Fund may focus its investments in certain sectors, subjecting it to greater risk than a fund that is less focused.

Non-Diversified Risk

The Fund is a non-diversified fund, which generally means that it may invest a greater percentage of its total assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a "diversified" fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Fund could affect the overall value of the Fund more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Fund's value will likely be more volatile than the


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value of more diversified funds. The Fund may not operate as a non-diversified fund at all times.

Geographic Concentration Risk

The Fund had greater than 5% of its total net assets at April 30, 2011, invested in debt obligations issued by California and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The Fund is more susceptible to economic and political factors adversely affecting issuers of this state's municipal securities than are municipal bond funds that are not concentrated to the same extent in these issuers.

Tax Development Risk

The Fund purchases municipal securities whose interest, in the opinion of bond counsel, is free from federal income tax. There is no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will agree with this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of the Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.

Note 10. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Effective May 16, 2011, the Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent). The credit facility replaced the prior credit facility with State Street. The credit facility agreement, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $400 million. The collective borrowing amount will increase during the third quarter of 2011 to a collective borrowing amount of $500 million.

Interest is charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Effective July 1, 2011, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor equal to 0.25% annually on the average net assets attributable to all Class A, Class B and Class C shares.

Note 11. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (branded as Columbia or RiverSource) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011 plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit.


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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund, April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the RiverSource, Seligman and Threadneedle funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Shareholder Meeting Results

At a Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders held on February 15, 2011, shareholders of the Fund considered a proposal to reclassify the Fund from a "diversified" fund to a "non-diversified" fund, as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. The proposal was approved as follows:

Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes  
  185,073,051       10,414,653       10,713,357       0    


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1010 C (06/11)




Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended April 30, 2011

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Table of Contents

Performance Information   1  
Understanding Your Expenses   2  
Investment Portfolio   3  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  8  
Statement of Operations   10  
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
  11  
Financial Highlights   13  
Notes to Financial Statements   17  
Shareholder Meeting Results   24  
Important Information About
This Report
  25  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

Average annual total return as of 04/30/11 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   11/01/91   06/08/92   08/01/97   09/27/10  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month                                                  
(cumulative)   2.71   7.34   3.07   7.80   2.93   3.87   2.58  
1-year   1.44   3.38   0.69   4.16   0.99   0.02   n/a  
5-year   3.71   2.70   2.94   2.59   3.24   3.24   n/a  
10-year/Life   4.21   3.71   3.44   3.44   3.75   3.75   3.35  

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution or service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and the fees associated with each class. Please see the fund's prospectus for details.

Class Z shares were initially offered by the fund on September 27, 2010.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is considered representative of the broad market for investment-grade, tax-exempt bonds with a maturity of at least one year.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 04/30/11

  –2.71%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –1.68%  
  Barclays Capital
Municipal Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     7.47    
Class B     7.47    
Class C     7.47    
Class Z     7.47    

 

Distributions declared per share

11/01/10 – 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     0.20    
Class B     0.18    
Class C     0.19    
Class Z     0.21    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed. Distributions include $0.06 per share of taxable realized gains.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

11/01/10 – 04/30/11

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       972.90       1,020.68       4.06       4.16       0.83    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       969.30       1,016.96       7.71       7.90       1.58    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       970.70       1,018.45       6.25       6.41       1.28    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       974.20       1,021.87       2.89       2.96       0.59    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 97.0%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 18.8%  
Education – 12.5%  
CT Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Connecticut College,
Series 2002 E,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/22
    400,000       411,212    
Fairfield University:
Series 2008 N,
4.750% 07/01/27
    1,000,000       997,700    
Series 2010 O,
5.000% 07/01/40
    1,000,000       938,720    
Quinnipiac University,
Series 2007 I,
Insured: NPFGC
4.375% 07/01/28
    1,015,000       952,425    
Trinity College:
Series 1998 F,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/21
    2,000,000       2,292,800    
Series 2007 J,
Insured: NPFGC:
4.250% 07/01/31
    1,000,000       897,110    
4.500% 07/01/37     1,500,000       1,306,200    
Yale University:
Series 2001 V-1,
0.200% 07/01/36 (05/02/11) (a)(b)
    500,000       500,000    
Series 2003 X-1,
5.000% 07/01/42
    2,000,000       2,014,580    
Education Total     10,310,747    
Prep School – 6.3%  
CT Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Brunswick School,
Series 2003 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/33
    670,000       653,297    
Loomis Chaffee School,
Series 2005 F,
Insured: AMBAC:
5.250% 07/01/25
    2,035,000       2,321,080    
5.250% 07/01/26     1,045,000       1,188,604    
Miss Porter's School,
Series 2006 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/36
    1,075,000       1,018,939    
Prep School Total     5,181,920    
Education Total     15,492,667    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Health Care – 10.5%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 0.3%  
CT Hamden  
Whitney Center, Inc.,
Series 2009 A,
7.625% 01/01/30
    225,000       229,748    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     229,748    
Hospitals – 6.9%  
CT Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Danbury Hospital,
Series 2006 H,
Insured: AMBAC
4.500% 07/01/33
    2,000,000       1,489,860    
Middlesex Hospital,
Series 2006 L,
Insured: AGMC
4.250% 07/01/36
    1,000,000       813,330    
Series 2010,
5.000% 11/15/40
    2,500,000       2,392,200    
Yale-New Haven Hospital,
Series 2010 M,
5.500% 07/01/40
    1,000,000       981,390    
Hospitals Total     5,676,780    
Intermediate Care Facilities – 0.3%  
CT Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Village for Families & Children, Inc.,
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/23
    255,000       244,101    
Intermediate Care Facilities Total     244,101    
Nursing Homes – 3.0%  
CT Development Authority Health Facility  
Alzheimer's Resources Center, Inc.,
Series 2007:
5.400% 08/15/21
    500,000       458,005    
5.500% 08/15/27     2,375,000       2,015,282    
Nursing Homes Total     2,473,287    
Health Care Total     8,623,916    
Housing – 4.6%  
Multi-Family – 2.2%  
CT Bridgeport Housing Authority  
Series 2009,
5.600% 06/01/30
    1,000,000       1,017,470    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CT Greenwich Housing Authority  
Greenwich Close Apartments,
Series 1997 A,
6.350% 09/01/27
    750,000       761,655    
Multi-Family Total     1,779,125    
Single-Family – 2.4%  
CT Housing Finance Authority  
Series 2003 C-1,
4.850% 11/15/23
    1,000,000       1,025,700    
Series 2006, AMT,
4.875% 11/15/36
    1,040,000       958,974    
Single-Family Total     1,984,674    
Housing Total     3,763,799    
Other – 3.5%  
Pool/Bond Bank – 1.3%  
CT State  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 06/01/26
    1,000,000       1,091,590    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     1,091,590    
Refunded/Escrowed (c) – 2.2%  
CT New Haven  
Series 2002 C,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 11/01/20
    10,000       10,721    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp.  
Series 2002 E,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: AMBAC:
5.500% 08/01/27
    450,000       533,052    
5.500% 08/01/27     1,050,000       1,243,788    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     1,787,561    
Other Total     2,879,151    
Resource Recovery – 4.0%  
Disposal – 2.2%  
CT New Haven Solid Waste Authority  
Series 2008,
5.375% 06/01/28
    1,750,000       1,825,792    
Disposal Total     1,825,792    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Resource Recovery – 1.8%  
CT Resource Recovery Authority  
American Re-Fuel Co.,
Series 2001 AII, AMT,
GTY AGMT: Covanta Arc LLC
5.500% 11/15/15
    1,500,000       1,492,170    
Resource Recovery Total     1,492,170    
Resource Recovery Total     3,317,962    
Tax-Backed – 45.6%  
Local General Obligations – 20.3%  
CT Bloomfield  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/15/24
    1,250,000       1,385,650    
CT Bridgeport  
Series 2004 C,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 08/15/19
    1,500,000       1,690,560    
CT Cheshire  
Series 2001 B,
5.000% 08/01/14
    1,720,000       1,940,401    
CT East Hartford  
Series 2003,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 05/01/15
    1,000,000       1,133,330    
CT Granby  
Series 2006,
5.000% 02/15/26
    540,000       641,855    
CT New Britain  
Series 1993 A,
Insured: NPFGC
6.000% 10/01/12
    1,000,000       1,045,030    
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 04/15/21
    1,160,000       1,316,751    
CT New Haven  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 11/01/16
    1,000,000       1,067,520    
CT North Haven  
Series 2007,
4.750% 07/15/26
    1,150,000       1,289,437    
CT Ridgefield  
Series 2009,
5.000% 09/15/21
    1,000,000       1,193,140    
CT Stamford  
Series 2003 B,
5.250% 08/15/16
    1,000,000       1,187,520    
Series 2010 B,
5.000% 07/01/22
    1,000,000       1,184,970    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CT Suffield  
Series 2005,
5.000% 06/15/20
    1,400,000       1,648,500    
Local General Obligations Total     16,724,664    
Special Non-Property Tax – 13.0%  
CT Special Tax Obligation  
Transportation Infrastructure,
Series 2004 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/01/18
    2,000,000       2,353,400    
GU Territory of Guam  
Series 2009 A,
5.750% 12/01/34
    2,150,000       2,077,244    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority  
Series 2003,
5.300% 07/01/35 (07/01/11) (a)(b)
    3,000,000       2,687,910    
Series 2005 L,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/01/38
    1,000,000       880,000    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AMBAC
(d) 07/01/35
    2,000,000       340,040    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp.  
Series 2009 B,
5.750% 08/01/37
    1,500,000       1,470,000    
Series 2010 C,
5.250% 08/01/41
    1,000,000       899,640    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     10,708,234    
Special Property Tax – 0.9%  
CT Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District  
Series 2010 A,
7.875% 04/01/39
    750,000       783,990    
Special Property Tax Total     783,990    
State Appropriated – 6.9%  
CT State  
Certificates of Participation,
Juvenile Training School,
Series 2001,
4.750% 12/15/25
    2,500,000       2,518,950    
CT University of Connecticut  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 02/15/28
    500,000       529,735    
Series 2010 A:
5.000% 02/15/27
    1,500,000       1,610,205    
5.000% 02/15/29     1,000,000       1,058,260    
State Appropriated Total     5,717,150    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
State General Obligations – 4.5%  
CT Housing Finance Authority  
Series 2009,
5.000% 06/15/28
    750,000       779,393    
CT State  
Series 2001 C,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 12/15/15
    1,500,000       1,766,370    
Series 2004 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 06/01/14
    1,070,000       1,196,313    
State General Obligations Total     3,742,076    
Tax-Backed Total     37,676,114    
Transportation – 0.6%  
Transportation – 0.6%  
CT New Haven Air Rights Parking Facility  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.375% 12/01/15
    500,000       530,695    
Transportation Total     530,695    
Transportation Total     530,695    
Utilities – 9.4%  
Municipal Electric – 3.7%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2002 KK,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/15
    500,000       552,480    
Series 2003 NN,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/19
    1,500,000       1,604,160    
Series 2010 XX,
5.250% 07/01/40
    1,000,000       874,910    
Municipal Electric Total     3,031,550    
Water & Sewer – 5.7%  
CT Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority  
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC
4.750% 11/15/28
    600,000       601,116    
CT South Central Regional Water Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 08/01/30
    1,870,000       1,899,920    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2007 A,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.250% 08/01/23
    1,000,000       1,126,100    
5.250% 08/01/24     1,000,000       1,116,530    
Water & Sewer Total     4,743,666    
Utilities Total     7,775,216    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $80,292,561)
    80,059,520    
Investment Companies – 1.9%  
    Shares    
BofA Connecticut Municipal
Reserves, G-Trust Shares
(7 day yield of 0.200%)
    772,156       772,156    
Dreyfus Connecticut Municipal
Money Market Fund
(7 day yield of 0.000%)
    803,158       803,158    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $1,575,314)
    1,575,314    
Total Investments – 98.9%
(cost of $81,867,875) (e)
    81,634,834    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 1.1%     926,912    
Net Assets – 100.0%     82,561,746    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at April 30, 2011.

(b)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(c)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(d)  Zero coupon bond.

(e)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $81,830,646.

  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

  The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

 

  Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

• Level 2—Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

• Level 3—Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

  Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

  Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of April 30, 2011:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal Bonds   $     $ 80,059,520     $     $ 80,059,520    
Total Investment
Companies
    1,575,314                   1,575,314    
Total Investments   $ 1,575,314     $ 80,059,520     $     $ 81,634,834    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

At April 30, 2011, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holding by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     45.6    
Education     18.8    
Health Care     10.5    
Utilities     9.4    
Housing     4.6    
Resource Recovery     4.0    
Refunded/Escrowed     2.2    
Pool/Bond Bank     1.3    
Transportation     0.6    
      97.0    
Investment Companies     1.9    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.1    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
GTY AGMT   Guaranty Agreement  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


7




Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     81,867,875    
    Investments, at value     81,634,834    
    Cash     412    
    Receivable for:        
    Fund shares sold     92,385    
    Interest     1,285,809    
    Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     27,799    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     31,754    
    Total Assets     83,072,993    
Liabilities   Payable for:        
    Fund shares repurchased     278,743    
    Distributions     103,329    
    Investment advisory fee     27,123    
    Administration fee     4,717    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     6,147    
    Transfer agent fee     9,524    
    Trustees' fees     828    
    Audit fee     21,720    
    Custody fee     1,451    
    Distribution and service fees     21,514    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     35    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     31,754    
    Other liabilities     4,362    
    Total Liabilities     511,247    
    Net Assets     82,561,746    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     82,209,631    
    Undistributed net investment income     271,383    
    Accumulated net realized gain     313,773    
    Net unrealized depreciation on investments     (233,041 )  
    Net Assets     82,561,746    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 69,974,560    
    Shares outstanding     9,373,061    
    Net asset value per share   $ 7.47 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     4.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($7.47/0.9525)   $ 7.84 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 1,624,003    
    Shares outstanding     217,539    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 7.47 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 10,960,816    
    Shares outstanding     1,468,252    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 7.47 (a)  
Class Z (c)   Net assets   $ 2,367    
    Shares outstanding     317    
    Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 7.47    

 

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

(c)  Class Z shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


9



Statement of OperationsColumbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Interest     2,004,450    
    Dividends     356    
    Total Investment Income     2,004,806    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     199,444    
    Administration fee     9,682    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     7,801    
    Class C     42,590    
    Service fee:        
    Class A     87,108    
    Class B     2,514    
    Class C     13,777    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     30,690    
    Transfer agent fee     32,890    
    Trustees' fees     8,813    
    Custody fee     4,864    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     405    
    Other expenses     66,657    
    Total Expenses     507,235    
    Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager     (104,816 )  
    Fees waived by distributor—Class C     (17,015 )  
    Expense reductions     (6 )  
    Net Expenses     385,398    
    Net Investment Income     1,619,408    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
    Net realized gain on investments     377,535    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (4,887,122 )  
    Net Loss     (4,509,587 )  
    Net Decrease Resulting from Operations     (2,890,179 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


10



Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011 ($)
  Year Ended
October 31,
2010 ($)(a)(b)
 
Operations   Net investment income     1,619,408       3,308,362    
    Net realized gain on investments     377,535       1,036,161    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    (4,887,122 )     3,026,239    
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations     (2,890,179 )     7,370,762    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:              
    Class A     (1,385,927 )     (2,776,559 )  
    Class B     (32,167 )     (132,812 )  
    Class C     (194,067 )     (390,366 )  
    Class Z     (48 )     (8 )  
    From net realized gains:              
    Class A     (594,077 )        
    Class B     (19,492 )        
    Class C     (98,272 )        
    Class Z     (19 )        
    Total distributions to shareholders     (2,324,069 )     (3,299,745 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (7,668,741 )     (3,272,801 )  
    Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (12,882,989 )     798,216    
Net Assets   Beginning of period     95,444,735       94,646,519    
    End of period     82,561,746       95,444,735    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     271,383       264,184    

 

(a)  Class Z shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010.

(b)  Class Z shares reflect activity for the period September 27, 2010 through October 31, 2010.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


11



Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2011
  Year Ended
October 31, 2010 (a)(b)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     275,711       2,072,642       928,429       7,200,812    
Distributions reinvested     164,917       1,226,564       217,692       1,688,970    
Redemptions     (1,187,257 )     (8,857,611 )     (1,005,564 )     (7,813,492 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (746,629 )     (5,558,405 )     140,557       1,076,290    
Class B  
Subscriptions     1,150       8,553       1,185       9,158    
Distributions reinvested     3,569       26,580       9,815       75,849    
Redemptions     (146,387 )     (1,084,772 )     (560,373 )     (4,330,376 )  
Net decrease     (141,668 )     (1,049,639 )     (549,373 )     (4,245,369 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     91,773       686,384       195,027       1,521,650    
Distributions reinvested     22,332       166,084       25,057       194,364    
Redemptions     (258,923 )     (1,913,186 )     (234,963 )     (1,822,244 )  
Net decrease     (144,818 )     (1,060,718 )     (14,879 )     (106,230 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     1       5       313       2,500    
Distributions reinvested     2       16       1       8    
Net increase     3       21       314       2,508    

 

(a)  Class Z shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010.

(b)  Class Z shares reflect activity for the period September 27, 2010 through October 31, 2010.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


12




Financial HighlightsColumbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class A Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.89     $ 7.56     $ 6.95     $ 7.71     $ 7.92     $ 7.91    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.14       0.28       0.27       0.28       0.28       0.29    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.36 )     0.33       0.63       (0.68 )     (0.12 )     0.11    
Total from investment operations     (0.22 )     0.61       0.90       (0.40 )     0.16       0.40    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.28 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )     (0.28 )     (0.28 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )           (0.02 )     (0.09 )     (0.09 )     (0.11 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.20 )     (0.28 )     (0.29 )     (0.36 )     (0.37 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 7.47     $ 7.89     $ 7.56     $ 6.95     $ 7.71     $ 7.92    
Total return (b)(c)     (2.71 )%(d)     8.14 %     13.18 %     (5.36 )%     2.03 %     5.25 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     0.83 %(f)     0.84 %     0.84 %     0.84 %     0.84 %     0.84 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.24 %(f)     0.21 %     0.17 %     0.15 %     0.13 %     0.16 %  
Net investment income (e)     3.88 %(f)     3.57 %     3.67 %     3.73 %     3.61 %     3.67 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(d)     17 %     7 %     10 %     14 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 69,975     $ 79,875     $ 75,465     $ 67,265     $ 84,351     $ 87,906    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class B Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.89     $ 7.56     $ 6.95     $ 7.71     $ 7.92     $ 7.91    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.11       0.22       0.21       0.22       0.22       0.23    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.35 )     0.33       0.63       (0.67 )     (0.12 )     0.11    
Total from investment operations     (0.24 )     0.55       0.84       (0.45 )     0.10       0.34    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.22 )     (0.21 )     (0.22 )     (0.22 )     (0.22 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )           (0.02 )     (0.09 )     (0.09 )     (0.11 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.18 )     (0.22 )     (0.23 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 7.47     $ 7.89     $ 7.56     $ 6.95     $ 7.71     $ 7.92    
Total return (b)(c)     (3.07 )%(d)     7.34 %     12.34 %     (6.07 )%     1.27 %     4.47 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     1.58 %(f)     1.59 %     1.59 %     1.59 %     1.59 %     1.59 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.24 %(f)     0.21 %     0.17 %     0.15 %     0.13 %     0.16 %  
Net investment income (e)     3.11 %(f)     2.85 %     2.94 %     2.98 %     2.86 %     2.93 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(d)     17 %     7 %     10 %     14 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,624     $ 2,835     $ 6,871     $ 10,860     $ 17,026     $ 25,085    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class C Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.89     $ 7.56     $ 6.95     $ 7.71     $ 7.92     $ 7.91    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.13       0.24       0.24       0.25       0.24       0.25    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.36 )     0.33       0.63       (0.68 )     (0.12 )     0.12    
Total from investment operations     (0.23 )     0.57       0.87       (0.43 )     0.12       0.37    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.24 )     (0.24 )     (0.24 )     (0.24 )     (0.25 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )           (0.02 )     (0.09 )     (0.09 )     (0.11 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.19 )     (0.24 )     (0.26 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 7.47     $ 7.89     $ 7.56     $ 6.95     $ 7.71     $ 7.92    
Total return (b)(c)     (2.93 )%(d)     7.66 %     12.67 %     (5.79 )%     1.57 %     4.78 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     1.28 %(f)     1.29 %     1.29 %     1.29 %     1.29 %     1.29 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.54 %(f)     0.51 %     0.47 %     0.45 %     0.43 %     0.46 %  
Net investment income (e)     3.43 %(f)     3.12 %     3.22 %     3.28 %     3.16 %     3.23 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     4 %(d)     17 %     7 %     10 %     14 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 10,961     $ 12,732     $ 12,311     $ 11,565     $ 12,890     $ 13,792    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

Class Z Shares   (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011
  Period
Ended
October 31,
2010 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.89     $ 7.98    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.15       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments     (0.36 )     (0.09 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.21 )     (0.06 )  
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.03 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.21 )     (0.03 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 7.47     $ 7.89    
Total return (c)(d)(e)     (2.58 )%     (0.79 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)(g)     0.59 %     0.60 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement (g)     0.24 %     0.21 %  
Net investment income (f)(g)     4.05 %     3.70 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (d)     4 %     17 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 2     $ 2    

 

(a)  Class Z shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

The Fund's shareholders approved a change in the classification of the Fund from a diversified fund to a non-diversified fund at a meeting held on February 15, 2011.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return, consisting of current income exempt from federal income tax and Connecticut individual income tax and of capital appreciation, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust has unlimited authorized shares of beneficial interest. The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.


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Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses which are charged directly to a share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2010 was as follows:

Tax-Exempt Income   $ 3,299,745    
Ordinary Income*        
Long-Term Capital Gains        

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2011, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 2,636,198    
Unrealized depreciation     (2,832,010 )  
Net unrealized depreciation   $ (195,812 )  

 

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions).


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The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fee

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective March 1, 2011, the annual management fee is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's pro-rata portion of the combined average daily net assets of the Fund, Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund, Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund and Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund (collectively, combined daily net assets) at a rate that declined from 0.50% to 0.40% as the combined daily net assets increased.

The annualized effective management fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.47% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

The Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator and provides administration and other services to the Fund. Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The fee rates became effective on March 1, 2011.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager did not receive any compensation from the Fund for its administration services. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

The Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective May 16, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above and the Fund no longer pays State Street a fee for pricing and bookkeeping services.

Transfer Agent Fee

Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent) is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of pocket fees). The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of -pocket expenses.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class was 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the


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six month period ended April 30, 2011, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor which is equal to 0.10% annually of the net assets attributable to shares of the Fund issued prior to December 1, 1994 and 0.25% annually of the net assets attributable to shares issued thereafter. This arrangement results in an annual rate of service fee for all shares that is a blend between the 0.10% and 0.25% rates. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective service fee rate was 0.24% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares.

The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor equal to 0.75% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that it does not exceed 0.45% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSC's, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $3,330 for Class A, $1,769 for Class B and $481 for Class C shares for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees or reimburse expenses, through February 29, 2012, so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding certain expenses described below), after giving effect to any balance credits or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.79%, 1.54%, 1.54% and 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively. The following expenses are excluded from the Fund's ordinary operating expenses when calculating the cap, and therefore will be paid by the Fund: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investment in other pooled investment vehicles (including exchange traded funds and other affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses, and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to bear a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.84, 1.59%, 1.59% and 0.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.


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Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, these custody credits reduced total expenses by $6 for the Fund.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated $3,632,229 and $12,533,976, respectively, for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

As of April 30, 2011, one shareholder account owned 15.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of this account may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participated in a $225,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the commitment was $280,000,000. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the Fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 9. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Sector Focus Risk

The Fund may focus its investments in certain sectors, subjecting it to greater risk than a fund that is less focused.

Non-Diversified Risk

The Fund is a non-diversified fund, which generally means that it may invest a greater percentage of its total assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a "diversified" fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Fund could affect the overall value of the Fund more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Fund's value will likely be more volatile than the value of more diversified funds. The Fund may not operate as a non-diversified fund at all times.

Geographic Concentration Risk

The Fund had greater than 5% of its total net assets at April 30, 2011, invested in debt obligations issued by each of Connecticut and Puerto Rico and their political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The Fund is more susceptible to economic and political factors adversely affecting issuers of this state's or territory's municipal securities than are municipal bond funds that are not concentrated to the same extent in these issuers.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Fund holds investments that are insured by private insurers who guarantee the payment of principal and interest in the event of default or that are supported by a letter of credit. At April 30, 2011, Ambac Assurance Corp. and National Public Finance Guarantee Corp., which are rated R and BBB, respectively, by Standard & Poor's, insured 16.3% and 22.9% of the Fund's total net assets.

Tax Development Risk

The Fund purchases municipal securities whose interest, in the opinion of bond counsel, is free from federal income tax. There is no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will agree with this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of the Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.


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Note 10. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Effective May 16, 2011, the Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent). The credit facility replaced the prior credit facility with State Street. The credit facility agreement, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $400 million. The collective borrowing amount will increase during the third quarter of 2011 to a collective borrowing amount of $500 million.

Interest is charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Effective July 1, 2011, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor equal to 0.25% annually on the average net assets attributable to all Class A, Class B and Class C shares.

Note 11. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (brand as Columbia or RiverSource) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011 plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the RiverSource, Seligman and Threadneedle funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.


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Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund, April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Shareholder Meeting Results

At a Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders held on February 15, 2011, shareholders of the Fund considered a proposal to reclassify the Fund from a "diversified" fund to a "non-diversified" fund, as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. The proposal was approved as follows:

Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes  
  44,152,861       3,788,101       1,461,824       0    


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1015 C (06/11)




Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended April 30, 2011

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Table of Contents

Performance Information   1  
Understanding Your Expenses   2  
Investment Portfolio   3  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  8  
Statement of Operations   10  
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
  11  
Financial Highlights   13  
Notes to Financial Statements   16  
Important Information About
This Report
  25  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Average annual total return as of 04/30/11 (%)

Share class   A   B   C  
Inception   04/10/87   06/08/92   08/01/97  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with  
6-month (cumulative)     –3.71       –8.28       –4.06       –8.74       –3.92       –4.85    
1-year     0.37       –4.39       –0.37       –5.15       –0.07       –1.03    
5-year     3.68       2.68       2.91       2.57       3.22       3.22    
10-year     4.54       4.04       3.77       3.77       4.08       4.08    

 

      

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and the fees associated with each class. Please see the fund's prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is considered representative of the broad market for investment-grade, tax exempt bonds with maturities of at least one year.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 04/30/11

  –3.71%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –1.68%  
  Barclays Capital
Municipal Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     7.33    
Class B     7.33    
Class C     7.33    

 

Distributions declared per share

11/01/10 – 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     0.22    
Class B     0.19    
Class C     0.20    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed. Distributions include $0.06 per share of taxable realized gains.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

11/01/10 – 04/30/11

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       962.90       1,020.73       3.99       4.11       0.82    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       959.40       1,017.01       7.63       7.85       1.57    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       960.80       1,018.50       6.17       6.36       1.27    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 95.5%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 29.8%  
Education – 23.4%  
MA College Building Authority  
Series 1994 A,
7.500% 05/01/14
    1,825,000       2,022,848    
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/01/38
    3,000,000       2,964,930    
MA Development Finance Agency  
Boston University:
Series 1999 P,
6.000% 05/15/59
    1,000,000       1,024,190    
Series 2005 T-1,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 10/01/39
    2,000,000       1,901,040    
College of the Holy Cross,
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 09/01/32
    1,500,000       1,606,095    
Emerson College,
Series 2006,
5.000% 01/01/23
    2,500,000       2,533,075    
Smith College,
Series 2005,
5.000% 07/01/35
    3,000,000       3,026,760    
MA Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Boston College,
Series 2008,
5.500% 06/01/35
    2,500,000       2,778,725    
Harvard University:
Series 1991 N,
6.250% 04/01/20
    2,675,000       3,429,538    
Series 2009,
5.500% 11/15/36
    1,000,000       1,076,600    
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Series 2002 K,
5.500% 07/01/32
    1,500,000       1,748,445    
Suffolk University,
Series 2009 A,
6.250% 07/01/30
    1,000,000       1,034,120    
Tufts University:
Series 2008,
5.375% 08/15/38
    1,000,000       1,036,830    
Series 2009 M,
5.250% 02/15/26
    1,250,000       1,420,125    
Education Total     27,603,321    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Prep School – 3.0%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Dexter School Project,
Series 2007,
4.500% 05/01/26
    1,600,000       1,562,448    
Foxborough Regional Charter School,
Series 2010 A,
7.000% 07/01/42
    1,000,000       997,350    
MA Industrial Finance Agency  
Cambridge Friends School,
Series 1998,
5.750% 09/01/18
    1,000,000       982,340    
Prep School Total     3,542,138    
Student Loan – 3.4%  
MA Educational Financing Authority  
Series 2002 E, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 01/01/13
    1,340,000       1,367,939    
Series 2008 H, AMT,
Insured: AGC
6.350% 01/01/30
    710,000       732,074    
Series 2009 I,
6.000% 01/01/28
    955,000       1,001,594    
Series 2010 B, AMT,
5.700% 01/01/31
    955,000       921,012    
Student Loan Total     4,022,619    
Education Total     35,168,078    
Health Care – 9.2%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 3.0%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Groves in Lincoln-Deaconess,
Series 2009 A,
7.500% 06/01/29
    1,000,000       971,160    
Linden Ponds, Inc.,
Series 2007 A,
5.750% 11/15/42 (a)
    3,000,000       1,612,530    
Loomis Communities, Inc.,
Series 2002 A,
6.900% 03/01/32
    1,000,000       999,920    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     3,583,610    
Health Services – 0.6%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Boston Biomedical Research Institute,
Series 1999,
5.750% 02/01/29
    825,000       706,439    
Health Services Total     706,439    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Hospitals – 3.9%  
MA Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Covenant Health System,
Series 2002,
6.000% 07/01/31
    790,000       786,263    
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary,
Series 2010 C,
5.375% 07/01/35
    1,000,000       906,530    
Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc.,
Series 2007,
5.000% 07/15/27
    1,695,000       1,459,124    
Partners Healthcare System,
Series 2010,
5.000% 07/01/34
    1,500,000       1,444,125    
Hospitals Total     4,596,042    
Intermediate Care Facilities – 1.1%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Evergreen Center, Inc.,
Series 2005,
5.500% 01/01/35
    750,000       617,010    
New England Center for Children,
Series 1998,
5.875% 11/01/18
    705,000       640,260    
Intermediate Care Facilities Total     1,257,270    
Nursing Homes – 0.6%  
MA Industrial Finance Agency  
Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home,
Series 1997 A,
Guarantor: FHA
6.500% 08/01/37
    730,000       738,570    
Nursing Homes Total     738,570    
Health Care Total     10,881,931    
Housing – 3.4%  
Assisted Living/Senior – 0.6%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
VOA Concord Assisted Living, Inc.,
Series 2007,
5.200% 11/01/41
    1,145,000       748,842    
Assisted Living/Senior Total     748,842    
Multi-Family – 1.2%  
MA Housing Finance Agency  
Series 2010 C, AMT,
5.350% 12/01/42
    1,500,000       1,370,400    
Multi-Family Total     1,370,400    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Single-Family – 1.6%  
MA Housing Finance Agency  
Series 2009-147,
4.800% 06/01/28
    1,000,000       978,960    
Series 2010-153, AMT,
4.750% 12/01/27
    925,000       859,621    
Single-Family Total     1,838,581    
Housing Total     3,957,823    
Other – 22.6%  
Other – 5.6%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Broad Institute, Inc.,
Series 2011 A,
5.250% 04/01/37 (b)
    3,000,000       2,958,060    
WGBH Educational Foundation:
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.750% 01/01/42
    2,000,000       1,940,980    
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGC
4.500% 01/01/39
    2,000,000       1,732,540    
Other Total     6,631,580    
Pool/Bond Bank – 5.5%  
MA Water Pollution Abatement Trust  
Series 1999 A,
6.000% 08/01/17
    2,445,000       2,992,802    
Series 2005-11,
4.750% 08/01/23
    25,000       26,404    
Series 2006:
5.250% 08/01/27
    1,000,000       1,153,480    
5.250% 08/01/30     1,000,000       1,123,480    
Series 2009,
5.000% 08/01/38
    1,200,000       1,233,408    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     6,529,574    
Refunded/Escrowed (c) – 11.5%  
MA College Building Authority  
Series 1999 A,
Insured: NPFGC,
Escrowed to Maturity:
(d) 05/01/18
    4,000,000       3,311,880    
(d) 05/01/23     6,000,000       3,804,900    
MA Water Resources Authority  
Series 1992 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
6.500% 07/15/19
    2,100,000       2,537,598    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 1993 C,
Insured: AMBAC,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.250% 12/01/15
    610,000       674,367    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp.  
Series 1998 A,
Insured: AMBAC,
Economically Defeased to Maturity,
5.375% 06/01/19
    2,190,000       2,554,898    
Series 2002 E,
Escrowed to Maturity,
6.000% 08/01/26
    550,000       683,265    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     13,566,908    
Other Total     26,728,062    
Other Revenue – 0.9%  
Hotels – 0.9%  
MA Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority  
Crosstown Center Hotel LLC,
Series 2002, AMT,
6.500% 09/01/35 (a)
    2,185,000       1,061,713    
Hotels Total     1,061,713    
Other Revenue Total     1,061,713    
Tax-Backed – 15.4%  
Special Non-Property Tax – 9.9%  
MA Bay Transportation Authority  
Series 2006 A,
5.250% 07/01/31
    2,880,000       3,180,413    
Series 2008 B,
5.250% 07/01/27
    710,000       806,702    
MA Special Obligation Dedicated Tax Revenue  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 01/01/30
    2,500,000       2,662,950    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority  
Series 2005 BB,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 07/01/22
    1,500,000       1,568,970    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Sales Tax
Financing Corp.
 
Series 2007,
5.250% 08/01/57
    1,000,000       963,660    
Series 2009 B,
5.750% 08/01/37
    2,500,000       2,450,000    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     11,632,695    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
State General Obligations – 5.5%  
MA Bay Transportation Authority  
Series 1991 A,
Insured: NPFGC
7.000% 03/01/21
    1,500,000       1,796,850    
Series 1992 B,
Insured: NPFGC
6.200% 03/01/16
    2,025,000       2,283,775    
Series 1994,
Insured: FGIC
7.000% 03/01/14
    1,250,000       1,404,687    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 2007 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/21
    1,000,000       1,026,170    
State General Obligations Total     6,511,482    
Tax-Backed Total     18,144,177    
Transportation – 2.7%  
Air Transportation – 1.5%  
MA Port Authority  
Bosfuel Corp.,
Series 2007, AMT,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/32
    2,000,000       1,799,440    
Air Transportation Total     1,799,440    
Airports – 1.2%  
MA Port Authority  
Series 2007 A,
Insured: AGMC
4.500% 07/01/37
    1,500,000       1,336,905    
Airports Total     1,336,905    
Transportation Total     3,136,345    
Utilities – 11.5%  
Joint Power Authority – 0.9%  
MA Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp.  
Series 2010,
5.250% 07/01/30
    1,000,000       1,010,330    
Joint Power Authority Total     1,010,330    
Municipal Electric – 2.0%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Devens Electric System,
Series 2001,
6.000% 12/01/30
    1,000,000       1,008,770    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power
Authority
 
Series 2007 VV,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/29
    1,000,000       948,320    
Series 2008 WW,
5.000% 07/01/28
    500,000       463,495    
Municipal Electric Total     2,420,585    
Water & Sewer – 8.6%  
MA Boston Water & Sewer Commission  
Series 1992 A,
5.750% 11/01/13
    540,000       574,609    
Series 1993 A,
5.250% 11/01/19
    4,750,000       5,374,958    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 11/01/28
    1,250,000       1,341,100    
MA Water Resources Authority  
Series 1993 C:
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 12/01/15
    390,000       430,115    
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 12/01/15
    1,070,000       1,180,060    
Series 2007 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 08/01/32
    1,150,000       1,247,336    
Water & Sewer Total     10,148,178    
Utilities Total     13,579,093    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $110,951,284)
    112,657,222    
Investment Companies – 2.3%  
    Shares    
BofA Massachusetts Municipal Reserves,
G-Trust Shares
(7 day yield of 0.180%)
    1,510,191       1,510,191    
Dreyfus Massachusetts Municipal
Money Market Fund
(7 day yield of 0.000%)
    1,201,727       1,201,727    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $2,711,918)
    2,711,918    
Total Investments – 97.8%
(cost of $113,663,202) (e)
    115,369,140    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 2.2%     2,637,525    
Net Assets – 100.0%     118,006,665    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At April 30, 2011, these securities, which are illiquid, amounted to $2,674,243, which represents 2.3% of net assets.

Security   Acquisition
Date(s)
  Par   Cost   Value  
MA Development Finance
Agency, Linden Ponds, Inc.,
5.750% 11/15/42
  07/01/08   $ 3,000,000     $ 2,218,110     $ 1,612,530    
MA Boston Industrial
Development Financing
Authority, Crosstown Center
Hotel LLC,
6.500% 09/01/35
  09/20/02     2,185,000       2,140,727       1,061,713    
                      $ 2,674,243    

 

(b)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(c)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(d)  Zero coupon bond.

(e)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $113,334,210.

  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

  The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

  Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

• Level 2—Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

• Level 3—Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

  Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

  Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of April 30, 2011:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal Bonds   $     $ 112,657,222     $     $ 112,657,222    
Total Investment
Companies
    2,711,918                   2,711,918    
Total Investments   $ 2,711,918     $ 112,657,222     $     $ 115,369,140    

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

The following table reconciles asset balances for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
October 31,
2010
  Accrued
Discounts/
(Premiums)
  Realized
Gain/
(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
April 30,
2011
 
Municipal Bonds
Health Care
  $ 928,476     $     $ (1,094,302 )   $ 881,524     $     $ (715,698 )   $     $     $    

 

The information in the above reconciliation represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at April 30, 2011, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) amounted to $0.

At April 30, 2011, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Education     29.8    
Tax-Backed     15.4    
Refunded/Escrowed     11.5    
Utilities     11.5    
Health Care     9.2    
Other     5.6    
Pool/Bond Bank     5.5    
Housing     3.4    
Transportation     2.7    
Other Revenue     0.9    
      95.5    
Investment Companies     2.3    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.2    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGC   Assured Guaranty Corp.  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FHA   Federal Housing Administration  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     113,663,202    
    Investments, at value     115,369,140    
    Cash     970    
    Receivable for:        
    Investments sold     4,116,056    
    Fund shares sold     59,927    
    Interest     1,855,933    
    Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     29,754    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     34,303    
    Total Assets     121,466,083    
Liabilities   Payable for:        
    Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis     2,949,780    
    Fund shares repurchased     180,928    
    Distributions     167,347    
    Investment advisory fee     38,658    
    Administration fee     6,723    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     6,304    
    Transfer agent fee     9,651    
    Trustees' fees     623    
    Audit fee     22,345    
    Custody fee     1,793    
    Distribution and service fees     27,138    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     16    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     34,303    
    Other liabilities     13,809    
    Total Liabilities     3,459,418    
    Net Assets     118,006,665    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     116,016,937    
    Undistributed net investment income     468,307    
    Accumulated net realized loss     (184,517 )  
    Net unrealized appreciation on investments     1,705,938    
    Net Assets     118,006,665    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 106,817,715    
    Shares outstanding     14,564,921    
    Net asset value per share   $ 7.33 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     4.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($7.33/0.9525)   $ 7.70 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 1,646,350    
    Shares outstanding     224,487    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 7.33 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 9,542,600    
    Shares outstanding     1,301,205    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 7.33 (a)  

 

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Interest     3,123,314    
    Dividends     580    
    Total Investment Income     3,123,894    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     283,576    
    Administration fee     13,754    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     9,231    
    Class C     36,595    
    Service fee:        
    Class A     127,196    
    Class B     2,860    
    Class C     11,389    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     34,276    
    Transfer agent fee     40,180    
    Trustees' fees     9,386    
    Custody fee     5,629    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     415    
    Other expenses     69,066    
    Total Expenses     643,553    
    Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager     (101,049 )  
    Fees waived by distributor—Class C     (14,621 )  
    Expense reductions     (2 )  
    Net Expenses     527,881    
    Net Investment Income     2,596,013    
Net Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on Investments
 
    Net realized gain on investments     167,998    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (7,866,633 )  
    Net Loss     (7,698,635 )  
    Net Decrease Resulting from Operations     (5,102,622 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011 ($)
 
Year Ended
October 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations   Net investment income     2,596,013       5,340,914    
    Net realized gain on investments     167,998       1,028,757    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    (7,866,633 )     4,154,883    
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations     (5,102,622 )     10,524,554    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:              
    Class A     (2,337,445 )     (4,766,590 )  
    Class B     (43,105 )     (159,350 )  
    Class C     (187,584 )     (368,067 )  
    From net realized gains:              
    Class A     (929,002 )     (582,482 )  
    Class B     (26,155 )     (29,937 )  
    Class C     (84,365 )     (50,822 )  
    Total distributions to shareholders     (3,607,656 )     (5,957,248 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (8,701,623 )     (3,333,181 )  
    Increase from regulatory settlements           11,587    
    Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (17,411,901 )     1,245,712    
Net Assets   Beginning of period     135,418,566       134,172,854    
    End of period     118,006,665       135,418,566    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     468,307       440,428    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2011
  Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     437,247       3,198,196       1,435,298       11,037,009    
Distributions reinvested     279,238       2,046,732       428,888       3,303,824    
Redemptions     (1,583,526 )     (11,583,588 )     (1,907,213 )     (14,672,411 )  
Net decrease     (867,041 )     (6,338,660 )     (43,027 )     (331,578 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions     2,486       18,273       2,859       22,083    
Distributions reinvested     4,771       35,012       16,127       123,900    
Redemptions     (240,603 )     (1,745,052 )     (438,033 )     (3,372,247 )  
Net decrease     (233,346 )     (1,691,767 )     (419,047 )     (3,226,264 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     34,888       257,710       201,910       1,552,755    
Distributions reinvested     20,125       147,541       32,227       248,214    
Redemptions     (147,744 )     (1,076,447 )     (205,447 )     (1,576,308 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (92,731 )     (671,196 )     28,690       224,661    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class A Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.84     $ 7.57     $ 6.98     $ 7.69     $ 7.94     $ 7.83    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.16       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.31    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.45 )     0.30       0.63       (0.71 )     (0.18 )     0.17    
Total from investment operations     (0.29 )     0.61       0.94       (0.40 )     0.13       0.48    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.16 )     (0.30 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )           (0.07 )     (0.06 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.22 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.31 )     (0.38 )     (0.37 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (b)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 7.33     $ 7.84     $ 7.57     $ 6.98     $ 7.69     $ 7.94    
Total return (c)     (3.71 )%(d)(e)     8.30 %(e)     13.82 %(e)     (5.46 )%     1.65 %     6.30 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.82 %(g)     0.83 %     0.85 %     0.93 %     0.94 %     0.93 %  
Interest expense                       0.03 %(h)     0.07 %(h)     0.06 %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     0.82 %(g)     0.83 %     0.85 %     0.96 %     1.01 %     0.99 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.17 %(g)     0.13 %     0.09 %                    
Net investment income (f)     4.34 %(g)     4.02 %     4.18 %     4.08 %     3.96 %     3.99 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     12 %(d)     8 %     15 %     16 %     14 %     6 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 106,818     $ 120,910     $ 117,193     $ 108,149     $ 128,833     $ 137,232    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Interest expense and fees relate to the liability for floating-rate notes issued in conjunction with inverse floater securities transactions.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class B Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.84     $ 7.57     $ 6.98     $ 7.69     $ 7.94     $ 7.83    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.13       0.25       0.25       0.25       0.25       0.25    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and future contracts
    (0.45 )     0.31       0.64       (0.71 )     (0.18 )     0.17    
Total from investment operations     (0.32 )     0.56       0.89       (0.46 )     0.07       0.42    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.25 )     (0.25 )     (0.25 )     (0.25 )     (0.25 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )           (0.07 )     (0.06 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.19 )     (0.29 )     (0.30 )     (0.25 )     (0.32 )     (0.31 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (b)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 7.33     $ 7.84     $ 7.57     $ 6.98     $ 7.69     $ 7.94    
Total return (c)     (4.06 )%(d)(e)     7.50 %(e)     12.98 %(e)     (6.16 )%     0.90 %     5.50 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.57 %(g)     1.58 %     1.60 %     1.68 %     1.69 %     1.68 %  
Interest expense                       0.03 %(h)     0.07 %(h)     0.06 %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     1.57 %(g)     1.58 %     1.60 %     1.71 %     1.76 %     1.74 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.17 %(g)     0.13 %     0.09 %                    
Net investment income (f)     3.56 %(g)     3.29 %     3.46 %     3.32 %     3.21 %     3.25 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     12 %(d)     8 %     15 %     16 %     14 %     6 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,646     $ 3,587     $ 6,641     $ 10,518     $ 14,941     $ 21,192    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Interest expense and fees relate to the liability for floating-rate notes issued in conjunction with inverse floater securities transactions.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class C Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.84     $ 7.57     $ 6.98     $ 7.69     $ 7.94     $ 7.83    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.14       0.28       0.27       0.27       0.27       0.28    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and future contracts
    (0.45 )     0.30       0.64       (0.71 )     (0.18 )     0.16    
Total from investment operations     (0.31 )     0.58       0.91       (0.44 )     0.09       0.44    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )           (0.07 )     (0.06 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.20 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.27 )     (0.34 )     (0.33 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (b)                          
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 7.33     $ 7.84     $ 7.57     $ 6.98     $ 7.69     $ 7.94    
Total return (c)(d)     (3.92 )%(e)     7.81 %     13.31 %     (5.88 )%     1.20 %     5.82 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.27 %(g)     1.28 %     1.30 %     1.38 %     1.39 %     1.38 %  
Interest expense                       0.03 %(h)     0.07 %(h)     0.06 %(h)  
Net expenses (f)     1.27 %(g)     1.28 %     1.30 %     1.41 %     1.46 %     1.44 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.47 %(g)     0.43 %     0.39 %     0.30 %     0.30 %     0.30 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.89 %(g)     3.57 %     3.73 %     3.63 %     3.51 %     3.54 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     12 %(e)     8 %     15 %     16 %     14 %     6 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 9,543     $ 10,922     $ 10,339     $ 8,670     $ 10,683     $ 13,982    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Interest expense and fees relate to the liability for floating-rate notes issued in conjunction with inverse floater securities transactions.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return, consisting of current income exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts individual income tax and of capital appreciation, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust has unlimited authorized shares of beneficial interest. The Fund offers Class A, Class B and Class C shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Delayed Delivery Securities

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fails to deliver and causes the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund identifies within its portfolio of investments cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses which are charged directly to a share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2010 was as follows:

Tax-Exempt Income   $ 5,284,471    
Ordinary Income*     9,536    
Long-Term Capital Gains     663,241    

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2011, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 6,557,636    
Unrealized depreciation     (4,522,706 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 2,034,930    

 

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and


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administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fee

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective March 1, 2011, the annual management fee is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's pro-rata portion of the combined average daily net assets of the Fund, Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund, Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund and Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund (collectively, combined daily net assets) at a rate that declined from 0.50% to 0.40% as the combined daily net assets increased.

The annualized effective management fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.47% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

The Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator and provides administration and other services to the Fund. Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The fee rates became effective on March 1, 2011.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager did not receive any compensation from the Fund for its administration services. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

The Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective May 16, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above and the Fund no longer pays State Street a fee for pricing and bookkeeping services.

Transfer Agent Fee

Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent) is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of pocket fees). The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of -pocket expenses.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part


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of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor which is equal to 0.10% annually of the net assets attributable to shares of the Fund issued prior to December 1, 1994 and 0.25% annually of the net assets attributable to shares issued thereafter. This arrangement results in an annual rate of service fee for all shares that is a blend between the 0.10% and 0.25% rates. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective service fee rate was 0.23% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares.

The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor equal to 0.75% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that it does not exceed 0.45% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSC's, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $4,645 for Class A, $14 for Class B and $262 for Class C shares for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees or reimburse expenses, through February 29, 2012, so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding certain expenses described below), after giving effect to any balance credits or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.79%, 1.54% and 1.54% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. The following expenses are excluded from the Fund's ordinary operating expenses when calculating the cap, and therefore will be paid by the Fund: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investment in other pooled investment vehicles (including exchange traded funds and other affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses, and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.


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Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, these custody credits reduced total expenses by $2 for the Fund.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated $14,717,905 and $27,194,915, respectively, for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Note 7. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received payments totaling $11,587 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Increase from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

Note 8. Shareholder Concentration

As of April 30, 2011, one shareholder account owned 11.8% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of this account may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 9. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participated in a $225,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the commitment was $280,000,000. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the Fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 10. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Sector Focus Risk

The Fund may focus its investments in certain sectors, subjecting it to greater risk than a fund that is less focused.

Non-Diversified Risk

The Fund is a non-diversified fund, which generally means that it may invest a greater percentage of its total assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a "diversified" fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Fund could affect the overall value of the Fund more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Fund's value will likely be more volatile than the value of more diversified funds. The Fund may not operate as a non-diversified fund at all times.

Geographic Concentration Risk

The Fund had greater than 5% of its total net assets at April 30, 2011, invested in debt obligations issued by each of Massachusetts and Puerto Rico and their political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The Fund is more susceptible to economic and political factors adversely affecting issuers of this state's or territory's municipal securities than are municipal bond funds that are not concentrated to the same extent in these issuers.

Tax Development Risk

The Fund purchases municipal securities whose interest, in the opinion of bond counsel, is free from federal income tax. There is no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will agree with this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of the Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.


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Effective May 16, 2011, the Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent). The credit facility replaced the prior credit facility with State Street. The credit facility agreement, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $400 million. The collective borrowing amount will increase during the third quarter of 2011 to a collective borrowing amount of $500 million.

Interest is charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Effective July 1, 2011, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor equal to 0.25% annually on the average net assets attributable to all Class A, Class B and Class C shares.

Note 12. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (branded as Columbia or RiverSource) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011 plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts


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with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1020 C (06/11)




Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended April 30, 2011

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Table of Contents

Performance Information   1  
Understanding Your Expenses   2  
Investment Portfolio   3  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  8  
Statement of Operations   10  
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
  11  
Financial Highlights   13  
Notes to Financial Statements   16  
Important Information About
This Report
  25  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Average annual total return as of 04/30/11 (%)

Share class   A   B   C  
Inception   09/26/86   08/04/92   08/01/97  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with  
6-month (cumulative)     –3.12       –7.72       –3.48       –8.22       –3.33       –4.28    
1-year     1.44       –3.38       0.68       –4.18       0.99       0.01    
5-year     3.96       2.95       3.19       2.86       3.50       3.50    
10-year     4.65       4.14       3.88       3.88       4.19       4.19    

 

      

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and the fees associated with each class. Please see the fund's prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

1The Barclays Capital New York Municipal Bond Index is a subset of the Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index consisting solely of bonds issued by obligors located in the state of New York.

2The Barclays Capital Municipal Bond Index is considered representative of the broad market for investment grade, tax-exempt bonds with a maturity of at least one year.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 04/30/11

  –3.12%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –1.39%  
  Barclays Capital
New York Municipal Bond Index1
 
  –1.68%  
  Barclays Capital
Municipal Bond Index2
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     6.95    
Class B     6.95    
Class C     6.95    

 

Distributions declared per share

11/01/10 – 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     0.16    
Class B     0.13    
Class C     0.14    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed. Distributions include $0.01 per share of taxable realized gains.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

11/01/10 – 04/30/11

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       968.80       1,020.48       4.25       4.36       0.87    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       965.20       1,016.76       7.89       8.10       1.62    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       966.70       1,018.25       6.44       6.61       1.32    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 97.8%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 11.0%  
Education – 8.5%  
NY City of Troy  
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI),
Series 2010 A,
5.125% 09/01/40
    1,000,000       956,830    
NY Dormitory Authority  
Cornell University,
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 07/01/39
    500,000       508,015    
New School University,
Series 2010,
5.500% 07/01/40
    500,000       503,900    
New York University,
Series 2001 1,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 07/01/40
    1,000,000       1,047,920    
NY Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency  
Bard College,
Series 2007,
 
4.500% 08/01/36     500,000       416,070    
NY New York City Trust for Cultural Resources  
The Julliard School,
Series 2009 A:
5.000% 01/01/34
    375,000       380,944    
5.000% 01/01/39     500,000       502,495    
NY St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency  
Clarkson University,
Series 2007,
5.000% 07/01/31
    1,000,000       947,610    
Education Total     5,263,784    
Prep School – 2.3%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Convent Sacred Heart School,
Series 2011,
Insured: AGO
5.625% 11/01/35
    750,000       758,287    
NY New York City Industrial Development Agency  
Marymount School,
Series 2001,
Insured: ACA
5.125% 09/01/21
    625,000       635,625    
Prep School Total     1,393,912    
Student Loan – 0.2%  
NY Mortgage Agency  
Series 2009,
4.750% 11/01/26
    115,000       113,019    
Student Loan Total     113,019    
Education Total     6,770,715    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Health Care – 19.8%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 3.8%  
NY Broome County Industrial Development Agency  
Good Shepherd Village Endwell,
Series 2008 A:
6.750% 07/01/28
    500,000       472,325    
6.875% 07/01/40     250,000       230,515    
NY Suffolk County Economic Development Corp.  
Peconic Landing at Southold,
Series 2010,
6.000% 12/01/40
    500,000       469,785    
NY Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency  
Active Retirement Community,
Series 2006,
5.000% 11/01/28
    1,335,000       1,152,519    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     2,325,144    
Hospitals – 14.3%  
NY Albany Industrial Development Agency  
St. Peter's Hospital,
Series 2008 A,
5.250% 11/15/27
    1,000,000       935,910    
NY Dormitory Authority  
Kaleida Health,
Series 2006,
Guarantor: FHA
4.700% 02/15/35
    1,000,000       908,520    
Mount Sinai Hospital,
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 07/01/26
    550,000       548,515    
New York Hospital Medical Center,
Series 2007,
Guarantor: FHA
4.750% 02/15/37
    975,000       863,752    
North Shore University Hospital,
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 05/01/32
    1,000,000       929,940    
NYU Hospital Center:
Series 2007 B,
5.625% 07/01/37
    1,000,000       971,250    
Series 2011 A,
5.750% 07/01/31
    200,000       199,744    
Orange Regional Medical Center,
Series 2008,
6.125% 12/01/29
    650,000       601,276    
University of Rochester,
Series 2007,
5.000% 07/01/27
    1,000,000       1,022,710    
NY Monroe County Industrial Development Corp.  
Unity Hospital of Rochester,
Series 2010,
Guarantor: FHA
5.750% 08/15/35
    700,000       742,105    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NY Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency  
Saratoga Hospital,
Series 2007 B,
5.250% 12/01/32
    500,000       447,135    
NY Westchester County Healthcare Corp.  
Series 2010 C,
6.125% 11/01/37
    650,000       641,199    
Hospitals Total     8,812,056    
Intermediate Care Facilities – 0.9%  
NY Dutchess County Local Development Corp.  
Anderson Center Services, Inc.,
Series 2010,
6.000% 10/01/30
    550,000       519,871    
Intermediate Care Facilities Total     519,871    
Nursing Homes – 0.8%  
NY Amherst Industrial Development Agency  
Beechwood Health Care Center,
Series 2007,
5.200% 01/01/40
    750,000       515,228    
Nursing Homes Total     515,228    
Health Care Total     12,172,299    
Housing – 7.0%  
Assisted Living/Senior – 4.3%  
NY Huntington Housing Authority  
Gurwin Jewish Senior Center,
Series 1999 A,
5.875% 05/01/19
    1,385,000       1,334,711    
NY Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency  
Wartburg Senior Housing, Inc.,
Series 1999:
6.150% 06/01/19
    875,000       823,926    
6.200% 06/01/29     615,000       528,359    
Assisted Living/Senior Total     2,686,996    
Multi-Family – 1.1%  
NY New York City Housing Development Corp.  
Greenport Preservation LP,
Series 2009,
Guarantor: FNMA
4.500% 09/15/25
    165,000       165,450    
Series 2009 C1,
5.500% 11/01/34
    500,000       506,615    
Multi-Family Total     672,065    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Single-Family – 1.6%  
NY Mortgage Agency  
Series 2007 148, AMT,
5.200% 10/01/32
    1,000,000       969,810    
Single-Family Total     969,810    
Housing Total     4,328,871    
Other – 13.2%  
Other – 0.9%  
NY Westchester County Industrial Development Agency  
Guiding Eyes for the Blind,
Series 2004,
5.375% 08/01/24
    550,000       541,002    
Other Total     541,002    
Pool/Bond Bank – 8.4%  
NY Environmental Facilities Corp.  
Series 2005 B,
5.500% 04/15/35
    1,000,000       1,114,270    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 06/15/34
    4,000,000       4,063,840    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     5,178,110    
Refunded/Escrowed(a) – 3.9%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,
Series 2003,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
(b) 07/01/25
    3,000,000       1,752,330    
NY Greece Central School District  
Series 1992,
Economically Defeased to Maturity,
Insured: FGIC
6.000% 06/15/16
    500,000       611,860    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     2,364,190    
Other Total     8,083,302    
Other Revenue – 1.3%  
Recreation – 1.3%  
NY New York City Trust for Cultural Resources  
Museum of Modern Art,
Series 2008 1A,
5.000% 04/01/31
    750,000       766,762    
Recreation Total     766,762    
Other Revenue Total     766,762    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Resource Recovery – 0.8%  
Disposal – 0.8%  
NY Seneca County Industrial Development Agency  
IESI Corp.,
Series 2005, AMT,
GTY AGMT: IESI Corp.
6.625% 10/01/35
(10/01/13) (c)(d)(e)
    500,000       497,645    
Disposal Total     497,645    
Resource Recovery Total     497,645    
Tax-Backed – 19.7%  
Local Appropriated – 3.1%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Series 1998,
(b) 08/01/19
    1,200,000       927,468    
Series 2001 2-4,
4.750% 01/15/30
    1,000,000       968,590    
Local Appropriated Total     1,896,058    
Local General Obligations – 3.9%  
NY Mount Sinai Union Free School District  
Series 1992,
Insured: AMBAC
6.200% 02/15/19
    1,005,000       1,250,542    
NY New York City  
Series 2006 I-1,
5.000% 04/01/17
    1,000,000       1,115,630    
Local General Obligations Total     2,366,172    
Special Non-Property Tax – 4.8%  
NY City Transitional Finance Authority  
Series 2011 D,
5.000% 02/01/15
    500,000       566,130    
NY Dormitory Authority  
Series 2008 B,
5.750% 03/15/36
    500,000       540,010    
NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority  
Series 2009 B,
5.000% 11/15/34
    1,000,000       999,970    
NY Dormitory Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 02/15/15
    750,000       850,020    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     2,956,130    
State Appropriated – 7.9%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Series 1993,
6.000% 07/01/20
    2,000,000       2,290,780    
Series 2000 C,
Insured: AGMC
5.750% 05/15/17
    1,000,000       1,186,750    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NY Urban Development Corp.  
Series 2010 A-1,
5.000% 01/01/16
    1,250,000       1,406,925    
State Appropriated Total     4,884,455    
Tax-Backed Total     12,102,815    
Transportation – 14.1%  
Air Transportation – 6.0%  
NY New York City Industrial Development Agency  
American Airlines, Inc.,
Series 2005, AMT,
GTY AGMT: AMR Corp.
7.750% 08/01/31 (c)
    1,000,000       1,010,010    
Terminal One Group Association LP,
Series 2005, AMT,
5.500% 01/01/24 (c)
    1,500,000       1,515,855    
NY Port Authority of New York & New Jersey  
JFK International Air Terminal LLC,
Series 2010,
6.000% 12/01/42
    1,200,000       1,146,720    
Air Transportation Total     3,672,585    
Ports – 3.5%  
NY Port Authority of New York & New Jersey  
Series 1993,
5.375% 03/01/28
    2,000,000       2,183,080    
Ports Total     2,183,080    
Toll Facilities – 1.7%  
NY Thruway Authority  
Series 2007 H,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 01/01/27
    1,000,000       1,023,850    
Toll Facilities Total     1,023,850    
Transportation – 2.9%  
NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 11/15/23
    1,250,000       1,355,462    
Series 2010 D,
5.000% 11/15/34
    450,000       431,366    
Transportation Total     1,786,828    
Transportation Total     8,666,343    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Utilities – 10.9%  
Independent Power Producers – 1.4%  
NY Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency  
Nissequogue Cogeneration Partners Facilities,
Series 1998, AMT,
5.500% 01/01/23
    1,000,000       878,330    
Independent Power Producers Total     878,330    
Investor Owned – 2.5%  
NY Energy & Research Development Authority  
Brooklyn Union Gas Co., IFRN,
Series 1993,
11.830% 04/01/20
(05/04/11) (c)(d)
    1,500,000       1,552,080    
Investor Owned Total     1,552,080    
Municipal Electric – 1.8%  
NY Long Island Power Authority  
Series 2008 A,
6.000% 05/01/33
    1,000,000       1,077,610    
Municipal Electric Total     1,077,610    
Water & Sewer – 5.2%  
NY Great Neck North Water Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 01/01/33
    690,000       705,656    
NY New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority  
Series 2009 EE,
5.250% 06/15/40
    500,000       509,905    
Series 2009 FF-2,
5.500% 06/15/40
    1,000,000       1,042,490    
NY Rensselaer County Water Service & Sewer Authority  
Series 2008,
5.250% 09/01/38
    1,000,000       963,410    
Water & Sewer Total     3,221,461    
Utilities Total     6,729,481    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $59,368,206)
    60,118,233    

 

Investment Companies – 1.1%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA New York Tax-Exempt
Reserves, Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.220%)
    392,146       392,146    
Dreyfus New York AMT-Free
Municipal Money Market Fund
(7 day yield of 0.000%)
    304,748       304,748    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $696,894)
    696,894    
Total Investments – 98.9%
(cost of $60,065,100)(f)
    60,815,127    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 1.1%     683,916    
Net Assets – 100.0%     61,499,043    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(b)  Zero coupon bond.

(c)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at April 30, 2011.

(d)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(e)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At April 30, 2011, the value of this security, which is not illiquid, amounted to $497,645, which represents 0.8% of net assets.

(f)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $59,829,917.

  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

  The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

  Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

• Level 2—Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

• Level 3—Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

  Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

  Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of April 30, 2011:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal Bonds   $     $ 60,118,233     $     $ 60,118,233    
Total Investment Companies     696,894                   696,894    
Total Investments   $ 696,894     $ 60,118,233     $     $ 60,815,127    

 

At April 30, 2011, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holding By Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Health Care     19.8    
Tax-Backed     19.7    
Transportation     14.1    
Education     11.0    
Utilities     10.9    
Pool/Bond Bank     8.4    
Housing     7.0    
Refunded/Escrowed     3.9    
Other Revenue     1.3    
Other     0.9    
Resource Recovery     0.8    
      97.8    
Investment Companies     1.1    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.1    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
ACA   ACA Financial Guaranty Corp.  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AGO   Assured Guaranty Ltd.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FHA   Federal Housing Administration  
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Association  
GTY AGMT   Guaranty Agreement  
IFRN   Inverse Floating Rate Note  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     60,065,100    
    Investments, at value     60,815,127    
    Cash     771    
    Receivable for:        
    Fund shares sold     54,367    
    Interest     974,722    
    Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     24,510    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     26,358    
    Total Assets     61,895,855    
Liabilities   Payable for:        
    Fund shares repurchased     167,501    
    Distributions     97,132    
    Investment advisory fee     20,191    
    Administration fee     3,516    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     5,245    
    Transfer agent fee     5,000    
    Trustees' fees     1,538    
    Audit fee     22,592    
    Custody fee     130    
    Distribution and service fees     17,249    
    Merger costs     11,884    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     86    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     26,358    
    Other liabilities     18,390    
    Total Liabilities     396,812    
    Net Assets     61,499,043    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     60,013,346    
    Undistributed net investment income     345,298    
    Accumulated net realized gain     390,372    
    Net unrealized appreciation on investments     750,027    
    Net Assets     61,499,043    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 50,227,422    
    Shares outstanding     7,225,409    
    Net asset value per share   $ 6.95 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     4.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($6.95/0.9525)   $ 7.30 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 2,727,144    
    Shares outstanding     392,308    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 6.95 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 8,544,477    
    Shares outstanding     1,229,183    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 6.95 (a)  

 

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Interest     1,656,291    
    Dividends     615    
    Total Investment Income     1,656,906    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     146,619    
    Administration fee     7,194    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     12,499    
    Class C     32,137    
    Service fee:        
    Class A     61,833    
    Class B     4,042    
    Class C     10,426    
    Transfer agent fee     25,199    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     28,112    
    Trustees' fees     9,138    
    Custody fee     4,198    
    Audit fee     19,489    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     458    
    Merger costs     26,991    
    Other expenses     43,988    
    Total Expenses     432,323    
    Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager     (101,607 )  
    Fees waived by distributor—Class C     (12,844 )  
    Expense reductions     *  
    Net Expenses     317,872    
    Net Investment Income     1,339,034    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
    Net realized gain on investments     506,656    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (4,152,388 )  
    Net Loss     (3,645,732 )  
    Net Decrease Resulting from Operations     (2,306,698 )  

 

*  Rounds to less than $1.00

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011 ($)
  Year Ended
October 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations   Net investment income     1,339,034       2,689,735    
    Net realized gain on investments     506,656       61,008    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    (4,152,388 )     2,911,595    
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations     (2,306,698 )     5,662,338    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:              
    Class A     (1,097,701 )     (2,451,881 )  
    Class B     (59,106 )     (262,303 )  
    Class C     (165,795 )     (392,165 )  
    From net realized gains:              
    Class A     (80,084 )     (1,269,783 )  
    Class B     (5,958 )     (192,557 )  
    Class C     (13,363 )     (229,910 )  
    Total distributions to shareholders     (1,422,007 )     (4,798,599 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (3,600,260 )     247,149    
    Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (7,328,965 )     1,110,888    
Net Assets   Beginning of period     68,828,008       67,717,120    
    End of period     61,499,043       68,828,008    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     345,298       328,866    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2011
  Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     452,886       3,139,285       1,266,935       9,122,725    
Distributions reinvested     99,916       689,866       329,961       2,360,076    
Redemptions     (803,006 )     (5,528,925 )     (1,080,401 )     (7,777,154 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (250,204 )     (1,699,774 )     516,495       3,705,647    
Class B  
Subscriptions     1,785       12,335       17,767       127,384    
Distributions reinvested     5,216       36,061       43,301       308,913    
Redemptions     (232,982 )     (1,596,096 )     (575,800 )     (4,152,575 )  
Net decrease     (225,981 )     (1,547,700 )     (514,732 )     (3,716,278 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     48,840       338,450       211,427       1,527,981    
Distributions reinvested     12,806       88,425       47,535       339,652    
Redemptions     (112,818 )     (779,661 )     (223,871 )     (1,609,853 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (51,172 )     (352,786 )     35,091       257,780    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class A Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.34     $ 7.25     $ 6.55     $ 7.49     $ 7.70     $ 7.61    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.15       0.30       0.31       0.31       0.31       0.32    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.38 )     0.31       0.78       (0.87 )     (0.19 )     0.15    
Total from investment operations     (0.23 )     0.61       1.09       (0.56 )     0.12       0.47    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.34 )     (0.30 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )  
From net realized gains     (0.01 )     (0.18 )     (0.09 )     (0.08 )     (0.02 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.16 )     (0.52 )     (0.39 )     (0.38 )     (0.33 )     (0.38 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 6.95     $ 7.34     $ 7.25     $ 6.55     $ 7.49     $ 7.70    
Total return (b)(c)     (3.12 )%(d)     8.86 %     17.24 %     (7.86 )%     1.59 %     6.31 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     0.87 %(f)(g)     0.84 %     0.84 %     0.84 %     0.84 %     0.84 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.32 %(f)     0.28 %     0.25 %     0.24 %     0.21 %     0.21 %  
Net investment income (e)     4.42 %(f)(g)     4.11 %     4.47 %     4.29 %     4.15 %     4.16 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     13 %(d)     9 %     20 %     17 %     15 %     9 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 50,227     $ 54,888     $ 50,469     $ 42,819     $ 49,751     $ 56,050    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class B Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.34     $ 7.25     $ 6.55     $ 7.49     $ 7.70     $ 7.61    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.12       0.24       0.25       0.26       0.26       0.26    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.38 )     0.32       0.78       (0.88 )     (0.20 )     0.15    
Total from investment operations     (0.26 )     0.56       1.03       (0.62 )     0.06       0.41    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.29 )     (0.24 )     (0.24 )     (0.25 )     (0.25 )  
From net realized gains     (0.01 )     (0.18 )     (0.09 )     (0.08 )     (0.02 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.13 )     (0.47 )     (0.33 )     (0.32 )     (0.27 )     (0.32 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 6.95     $ 7.34     $ 7.25     $ 6.55     $ 7.49     $ 7.70    
Total return (b)(c)     (3.48 )%(d)     8.05 %     16.38 %     (8.54 )%     0.83 %     5.52 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     1.62 %(f)(g)     1.59 %     1.59 %     1.59 %     1.59 %     1.59 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.32 %(f)     0.28 %     0.25 %     0.24 %     0.21 %     0.21 %  
Net investment income (e)     3.65 %(f)(g)     3.38 %     3.73 %     3.54 %     3.40 %     3.41 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     13 %(d)     9 %     20 %     17 %     15 %     9 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 2,727     $ 4,540     $ 8,217     $ 10,084     $ 16,192     $ 22,782    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class C Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 7.34     $ 7.25     $ 6.55     $ 7.49     $ 7.70     $ 7.61    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.13       0.26       0.28       0.28       0.28       0.28    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.38 )     0.32       0.78       (0.87 )     (0.19 )     0.15    
Total from investment operations     (0.25 )     0.58       1.06       (0.59 )     0.09       0.43    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.31 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )     (0.28 )     (0.27 )  
From net realized gains     (0.01 )     (0.18 )     (0.09 )     (0.08 )     (0.02 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.14 )     (0.49 )     (0.36 )     (0.35 )     (0.30 )     (0.34 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 6.95     $ 7.34     $ 7.25     $ 6.55     $ 7.49     $ 7.70    
Total return (b)(c)     (3.33 )%(d)     8.37 %     16.72 %     (8.27 )%     1.14 %     5.84 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     1.32 %(f)(g)     1.29 %     1.29 %     1.29 %     1.29 %     1.29 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.62 %(f)     0.58 %     0.55 %     0.54 %     0.51 %     0.51 %  
Net investment income (e)     3.96 %(f)(g)     3.66 %     4.02 %     3.84 %     3.69 %     3.71 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     13 %(d)     9 %     20 %     17 %     15 %     9 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 8,544     $ 9,401     $ 9,031     $ 8,319     $ 9,729     $ 9,461    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return, consisting of current income exempt from federal income tax and New York individual income tax and of capital appreciation, consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust has unlimited authorized shares of beneficial interest. The Fund offers Class A, Class B and Class C shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.


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Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund, April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses which are charged directly to a share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2010 was as follows:

Tax-Exempt Income   $ 2,650,565    
Ordinary Income*     455,784    
Long-Term Capital Gains     1,692,250    

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2011, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 2,671,347    
Unrealized depreciation     (1,686,137 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 985,210    

 

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions).


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Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund, April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fee

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective March 1, 2011, the annual management fee is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's pro-rata portion of the combined average daily net assets of the Fund, Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund, Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund and Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund (collectively, combined daily net assets) at a rate that declined from 0.50% to 0.40% as the combined daily net assets increased.

The annualized effective management fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.47% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

The Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator and provides administration and other services to the Fund. Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The fee rates became effective on March 1, 2011.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager did not receive any compensation from the Fund for its administration services. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

The Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective May 16, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above and the Fund no longer pays State Street a fee for pricing and bookkeeping services.

Transfer Agent Fee

Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent) is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of pocket fees). The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class was 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six


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month period ended April 30, 2011, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor which is equal to 0.10% annually of the net assets attributable to shares of the Fund issued prior to December 1, 1994 and 0.25% annually of the net assets attributable to shares issued thereafter. This arrangement results in an annual rate of service fee for all shares that is a blend between the 0.10% and 0.25% rates. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective service fee rate was 0.24% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares.

The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor equal to 0.75% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that it does not exceed 0.45% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSC's, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $2,326 for Class A, $559 for Class B and $583 for Class C shares for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees or reimburse expenses, through February 29, 2012, so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding certain expenses described below), after giving effect to any balance credits or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.79%, 1.54% and 1.54% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively. The following expenses are excluded from the Fund's ordinary operating expenses when calculating the cap, and therefore will be paid by the Fund: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investment in other pooled investment vehicles (including exchange traded funds and other affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses, and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Merger costs are treated as extraordinary expenses and therefore not subject to the Fund's expense limits.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.


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Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, these custody credits reduced total expenses by less than $1 for the Fund.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated $8,027,552 and $12,499,753, respectively, for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

As of April 30, 2011, one shareholder account owned 18.4% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of this account may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participated in a $225,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the commitment was $280,000,000. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the Fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 9. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Sector Focus Risk

The Fund may focus its investments in certain sectors, subjecting it to greater risk than a fund that is less focused.

Non-Diversified Risk

The Fund is a non-diversified fund, which generally means that it may invest a greater percentage of its total assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a "diversified" fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Fund could affect the overall value of the Fund more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Fund's value will likely be more volatile than the value of more diversified funds. The Fund may not operate as a non-diversified fund at all times.

Geographic Concentration Risk

The Fund had greater than 5% of its total net assets at April 30, 2011, invested in debt obligations issued by New York and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The Fund is more susceptible to economic and political factors adversely affecting issuers of this state's municipal securities than are municipal bond funds that are not concentrated to the same extent in these issuers.

Tax Development Risk

The Fund purchases municipal securities whose interest, in the opinion of bond counsel, is free from federal income tax. There is no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will agree with this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of the Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.

Note 10. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Effective May 16, 2011, the Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent). The credit facility replaced the


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prior credit facility with State Street. The credit facility agreement, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $400 million. The collective borrowing amount will increase during the third quarter of 2011 to a collective borrowing amount of $500 million.

Interest is charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Effective July 1, 2011, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor equal to 0.25% annually on the average net assets attributable to all Class A, Class B and Class C shares.

Note 11. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (branded as Columbia or RiverSource) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K


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and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1025 C (06/11)




Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended April 30, 2011

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Table of Contents

Performance Information   1  
Understanding Your Expenses   2  
Investment Portfolio   3  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  9  
Statement of Operations   11  
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
  12  
Financial Highlights   14  
Notes to Financial Statements   19  
Important Information About
This Report
  29  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 04/30/11 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   T   Z  
Inception   11/18/02   11/18/02   11/18/02   06/26/00   08/01/94  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month
(cumulative)
    –0.65       –3.89       –1.02       –3.96       –0.85       –1.83       –0.60       –5.34       –0.53    
1-year     2.92       –0.41       2.15       –0.85       2.51       1.51       3.02       –1.90       3.17    
5-year     3.70       3.01       2.93       2.93       3.29       3.29       3.81       2.80       3.96    
10-year     3.63       3.12       2.86       2.86       3.17       3.17       3.72       3.22       3.88    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares (for the 6-month, 1-year, and 5-year periods), 4.75% for Class A shares (for the 10-year period) and 4.75% for Class T shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Prior to August 22, 2005, new purchases of Class A shares had a maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z share performance information includes returns of Retail A shares (for Class A and Class T shares), Retail B shares (for Class B and Class C shares) and Trust shares (for Class Z shares) of Galaxy Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, the predecessor to the Fund and a series of The Galaxy Fund (the "Galaxy Connecticut Fund"), for periods prior to November 18, 2002, the date on which Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares were initially offered by the Fund. Retail A share returns include returns of the BKB shares of the Galaxy Connecticut Fund for periods prior to June 26, 2001, the date on which BKB shares were converted to Retail A shares. The returns shown for all share classes reflect any differences in sales charges, but no returns have been restated to reflect any differences in expenses such as distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees between any predecessor share class and the corresponding newer share class. If differences in expenses had been reflected, the returns shown for periods prior to November 18, 2002 would be lower for Class B, Class C and Class T shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 04/30/11

  –0.65%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –0.33%  
  Barclays Capital 3-15 Year
Blend Municipal Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     10.76    
Class B     10.76    
Class C     10.76    
Class T     10.76    
Class Z     10.76    

 

Distributions declared per share

11/01/10 – 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     0.17    
Class B     0.13    
Class C     0.14    
Class T     0.17    
Class Z     0.18    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

11/01/10 – 04/30/11

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       993.50       1,020.83       3.95       4.01       0.80    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       989.80       1,017.11       7.65       7.75       1.55    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       991.50       1,018.84       5.93       6.01       1.20    
Class T     1,000.00       1,000.00       994.00       1,021.32       3.46       3.51       0.70    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       994.70       1,022.07       2.72       2.76       0.55    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 96.7%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 9.8%  
Education – 7.2%  
CT Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Connecticut College:
Series 2002 E,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/22
    400,000       411,212    
Series 2008 N:
5.000% 07/01/18
    2,120,000       2,339,145    
5.000% 07/01/22     2,500,000       2,629,725    
Quinnipiac University:
Series 2007 I,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/22
    2,000,000       2,091,060    
Series 2007 K2,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/28
    2,000,000       2,015,440    
Trinity College:
Series 1998 F,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/21
    500,000       573,200    
Series 2004 H,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/25
    540,000       545,162    
Yale University,
Series 1997 T-1,
4.700% 07/01/29
    4,800,000       4,922,736    
Education Total     15,527,680    
Prep School – 2.6%  
CT Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Greenwich Academy, Inc.,
Series 2007 E,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 03/01/26
    2,770,000       3,078,052    
Loomis Chaffee School,
Series 2005 F,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/01/27
    1,670,000       1,888,970    
Miss Porter's School,
Series 2006 B,
Insured: AMBAC
4.500% 07/01/29
    600,000       575,490    
Prep School Total     5,542,512    
Education Total     21,070,192    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Health Care – 6.0%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 0.7%  
CT Development Authority  
Elim Park Baptist, Inc.,
Series 2003,
5.750% 12/01/23
    1,500,000       1,511,865    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     1,511,865    
Hospitals – 4.5%  
CT Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Ascension HealthCredit Group,
Series 1999 B,
3.500% 11/15/29 (02/01/12) (a)(b)
    790,000       806,606    
Catholic Health East,
Series 2010,
4.750% 11/15/29
    3,420,000       3,230,395    
Hospital for Special Care,
Series 2007 C,
Insured: RAD:
5.250% 07/01/20
    1,235,000       1,248,844    
5.250% 07/01/27     750,000       692,955    
Middlesex Hospital:
Series 1997 H,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 07/01/12
    1,060,000       1,062,491    
Series 2006 M,
Insured: AGMC
4.875% 07/01/27
    500,000       498,030    
William W. Backus Hospital,
Series 2005 G,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/24
    2,060,000       2,126,724    
Hospitals Total     9,666,045    
Intermediate Care Facilities – 0.1%  
CT Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Village for Families & Children, Inc.,
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/23
    260,000       248,887    
Intermediate Care Facilities Total     248,887    
Nursing Homes – 0.7%  
CT Development Authority  
Alzheimer's Resources Center, Inc.,
Series 2007:
5.200% 08/15/17
    1,080,000       1,031,886    
5.400% 08/15/21     500,000       458,005    
Nursing Homes Total     1,489,891    
Health Care Total     12,916,688    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Housing – 8.8%  
Multi-Family – 1.6%  
CT Bridgeport Housing Authority  
Series 2009:
5.000% 06/01/22
    1,035,000       1,062,924    
5.000% 06/01/23     1,085,000       1,105,583    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 12/01/13
    1,300,000       1,389,297    
Multi-Family Total     3,557,804    
Single-Family – 7.2%  
CT Housing Finance Authority  
Housing Mortgage Finance Program,
Series 2003 D,
4.400% 11/15/15
    2,000,000       2,035,660    
Mortgage Finance Program,
Series 2008 B-1,
4.750% 11/15/23
    3,000,000       3,079,170    
Series 2003 C-1,
4.850% 11/15/23
    4,000,000       4,102,800    
Series 2005 D-1,
4.100% 05/15/17
    2,200,000       2,284,678    
Series 2009,
4.550% 11/15/24
    4,000,000       4,052,120    
Single-Family Total     15,554,428    
Housing Total     19,112,232    
Industrials – 0.4%  
Manufacturing – 0.4%  
CT Development Authority  
Series 1993,
GTY AGMT: Ethan Allen, Inc.
7.500% 06/01/11
    905,000       907,100    
Manufacturing Total     907,100    
Industrials Total     907,100    
Other – 8.6%  
Pool/Bond Bank – 3.7%  
CT State  
Series 2003:
5.000% 10/01/12
    1,000,000       1,065,240    
5.000% 10/01/15     1,000,000       1,157,330    
5.000% 10/01/19     4,290,000       4,646,327    
Series 2009 C,
5.000% 10/01/18
    1,000,000       1,175,790    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     8,044,687    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Refunded/Escrowed (c) – 4.9%  
CT Clean Water Fund  
Series 1993,
Escrowed to Maturity,
6.000% 10/01/12
    610,000       636,517    
CT Hartford County Metropolitan District  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 05/15/12,
5.000% 04/01/19
    1,205,000       1,269,251    
CT New Haven  
Series 2002 C,
Pre-refunded 11/01/12,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 11/01/18
    1,985,000       2,136,535    
Series 2003 A,
Pre-refunded 11/01/13,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 11/01/16
    170,000       190,939    
CT State  
Series 2003 F,
Pre-refunded 10/15/13,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 10/15/20
    3,670,000       4,079,682    
CT University of Connecticut  
Series 2002 A,
Pre-refunded 04/01/12,
5.375% 04/01/13
    1,000,000       1,046,800    
Student Fee,
Series 2002 A,
Pre-refunded 04/01/12,
5.250% 05/15/14
    1,185,000       1,245,944    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     10,605,668    
Other Total     18,650,355    
Resource Recovery – 0.8%  
Disposal – 0.8%  
CT New Haven Solid Waste & Recycling Authority  
Series 2008,
5.125% 06/01/23
    1,520,000       1,620,046    
Disposal Total     1,620,046    
Resource Recovery Total     1,620,046    
Tax-Backed – 55.1%  
Local General Obligations – 24.9%  
CT Bridgeport  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.375% 08/15/14
    1,600,000       1,673,264    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2004 C,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.250% 08/15/17
    1,500,000       1,691,655    
5.500% 08/15/21     1,125,000       1,263,859    
CT Danbury  
Series 1995,
5.625% 02/01/13
    200,000       216,938    
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
4.750% 08/01/16
    1,270,000       1,407,630    
CT Darien  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 08/01/16
    500,000       588,415    
CT East Haven  
Series 2003,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 09/01/15
    640,000       702,701    
CT Fairfield  
Series 2004,
4.500% 01/01/16
    1,690,000       1,825,065    
Series 2008:
5.000% 01/01/20
    1,000,000       1,181,820    
5.000% 01/01/22     500,000       591,230    
CT Hartford  
Series 2005 C,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 09/01/19
    2,085,000       2,332,906    
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/15/22
    600,000       629,430    
Series 2009 A,
Insured: AGC
5.000% 08/15/17
    695,000       804,664    
Series 2011 A:
5.250% 04/01/22
    1,325,000       1,468,444    
5.250% 04/01/23     1,325,000       1,449,060    
5.250% 04/01/24     1,325,000       1,431,649    
CT New Britain  
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 04/15/17
    1,165,000       1,331,665    
CT New Haven  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.375% 11/01/12
    995,000       1,059,824    
Series 2003 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 11/01/16
    1,830,000       2,020,357    
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 11/01/18
    4,260,000       5,036,811    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CT New London  
Series 2003 C,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 02/01/17
    1,290,000       1,370,019    
CT New Milford  
Series 2004,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 01/15/16
    1,025,000       1,186,150    
CT Newtown  
Series 2009,
4.000% 07/01/16
    750,000       841,372    
Series 2010,
4.500% 07/01/20
    1,500,000       1,702,365    
CT North Haven  
Series 2007:
4.750% 07/15/24
    1,150,000       1,310,781    
4.750% 07/15/25     1,150,000       1,298,108    
CT Regional School District No. 15  
Series 2003,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.000% 02/01/15
    1,105,000       1,235,512    
5.000% 02/01/16     1,025,000       1,162,555    
CT Ridgefield  
Series 2009,
5.000% 09/15/20
    2,130,000       2,528,566    
CT Seymour  
Series 2010 B,
4.000% 08/01/18
    815,000       884,308    
CT Stamford  
Series 2003 B,
5.250% 08/15/17
    1,125,000       1,346,816    
Series 2009 B,
4.000% 07/01/16
    1,500,000       1,685,925    
CT Trumbull  
Series 2009:
4.000% 09/15/20
    575,000       614,704    
4.000% 09/15/21     600,000       631,224    
CT Watertown  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 08/01/17
    1,060,000       1,236,448    
Series 2009 B,
5.000% 07/01/17
    2,000,000       2,333,560    
CT Weston  
Series 2004,
5.250% 07/15/15
    1,300,000       1,512,238    
CT Westport  
Series 2003,
5.000% 08/15/18
    1,200,000       1,297,740    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CT Windham  
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 06/15/15
    785,000       900,874    
Local General Obligations Total     53,786,652    
Special Non-Property Tax – 11.0%  
CT Special Tax Obligation  
Transportation Infrastructure:
Series 1992 B,
6.125% 09/01/12
    275,000       285,340    
Series 1998 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 10/01/12
    3,250,000       3,470,350    
Series 2003 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 01/01/23
    800,000       847,152    
Series 2009 A,
4.500% 12/01/19
    3,765,000       4,209,684    
Series 2009:
4.250% 02/01/17
    3,000,000       3,341,340    
5.000% 02/01/19     3,450,000       3,981,921    
OH Hamilton County Sales Tax  
Series 2000 B,
Insured: AMBAC
(d) 12/01/28
    3,000,000       1,086,240    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority  
Series 2002 E,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 07/01/17
    1,870,000       2,048,286    
Series 2005 BB,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 07/01/22
    2,500,000       2,614,950    
VI Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/01/25
    2,020,000       1,960,329    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     23,845,592    
Special Property Tax – 1.4%  
CT Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District  
Series 2010 A,
7.000% 04/01/22
    3,000,000       3,141,450    
Special Property Tax Total     3,141,450    
State Appropriated – 5.4%  
CT Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
State University System,
Series 2007 I,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 11/01/17
    1,000,000       1,180,280    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CT State  
Certificates of Participation,
Juvenile Training School,
Series 2001,
5.250% 12/15/14
    1,565,000       1,624,533    
CT University of Connecticut  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 01/15/13
    2,000,000       2,149,240    
Series 2006 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 02/15/16
    1,400,000       1,617,756    
Series 2007 A,
4.000% 04/01/24
    2,100,000       2,127,930    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 02/15/23
    2,000,000       2,216,680    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp.  
Series 2004 A,
LOC: Government Development
Bank for Puerto Rico
5.750% 08/01/27 (02/01/12) (a)(b)
    700,000       712,166    
State Appropriated Total     11,628,585    
State General Obligations – 12.4%  
CT Housing Finance Authority  
Series 2009:
5.000% 06/15/18
    1,755,000       2,023,059    
5.000% 06/15/19     1,840,000       2,109,910    
CT State  
Series 1993 E,
6.000% 03/15/12
    975,000       1,022,814    
Series 2001,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 12/15/14
    1,500,000       1,726,545    
Series 2003 E,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 08/15/21
    1,000,000       1,065,380    
Series 2005 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 06/01/20
    600,000       710,454    
Series 2005 D,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 11/15/23
    4,000,000       4,305,440    
Series 2006 E,
5.000% 12/15/20
    3,000,000       3,329,760    
Series 2008 B,
5.000% 04/15/22
    5,415,000       6,031,714    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 01/01/16
    3,960,000       4,556,019    
State General Obligations Total     26,881,095    
Tax-Backed Total     119,283,374    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Utilities – 7.2%  
Investor Owned – 3.2%  
CT Development Authority  
Pollution Control Revenue:
Connecticut Light & Power Co.,
Series 1993 A,
5.850% 09/01/28
    6,360,000       6,362,162    
United Illuminating Co.,
Series 2009,
5.750% 06/01/26 (02/01/12) (a)(b)
    500,000       513,195    
Investor Owned Total     6,875,357    
Joint Power Authority – 1.8%  
CT Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative Power Supply Systems  
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 01/01/22
    2,000,000       2,143,460    
Series 2009 A,
Insured: AGC
5.000% 01/01/17
    1,525,000       1,741,870    
Joint Power Authority Total     3,885,330    
Municipal Electric – 0.9%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2003 NN,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/19
    285,000       304,791    
Series 2010,
5.250% 07/01/24
    1,660,000       1,667,669    
Municipal Electric Total     1,972,460    
Water & Sewer – 1.3%  
CT South Central Regional Water Authority  
Series 2003 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 08/01/29 (a)
    750,000       783,113    
Series 2007 A,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.250% 08/01/22
    1,370,000       1,558,279    
5.250% 08/01/23     500,000       563,050    
Water & Sewer Total     2,904,442    
Utilities Total     15,637,589    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $202,199,295)
    209,197,576    

 

Investment Companies – 2.4%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA Connecticut Municipal
Reserves, G-Trust Shares
(7 day yield of 0.200%)
    2,625,514       2,625,514    
Dreyfus Municipal Cash
Management Plus
(7 day yield of 0.110%)
    2,502,022       2,502,022    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $5,127,536)
    5,127,536    
Total Investments – 99.1%
(cost of $207,326,831) (e)
    214,325,112    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.9%     2,046,454    
Net Assets – 100.0%     216,371,566    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at April 30, 2011.

(b)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(c)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(d)  Zero coupon bond.

(e)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $207,298,083.

  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

  The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

  Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

• Level 2—Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

• Level 3—Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

  Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

  Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of April 30, 2011:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal Bonds   $     $ 209,197,576     $     $ 209,197,576    
Total Investment
Companies
    5,127,536                   5,127,536    
Total Investments   $ 5,127,536     $ 209,197,576     $     $ 214,325,112    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Level 1 and level 2 during the period.

At April 30, 2011, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holding By Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     55.1    
Education     9.8    
Housing     8.8    
Utilites     7.2    
Health Care     6.0    
Refunded/Escrowed     4.9    
Pool/Bond Bank     3.7    
Resource Recovery     0.8    
Industrials     0.4    
      96.7    
Investment Companies     2.4    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.9    
      100.0    
Acronym   Name  
AGC   Assured Guaranty Corp.  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FSA   Financial Security Assurance, Inc.  
GTY AGMT   Guaranty Agreement  
LOC   Letter of Credit  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
RAD   Radian Asset Assurance, Inc.  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     207,326,831    
    Investments, at value     214,325,112    
    Cash     657    
    Receivable for:        
    Investments sold     188,516    
    Fund shares sold     27,783    
    Interest     2,740,438    
    Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     69,105    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     29,151    
    Total Assets     217,380,762    
Liabilities   Payable for:        
    Fund shares repurchased     296,912    
    Distributions     535,234    
    Investment advisory fee     70,988    
    Administration fee     12,717    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     11,010    
    Transfer agent fee     15,587    
    Trustees' fees     120    
    Audit fee     20,753    
    Custody fee     1,036    
    Distribution and service fees     8,483    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     36    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     29,151    
    Other liabilities     7,169    
    Total Liabilities     1,009,196    
    Net Assets     216,371,566    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     209,455,521    
    Undistributed net investment income     127,108    
    Accumulated net realized loss     (209,344 )  
    Net unrealized appreciation on investments     6,998,281    
    Net Assets     216,371,566    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 10,308,955    
    Shares outstanding     958,517    
    Net asset value per share   $ 10.76 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     3.25 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($10.76/0.9675)   $ 11.12 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 881,171    
    Shares outstanding     81,927    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.76 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 7,059,351    
    Shares outstanding     656,375    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.76 (a)  
Class T   Net assets   $ 15,113,931    
    Shares outstanding     1,405,276    
    Net asset value per share   $ 10.76 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     4.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($10.76/0.9525)   $ 11.30 (b)  
Class Z   Net assets   $ 183,008,158    
    Shares outstanding     17,015,999    
    Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 10.76    

 

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Interest     4,433,695    
    Dividends     1,299    
    Total Investment Income     4,434,994    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     512,451    
    Administration fee     76,676    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     4,402    
    Class C     26,995    
    Service fee:        
    Class A     13,743    
    Class B     1,467    
    Class C     8,999    
    Shareholder service fee:        
    Class T     11,525    
    Transfer agent fee     121,994    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     47,163    
    Trustees' fees     15,005    
    Custody fee     6,428    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     512    
    Other expenses     93,170    
    Total Expenses     940,530    
    Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager     (256,699 )  
    Fees waived by distributor—Class C     (12,598 )  
    Expense reductions     (47 )  
    Net Expenses     671,186    
    Net Investment Income     3,763,808    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
    Net realized gain on investments     488,724    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (6,378,697 )  
    Net Loss     (5,889,973 )  
    Net Decrease Resulting from Operations     (2,126,165 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011 ($)
  Year Ended
October 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations   Net investment income     3,763,808       8,078,463    
    Net realized gain on investments     488,724       291,778    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    (6,378,697 )     6,931,679    
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations     (2,126,165 )     15,301,920    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:              
    Class A     (172,004 )     (353,945 )  
    Class B     (13,953 )     (38,882 )  
    Class C     (98,332 )     (214,718 )  
    Class T     (248,395 )     (536,836 )  
    Class Z     (3,224,420 )     (6,921,044 )  
    Total distributions to shareholders     (3,757,104 )     (8,065,425 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (24,554,424 )     948,570    
    Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (30,437,693 )     8,185,065    
Net Assets   Beginning of period     246,809,259       238,624,194    
    End of period     216,371,566       246,809,259    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     127,108       120,404    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Period Ended
  Year Ended  
    April 30, 2011   October 31, 2010  
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     309,089       3,273,635       303,308       3,283,354    
Distributions reinvested     8,418       89,831       18,009       195,913    
Redemptions     (400,408 )     (4,216,298 )     (296,407 )     (3,239,906 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (82,901 )     (852,832 )     24,910       239,361    
Class B  
Subscriptions     369       3,927       515       5,604    
Distributions reinvested     472       5,037       1,871       20,309    
Redemptions     (52,224 )     (558,514 )     (55,775 )     (602,226 )  
Net decrease     (51,383 )     (549,550 )     (53,389 )     (576,313 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     54,889       584,215       111,049       1,208,515    
Distributions reinvested     4,145       44,236       10,357       112,549    
Redemptions     (120,341 )     (1,274,719 )     (156,669 )     (1,707,837 )  
Net decrease     (61,307 )     (646,268 )     (35,263 )     (386,773 )  
Class T  
Subscriptions     3,003       32,058       1,816       19,819    
Distributions reinvested     12,353       131,846       31,495       342,198    
Redemptions     (119,061 )     (1,268,290 )     (104,602 )     (1,146,463 )  
Net decrease     (103,705 )     (1,104,386 )     (71,291 )     (784,446 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     557,609       5,922,102       2,775,544       30,001,521    
Distributions reinvested     10,785       115,229       20,374       221,500    
Redemptions     (2,582,504 )     (27,438,719 )     (2,557,640 )     (27,766,280 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (2,014,110 )     (21,401,388 )     238,278       2,456,741    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class A Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.00     $ 10.69     $ 10.06     $ 10.62     $ 10.76     $ 10.69    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.17       0.33       0.35       0.37       0.36       0.36    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.24 )     0.31       0.63       (0.55 )     (0.15 )     0.07    
Total from investment operations     (0.07 )     0.64       0.98       (0.18 )     0.21       0.43    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.33 )     (0.35 )     (0.38 )     (0.35 )     (0.36 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.76     $ 11.00     $ 10.69     $ 10.06     $ 10.62     $ 10.76    
Total return (b)     (0.65 )%(c)(d)     6.10 %(c)     9.87 %(c)     (1.80 )%(c)     2.03 %     4.13 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     0.80 %(f)     0.80 %     0.78 %     0.75 %     1.06 %     1.00 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.23 %(f)     0.14 %     0.16 %     0.21 %              
Net investment income (e)     3.14 %(f)     3.08 %     3.35 %     3.55 %     3.35 %     3.41 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %(d)     10 %     12 %     4 %     10 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 10,309     $ 11,458     $ 10,863     $ 12,115     $ 2,566     $ 7,586    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class B Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.00     $ 10.69     $ 10.06     $ 10.62     $ 10.76     $ 10.69    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.13       0.25       0.28       0.30       0.28       0.28    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.24 )     0.31       0.62       (0.56 )     (0.15 )     0.07    
Total from investment operations     (0.11 )     0.56       0.90       (0.26 )     0.13       0.35    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.25 )     (0.27 )     (0.30 )     (0.27 )     (0.28 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.76     $ 11.00     $ 10.69     $ 10.06     $ 10.62     $ 10.76    
Total return (b)     (1.02 )%(c)(d)     5.31 %(c)     9.05 %(c)     (2.52 )%(c)     1.27 %     3.35 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     1.55 %(f)     1.55 %     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.81 %     1.75 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.23 %(f)     0.14 %     0.16 %     0.21 %              
Net investment income (e)     2.39 %(f)     2.34 %     2.62 %     2.86 %     2.58 %     2.66 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %(d)     10 %     12 %     4 %     10 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 881     $ 1,467     $ 1,995     $ 2,528     $ 2,767     $ 3,941    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class C Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.00     $ 10.69     $ 10.06     $ 10.62     $ 10.76     $ 10.69    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.14       0.29       0.31       0.34       0.31       0.32    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.24 )     0.31       0.63       (0.56 )     (0.14 )     0.07    
Total from investment operations     (0.10 )     0.60       0.94       (0.22 )     0.17       0.39    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.29 )     (0.31 )     (0.34 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.76     $ 11.00     $ 10.69     $ 10.06     $ 10.62     $ 10.76    
Total return (b)(c)     (0.85 )%(d)     5.68 %     9.43 %     (2.18 )%     1.63 %     3.72 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     1.20 %(f)     1.20 %     1.18 %     1.15 %     1.46 %     1.40 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.58 %(f)     0.49 %     0.51 %     0.56 %     0.35 %     0.35 %  
Net investment income (e)     2.74 %(f)     2.68 %     2.94 %     3.20 %     2.93 %     3.01 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %(d)     10 %     12 %     4 %     10 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 7,059     $ 7,897     $ 8,047     $ 6,203     $ 4,993     $ 6,436    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class T Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.00     $ 10.69     $ 10.06     $ 10.62     $ 10.76     $ 10.69    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.17       0.35       0.36       0.39       0.37       0.37    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.24 )     0.30       0.63       (0.56 )     (0.15 )     0.07    
Total from investment operations     (0.07 )     0.65       0.99       (0.17 )     0.22       0.44    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.34 )     (0.36 )     (0.39 )     (0.36 )     (0.37 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.76     $ 11.00     $ 10.69     $ 10.06     $ 10.62     $ 10.76    
Total return (b)     (0.60 )%(c)(d)     6.21 %(c)     9.98 %(c)     (1.68 )%(c)     2.14 %     4.23 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     0.70 %(f)     0.70 %     0.68 %     0.65 %     0.96 %     0.90 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.23 %(f)     0.14 %     0.16 %     0.21 %              
Net investment income (e)     3.24 %(f)     3.18 %     3.46 %     3.71 %     3.43 %     3.51 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %(d)     10 %     12 %     4 %     10 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 15,114     $ 16,603     $ 16,889     $ 17,461     $ 19,753     $ 22,676    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class Z Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.00     $ 10.69     $ 10.06     $ 10.62     $ 10.76     $ 10.69    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.18       0.36       0.38       0.41       0.38       0.39    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.24 )     0.31       0.63       (0.56 )     (0.14 )     0.07    
Total from investment operations     (0.06 )     0.67       1.01       (0.15 )     0.24       0.46    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.18 )     (0.36 )     (0.38 )     (0.41 )     (0.38 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.76     $ 11.00     $ 10.69     $ 10.06     $ 10.62     $ 10.76    
Total return (b)     (0.53 )%(c)(d)     6.37 %(c)     10.14 %(c)     (1.53 )%(c)     2.29 %     4.39 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     0.55 %(f)     0.55 %     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.81 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.23 %(f)     0.14 %     0.16 %     0.21 %              
Net investment income (e)     3.39 %(f)     3.33 %     3.60 %     3.86 %     3.58 %     3.65 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %(d)     10 %     12 %     4 %     10 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 183,008     $ 209,384     $ 200,830     $ 169,072     $ 138,817     $ 138,865    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks as high a level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax and, to the extent possible, from Connecticut individual income tax, as is consistent with relative stability of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust has unlimited authorized shares of beneficial interest. The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

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valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses which are charged directly to a share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2010 was as follows:   

    October 31, 2010  
Distributions paid from:        
Tax-Exempt Income   $ 8,065,425    
Ordinary Income*        
Long-Term Capital Gains        

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2011, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 7,893,138    
Unrealized depreciation     (866,109 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 7,027,029    


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The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of October 31, 2010, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

Year of Expiration   Capital Loss
Carryforwards
 
2016   $ 120,603    
2017     550,750    
    $ 671,353    

 

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fee

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective March 1, 2011, the annual management fee is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declined from 0.48% to 0.35% as the Fund's net assets increased. The annualized effective management fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.45% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

The Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator and provides administration and other services to the Fund. Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The fee rates became effective on March 1, 2011.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual administration fee was equal to 0.067% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.068% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

The Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective May 16, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above and the Fund no longer pays State Street a fee for pricing and bookkeeping services.

Transfer Agent Fee

Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent) is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement


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for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of pocket fees). The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of -pocket expenses.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class was 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and
Distribution Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the combined distribution and service fee does not exceed 0.65% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Shareholder Service Fee

The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.20% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.20% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares. In addition, the servicing fee for Class T shares will be waived by selling and/or servicing agents to the extent necessary to prevent the net investment income for the Class T shares from falling below 0.00% on a daily basis.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSC's, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $399 for Class A and $65 for Class B shares for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees or reimburse expenses, through February 29, 2012, so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding certain expenses described below), after giving effect to any balance credits or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.79%, 1.54%, 1.54%, 0.69% and 0.54% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares, respectively. The following expenses are excluded from the Fund's ordinary operating expenses when calculating the cap, and therefore will be paid by the Fund: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investment in other pooled investment vehicles (including exchange traded funds and other affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses, the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets.


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Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.

Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011 these custody credits reduced total expenses by $47 for the Fund.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated $6,116,003 and $33,606,579, respectively, for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

As of April 30, 2011, one shareholder account owned 78.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of this account may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participated in a $225,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the commitment was $280,000,000. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the Fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 9. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Non-Diversified Risk

The Fund is a non-diversified fund, which generally means that it may invest a greater percentage of its total assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a "diversified" fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Fund could affect the overall value of the Fund more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Fund's value will likely be more volatile than the value of more diversified funds. The Fund may not operate as a non-diversified fund at all times.

Geographic Concentration Risk

The Fund had greater than 5% of its total net assets at April 30, 2011, invested in debt obligations issued by each of Connecticut and their political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The Fund is more susceptible to economic and political factors adversely affecting issuers of these states' or territories' municipal securities than are municipal bond funds that are not concentrated to the same extent in these issuers.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Fund holds investments that are insured by private insurers who guarantee the payment of principal and interest in the event of default or that are supported by a letter of credit. At April 30, 2011, NPFGC, which is rated by Standard and Poor's, insured 21.4% of the Fund's total net assets.

Tax Development Risk

The Fund purchases municipal securities whose interest, in the opinion of bond counsel, is free from federal income tax. There is no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will agree with


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this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of the Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.

Note 10. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Effective May 16, 2011, the Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent). The credit facility replaced the prior credit facility with State Street. The credit facility agreement, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $400 million. The collective borrowing amount will increase during the third quarter of 2011 to a collective borrowing amount of $500 million.

Interest is charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Note 11. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (branded as Columbia or RiverSource) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the RiverSource, Seligman and Threadneedle funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.


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Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1030 C (06/11)




Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended April 30, 2011

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Table of Contents

Performance Information   1  
Understanding Your Expenses   2  
Investment Portfolio   3  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  20  
Statement of Operations   22  
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
  23  
Financial Highlights   25  
Notes to Financial Statements   30  
Shareholder Meeting Results   36  
Important Information About
This Report
  37  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 04/30/11 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   T   Z  
Inception   11/25/02   11/25/02   11/25/02   06/26/00   06/14/93  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month
(cumulative)
    –0.79       –4.06       –1.11       –4.04       –0.89       –1.87       –0.77       –5.50       –0.70    
1-year     2.85       –0.51       2.18       –0.80       2.64       1.65       2.90       –2.01       3.05    
5-year     3.96       3.28       3.28       3.28       3.75       3.75       4.01       3.00       4.16    
10-year     3.90       3.40       3.21       3.21       3.60       3.60       3.95       3.44       4.11    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares (for the 6-month, 1-year, and 5-year periods, respectively), and 4.75% for Class A shares (for the 10-year period) and 4.75% for Class T shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Prior to August 22, 2005, new purchases of Class A shares had a maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z share performance information includes returns of Retail A shares (for Class A and Class T shares), Retail B shares (for Class B and Class C shares) and Trust shares (for Class Z shares) of Galaxy Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, the predecessor to the Fund and a series of The Galaxy Fund (the "Galaxy Intermediate Fund"), for periods prior to November 25, 2002, the date on which Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares were initially offered by the Fund. Retail A share returns include returns of the BKB shares of the Galaxy Intermediate Fund for periods prior to June 26, 2001, the date on which BKB shares were converted to Retail A shares. The returns shown for all share classes reflect any differences in sales charges, but no returns have been restated to reflect any differences in expenses such as distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees between any predecessor share class and the corresponding newer share class. If differences in expenses had been reflected, the returns shown for periods prior to November 25, 2002 would be lower for Class B, Class C and Class T shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 04/30/11

  –0.79%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –0.33%  
  Barclays Capital
3-15 Year Blend Municipal
Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     10.31    
Class B     10.31    
Class C     10.31    
Class T     10.31    
Class Z     10.31    

 

Distributions declared per share

11/01/10 – 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     0.18    
Class B     0.15    
Class C     0.17    
Class T     0.19    
Class Z     0.19    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

11/01/10 – 04/30/11

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       992.10       1,021.42       3.77       3.82       0.75    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       988.90       1,018.15       7.02       7.12       1.40    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       991.10       1,020.42       4.77       4.84       0.95    
Class T     1,000.00       1,000.00       992.30       1,021.68       3.52       3.57       0.70    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       993.00       1,022.43       2.76       2.80       0.55    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 96.5%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 3.4%  
Education – 3.3%  
CA Municipal Finance Authority  
Biola University,
Series 2008 A,
5.625% 10/01/23
    3,000,000       2,974,740    
CA University  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 11/01/22
    5,000,000       5,273,150    
CT Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Trinity College,
Series 1998 F,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/21
    1,000,000       1,146,400    
KS Development Finance Authority  
Board of Regents Scientific
Research,
Series 2003,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 10/01/19
    2,000,000       2,147,680    
KS Washburn University  
Topeka Living Learning Center,
Series 2004,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/18
    900,000       915,237    
MA College Building Authority  
Series 1994 A,
7.500% 05/01/14
    500,000       554,205    
MA Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Boston College,
Series 2008,
5.500% 06/01/24
    2,670,000       3,169,851    
MO Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
St. Louis University,
Series 1998,
5.500% 10/01/16
    1,000,000       1,182,090    
Washington University,
Series 2001 A,
5.500% 06/15/16
    1,000,000       1,190,000    
NH Health & Education Facilities Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 07/01/23
    8,370,000       8,873,204    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Mount Sinai School of Medicine,
Series 2009:
5.500% 07/01/26
    14,635,000       15,360,164    
5.500% 07/01/27     10,675,000       11,115,878    
Series 2005 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/21
    6,345,000       7,387,420    
St. John's University,
Series 2007 C,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/23
    3,245,000       3,568,527    
RI Health & Educational Building Corp.  
Series 2003,
Insured: SYNC
5.250% 04/01/15
    1,500,000       1,535,145    
TX Public Finance Authority  
Stephen F. Austin University,
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 10/15/19
    2,000,000       2,136,180    
TX University of Texas  
Series 2004 A,
5.250% 08/15/17
    2,000,000       2,383,880    
Series 2006 D,
5.000% 08/15/18
    1,545,000       1,770,585    
Education Total     72,684,336    
Prep School – 0.1%  
TX San Juan Higher Education Finance Authority  
Idea Public Schools,  
Series 2010 A:
5.125% 08/15/20
    2,000,000       1,942,280    
5.750% 08/15/24     1,590,000       1,532,633    
Prep School Total     3,474,913    
Education Total     76,159,249    
Health Care – 8.6%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 2.0%  
CO Health Facilities Authority  
Covenant Retirement
Communities, Inc.,
Series 2005,
5.000% 12/01/18
    1,000,000       996,960    
FL Lakeland  
Carpenters Retirement
Community,
Series 2008,
5.875% 01/01/19
    1,875,000       1,876,538    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
FL Lee County Industrial Development Authority  
Shell Point,
Series 2007,
5.000% 11/15/22
    7,650,000       6,716,623    
FL Orange County Health Facilities Authority  
Orlando Lutheran Towers,
Series 2005,
5.000% 07/01/13
    3,125,000       3,053,312    
FL Sarasota County Health Facilities Authority  
Village on the Isle,
Series 2007,
5.500% 01/01/27
    4,000,000       3,489,080    
IL Finance Authority  
Monarch Landing, Inc.,
Series 2007 A:
5.500% 12/01/13 (a)
    1,855,578       19    
6.000% 12/01/17 (a)     3,027,967       30    
Sedgebrook, Inc.,
Series 2007 A:
5.400% 11/15/16 (a)
    1,648,203       41,370    
5.875% 11/15/22 (a)     6,090,550       152,873    
IN Health & Educational Facility Financing Authority  
Baptist Homes of Indiana,
Series 2005,
5.250% 11/15/25
    10,640,000       10,193,865    
KS Lenexa  
Lakeview Village, Inc.,
Series 2007,
5.250% 05/15/22
    2,650,000       2,118,649    
KS Manhattan  
Manhattan Health
Care Facility,
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 05/15/24
    6,000,000       5,064,840    
MA Development Finance Agency  
Orchard Cove, Inc.,
Series 2007,
5.000% 10/01/17
    930,000       857,190    
MO St. Louis Industrial Development Authority  
St. Andrew's Resources
for Seniors,
Series 2007 A,
6.250% 12/01/26
    7,000,000       6,324,850    
TX Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities
Finance Corp.
 
Air Force Village,
Series 2007,
5.125% 05/15/27
    3,750,000       3,298,650    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     44,184,849    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Hospitals – 6.4%  
AZ Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority  
Catholic Healthcare West,
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 07/01/18
    3,500,000       3,667,125    
CA Health Facilities Financing Authority  
Catholic Healthcare West,
Series 2009 F,
5.000% 07/01/27
(07/01/14) (b)(c)
    3,000,000       3,230,100    
St. Joseph Health System,
Series 2009 B,
5.000% 07/01/18
    10,445,000       10,894,762    
CO Health Facilities Authority  
Catholic Health Initiatives,
Series 2008 D,
5.500% 10/01/38
(11/12/15) (b)(c)
    5,000,000       5,663,300    
FL Highlands County Health Facilities Authority  
Adventist Health/Sunbelt GP,
Series 2005 A:
5.000% 11/15/20
    1,000,000       1,035,690    
5.000% 11/15/22     1,000,000       1,016,340    
FL Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority  
Tampa General Hospital,
Series 2003 A,
5.000% 10/01/18
    1,000,000       1,011,250    
FL Orange County Health Facilities Authority  
Series 1996 A,
Insured: NPFGC
6.250% 10/01/16
    1,700,000       1,888,802    
FL St. Petersburg Health Facilities Authority  
All Children's Hospital,
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC:
5.500% 11/15/14
    1,720,000       1,796,557    
5.500% 11/15/15     1,995,000       2,074,381    
5.500% 11/15/16     1,980,000       2,048,369    
FL Tampa Health Systems  
Catholic Health East,
Series 1998 A-1,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.500% 11/15/13
    6,080,000       6,579,290    
5.500% 11/15/14     6,000,000       6,576,480    
GA DeKalb County Hospital Authority  
Dekalb Medical Center, Inc.,
Series 2010,
6.000% 09/01/30
    5,000,000       4,664,100    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MA Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
CareGroup, Inc.,
Series 2008 E-2:
5.375% 07/01/20
    9,720,000       10,129,892    
5.375% 07/01/22     13,345,000       13,594,285    
MI Saginaw Hospital Finance Authority  
Covenant Medical Center,
Series 2004 G,
5.125% 07/01/22
    10,000,000       10,018,100    
NC Albemarle Hospital Authority  
Series 2007:
5.250% 10/01/21
    3,000,000       2,691,810    
5.250% 10/01/27     3,700,000       2,989,933    
NH Health & Education Facilities Authority  
Southern New Hampshire
Medical Center,
Series 2007,
5.250% 10/01/23
    7,000,000       7,114,800    
NY Albany Industrial Development Agency  
St. Peter's Hospital,
Series 2008 A:
5.250% 11/15/16
    1,750,000       1,897,595    
5.250% 11/15/17     1,250,000       1,354,725    
NY Dormitory Authority  
Long Island Jewish
Medical Center,
Series 2009,
 
5.250% 05/01/30     4,750,000       4,638,423    
NY Monroe County Industrial Development Agency  
Highland Hospital
of Rochester,
Series 2005:
5.000% 08/01/14
    730,000       775,114    
5.000% 08/01/15     545,000       582,256    
OH Montgomery County  
Catholic Health Initiatives,
Series 2008 D,
5.250% 10/01/38
(11/12/13) (b)(c)
    8,000,000       8,741,440    
PA Northampton County General Purpose Authority  
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem,
Series 2008 A:
5.000% 08/15/20
    3,480,000       3,446,383    
5.125% 08/15/21     3,715,000       3,667,968    
5.250% 08/15/22     1,965,000       1,927,626    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
TX Harris County Health Facilities Development Corp.  
Memorial Hermann
Hospital Systems,
Series 1997 A,
Insured: NPFGC
GTY AGMT: MHS
Physicians of Texas
6.000% 06/01/13
    2,170,000       2,336,699    
VA Augusta County Industrial Development Authority  
Augusta Health Care, Inc.,
Series 2003,
5.250% 09/01/18
    1,500,000       1,639,080    
WI Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Wheaton Franciscan
Healthcare,
Series 2006,
 
5.125% 08/15/23     13,065,000       12,438,533    
Hospitals Total     142,131,208    
Nursing Homes – 0.2%  
IA Finance Authority Health Facilities  
Development Care Initiatives,
Series 2006 A:
5.250% 07/01/18
    2,695,000       2,459,268    
5.500% 07/01/21     1,530,000       1,332,508    
MN Eveleth Health Care  
Series 2007,
5.000% 10/01/17
    1,000,000       931,650    
Nursing Homes Total     4,723,426    
Health Care Total     191,039,483    
Housing – 0.6%  
Multi-Family – 0.4%  
FL Capital Trust Agency  
Atlantic Housing Foundation,
Series 2008 B,
5.478% 07/15/32
(07/15/11) (b)(c)(d)
    1,910,000       917,659    
IL Finance Authority  
DePaul University,
Series 2004 A:
5.375% 10/01/17
    1,000,000       1,113,060    
5.375% 10/01/18     2,000,000       2,212,220    
LA Housing Finance Agency  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: FHA
4.750% 12/01/31
    1,375,000       1,356,699    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NC Medical Care Commission  
ARC/HDS Alamance
Housing Corp.,
Series 2004 A,
5.500% 10/01/24
    1,575,000       1,574,921    
Multi-Family Total     7,174,559    
Single-Family – 0.2%  
CA Department of Veteran Affairs  
Series 2006,
4.500% 12/01/23
    5,000,000       4,898,150    
Single-Family Total     4,898,150    
Housing Total     12,072,709    
Industrials – 2.8%  
Forest Products & Paper – 1.1%  
FL Bay County Pollution Control  
International Paper Co.,
Series 1998 A,
5.100% 09/01/12
    2,375,000       2,460,809    
FL Escambia County Pollution Control  
International Paper Co.,
Series 2003 A,
4.700% 04/01/15
    500,000       520,385    
LA Morehouse Parish Pollution Control  
International Paper Co.,
Series 2001 A,
5.250% 11/15/13
    8,525,000       9,113,736    
MI Dickinson County Economic Development Corp.  
International Paper Co.,
Series 2004 A,
4.800% 11/01/18
    6,750,000       6,794,752    
TX Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority  
International Paper Co.,
Series 2002 A, AMT,
6.100% 08/01/24
    5,750,000       5,757,418    
Forest Products & Paper Total     24,647,100    
Oil & Gas – 1.5%  
CA Southern California Public Power Authority  
Series 2007,
5.250% 11/01/22
    2,500,000       2,451,800    
TX Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority  
BP Products North America,
Series 2007,
GTY AGMT: BP PLC
2.300% 01/01/42
(09/03/13) (b)(c)
    5,415,000       5,411,751    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
TX Harris County Industrial Development Corp.  
Deer Park Refining LP,
Series 2008,
4.700% 05/01/18
    12,000,000       12,558,840    
TX Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp.  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 12/15/12
    5,500,000       5,771,975    
TX SA Energy Acquisition Public Facility Corp.  
Series 2007,
5.250% 08/01/16
    4,450,000       4,653,721    
TX Texas City Industrial Development Corp.  
BP Pipelines N.A., Inc.,
Series 1990,
GTY AGMT: Atlantic
Richfield Co.
7.375% 10/01/20
    3,000,000       3,537,180    
Oil & Gas Total     34,385,267    
Other Industrial Development Bonds – 0.2%  
IL Chicago Recovery Zone  
Asphalt Operating Services,
Series 2010,
6.125% 12/01/18
    3,800,000       3,787,232    
Other Industrial Development Bonds Total     3,787,232    
Industrials Total     62,819,599    
Other – 8.3%  
Other – 0.2%  
LA New Orleans Aviation Board  
Series 2009 A,
6.000% 01/01/25
    4,250,000       4,402,660    
Other Total     4,402,660    
Pool/Bond Bank – 2.9%  
FL Gulf Breeze  
Series 1985 C,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 12/01/15
    1,000,000       1,001,510    
FL Municipal Loan Council  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 02/01/19
    1,015,000       1,040,964    
MA Water Pollution Abatement Trust  
Series 1999 A,
6.000% 08/01/19
    2,500,000       3,117,025    
Series 2004 A,
5.250% 08/01/17
    2,920,000       3,478,713    
Series 2009,
5.000% 08/01/24
    11,530,000       12,840,615    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MO Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority  
Series 2004 B,
5.250% 01/01/18
    7,470,000       8,912,233    
PA Delaware Valley Regional Financing Authority  
Local Government:
Series 1997 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.600% 07/01/17
    2,000,000       2,235,460    
Series 2002,
5.750% 07/01/17
    2,000,000       2,252,000    
VA Public School Authority  
Series 2005 B,
5.250% 08/01/16
    13,995,000       16,467,777    
Series 2005,
5.000% 08/01/16
    6,285,000       7,103,244    
VA Resources Authority  
Series 2007,
5.000% 10/01/17
    3,760,000       4,434,882    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     62,884,423    
Refunded/Escrowed (e) – 4.4%  
CA San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency  
Series 1993,
Escrowed to Maturity,
(f) 01/01/25
    22,405,000       12,811,851    
CO Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority  
Series 2001 C,
Pre-refunded 06/15/16,
Insured: AMBAC 06/15/21
(06/15/11) (b)(c)(g)
(5.700% 06/15/11)
    4,000,000       4,696,960    
FL Orange County Health Facilities Authority  
Orlando Regional Health
Care System,
Series 1996 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
6.250% 10/01/16
    4,705,000       5,581,165    
FL Orlando Utilities Commission Water & Electric  
Series 1989 D,
Escrowed to Maturity,
6.750% 10/01/17
    1,800,000       2,090,808    
FL South Broward Hospital District  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 05/01/12,
5.600% 05/01/27
    4,000,000       4,243,920    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
IL Chicago Board of Education  
Series 1996,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
6.250% 12/01/12
    2,100,000       2,288,496    
IL Kendall & Kane Counties Community Unit School District No. 115  
Series 2002,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: FGIC
(f) 01/01/17
    600,000       524,352    
IN Toll Road Commission  
Series 1980,
Escrowed to Maturity,
9.000% 01/01/15
    1,875,000       2,192,063    
KS Labette County Single Family Mortgage  
Capital Accumulator Bonds,
Series 1998 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
(f) 12/01/14
    2,175,000       2,046,284    
MI Detroit Sewage Disposal Revenue  
Series 2003 A,
Pre-refunded 07/01/13,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/14
    7,180,000       7,857,433    
NJ Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.  
Series 2003,
Pre-refunded 06/01/13,
6.750% 06/01/39
    4,000,000       4,498,520    
NV Clark County School District  
Series 2003 D,
Pre-refunded 12/15/13,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 06/15/16
    10,760,000       11,924,124    
NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority  
Series 1993 O,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.500% 07/01/17
    3,000,000       3,626,100    
PA Elizabeth Forward School District  
Series 1994 B,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
(f) 09/01/21
    2,210,000       1,547,442    
TX Houston Area Water Corp.  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 03/01/12,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 03/01/18
    3,000,000       3,129,990    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
TX Lower Colorado River Authority  
Junior Lien,
Series 1993 5th,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.375% 01/01/16
    2,100,000       2,461,662    
TX North Central Health Facilities Development Corp.  
Presbyterian Healthcare
Residential, Series 1996 B,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 06/01/16
    10,000,000       11,244,300    
TX University of Texas  
Series 2006 D,
Pre-refunded 02/15/17,
5.000% 08/15/18
    8,455,000       9,842,550    
WV Hospital Finance Authority  
Charleston Area Medical Center,
Series 1993 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
6.500% 09/01/23
    3,980,000       5,010,382    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     97,618,402    
Tobacco – 0.8%  
IL Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority  
Series 2010,
5.000% 06/01/19
    5,000,000       4,983,350    
OH Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority  
Series 2007 A-2,
5.125% 06/01/24
    16,655,000       12,823,517    
Tobacco Total     17,806,867    
Other Total     182,712,352    
Other Revenue – 0.2%  
Recreation – 0.2%  
FL Seminole Indian Tribe  
Series 2007 A,
5.750% 10/01/22 (h)
    2,000,000       1,838,360    
OK Chickasaw Nation  
Series 2007,
5.375% 12/01/17 (h)
    3,360,000       3,583,238    
Recreation Total     5,421,598    
Other Revenue Total     5,421,598    
Resource Recovery – 0.4%  
Resource Recovery – 0.4%  
NY Niagara County Industrial Development Agency  
Series 2001 B, AMT,
5.550% 11/15/24
(11/15/13) (b)(c)
    8,000,000       8,122,800    
Resource Recovery Total     8,122,800    
Resource Recovery Total     8,122,800    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Tax-Backed – 46.5%  
Local Appropriated – 2.5%  
CA Orange County Public Financing Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/16
    10,000,000       11,291,000    
CA San Bernardino County  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 2002 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/15
    1,000,000       1,039,970    
FL Flagler County School Board  
Certificates of
Participation,
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 08/01/18
    2,320,000       2,444,445    
FL Hillsborough County School Board  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 1998 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/14
    2,000,000       2,197,280    
FL Lake County School Board  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 2006 C,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 06/01/18
    1,500,000       1,633,230    
FL Miami-Dade County Public Facilities  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 06/01/19
    2,000,000       2,046,860    
FL Orange County School Board  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 08/01/18
    1,000,000       1,056,470    
NC Iredell County  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 06/01/17
    1,710,000       1,946,579    
SC Berkeley County School District  
Series 2003:
5.000% 12/01/28
    7,205,000       7,218,545    
5.250% 12/01/18     1,000,000       1,072,200    
SC Charleston Educational Excellence Financing Corp.  
Charleston County
School District,
Series 2005,
5.250% 12/01/24
    10,000,000       10,436,300    

 

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Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
SC Dorchester County School District No. 2  
Series 2004,
5.250% 12/01/17
    2,000,000       2,136,780    
SC Greenville County School District  
Series 2005,
5.500% 12/01/18
    5,000,000       5,835,950    
SC Newberry Investing in Children's Education  
Series 2005,
5.250% 12/01/19
    1,500,000       1,569,525    
TN Metropolitan Government, Nashville & Davidson County, Health & Educational Facilities Board  
Meharry Medical College,
Series 1996,
Insured: AMBAC
6.000% 12/01/16
    3,800,000       4,228,032    
Local Appropriated Total     56,153,166    
Local General Obligations – 9.9%  
AZ Maricopa County Unified High School District No. 210  
Series 2003,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/15
    6,300,000       7,098,525    
AZ Tucson  
Series 1998,
5.500% 07/01/18
    4,760,000       5,547,970    
CA Los Angeles Unified School District  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/20
    6,230,000       6,728,275    
CA Manteca Unified School District  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
(f) 08/01/24
    5,000,000       2,087,850    
CA Monrovia Unified School District  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 08/01/21
    5,600,000       6,272,896    
CA Oakland Unified School District  
Series 2009,
6.125% 08/01/29
    14,500,000       14,747,080    
CA San Mateo County Community College  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: NPFGC
(f) 09/01/20
    9,310,000       5,950,952    
CA West Contra Costa Unified School District  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
(f) 08/01/20
    7,285,000       4,331,078    
FL Reedy Creek Improvement District  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 06/01/17
    1,000,000       1,054,070    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
IL Chicago Board of Education  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 12/01/22
    5,000,000       5,338,850    
Series 2005 B,
5.000% 12/01/21
    5,825,000       5,940,917    
IL Chicago  
Series 1999,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 01/01/18
    7,540,000       8,164,764    
IL Cook County  
Series 2010 A,
5.250% 11/15/22
    12,000,000       12,788,640    
IL Kendall & Kane Counties Community Unit School District No. 115  
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC
(f) 01/01/17
    3,050,000       2,405,383    
KS Leavenworth County Unified School District No. 464  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 09/01/19
    1,030,000       1,093,654    
MI Detroit City School District  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: FGIC
6.000% 05/01/19
    2,000,000       2,217,380    
Series 2003 B,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 05/01/14
    6,335,000       6,476,334    
NH Manchester  
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 06/01/19
    4,450,000       5,371,773    
NV Clark County  
Series 2009,
5.000% 12/01/28
    10,740,000       10,957,485    
NY New York City  
Series 2005 D,
5.000% 08/01/13
    4,000,000       4,353,080    
Series 2005,
5.000% 08/01/20
    10,000,000       10,605,300    
Series 2007 D-1,
5.000% 12/01/21
    5,900,000       6,407,164    
Series 2008 B-1,
5.250% 09/01/22
    7,200,000       7,935,480    
OH Cleveland  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 10/01/16
    7,710,000       8,967,193    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
OH Marion City School District  
Series 2000,
Insured: AGMC
6.500% 12/01/14
    500,000       583,130    
OH Mason City School District  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 12/01/19
    2,250,000       2,625,930    
OR Yamhill County School District No. 29J Newberg  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 06/15/17
    2,500,000       2,936,925    
PA Philadelphia  
Series 2011,
5.250% 08/01/19
    3,600,000       3,858,840    
PA Westmoreland County  
Series 1997,
Insured: NPFGC
(f) 12/01/18
    1,000,000       691,830    
TN Blount County Public Building Authority  
Local Government
Public Improvement,
Series 2004 B-5-A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 06/01/16
    1,075,000       1,131,287    
TN Chattanooga  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 09/01/14
    4,150,000       4,682,445    
TN Overton County  
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 04/01/16
    1,000,000       1,092,570    
TX Aldine Independent School District  
Series 2005,
Guarantor: PSFG
5.250% 02/15/15
    1,655,000       1,834,286    
TX Barbers Hill Independent School District  
Series 2003,
Guarantor: PSFG
5.000% 02/15/22
    1,030,000       1,079,698    
TX Brownwood Independent School District  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 02/15/17
    1,310,000       1,428,621    
TX Conroe Independent School District  
Series 2005 C,
Guarantor: PSFG
5.000% 02/15/19
    1,650,000       1,816,304    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
TX Corpus Christi  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 09/01/15
    1,655,000       1,750,576    
TX Dickinson Independent School District  
Series 2006,
Guarantor: PSFG
5.000% 02/15/20
    2,405,000       2,666,375    
TX Duncanville Independent School District  
Series 2005,
Guarantor: PSFG
(f) 02/15/22
    2,000,000       1,306,320    
TX El Paso  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 08/15/14
    2,000,000       2,248,740    
TX Harris County Flood Control District  
Series 2006,
4.750% 10/01/29
    10,000,000       10,210,400    
TX Houston Independent School District  
Series 2007,
Guarantor: PSFG
4.500% 02/15/25
    5,000,000       5,179,700    
TX Houston  
Series 2005 E,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 03/01/20
    2,525,000       2,720,713    
TX Irving  
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 11/15/18
    2,000,000       2,224,880    
TX La Joya Independent School District  
Series 2005,
Guarantor: PSFG
5.000% 02/15/20
    1,000,000       1,084,200    
TX La Marque Independent School District  
Series 2003,
Guarantor: PSFG
5.000% 02/15/21
    1,740,000       1,842,382    
TX Laredo  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 08/15/20
    1,065,000       1,133,511    
TX San Antonio Independent School District  
Series 2001 B,
Guarantor: PSFG
(f) 08/15/11
    3,500,000       3,495,520    
TX West University Place  
Series 2002,
5.500% 02/01/15
    645,000       666,743    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
TX White Settlement Independent School District  
Series 2003,
Guarantor: PSFG
5.375% 08/15/19
    1,910,000       2,069,638    
TX Williamson County  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 02/15/16
    1,985,000       2,230,902    
WA Clark County School District No. 37 Vancouver  
Series 2001 C,
Insured: NPFGC
(f) 12/01/16
    1,000,000       852,120    
Local General Obligations Total     218,286,679    
Special Non-Property Tax – 12.4%  
CA Economic Recovery  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/15
    5,000,000       5,478,100    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 07/01/20
    12,500,000       14,029,750    
CA Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
 
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 07/01/17
    6,280,000       6,713,132    
5.000% 07/01/18     7,700,000       8,210,664    
CO Department of Transportation  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.500% 06/15/14
    3,000,000       3,402,810    
5.500% 06/15/15     1,000,000       1,161,990    
FL Broward County Professional Sports Facilities  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/01/18
    2,500,000       2,609,575    
FL Division Bond Finance Department  
Series 1998,
Insured: AGMC
6.000% 07/01/13
    10,000,000       11,044,200    
FL Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 09/01/15
    2,335,000       2,413,760    
FL Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Finance Corp.  
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 07/01/14
    15,000,000       16,255,650    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
FL Jacksonville Guaranteed Entitlement Improvement  
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.375% 10/01/18
    3,450,000       3,618,222    
5.375% 10/01/19     3,720,000       3,892,013    
FL Jacksonville Sales Tax  
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC
5.375% 10/01/18
    1,000,000       1,050,110    
Series 2003,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 10/01/19
    1,080,000       1,152,468    
FL Miami-Dade County Transit Sales Tax  
Series 2006,
Insured: SYNC
5.000% 07/01/19
    5,040,000       5,376,168    
FL Osceola County Tourist Development Tax  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 10/01/14
    1,555,000       1,633,154    
FL Palm Beach County Public Improvement  
Series 2004,
5.000% 08/01/17
    1,000,000       1,095,100    
FL Tampa Sports Authority  
Series 1995,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.750% 10/01/15
    2,500,000       2,598,325    
5.750% 10/01/20     1,000,000       1,043,520    
IL Dedicated Tax Capital Appreciation  
Series 1990 B,
Insured: AMBAC
(f) 12/15/17
    2,540,000       1,883,994    
IL State  
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 06/15/15
    1,000,000       1,116,560    
KS Wyandotte County Unified Government  
Series 2005 B,
5.000% 12/01/20
    7,370,000       7,435,814    
Series 2010,
(f) 06/01/21
    6,200,000       3,424,508    
MA State  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 06/01/16
    13,615,000       16,080,132    
MD Department of Transportation  
Series 2002,
5.500% 02/01/15
    3,750,000       4,323,300    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MI Trunk Line  
Series 1998 A,
5.500% 11/01/16
    2,000,000       2,315,840    
Series 2005,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 11/01/17
    5,050,000       5,803,208    
NJ Economic Development Authority  
Series 2004:
5.375% 06/15/15
    4,000,000       4,204,080    
5.500% 06/15/16     5,500,000       5,795,350    
NM Bernalillo County  
Series 1998,
5.250% 04/01/27
    3,000,000       3,361,020    
NM Dona Ana County  
Series 1998,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 06/01/16
    750,000       796,770    
NV Sparks Tourism Improvement District No. 1  
Series 2008 A,
6.500% 06/15/20 (h)
    4,900,000       4,435,529    
NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.250% 11/15/16
    3,000,000       3,468,990    
5.250% 11/15/17     4,000,000       4,634,320    
NY Nassau County Interim Finance Authority  
Series 2003 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 11/15/14
    5,720,000       6,268,376    
NY New York City Transitional Finance Authority  
Series 1998 A,
5.500% 11/15/16
    1,330,000       1,421,517    
Series 2004 C,
5.250% 02/01/18
    3,500,000       3,809,855    
Series 2007 C-1,
5.000% 11/01/20
    10,300,000       11,501,495    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 05/01/27
    10,430,000       11,072,384    
NY Thruway Authority  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 04/01/20
    10,840,000       12,950,114    
Series 2007 B,
5.000% 04/01/19
    5,000,000       5,643,950    
NY Urban Development Corp.  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 03/15/20
    29,450,000       35,297,298    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Highway & Transportation Authority
 
Series 2005 L,
Insured: CIFG
5.250% 07/01/18
    2,000,000       2,144,760    
RI Convention Center Authority  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 05/15/21
    4,000,000       4,161,440    
5.000% 05/15/22     3,525,000       3,721,025    
5.000% 05/15/23     4,900,000       5,135,102    
TX Corpus Christi Business & Job Development Corp.  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC:
5.500% 09/01/18
    1,250,000       1,340,825    
5.500% 09/01/14     2,065,000       2,220,288    
TX Houston Hotel Occupancy  
Series 2001 B,
Insured: AMBAC:
(f) 09/01/17
    2,000,000       1,460,620    
5.250% 09/01/19     1,195,000       1,198,478    
5.250% 09/01/20     1,265,000       1,267,087    
VA Peninsula Town Center
Community Development Authority
 
Series 2007,
6.250% 09/01/24
    2,363,000       2,251,915    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     274,724,655    
Special Property Tax – 1.5%  
CT Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District  
Series 2010 A,
7.000% 04/01/22
    7,430,000       7,780,324    
FL Oakmont Grove Community Development District  
Series 2007 B,
5.250% 05/01/12 (a)
    2,000,000       697,600    
FL Parker Road Community Development District  
Series 2007 B,
5.350% 05/01/15
    2,000,000       1,139,200    
FL Six Mile Creek Community Development District  
Series 2007:
5.500% 05/01/17
    1,685,000       546,277    
5.650% 05/01/22     3,000,000       972,600    
FL Sweetwater Creek Community Development District  
Series 2007 B-1,
5.300% 05/01/17
    4,445,000       1,998,027    
Series 2007 B-2,
5.125% 05/01/13
    2,625,000       1,179,938    
FL Tolomato Community Development District  
Series 2007,
6.450% 05/01/23
    7,500,000       5,514,900    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
FL Viera East Community Development District  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
5.750% 05/01/19
    1,910,000       1,936,511    
FL Waterset North Community Development District  
Series 2007 B,
6.550% 11/01/15
    10,000,000       6,039,700    
MO Fenton  
Tax Increment Revenue,
Series 2006,
4.500% 04/01/21
    720,000       721,598    
NV Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency  
Sub Lien-Fremont Street,
Series 2003 A,
5.000% 06/15/13
    3,685,000       3,835,680    
Special Property Tax Total     32,362,355    
State Appropriated – 9.9%  
AL Public School & College Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 05/01/19
    10,000,000       11,465,300    
AZ School Facilities Board  
Series 2008,
5.500% 09/01/15
    7,500,000       8,305,500    
AZ State  
Series 2010 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/01/18
    5,000,000       5,449,850    
CA Public Works Board  
Series 2003 C,
5.500% 06/01/18
    1,500,000       1,581,555    
Series 2004 A,
5.500% 06/01/19
    2,000,000       2,058,960    
Series 2006 F,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 11/01/18
    4,000,000       4,322,240    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Series 2009,
5.000% 06/15/13
    12,500,000       13,364,750    
FL Department Management Services Division  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/01/21
    3,000,000       3,213,240    
LA Office Facilities Corp.  
Series 2010,
5.000% 05/01/20
    4,290,000       4,552,720    
MI Building Authority  
Series 2003,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 10/15/14
    10,000,000       10,836,200    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NJ Economic Development Authority  
Series 2005 K,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 12/15/20
    16,710,000       18,023,740    
NJ Transit Corp.  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 09/15/15
    6,725,000       7,487,951    
NJ Transportation Trust Fund Authority  
Series 2001 C,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 12/15/18
    2,000,000       2,259,520    
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 12/15/15
    3,260,000       3,632,846    
Series 2006 A,
Insured: AGMC:
5.250% 12/15/22
    4,000,000       4,308,160    
5.500% 12/15/21     4,700,000       5,199,234    
Series 2010 D,
5.250% 12/15/23
    24,000,000       25,254,480    
NY Dormitory Authority  
Series 1993 A:
5.250% 05/15/15
    5,850,000       6,445,296    
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 05/15/15
    4,000,000       4,455,840    
Series 1995 A:
Insured: AMBAC
5.625% 07/01/16
    1,250,000       1,355,625    
Insured: FGIC
5.625% 07/01/16
    5,000,000       5,495,800    
Series 2005 A:
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 05/15/18
    6,000,000       6,837,120    
Insured: NPFGC:
5.500% 05/15/17
    10,000,000       11,568,100    
5.500% 05/15/22     6,730,000       7,686,737    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 07/01/24
    3,500,000       3,707,935    
NY Tollway Authority  
Series 2002,
5.500% 04/01/13
    4,510,000       4,705,102    
NY Urban Development Corp.  
Series 2008 B:
5.000% 01/01/19
    4,000,000       4,449,880    
5.000% 01/01/20     10,460,000       11,454,014    
UT Building Ownership Authority  
Series 1998,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 05/15/14
    5,000,000       5,635,400    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
WI State  
Series 2009 A,
5.125% 05/01/23
    14,000,000       15,324,680    
State Appropriated Total     220,437,775    
State General Obligations – 10.3%  
CA State  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
6.000% 02/01/18
    5,000,000       5,955,300    
Series 2003,
5.250% 11/01/18
    1,000,000       1,066,590    
Series 2004,
5.000% 02/01/20
    750,000       796,470    
Series 2005,
5.000% 03/01/17
    9,500,000       10,558,870    
Series 2007,
4.500% 08/01/26
    3,000,000       2,828,790    
Series 2009,
5.250% 10/01/22
    25,000,000       27,131,250    
FL Board of Education  
Series 2005 B,
5.000% 01/01/14
    17,395,000       19,108,581    
Series 2005 C,
5.000% 06/01/13
    11,830,000       12,813,428    
HI State  
Series 2008 DK,
5.000% 05/01/22
    10,750,000       11,987,217    
IL State  
Series 2004,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 11/01/18
    10,650,000       10,949,797    
Series 2005,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 09/01/17
    5,000,000       5,251,950    
MA Bay Transportation Authority  
Series 1991 A,
Insured: NPFGC
7.000% 03/01/21
    5,750,000       6,887,925    
MA State  
Series 1998 C,
5.250% 08/01/17
    1,775,000       2,097,447    
Series 2002 D,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 08/01/18
    6,500,000       7,812,155    
Series 2003 D,
5.500% 10/01/17
    5,000,000       5,993,700    
Series 2004 C,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 12/01/16
    10,000,000       11,963,400    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2007 A,
0.754% 11/01/25
(05/01/11)(b)(c)
    10,000,000       8,526,200    
Series 2010 A,
0.790% 02/01/14
(05/05/11)(b)(c)
    2,000,000       1,995,640    
MI State  
Series 2001,
5.500% 12/01/15
    1,250,000       1,433,850    
PA State  
Series 2002,
5.500% 02/01/15
    3,000,000       3,456,240    
Series 2004:
Insured: AGMC
5.375% 07/01/18
    12,000,000       14,357,280    
Insured: NPFGC
5.375% 07/01/16
    10,000,000       11,828,300    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 1997,
Insured: NPFGC
6.500% 07/01/15
    4,190,000       4,697,283    
Series 2001 A,
5.500% 07/01/13
    6,395,000       6,779,212    
Series 2006 B,
5.250% 07/01/16
    5,000,000       5,327,600    
WA State  
Series 2002 R,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 01/01/18
    6,485,000       6,652,508    
Series 2009,
5.000% 08/01/26
    18,270,000       19,702,551    
State General Obligations Total     227,959,534    
Tax-Backed Total     1,029,924,164    
Transportation – 10.2%  
Air Transportation – 0.2%  
TN Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority  
FedEx Corp.,
Series 1997,
5.350% 09/01/12
    3,530,000       3,694,428    
Air Transportation Total     3,694,428    
Airports – 3.0%  
CA San Francisco City & County Airports Commission  
Series 2010 A,
4.900% 05/01/29
    5,000,000       4,917,800    
DC District of Columbia
Metropolitan WA Airports Authority
 
Series 2009 C,
5.250% 10/01/25
    8,920,000       9,482,406    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds – (continued)      
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
FL Miami-Dade County      
Series 2010 A1,
5.500% 10/01/25
    6,000,000       6,273,420    
IL Chicago O'Hare International Airport      
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 01/01/17
    10,000,000       11,126,500    
MA Port Authority      
Series 2007 D,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/17
    8,000,000       9,008,320    
MO St. Louis Airport Revenue      
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/21
    12,150,000       12,457,030    
NV Clark County      
Series 2009 C,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 07/01/25
    8,190,000       8,285,332    
TX Houston Airport Systems      
Sub-Lien,
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/27
    5,000,000       5,017,150    
Airports Total     66,567,958    
Toll Facilities – 5.4%      
CA San Joaquin Hills
Transportation Corridor Agency
     
Series 1997 A,
Insured: NPFGC
(f) 01/15/12
    7,600,000       7,338,256    
CO E-470 Public Highway Authority      
Series 1997
NPFGC (f) 09/01/12
    5,525,000       5,246,540    
Series 2000,
Insured: NPFGC
(f) 09/01/18
    1,500,000       979,860    
DC District of Columbia
Metropolitan WA Airports Authority
     
Series 2009,
Insured: AGC:
 
(f) 10/01/24     20,980,000       9,684,788    
(f) 10/01/25     7,500,000       3,213,000    
(f) 10/01/26     5,000,000       1,958,700    
IL Toll Highway Authority      
Series 2006 A-1,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 01/01/18
    2,000,000       2,138,760    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
KS Turnpike Authority  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 09/01/16
    1,230,000       1,451,449    
NY Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority  
Series 2008 B-1,
5.000% 11/15/25
(11/15/13)(b)(c)
    21,500,000       23,511,755    
Series 2008 D,
5.000% 11/15/22
    10,000,000       10,901,000    
OH Turnpike Commission  
Series 1998 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 02/15/21
    2,000,000       2,302,100    
PA Turnpike Commission  
Series 2010 B2,
1.000% 12/01/24
(5.350% 12/01/15)(g)
    20,000,000       16,246,200    
Series 2011 A,
5.625% 12/01/31
    7,900,000       7,995,906    
TX North Tollway Authority  
Series 2008 A,
6.000% 01/01/22
    14,000,000       15,256,640    
Series 2008 E3,
5.750% 01/01/38
    9,350,000       10,419,546    
Toll Facilities Total     118,644,500    
Transportation – 1.6%  
CO Regional Transportation District  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 06/01/25
    9,500,000       9,666,250    
FL Osceola County Transportation  
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 04/01/18
    1,000,000       1,047,560    
IL Chicago Transit Authority  
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 06/01/16
    2,500,000       2,641,225    
KS Department of Transportation  
Series 2004 A,
5.500% 03/01/18
    11,775,000       14,227,615    
NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority  
Series 2007 A,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 11/15/20
    5,000,000       5,396,950    
5.000% 11/15/21     3,000,000       3,213,810    
Transportation Total     36,193,410    
Transportation Total     225,100,296    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Utilities – 15.5%  
Independent Power Producers – 0.3%  
CA Sacramento Power Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/01/14
    6,680,000       7,127,092    
Independent Power Producers Total     7,127,092    
Investor Owned–3.0%  
AR Independence County  
Entergy Mississippi, Inc.,
Series 1999,
Insured: AMBAC
4.900% 07/01/22
    4,600,000       4,649,910    
AZ Maricopa County Pollution Control Corp.  
Arizona Public Service Co.,
Series 2009 D,
6.000% 05/01/29
(05/01/14)(b)(c)
    10,000,000       10,694,700    
CO Adams County Pollution Control  
Public Service Co.,
Series 2005 A,
 
Insured: NPFGC
4.375% 09/01/17
    11,550,000       11,685,019    
FL Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority  
Tampa Electric Co.,
Series 2007 B,
5.150% 09/01/25
    2,000,000       2,138,600    
IN Finance Authority  
Indianapolis Power & Light Co.,
Series 2009 B,
4.900% 01/01/16
    11,000,000       11,909,370    
MN Becker  
Northern States Power Co.,
Series 1993 A,
8.500% 09/01/19
    11,085,000       12,187,736    
NH Business Finance Authority  
Public Service Co. of NH,
Series 2001 C,
Insured: NPFGC
5.450% 05/01/21
    1,500,000       1,545,360    
WI Sheboygan Pollution Control  
Wisconsin Power,
Series 2008,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 09/01/15
    5,000,000       5,548,400    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
WV Economic Development Authority  
Pollution Control Revenue,
Appalachian Power,
Series 2008 C,
4.850% 05/01/19
(09/04/13)(b)(c)
    6,500,000       6,870,500    
Investor Owned Total     67,229,595    
Joint Power Authority – 3.6%  
CA Southern Public Power Authority  
Series 2010:
5.000% 07/01/28
    10,000,000       10,318,600    
5.000% 07/01/30     15,000,000       15,275,250    
FL Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 10/01/21
    1,850,000       1,935,045    
MI Public Power Agency  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 01/01/16
    1,000,000       1,123,340    
NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGC
5.250% 01/01/19
    5,415,000       5,964,135    
Series 2009 B,
5.000% 01/01/26
    16,625,000       16,867,226    
TX Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2002:
6.000% 10/01/16
    3,000,000       3,102,240    
6.000% 10/01/21     2,225,000       2,256,595    
UT Intermountain Power Agency  
Series 2007,
5.000% 07/01/17
    15,000,000       16,998,900    
WA Energy Northwest Electric  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/16
    4,675,000       4,924,832    
Joint Power Authority Total     78,766,163    
Municipal Electric – 2.8%  
CA Department of Water Resources  
Series 2008 H,
5.000% 05/01/21
    5,000,000       5,506,100    
FL JEA St. John's River Power Park Systems  
Series 1997,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 10/01/19
    1,000,000       1,085,770    
FL Kissimmee Utilities Authority Electrical System  
Series 2003,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 10/01/15
    2,235,000       2,410,291    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
FL Orlando Utilities Commission Utility Systems  
Series 2005 B,
5.000% 10/01/24
    3,000,000       3,165,300    
OH American Municipal Power, Inc.  
Series 2008:
5.250% 02/15/20
    4,060,000       4,400,796    
5.250% 02/15/22     9,810,000       10,406,252    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Electric Power Authority
 
Series 1997 BB,
Insured: NPFGC
6.000% 07/01/12
    3,000,000       3,151,530    
Series 2002 KK,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 07/01/15
    10,000,000       11,132,900    
TN Metropolitan Government
Nashville & Davidson County
 
Series 1998 B,
5.500% 05/15/13
    3,000,000       3,287,340    
TX Austin  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
 
5.500% 11/15/13     2,000,000       2,209,920    
Subordinated Lien,
Series 1998,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 05/15/18
    1,100,000       1,243,044    
TX San Antonio Electric & Gas  
Series 2002,
5.375% 02/01/14
    2,500,000       2,794,250    
Series 2005,
5.000% 02/01/18
    10,000,000       11,010,100    
Municipal Electric Total     61,803,593    
Water & Sewer – 5.8%  
CA Fresno Sewer Revenue  
Series 1993 A-1,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 09/01/19
    5,000,000       5,515,750    
CA Pico Rivera Water Authority  
Series 1999 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 05/01/29
    3,000,000       3,004,830    
FL Brevard County Utilities  
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 03/01/14
    2,000,000       2,079,880    
FL Cocoa Water & Sewer  
Series 2003,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 10/01/19
    1,000,000       1,148,150    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
FL Governmental Utility Authority  
Series 2003,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 10/01/17
    1,180,000       1,226,669    
FL Hollywood Water & Sewer  
Series 2003,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/01/17
    1,070,000       1,127,491    
FL Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer  
Series 2008 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 10/01/21
    20,000,000       22,675,000    
FL Miami-Dade County Stormwater  
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 04/01/24
    2,445,000       2,488,692    
FL Tallahassee Consolidated Utility System  
Series 2001,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.500% 10/01/14
    1,330,000       1,508,473    
5.500% 10/01/17     1,900,000       2,239,055    
5.500% 10/01/18     1,000,000       1,180,530    
FL Tampa Bay Water Utility Systems  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 10/01/19
    1,500,000       1,773,180    
GA Atlanta Water & Wastewater  
Series 1999 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 11/01/18
    15,305,000       17,430,252    
KY Louisville & Jefferson County
Metropolitan Sewer District
 
Series 2009:
5.000% 05/15/21
    7,445,000       8,229,628    
5.000% 05/15/22     7,825,000       8,570,957    
MA Water Resource Authority  
Series 1998 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 08/01/15
    1,000,000       1,168,020    
MI Sewage Disposal Revenue  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/14
    2,820,000       2,972,365    
NY Municipal Water Finance Authority  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.375% 06/15/16
    10,000,000       10,524,000    
Series 2009 EE,
5.000% 06/15/17
    5,000,000       5,801,450    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds – (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
OH Hamilton County Sewer System  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 12/01/15
    5,535,000       6,265,620    
TX Corpus Christi  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/15/19
    2,000,000       2,137,340    
TX Houston Utility System  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 05/15/24
    5,000,000       5,341,350    
TX Houston Water & Sewer System  
Junior Lien,
Series 2001 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 12/01/17
    4,720,000       4,843,806    
TX McKinney  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 08/15/17
    1,125,000       1,254,904    
TX North Harris County Regional Water Authority  
Series 2008,
5.250% 12/15/20
    4,415,000       4,898,487    
TX Trinity River Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.000% 02/01/17
    1,000,000       1,105,530    
5.000% 02/01/18     1,000,000       1,099,920    
Water & Sewer Total     127,611,329    
Utilities Total     342,537,772    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $2,077,107,016)
    2,135,910,022    

 

Investment Companies – 2.5%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.150%)
    28,093,358       28,093,358    
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.090%)
    27,507,294       27,507,294    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $55,600,652)
    55,600,652    
Total Investments – 99.0%
(cost of $2,132,707,668) (i)
    2,191,510,674    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 1.0%     22,784,892    
Net Assets – 100.0%     2,214,295,566    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The issuer is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being accrued. At April 30, 2011, the value of these securities amounted to $891,892, which represents less than 0.1% of net assets.

(b)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at April 30, 2011.

(c)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(d)  The issuer is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is being partially accrued. At April 30, 2011, the value of these securities amounted to $917,659, which represents less than 0.1% of net assets.

(e)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(f)  Zero coupon bond.

(g)  Step bond. This security is currently not paying coupon. Shown parenthetically is the next coupon rate to be paid and the date the security will begin accruing at this rate.

(h)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At April 30, 2011, these securities, which are not illiquid except for the following, amounted to $9,857,127, which represents 0.4% of net assets.

Security   Acquisition
Date
  Par   Acquisition
Cost
  Market
Value
 
FL Seminole
Indian Tribe,
Series 2007 A,
5.750%
10/01/22
  09/27/07   $ 2,000,000     $ 2,057,334     $ 1,838,360    

 

(i)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $2,132,707,668.

  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

  The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

  Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

• Level 2—Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

• Level 3—Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

  Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

  Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of April 30, 2011:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal
Bonds
  $     $ 2,135,910,022     $     $ 2,135,910,022    
Total Investment
Companies
    55,600,652                   55,600,652    
Total Investments   $ 55,600,652     $ 2,135,910,022     $     $ 2,191,510,674    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

At April 30, 2011, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holding By Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     46.5    
Utilities     15.5    
Transportation     10.2    
Health Care     8.6    
Refunded/Escrowed     4.4    
Education     3.4    
Pool/Bond Bank     2.9    
Industrials     2.8    
Tobacco     0.8    
Housing     0.6    
Resource Recovery     0.4    
Other Revenue     0.2    
Other     0.2    
      96.5    
Investment Companies     2.5    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.0    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGC   Assured Guaranty Corp.  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AGO   Assured Guaranty Ltd.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
CIFG   CIFG Assurance North America, Inc.  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FHA   Federal Housing Administration  
GTY AGMT   Guaranty Agreement  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
PSFG   Permanent School Fund Guarantee  
SYNC   Syncora Guarantee, Inc.  

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     2,132,707,668    
    Investments, at value     2,191,510,674    
    Cash     815    
    Receivable for:      
    Investments sold     109,412    
    Fund shares sold     756,414    
    Interest     31,850,615    
    Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     349,102    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     150,166    
    Prepaid expenses     11,131    
    Total Assets     2,224,738,329    
Liabilities   Payable for:      
    Fund shares repurchased     2,509,430    
    Distributions     6,407,590    
    Investment advisory fee     717,683    
    Administration fee     115,542    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     23,209    
    Transfer agent fee     147,382    
    Trustees' fees     218,890    
    Custody fee     11,834    
    Distribution and service fees     22,978    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     103    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     150,166    
    Other liabilities     117,956    
    Total Liabilities     10,442,763    
    Net Assets     2,214,295,566    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     2,154,031,580    
    Undistributed net investment income     1,642,997    
    Accumulated net realized loss     (182,017 )  
    Net unrealized appreciation on investments     58,803,006    
    Net Assets     2,214,295,566    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 85,317,516    
    Shares outstanding     8,275,097    
    Net asset value per share   $ 10.31 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     3.25 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($10.31/0.9675)   $ 10.66 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 1,540,030    
    Shares outstanding     149,367    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.31 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 20,719,765    
    Shares outstanding     2,009,698    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.31 (a)  
Class T   Net assets   $ 9,195,167    
    Shares outstanding     891,879    
    Net asset value per share   $ 10.31 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     4.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($10.31/0.9525)   $ 10.82 (b)  
Class Z   Net assets   $ 2,097,523,088    
    Shares outstanding     203,446,589    
    Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 10.31    

 

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Interest     49,971,585    
    Dividends     15,185    
    Total Investment Income     49,986,770    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     4,663,341    
    Administration fee     755,430    
    Distribution fee:      
    Class B     7,314    
    Class C     67,333    
    Service fee:      
    Class A     88,877    
    Class B     2,250    
    Class C     20,718    
    Shareholder service fee:      
    Class T     7,096    
    Transfer agent fee     1,406,441    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     100,619    
    Trustees' fees     77,365    
    Custody fee     33,874    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     1,642    
    Other expenses     230,122    
    Expenses before interest expense     7,462,422    
    Interest expense     275    
    Total Expenses     7,462,697    
    Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager     (996,062 )  
    Fees waived by distributor—Class C     (46,615 )  
    Interest expense reimbursement by Investment Manager     (275 )  
    Expense reductions     (81 )  
    Net Expenses     6,419,664    
    Net Investment Income     43,567,106    
Net Realized and Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on Investments
 
    Net realized gain on investments     2,009,925    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (67,796,958 )  
    Net Loss     (65,787,033 )  
    Net Decrease Resulting from Operations     (22,219,927 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011 ($)
  Year Ended
October 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations   Net investment income     43,567,106       90,682,893    
    Net realized gain on investments     2,009,925       7,892,345    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    (67,796,958 )     78,080,777    
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations     (22,219,927 )     176,656,015    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:          
    Class A     (1,606,533 )     (3,101,683 )  
    Class B     (33,068 )     (121,831 )  
    Class C     (353,436 )     (617,797 )  
    Class T     (173,268 )     (364,131 )  
    Class Z     (41,400,791 )     (86,466,275 )  
    Total distributions to shareholders     (43,567,096 )     (90,671,717 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (219,274,085 )     (90,152,111 )  
    Increase from regulatory settlements           7,268    
    Total decrease in net assets     (285,061,108 )     (4,160,545 )  
Net Assets   Beginning of period     2,499,356,674       2,503,517,219    
    End of period     2,214,295,566       2,499,356,674    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     1,642,997       1,642,987    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Six Month Ended
April 30, 2011
  Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     1,002,748       10,255,221       1,748,658       18,289,596    
Distributions reinvested     58,746       600,564       160,991       1,677,504    
Redemptions     (2,072,823 )     (21,096,819 )     (1,005,078 )     (10,457,752 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (1,011,329 )     (10,241,034 )     904,571       9,509,348    
Class B  
Subscriptions     989       10,069       19,947       206,587    
Distributions reinvested     833       8,524       5,054       52,594    
Redemptions     (163,094 )     (1,666,914 )     (232,484 )     (2,423,174 )  
Net decrease     (161,272 )     (1,648,321 )     (207,483 )     (2,163,993 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     304,116       3,108,922       716,989       7,479,848    
Distributions reinvested     15,162       155,057       31,273       326,545    
Redemptions     (380,713 )     (3,872,162 )     (370,715 )     (3,863,631 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (61,435 )     (608,183 )     377,547       3,942,762    
Class T  
Subscriptions     2,790       28,679       6,897       71,604    
Distributions reinvested     11,622       118,852       27,048       282,170    
Redemptions     (91,118 )     (934,087 )     (89,317 )     (933,970 )  
Net decrease     (76,706 )     (786,556 )     (55,372 )     (580,196 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     15,469,088       158,111,415       32,595,193       339,577,862    
Distributions reinvested     244,219       2,498,784       481,137       5,023,176    
Redemptions     (35,967,383 )     (366,600,190 )     (42,784,437 )     (445,461,070 )  
Net decrease     (20,254,076 )     (205,989,991 )     (9,708,107 )     (100,860,032 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a fund share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class A Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.22     $ 9.62     $ 10.22     $ 10.39     $ 10.31    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.18       0.36       0.37       0.38       0.38       0.38    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.27 )     0.36       0.60       (0.60 )     (0.17 )     0.10    
Total from investment operations     (0.09 )     0.72       0.97       (0.22 )     0.21       0.48    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.18 )     (0.36 )     (0.37 )     (0.38 )     (0.38 )     (0.38 )  
From net realized gains                                   (0.02 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.18 )     (0.36 )     (0.37 )     (0.38 )     (0.38 )     (0.40 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (b)     (b)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.31     $ 10.58     $ 10.22     $ 9.62     $ 10.22     $ 10.39    
Total return (c)     (0.79 )%(d)(e)     7.13 %     10.19 %(d)     (2.25 )%(d)     2.08 %(d)     4.76 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %     0.73 %     0.70 %     0.70 %     0.70 %  
Interest expense     %(g)(h)                                
Net expenses (f)     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %     0.73 %     0.70 %     0.70 %     0.70 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.09 %(g)           0.01 %     0.02 %     0.02 %     0.05 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.62 %(g)     3.43 %     3.66 %     3.76 %     3.72 %     3.74 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(e)     13 %     23 %     14 %     25 %     18 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 85,318     $ 98,208     $ 85,642     $ 78,126     $ 89,905     $ 102,899    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The Investment Manager reimbused interest expense which had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a fund share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class B Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.22     $ 9.62     $ 10.22     $ 10.39     $ 10.31    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.15       0.29       0.30       0.32       0.32       0.32    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.27 )     0.36       0.60       (0.60 )     (0.18 )     0.09    
Total from investment operations     (0.12 )     0.65       0.90       (0.28 )     0.14       0.41    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.29 )     (0.30 )     (0.32 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )  
From net realized gains                                   (0.02 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.15 )     (0.29 )     (0.30 )     (0.32 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (b)     (b)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.31     $ 10.58     $ 10.22     $ 9.62     $ 10.22     $ 10.39    
Total return (c)     (1.11 )%(d)(e)     6.44 %     9.48 %(d)     (2.88 )%(d)     1.42 %(d)     4.09 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     1.40 %(g)     1.40 %     1.38 %     1.35 %     1.35 %     1.35 %  
Interest expense     %(g)(h)                                
Net expenses (f)     1.40 %(g)     1.40 %     1.38 %     1.35 %     1.35 %     1.35 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.09 %(g)           0.01 %     0.02 %     0.02 %     0.05 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.95 %(g)     2.80 %     3.03 %     3.11 %     3.07 %     3.10 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(e)     13 %     23 %     14 %     25 %     18 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,540     $ 3,285     $ 5,294     $ 5,874     $ 8,133     $ 12,203    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The Investment Manager reimbused interest expense which had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a fund share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class C Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.22     $ 9.62     $ 10.22     $ 10.39     $ 10.31    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.17       0.34       0.35       0.36       0.36       0.36    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.27 )     0.36       0.60       (0.60 )     (0.17 )     0.10    
Total from investment operations     (0.10 )     0.70       0.95       (0.24 )     0.19       0.46    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.36 )     (0.36 )     (0.36 )  
From net realized gains                                   (0.02 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.17 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.36 )     (0.36 )     (0.38 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (b)     (b)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.31     $ 10.58     $ 10.22     $ 9.62     $ 10.22     $ 10.39    
Total return (c)(d)     (0.89 )%(e)     6.92 %     9.97 %     (2.45 )%     1.88 %     4.55 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.95 %(g)     0.95 %     0.93 %     0.90 %     0.90 %     0.90 %  
Interest expense     %(g)(h)                                
Net expenses (f)     0.95 %(g)     0.95 %     0.93 %     0.90 %     0.90 %     0.90 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.54 %(g)     0.45 %     0.46 %     0.47 %     0.47 %     0.50 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.41 %(g)     3.23 %     3.45 %     3.56 %     3.52 %     3.55 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(e)     13 %     23 %     14 %     25 %     18 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 20,720     $ 21,903     $ 17,304     $ 12,625     $ 10,506     $ 11,796    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The Investment Manager reimbused interest expense which had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a fund share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class T Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007 (a)   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.58     $ 10.22     $ 9.62     $ 10.22     $ 10.39     $ 10.31    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.19       0.36       0.37       0.39       0.39       0.39    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.27 )     0.36       0.60       (0.60 )     (0.17 )     0.10    
Total from investment operations     (0.08 )     0.72       0.97       (0.21 )     0.22       0.49    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.19 )     (0.36 )     (0.37 )     (0.39 )     (0.39 )     (0.39 )  
From net realized gains                                   (0.02 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.19 )     (0.36 )     (0.37 )     (0.39 )     (0.39 )     (0.41 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (c)     (c)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.31     $ 10.58     $ 10.22     $ 9.62     $ 10.22     $ 10.39    
Total return (d)     (0.77 )%(e)(f)     7.19 %     10.25 %(e)     (2.20 )%(e)     2.14 %(e)     4.81 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (g)     0.70 %(h)     0.70 %     0.68 %     0.65 %     0.65 %     0.65 %  
Interest expense     %(h)(i)                                
Net expenses (g)     0.70 %(h)     0.70 %     0.68 %     0.65 %     0.65 %     0.65 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.09 %(h)           0.01 %     0.02 %     0.02 %     0.05 %  
Net investment income (g)     3.66 %(h)     3.49 %     3.72 %     3.81 %     3.77 %     3.80 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(f)     13 %     23 %     14 %     25 %     18 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 9,195     $ 10,243     $ 10,462     $ 10,786     $ 13,170     $ 14,998    

 

(a)  On August 8, 2007, Class G shares were exchanged for Class T shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The Investment Manager reimbused interest expense which had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a fund share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class Z Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value,
Beginning of Period
  $ 10.58     $ 10.22     $ 9.62     $ 10.22     $ 10.39     $ 10.31    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.19       0.38       0.39       0.40       0.40       0.40    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.27 )     0.36       0.60       (0.60 )     (0.17 )     0.10    
Total from investment operations     (0.08 )     0.74       0.99       (0.20 )     0.23       0.50    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.19 )     (0.38 )     (0.39 )     (0.40 )     (0.40 )     (0.40 )  
From net realized gains                                   (0.02 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.19 )     (0.38 )     (0.39 )     (0.40 )     (0.40 )     (0.42 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements           (b)     (b)                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.31     $ 10.58     $ 10.22     $ 9.62     $ 10.22     $ 10.39    
Total return (c)     (0.70 )%(d)(e)     7.35 %     10.41 %(d)     (2.05 )%(d)     2.29 %(d)     4.97 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.55 %(g)     0.55 %     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense     %(g)(h)                                
Net expenses (f)     0.55 %(g)     0.55 %     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.09 %(g)           0.01 %     0.02 %     0.02 %     0.05 %  
Net investment income (f)     3.81 %(g)     3.64 %     3.87 %     3.96 %     3.92 %     3.94 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(e)     13 %     23 %     14 %     25 %     18 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 2,097,523     $ 2,365,718     $ 2,384,815     $ 2,310,978     $ 2,207,710     $ 2,331,279    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The Investment Manager reimbused interest expense which had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust has unlimited authorized shares of beneficial interest. The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently


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applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses which are charged directly to a share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2010 was as follows:

Distributions paid from:  
Tax-Exempt Income   $ 90,257,672    
Ordinary Income*     414,045    

 

*  For tax purposes, short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2011, based on cost of investments for federal income tax were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 102,457,295    
Unrealized depreciation     (43,654,289 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 58,803,006    


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Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fee

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. In September 2010, the Fund's Board of Trustees approved an amended IMSA that includes an annual management fee that declines from 0.41% to 0.25% as the Fund's net assets increase. The amended IMSA was approved by the Fund's shareholders at a meeting held on February 15, 2011. The amended IMSA became effective on March 1, 2011.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declined from 0.48% to 0.35% as the Fund's net assets increased. The annualized effective management fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.41% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

The Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator and provides administration and other services to the Fund under an Administrative Services Agreement. The amended IMSA discussed above includes an annual administration fee rate that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The fee rates became effective on March 1, 2011.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual administration fee was equal to 0.067% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.066% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

The Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective May 16, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above and the Fund no longer pays State Street a fee for pricing and bookkeeping services.

Transfer Agent Fee

Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent) is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of pocket fees). The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of -pocket expenses.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class was 0.12% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part


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of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.20% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.65% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the combined distribution and service fee does not exceed 0.40% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Shareholder Service Fee

The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.20% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.20% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares. In addition, the servicing fee for Class T shares will be waived by selling and/or servicing agents to the extent necessary to prevent the net investment income for the Class T shares from falling below 0.00% on a daily basis.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSC's, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $1,719 for Class A, $1,317 for Class B, $3,659 for Class C and $3 for Class T shares for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees or reimburse expenses, through February 29, 2012, so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding certain expenses described below), after giving effect to any balance credits or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.74%, 1.39%, 1.39%, 0.69% and 0.54% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares, respectively. The following expenses are excluded from the Fund's ordinary operating expenses when calculating the cap, and therefore will be paid by the Fund: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investment in other pooled investment vehicles (including exchange traded funds and other affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses, and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses


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associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.

Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011 these custody credits reduced total expenses by $81 for the Fund.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated $117,766,364 and $361,993,675, respectively, for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Note 7. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund received payments totaling $7,268 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Increase from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

Note 8. Shareholder Concentration

As of April 30, 2011, one shareholder account owned 52.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of this account may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 9. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participated in a $225,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the commitment was $280,000,000. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the Fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days where borrowing existed was $6,700,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.48%.

Note 10. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Tax Development Risk

The Fund purchases municipal securities whose interest, in the opinion of bond counsel, is free from federal income tax. There is no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will agree with this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of the Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Effective May 16, 2011, the Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent). The credit facility replaced the prior credit facility with State Street. The credit facility agreement, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $400 million. The collective borrowing amount will increase during the third quarter of 2011 to a collective borrowing amount of $500 million.

Interest is charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund


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also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Note 12. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (branded as Columbia or RiverSource) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011 plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Shareholder Meeting Results

At a Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders held on February 15, 2011, shareholders of the Fund considered a proposal to approve a proposed amendment to the Investment Management Services Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. The proposal was approved as follows:

Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes  
  2,055,811,588       11,533,993       7,320,628       0    


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1730 C (06/11)




Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended April 30, 2011

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Table of Contents

Performance Information   1  
Understanding Your Expenses   2  
Investment Portfolio   3  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  10  
Statement of Operations   12  
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
  13  
Financial Highlights   15  
Notes to Financial Statements   20  
Important Information About
This Report
  29  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 04/30/11 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   T   Z  
Inception   12/09/02   12/09/02   12/09/02   06/26/00   06/14/93  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month
(cumulative)
    –0.39       –3.65       –0.76       –3.70       –0.59       –1.57       –0.34       –5.11       –0.27    
1-year     3.22       –0.13       2.45       –0.55       2.81       1.81       3.32       –1.63       3.48    
5-year     4.26       3.56       3.48       3.48       3.84       3.84       4.36       3.36       4.52    
10-year     3.97       3.47       3.21       3.21       3.51       3.51       4.07       3.56       4.23    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares (for the 6-month, 1-year and 5-year periods, respectively), and 4.75% for Class A shares (for the 10-year period) and 4.75% for Class T shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Prior to August 22, 2005, new purchases of Class A shares had a maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z share performance information includes returns of Retail A shares (for Class A and Class T shares), Retail B shares (for Class B and Class C shares) and Trust shares (for Class Z shares) of Galaxy Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, the predecessor to the Fund and a series of The Galaxy Fund (the "Galaxy Massachusetts Fund"), for periods prior to December 9, 2002, the date on which Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares were initially offered by the Fund. Retail A share returns include returns of the BKB shares of the Galaxy Massachusetts Fund for periods prior to June 26, 2001, the date on which BKB shares were converted to Retail A shares. The returns shown for all share classes reflect any differences in sales charges, but no returns have been restated to reflect any differences in expenses such as distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees between any predecessor share class and the corresponding newer share class. If differences in expenses had been reflected, the returns shown for periods prior to December 9, 2002 would be lower for Class B, Class C, and Class T shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 04/30/11

  –0.39%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –0.33%  
  Barclays Capital
3-15 Year Blend Municipal
Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     10.73    
Class B     10.73    
Class C     10.73    
Class T     10.73    
Class Z     10.73    

 

Distributions declared per share

11/01/10 – 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     0.17    
Class B     0.13    
Class C     0.15    
Class T     0.18    
Class Z     0.18    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

11/01/10 – 04/30/11

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       996.10       1,020.93       3.86       3.91       0.78    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       992.40       1,017.16       7.61       7.70       1.54    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       994.10       1,018.94       5.83       5.91       1.18    
Class T     1,000.00       1,000.00       996.60       1,021.42       3.37       3.41       0.68    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       997.30       1,022.17       2.62       2.66       0.53    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 96.7%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 20.9%  
Education – 17.8%  
MA College Building Authority  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 05/01/16
    530,000       577,191    
MA Development Finance Agency  
Boston College,
Series 2007 P,
5.000% 07/01/20
    3,260,000       3,588,086    
Boston University,
Series 2009 V-2,
2.875% 10/01/14
    3,000,000       3,099,480    
Brandeis University,
Series 2010 O-2,
5.000% 10/01/24
    5,000,000       5,272,800    
Clark University,
Series 1998,
5.250% 07/01/16
    1,445,000       1,447,601    
Emerson College,
Series 2006:
5.000% 01/01/21
    2,500,000       2,574,425    
5.000% 01/01/23     1,000,000       1,013,230    
Hampshire College,
Series 2004,
5.150% 10/01/14
    170,000       174,485    
Mount Holyoke College:
Series 2001,
5.500% 07/01/13
    1,355,000       1,366,463    
Series 2008,
5.000% 07/01/23
    1,285,000       1,390,164    
Wheelock College,
Series 2007,
5.000% 10/01/17
    1,190,000       1,221,487    
Worcester Polytechnic Institute,
Series 2007,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 09/01/22
    1,710,000       1,808,753    
MA Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Boston College:
Series 2003,
5.250% 06/01/15
    1,000,000       1,071,230    
Series 2008,
5.500% 06/01/24
    3,000,000       3,561,630    
Harvard University,
Series 2001 DD,
5.000% 07/15/35
    2,500,000       2,502,275    
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Series 2002 K:
5.250% 07/01/12
    1,000,000       1,057,390    
5.375% 07/01/17     2,275,000       2,729,795    
5.500% 07/01/22     1,000,000       1,236,320    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2004 M,
5.250% 07/01/19
    610,000       734,574    
Northeastern University:
Series 1998 G,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 10/01/12
    1,110,000       1,178,565    
Series 2008 T3,
2.700% 10/01/37
(02/20/14) (a)(b)
    2,500,000       2,533,675    
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/01/13
    1,040,000       1,121,089    
Simmons College,
Series 2009 I,
6.750% 10/01/18
    1,365,000       1,641,344    
Suffolk University,
Series 2009 A,
6.000% 07/01/24
    2,100,000       2,194,878    
Tufts University:
Series 2002 J,
5.500% 08/15/16
    1,500,000       1,773,465    
Series 2008:
5.000% 08/15/14
    1,250,000       1,399,638    
5.000% 08/15/17     1,145,000       1,327,341    
Wellesley College,
Series 2003,
5.000% 07/01/15
    610,000       660,795    
Williams College,
Series 2003 H,
5.000% 07/01/16
    1,740,000       1,880,975    
MA Industrial Finance Agency  
Tufts University,
Series 1998 H,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 02/15/13
    1,830,000       1,983,592    
MA University of Massachusetts Building Authority  
Series 2004 1,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 11/01/12
    650,000       690,632    
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/01/21
    1,510,000       1,673,367    
Series 2009 1,
5.000% 05/01/23
    5,000,000       5,496,600    
Education Total     61,983,335    
Prep School – 0.9%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Foxborough Regional Charter School,
Series 2010 A,
6.375% 07/01/30
    3,150,000       3,095,001    
Prep School Total     3,095,001    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Student Loan – 2.2%  
MA Educational Financing Authority  
Series 2009 I,
5.125% 01/01/18
    3,825,000       4,189,446    
Series 2010 A,
5.500% 01/01/22
    3,500,000       3,728,095    
Student Loan Total     7,917,541    
Education Total     72,995,877    
Health Care – 8.8%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 0.5%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Orchard Cove, Inc.,
Series 2007:
5.000% 10/01/17
    1,380,000       1,271,960    
5.000% 10/01/18     515,000       464,144    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     1,736,104    
Hospitals – 7.9%  
MA Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Baystate Medical Center, Inc.,
Series 2002 F,
5.750% 07/01/13
    890,000       920,447    
Boston Medical Center,
Series 1998 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/15
    2,500,000       2,502,625    
Caregroup, Inc.:
Series 1998 B-2,
Insured: NPFGC
5.375% 02/01/27
    1,585,000       1,534,961    
Series 2004 D,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/22
    1,000,000       1,011,240    
Series 2008 E-2,
5.375% 07/01/19
    4,675,000       4,908,469    
Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc.,
Series 2007:
5.000% 07/15/17
    1,050,000       1,055,376    
5.000% 07/15/22     2,500,000       2,349,950    
Partners Healthcare Systems, Inc.:
Series 2001,
5.750% 07/01/21
    30,000       30,497    
Series 2003 E,
5.000% 07/01/15
    1,140,000       1,209,814    
Series 2005 F,
5.000% 07/01/17
    2,000,000       2,178,640    
Series 2007,
5.000% 07/01/18
    2,575,000       2,843,238    
Series 2010,
5.000% 07/01/22
    5,000,000       5,274,000    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc.,
Series 1998 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/01/14
    2,000,000       2,003,420    
Hospitals Total     27,822,677    
Intermediate Care Facilities – 0.4%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Evergreen Center, Inc.,
Series 2005,
5.500% 01/01/20
    1,355,000       1,315,813    
Intermediate Care Facilities Total     1,315,813    
Health Care Total     30,874,594    
Housing – 1.1%  
Assisted Living/Senior – 0.5%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
VOA Concord Assisted Living, Inc.,
Series 2007:
5.000% 11/01/17
    725,000       656,944    
5.125% 11/01/27     1,500,000       1,093,275    
Assisted Living/Senior Total     1,750,219    
Single-Family – 0.6%  
MA Housing Finance Agency  
Series 2009 143,
5.000% 12/01/24
    2,000,000       2,048,020    
Single-Family Total     2,048,020    
Housing Total     3,798,239    
Other – 15.5%  
Other – 1.5%  
MA Boston Housing Authority Capital Program  
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 04/01/20
    2,135,000       2,259,342    
5.000% 04/01/23     1,865,000       1,917,407    
MA Development Finance Agency  
Combined Jewish Philanthropies,
Series 2002 A,
5.250% 02/01/22
    970,000       1,004,406    
Other Total     5,181,155    
Pool/Bond Bank – 4.9%  
MA Water Pollution Abatement  
Series 1999 5,
5.750% 08/01/16
    95,000       95,380    
Series 2002,
5.000% 08/01/11
    1,000,000       1,012,090    
Series 2004 A,
5.250% 08/01/15
    3,000,000       3,484,260    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2005 11,
5.250% 08/01/19
    4,465,000       5,349,472    
Series 2006,
5.250% 08/01/20
    3,000,000       3,589,560    
Series 2009,
5.000% 08/01/24
    3,100,000       3,452,377    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     16,983,139    
Refunded/Escrowed (c) – 9.1%  
MA Boston  
Convention Center,
Series 2002 A,
Pre-refunded 05/01/12,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 05/01/19
    1,500,000       1,569,900    
MA College Building Authority  
Series 1999 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
(d) 05/01/28
    4,000,000       1,861,200    
MA Development Finance Agency  
Belmont Hill School, Inc.,
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 09/01/11,
5.000% 09/01/31
    1,000,000       1,024,810    
MA College of Pharmacy &
Allied Health Sciences,
Series 2003 C,
Pre-refunded 07/01/13,
6.375% 07/01/23
    1,000,000       1,134,540    
Milton Academy,
Series 2003 A,
Pre-refunded 09/01/13,
5.000% 09/01/19
    500,000       549,330    
Western New England College,
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 12/01/12,
5.875% 12/01/22
    540,000       581,850    
MA Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Partners Healthcare Systems, Inc.,
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 07/01/11,
5.750% 07/01/21
    720,000       733,673    
Simmons College,
Series 2003 F,
Pre-refunded 10/01/13,
Insured: FGIC:
5.000% 10/01/15
    1,015,000       1,117,058    
5.000% 10/01/17     510,000       561,280    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
University of Massachusetts,
Series 2002 C,
Pre-refunded 10/01/12,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 10/01/13
    1,475,000       1,573,943    
MA Lowell  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 02/01/12,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 02/01/13
    1,215,000       1,270,368    
MA Port Authority  
Series 1973,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.625% 07/01/12
    230,000       238,381    
MA Springfield  
Series 2003,
Pre-refunded 01/15/13,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 01/15/15
    1,500,000       1,619,355    
MA State  
Series 1998 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
(d) 06/15/15
    4,000,000       3,717,680    
Series 2001 C,
Pre-refunded 12/01/11,
5.375% 12/01/18
    3,000,000       3,088,290    
Series 2002 A,
Pre-refunded 06/01/12,
Insured: FGIC
5.375% 06/01/19
    1,125,000       1,185,154    
Series 2002 E,
Pre-refunded 01/01/13,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 01/01/18
    4,000,000       4,300,600    
Series 2004 B,
Pre-refunded 08/01/14,
5.000% 08/01/22
    2,000,000       2,251,880    
MA Turnpike Authority  
Series 1993 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.000% 01/01/13
    110,000       115,092    
MA University of Massachusetts Building Authority  
Series 2003 1,
Pre-refunded 11/01/13,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 11/01/15
    2,000,000       2,219,280    
MA Water Pollution Abatement  
Series 1993 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.450% 02/01/13
    375,000       388,777    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2001 7,
Pre-refunded 08/01/11,
5.250% 02/01/13
    250,000       253,080    
MA Water Resources Authority  
Series 1993 C,
Escrowed to Maturity,
6.000% 12/01/11
    430,000       444,478    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     31,799,999    
Other Total     53,964,293    
Tax-Backed – 35.5%  
Local Appropriated – 1.5%  
MA Boston  
Series 2002,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 08/01/14
    5,000,000       5,206,100    
Local Appropriated Total     5,206,100    
Local General Obligations – 7.7%  
MA Boston Metropolitan District  
Series 2002 A,
5.250% 12/01/14
    2,010,000       2,150,157    
MA Boston  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 02/01/12
    6,000,000       6,212,460    
Series 2004 A,
5.000% 01/01/14
    1,000,000       1,108,280    
MA Dudley-Charlton Regional School District  
Series 1999 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.125% 06/15/14
    2,305,000       2,536,215    
MA Everett  
Series 2000,
Insured: NPFGC
6.000% 12/15/11
    2,015,000       2,085,142    
MA Hopedale  
Series 2004,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 11/15/17
    1,000,000       1,099,570    
MA Lawrence  
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 02/01/18
    1,500,000       1,717,365    
MA Pioneer Valley Regional School District  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 06/15/12
    1,000,000       1,046,520    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MA Sandwich  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/15/18
    1,575,000       1,761,590    
MA Springfield  
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC
4.500% 08/01/21
    2,000,000       2,099,940    
MA Westborough  
Series 2003,
5.000% 11/15/16
    1,000,000       1,079,700    
MA Westfield  
Series 2003,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 09/01/18
    500,000       523,260    
MA Worcester  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 08/15/13
    2,810,000       3,032,159    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency  
Series 1997 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 07/01/17
    245,000       245,617    
Local General Obligations Total     26,697,975    
Special Non-Property Tax – 9.1%  
MA Bay Transportation Authority  
Series 2002 A,
5.000% 07/01/11
    1,000,000       1,008,130    
Series 2003 A:
5.250% 07/01/17
    1,000,000       1,182,450    
5.250% 07/01/19     625,000       742,463    
Series 2004 C,
5.250% 07/01/18
    1,000,000       1,187,520    
Series 2005 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/23
    2,890,000       3,473,057    
Series 2006 A,
5.250% 07/01/22
    3,500,000       4,131,470    
Series 2008 B,
5.000% 07/01/23
    910,000       1,048,702    
MA School Building Authority  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 08/15/26
    5,000,000       5,336,850    
Series 2007 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 08/15/18
    5,000,000       5,753,850    
MA State  
Series 1997 A,
5.500% 06/01/13
    1,000,000       1,091,260    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 01/01/19
    750,000       853,830    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority  
Series 2005 BB,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 07/01/22
    3,000,000       3,137,940    
VI Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/01/25
    2,755,000       2,673,617    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     31,621,139    
State Appropriated – 1.1%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Visual & Performing Arts,
Series 2000:
5.750% 08/01/13
    1,030,000       1,129,550    
6.000% 08/01/17     540,000       638,534    
6.000% 08/01/21     1,750,000       2,018,187    
State Appropriated Total     3,786,271    
State General Obligations – 16.1%  
MA State  
Series 2002 C:
5.500% 11/01/15
    3,000,000       3,524,190    
5.500% 11/01/17     1,500,000       1,800,030    
Series 2002 D,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 08/01/18
    3,500,000       4,206,545    
Series 2003 D:
5.500% 10/01/17
    5,000,000       5,993,700    
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 10/01/19
    3,500,000       4,212,425    
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 10/01/19
    5,000,000       6,017,750    
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 10/01/20
    2,500,000       3,010,750    
Series 2004 B,
5.250% 08/01/20
    3,000,000       3,546,630    
Series 2004 C:
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 12/01/24
    5,000,000       5,984,500    
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 12/01/19
    3,795,000       4,571,040    
Series 2006 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 09/01/22
    4,000,000       4,702,400    
Series 2008 A:
5.000% 09/01/15
    3,000,000       3,447,060    
5.000% 08/01/16     2,000,000       2,328,340    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2010 A,
0.760% 02/01/14
(05/05/11) (a)(b)
    3,000,000       2,993,460    
State General Obligations Total     56,338,820    
Tax-Backed Total     123,650,305    
Transportation – 3.5%  
Airports – 2.5%  
MA Port Authority  
Series 2005 C,
Insured: AMBAC:
5.000% 07/01/15
    1,500,000       1,700,460    
5.000% 07/01/22     3,500,000       3,737,790    
Series 2007 D,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 07/01/17
    3,000,000       3,378,120    
Airports Total     8,816,370    
Toll Facilities – 0.7%  
MA Department of Transportation  
Series 2010 B,
5.000% 01/01/22
    2,180,000       2,349,909    
Toll Facilities Total     2,349,909    
Transportation – 0.3%  
MA Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket Steamship Authority  
Series 2004 B,
5.000% 03/01/18
    975,000       1,077,444    
Transportation Total     1,077,444    
Transportation Total     12,243,723    
Utilities – 11.4%  
Investor Owned – 1.1%  
MA Development Finance Agency  
Dominion Energy Brayton,
Series 2009,
5.750% 12/01/42
(05/01/19) (a)(b)
    3,460,000       3,748,045    
Investor Owned Total     3,748,045    
Joint Power Authority – 1.7%  
MA Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp.  
Series 2010 1:
5.000% 07/01/25
    2,000,000       2,026,560    
5.250% 07/01/24     3,785,000       3,932,993    
Joint Power Authority Total     5,959,553    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Municipal Electric – 1.7%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 1997 BB,
Insured: NPFGC
6.000% 07/01/12
    1,000,000       1,050,510    
Series 2002 LL,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 07/01/17
    2,400,000       2,652,336    
Series 2010,
5.250% 07/01/24
    2,075,000       2,084,587    
Municipal Electric Total     5,787,433    
Water & Sewer – 6.9%  
MA Water Resource Authority  
Series 1993 C,
6.000% 12/01/11
    275,000       283,055    
Series 1998 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 08/01/15
    1,165,000       1,360,743    
Series 2002 J,
Insured: AGMC:
5.250% 08/01/14
    2,870,000       3,249,902    
5.250% 08/01/15     3,000,000       3,473,190    
5.250% 08/01/18     1,000,000       1,189,000    
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 08/01/17
    6,000,000       7,105,440    
Series 2007 B,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 08/01/23
    5,500,000       6,478,120    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGC
5.000% 07/01/16
    1,000,000       1,107,750    
Water & Sewer Total     24,247,200    
Utilities Total     39,742,231    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $320,371,452)
    337,269,262    

 

Investment Companies – 2.5%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA Massachusetts
Municipal Reserves,
G- Trust Shares
(7 day yield of 0.180%)
    4,980,000       4,980,000    
Dreyfus Massachusetts
Municipal Money
Market Fund
(7 day yield of 0.000%)
    3,827,223       3,827,223    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $8,807,223)
    8,807,223    
Total Investments – 99.2%
(cost of $329,178,675) (e)
    346,076,485    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.8%     2,699,610    
Net Assets – 100.0%     348,776,095    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at April 30, 2011.

(b)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(c)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(d)  Zero coupon bond.

(e)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $329,144,109.

  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

  The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

  Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

• Level 2—Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

• Level 3—Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

  Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

  Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of April 30, 2011:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal Bonds   $     $ 337,269,262     $     $ 337,269,262    
Total Investment
Companies
    8,807,223                   8,807,223    
Total Investments   $ 8,807,223     $ 337,269,262     $     $ 346,076,485    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

At April 30, 2011, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holding by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     35.5    
Education     20.9    
Utilities     11.4    
Refunded/Escrowed     9.1    
Health Care     8.8    
Pool/Bond Bank     4.9    
Transportation     3.5    
Other     1.5    
Housing     1.1    
      96.7    
Investment Companies     2.5    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.8    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGC   Assured Guaranty Corp.  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     329,178,675    
    Investments, at value     346,076,485    
    Cash     497    
    Receivable for:        
    Investments sold     234,371    
    Fund shares sold     183,244    
    Interest     4,462,932    
    Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     114,783    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     38,370    
    Total Assets     351,110,682    
Liabilities   Payable for:        
    Fund shares repurchased     1,199,248    
    Distributions     909,418    
    Investment advisory fee     114,664    
    Administration fee     19,725    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     12,290    
    Transfer agent fee     15,772    
    Trustees' fees     87    
    Custody fee     1,372    
    Distribution and service fees     15,992    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     9    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     38,370    
    Other liabilities     7,640    
    Total Liabilities     2,334,587    
    Net Assets     348,776,095    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     331,732,929    
    Undistributed net investment income     44,321    
    Accumulated net realized gain     101,035    
    Net unrealized appreciation on investments     16,897,810    
    Net Assets     348,776,095    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 27,565,101    
    Shares outstanding     2,569,676    
    Net asset value per share   $ 10.73 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     3.25 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($10.73/0.9675)   $ 11.09 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 548,313    
    Shares outstanding     51,112    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.73 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 9,862,621    
    Shares outstanding     919,412    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.73 (a)  
Class T   Net assets   $ 37,323,692    
    Shares outstanding     3,479,369    
    Net asset value per share   $ 10.73 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     4.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($10.73/0.9525)   $ 11.27 (b)  
Class Z   Net assets   $ 273,476,368    
    Shares outstanding     25,493,860    
    Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 10.73    

 

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Interest     7,103,301    
    Dividends     2,504    
    Total Investment Income     7,105,805    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     798,698    
    Administration fee     118,953    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     2,882    
    Class C     37,367    
    Service fee:        
    Class A     37,898    
    Class B     961    
    Class C     12,456    
    Shareholder service fee:        
    Class T     28,015    
    Transfer agent fee     199,044    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     57,605    
    Trustees' fees     17,363    
    Custody fee     7,300    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     550    
    Other expenses     89,935    
    Total Expenses     1,409,027    
    Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager     (349,972 )  
    Fees waived by distributor—Class C     (17,438 )  
    Expense reductions     *  
    Net Expenses     1,041,617    
    Net Investment Income     6,064,188    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
    Net realized gain on investments     116,960    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (7,540,405 )  
    Net Loss     (7,423,445 )  
    Net Decrease Resulting from Operations     (1,359,257 )  

 

*  Rounds to less than $1.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011 ($)
  Year Ended
October 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations   Net investment income     6,064,188       12,099,511    
    Net realized gain on investments     116,960       674,382    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    (7,540,405 )     10,658,291    
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations     (1,359,257 )     23,432,184    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:              
    Class A     (493,407 )     (738,782 )  
    Class B     (9,544 )     (26,514 )  
    Class C     (141,852 )     (264,676 )  
    Class T     (625,466 )     (1,295,640 )  
    Class Z     (4,789,656 )     (9,763,840 )  
    From net realized gains:              
    Class A     (8,919 )        
    Class B     (251 )        
    Class C     (2,946 )        
    Class T     (10,766 )        
    Class Z     (78,145 )        
    Total distributions to shareholders     (6,160,952 )     (12,089,452 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (11,657,590 )     8,790,813    
    Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (19,177,799 )     20,133,545    
Net Assets   Beginning of period     367,953,894       347,820,349    
    End of period     348,776,095       367,953,894    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     44,321       40,058    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2011
  Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     510,961       5,440,679       1,488,866       16,105,857    
Distributions reinvested     12,936       137,624       47,803       517,301    
Redemptions     (785,567 )     (8,365,474 )     (218,566 )     (2,353,796 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (261,670 )     (2,787,171 )     1,318,103       14,269,362    
Class B  
Subscriptions     351       3,730       3,269       34,954    
Distributions reinvested     314       3,341       1,672       18,074    
Redemptions     (41,658 )     (442,413 )     (28,067 )     (302,382 )  
Net decrease     (40,993 )     (435,342 )     (23,126 )     (249,354 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     62,607       667,160       196,020       2,113,354    
Distributions reinvested     7,417       78,915       14,860       160,835    
Redemptions     (105,250 )     (1,111,936 )     (91,547 )     (985,273 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (35,226 )     (365,861 )     119,333       1,288,916    
Class T  
Subscriptions     29,786       316,460       76,782       829,441    
Distributions reinvested     25,470       271,008       82,678       893,570    
Redemptions     (165,503 )     (1,754,841 )     (267,991 )     (2,905,398 )  
Net decrease     (110,247 )     (1,167,373 )     (108,531 )     (1,182,387 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     2,222,697       23,658,602       3,255,986       35,121,921    
Distributions reinvested     14,254       151,792       36,763       397,351    
Redemptions     (2,884,149 )     (30,712,237 )     (3,785,462 )     (40,854,996 )  
Net decrease     (647,198 )     (6,901,843 )     (492,713 )     (5,335,724 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class A Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.95     $ 10.61     $ 9.90     $ 10.35     $ 10.50     $ 10.49    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.17       0.34       0.35       0.36       0.34       0.35    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.22 )     0.34       0.71       (0.44 )     (0.14 )     0.09    
Total from investment operations     (0.05 )     0.68       1.06       (0.08 )     0.20       0.44    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )  
From net realized gains     (b)                 (b)     (0.01 )     (0.08 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.17 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )     (0.35 )     (0.43 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.73     $ 10.95     $ 10.61     $ 9.90     $ 10.35     $ 10.50    
Total return (c)     (0.39 )%(d)(e)     6.51 %(d)     10.78 %(d)     (0.88 )%(d)     2.00 %     4.33 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.78 %(g)     0.80 %     0.78 %     0.75 %     0.99 %     0.95 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.20 %(g)     0.11 %     0.12 %     0.17 %              
Net investment income (f)     3.26 %(g)     3.12 %     3.30 %     3.51 %     3.29 %     3.39 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(e)     9 %     8 %     10 %     15 %     18 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 27,565     $ 30,998     $ 16,049     $ 11,936     $ 6,914     $ 7,603    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class B Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.95     $ 10.61     $ 9.90     $ 10.35     $ 10.50     $ 10.49    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.13       0.26       0.27       0.29       0.26       0.27    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.22 )     0.34       0.71       (0.45 )     (0.13 )     0.09    
Total from investment operations     (0.09 )     0.60       0.98       (0.16 )     0.13       0.36    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.26 )     (0.27 )     (0.29 )     (0.27 )     (0.27 )  
From net realized gains     (b)                 (b)     (0.01 )     (0.08 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.13 )     (0.26 )     (0.27 )     (0.29 )     (0.28 )     (0.35 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.73     $ 10.95     $ 10.61     $ 9.90     $ 10.35     $ 10.50    
Total return (c)     (0.76 )%(d)(e)     5.72 %(d)     9.96 %(d)     (1.61 )%(d)     1.24 %     3.55 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.54 %(g)     1.55 %     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.74 %     1.70 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.20 %(g)     0.11 %     0.12 %     0.17 %              
Net investment income (f)     2.49 %(g)     2.42 %     2.59 %     2.78 %     2.55 %     2.64 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(e)     9 %     8 %     10 %     15 %     18 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 548     $ 1,008     $ 1,222     $ 1,440     $ 1,650     $ 2,496    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class C Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.95     $ 10.61     $ 9.90     $ 10.35     $ 10.50     $ 10.49    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.15       0.30       0.30       0.32       0.30       0.31    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.22 )     0.34       0.72       (0.44 )     (0.14 )     0.09    
Total from investment operations     (0.07 )     0.64       1.02       (0.12 )     0.16       0.40    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )  
From net realized gains     (b)                 (b)     (0.01 )     (0.08 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.15 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )     (0.31 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.73     $ 10.95     $ 10.61     $ 9.90     $ 10.35     $ 10.50    
Total return (c)(d)     (0.59 )%(e)     6.09 %     10.34 %     (1.27 )%     1.59 %     3.91 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.18 %(g)     1.20 %     1.18 %     1.15 %     1.39 %     1.35 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.55 %(g)     0.46 %     0.47 %     0.52 %     0.35 %     0.35 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.85 %(g)     2.75 %     2.88 %     3.13 %     2.89 %     2.99 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(e)     9 %     8 %     10 %     15 %     18 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 9,863     $ 10,452     $ 8,859     $ 4,036     $ 3,792     $ 4,974    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class T Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007 (a)   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.95     $ 10.61     $ 9.90     $ 10.35     $ 10.50     $ 10.49    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.18       0.35       0.36       0.38       0.35       0.36    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.22 )     0.34       0.71       (0.45 )     (0.13 )     0.09    
Total from investment operations     (0.04 )     0.69       1.07       (0.07 )     0.22       0.45    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.18 )     (0.35 )     (0.36 )     (0.38 )     (0.36 )     (0.36 )  
From net realized gains     (c)                 (c)     (0.01 )     (0.08 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.18 )     (0.35 )     (0.36 )     (0.38 )     (0.37 )     (0.44 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.73     $ 10.95     $ 10.61     $ 9.90     $ 10.35     $ 10.50    
Total return (d)     (0.34 )%(e)(f)     6.62 %(e)     10.89 %(e)     (0.77 )%(e)     2.10 %     4.43 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (g)     0.68 %(h)     0.70 %     0.68 %     0.65 %     0.89 %     0.85 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.20 %(h)     0.11 %     0.12 %     0.17 %              
Net investment income (g)     3.35 %(h)     3.26 %     3.43 %     3.63 %     3.40 %     3.49 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(f)     9 %     8 %     10 %     15 %     18 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 37,324     $ 39,300     $ 39,221     $ 37,689     $ 42,468     $ 46,787    

 

(a)  On August 8, 2007, Class G shares were exchanged for Class T shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class Z Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.95     $ 10.61     $ 9.90     $ 10.35     $ 10.50     $ 10.49    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.18       0.37       0.37       0.39       0.37       0.38    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.22 )     0.34       0.71       (0.45 )     (0.14 )     0.09    
Total from investment operations     (0.04 )     0.71       1.08       (0.06 )     0.23       0.47    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.18 )     (0.37 )     (0.37 )     (0.39 )     (0.37 )     (0.38 )  
From net realized gains     (b)                 (b)     (0.01 )     (0.08 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.18 )     (0.37 )     (0.37 )     (0.39 )     (0.38 )     (0.46 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.73     $ 10.95     $ 10.61     $ 9.90     $ 10.35     $ 10.50    
Total return (c)     (0.27 )%(d)(e)     6.77 %(d)     11.06 %(d)     (0.62 )%(d)     2.25 %     4.59 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.53 %(g)     0.55 %     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.74 %     0.70 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.20 %(g)     0.11 %     0.12 %     0.17 %              
Net investment income (f)     3.50 %(g)     3.41 %     3.58 %     3.78 %     3.55 %     3.64 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(e)     9 %     8 %     10 %     15 %     18 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 273,476     $ 286,196     $ 282,469     $ 259,753     $ 254,639     $ 250,224    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks as high a level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax and, to the extent possible, from Massachusetts individual income tax, as is consistent with relative stability of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust has unlimited authorized shares of beneficial interest. The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are


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valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund identifies within its portfolio of investments cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses which are charged directly to a share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.


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Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2010 was as follows:

Tax-Exempt Income   $ 12,089,452    

 

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2011, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 18,367,821    
Unrealized depreciation     (1,435,445 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 16,932,376    

 

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fee

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective March 1, 2011, the annual management fee is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declined from 0.48% to 0.35% as the Fund's net assets increased. The annualized effective management fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.45% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

The Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator and provides administration and other services to the Fund. Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The fee rates became effective on March 1, 2011.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual administration fee was equal to 0.067% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.067% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

The Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective May 16, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above and the Fund no longer pays State Street a fee for pricing and bookkeeping services.

Transfer Agent Fee

Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent) is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is


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a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of pocket fees). The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class was 0.11% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the combined distribution and service fee does not exceed 0.65% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Shareholder Service Fee

The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.20% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.20% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares. In addition, the servicing fee for Class T shares will be waived by selling and/or servicing agents to the extent necessary to prevent the net investment income for the Class T shares from falling below 0.00% on a daily basis.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSC's, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $1,390 for Class A and $525 for Class B shares for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees or reimburse expenses, through February 29, 2012, so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding certain expenses described below), after giving effect to any balance credits or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.75%, 1.50%, 1.50%, 0.65% and 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares, respectively. The following expenses are excluded from the Fund's ordinary operating expenses when calculating the cap, and therefore will be paid by the Fund: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investment in other pooled investment vehicles (including exchange traded funds and other affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, and transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

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ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.

Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, these custody credits reduced total expenses by less than $1 for the Fund.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated $17,264,075 and $25,477,754, respectively, for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

As of April 30, 2011, two shareholder accounts owned 84.3% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participated in a $225,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the commitment was $280,000,000. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the Fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 9. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Non-Diversified Risk

The Fund is a non-diversified fund, which generally means that it may invest a greater percentage of its total assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a diversified fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Fund could affect the overall value of the Fund more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Fund's value will likely be more volatile than the value of more diversified funds. The Fund may not operate as a non-diversified fund at all times.

Geographic Concentration Risk

The Fund had greater than 5% of its total net assets at April 30, 2011, invested in debt obligations issued by Massachusetts and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The Fund is more susceptible to economic and political factors adversely affecting issuers of this state's municipal securities than are municipal bond funds that are not concentrated to the same extent in these issuers.

Tax Development Risk

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this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of the Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.

Note 10. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Effective May 16, 2011, the Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent). The credit facility replaced the prior credit facility with State Street. The credit facility agreement, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $400 million. The collective borrowing amount will increase during the third quarter of 2011 to a collective borrowing amount of $500 million.

Interest is charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Note 11. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (branded as Columbia or RiverSource) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011 plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.


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Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1735 C (06/11)




Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended April 30, 2011

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Table of Contents

Performance Information   1  
Understanding Your Expenses   2  
Investment Portfolio   3  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  8  
Statement of Operations   10  
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
  11  
Financial Highlights   13  
Notes to Financial Statements   18  
Shareholder Meeting Results   24  
Important Information About
This Report
  25  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 04/30/11 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   T   Z  
Inception   11/18/02   11/18/02   11/18/02   04/03/98   04/03/98  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month
(cumulative)
 
–1.57
 
–4.77
 
–1.94
 
–4.84
 
–1.77
 
–2.73
 
–1.52
 
–6.21
    –1.45    
1-year     2.00       –1.29       1.24       –1.72       1.60       0.61       2.11       –2.76       2.26    
5-year     3.57       2.88       2.80       2.80       3.16       3.16       3.67       2.67       3.83    
10-year     3.78       3.28       3.00       3.00       3.30       3.30       3.87       3.36       4.03    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares (for the 6-month, 1-year and 5-year periods), 4.75% for Class A shares (for the 10-year period) and 4.75% for Class T shares, respectively, and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Prior to August 22, 2005, new purchases of Class A shares had a maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z share performance information includes returns of Retail A shares (for Class A and Class T shares), Retail B shares (for Class B and Class C shares) and Trust shares (for Class Z shares) of Galaxy New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund, the predecessor to the Fund and a series of The Galaxy Fund (the "Galaxy New Jersey Fund"), for periods prior to November 18, 2002, the date on which Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares were initially offered by the Fund. The returns shown for all share classes reflect any differences in sales charges, but no returns have been restated to reflect any differences in expenses such as distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees between any predecessor share class and the corresponding newer share class. If differences in expenses had been reflected, the returns shown for periods prior to November 18, 2002 would be lower for Class B and Class C shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 04/30/11

  –1.57%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –0.33%  
  Barclays Capital 3-15 Year
Blend Municipal Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     10.09    
Class B     10.09    
Class C     10.09    
Class T     10.09    
Class Z     10.09    

 

Distributions declared per share

11/01/10 – 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     0.15    
Class B     0.12    
Class C     0.13    
Class T     0.16    
Class Z     0.17    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

11/01/10 – 04/30/11

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       984.30       1,020.53       4.23       4.31       0.86    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       980.60       1,016.81       7.91       8.05       1.61    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       982.30       1,018.55       6.19       6.31       1.26    
Class T     1,000.00       1,000.00       984.80       1,021.03       3.74       3.81       0.76    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       985.50       1,021.77       3.00       3.06       0.61    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 95.8%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 7.9%  
Education – 5.3%  
NJ Educational Facilities Authority  
Drew University,
Series 2003 C,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/20
    1,000,000       1,119,160    
Georgian Court University,
Series 2007 D,
5.250% 07/01/27
    500,000       499,960    
Kean University,
Series 2009 A,
4.000% 09/01/15
    500,000       524,820    
Montclair State University,
Series 2009,
5.000% 07/01/19
    455,000       499,904    
Rowan University,
Series 2008 B,
Insured: AGC
5.000% 07/01/23
    750,000       799,455    
Education Total     3,443,299    
Student Loan – 2.6%  
NJ Higher Education Assistance Authority  
Series 2010 1-A,
4.300% 12/01/18
    680,000       707,723    
Series 2010,
3.750% 12/01/18
    1,000,000       1,001,350    
Student Loan Total     1,709,073    
Education Total     5,152,372    
Health Care – 3.9%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 1.5%  
NJ Economic Development Authority  
Lutheran Social Ministries,
Series 2005,
5.100% 06/01/27
    675,000       574,324    
Winchester Gardens,
Series 2004 A,
5.750% 11/01/24
    400,000       395,856    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     970,180    
Hospitals – 2.4%  
NJ Health Care Facilities Financing Authority  
Children's Specialized Hospital,
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 07/01/18
    575,000       579,370    
South Jersey Hospital, Inc.,
Series 2006,
5.000% 07/01/20
    500,000       517,805    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center,
Series 2008,
6.000% 07/01/18
    500,000       525,025    
Hospitals Total     1,622,200    
Health Care Total     2,592,380    
Housing – 2.4%  
Multi-Family – 1.6%  
NJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency  
Multi-Family Housing,
Series 2000 E-2,
Insured: AGMC
5.750% 11/01/25
    135,000       135,080    
NJ Middlesex County Improvement Authority  
Student Housing Urban Renewal,
Series 2004 A,
5.000% 08/15/18
    500,000       516,165    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 12/01/13
    400,000       427,476    
Multi-Family Total     1,078,721    
Single-Family – 0.8%  
NJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency  
Series 2008,
6.375% 10/01/28
    465,000       496,327    
Single-Family Total     496,327    
Housing Total     1,575,048    
Other – 4.2%  
Refunded/Escrowed (a) – 4.2%  
NJ Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority  
Series 1997,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 01/01/12
    135,000       138,256    
NJ Economic Development Authority  
School Facilities Construction,
Series 2001 A:
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 06/15/12
    500,000       529,015    
Pre-refunded 06/15/11,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 06/15/18
    200,000       201,268    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NJ Highway Authority  
Garden State Parkway,
Series 1989,
Escrowed to Maturity,
6.000% 01/01/19
    1,000,000       1,208,610    
NJ State  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 1998 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 06/15/14
    500,000       563,660    
NJ Transportation Trust Fund Authority  
Transportation Systems,
Series 1999 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.625% 06/15/12
    105,000       111,240    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     2,752,049    
Other Total     2,752,049    
Other Revenue – 0.7%  
Hotels – 0.7%  
NJ Middlesex County Improvement Authority  
Heldrich Associates,
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 01/01/20
    815,000       466,213    
Hotels Total     466,213    
Other Revenue Total     466,213    
Tax-Backed – 57.6%  
Local Appropriated – 4.0%  
NJ Bergen County Improvement Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 12/15/26
    500,000       535,525    
NJ Camden County Improvement Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
4.000% 09/01/21
    1,140,000       1,142,291    
NJ East Orange Board of Education  
Certificates of Participation,
Series 1998,
Insured: AGMC
(b) 02/01/18
    1,000,000       729,380    
NJ Monmouth County Improvement Authority  
Series 1995,
Insured: AGMC
5.450% 07/15/13
    195,000       195,667    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2000,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 12/01/12
    5,000       5,013    
Local Appropriated Total     2,607,876    
Local General Obligations – 26.9%  
NJ Atlantic City  
Series 2008,
5.500% 02/15/18
    500,000       550,860    
NJ Atlantic County  
Series 2009,
5.000% 02/01/18
    500,000       573,055    
NJ Board of Education  
Toms River School District,
Series 2007,
Insured: NPFGC
4.500% 01/15/20
    500,000       537,610    
NJ Cumberland County Improvement Authority  
Series 2009 A,
4.000% 04/15/19
    750,000       797,887    
NJ Essex County Improvement Authority  
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 10/01/26
    750,000       830,085    
NJ Flemington Raritan Regional School District  
Series 2000,
Insured: NPFGC
5.700% 02/01/15
    400,000       459,644    
NJ Freehold Regional High School District  
Series 2001,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 03/01/20
    1,205,000       1,373,977    
NJ Hudson County Improvement Authority  
Series 2010,
Insured: AGO
5.375% 10/01/24
    2,000,000       2,110,100    
NJ Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Board of Education  
Series 2004,
Insured: NPFGC
5.750% 12/01/20
    1,325,000       1,608,046    
NJ Mercer County Improvement Authority  
Series 1998 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 02/15/14
    250,000       250,803    
NJ Morris County  
Series 2010,
5.000% 02/15/18
    1,000,000       1,174,750    
NJ Newark Housing Authority  
Series 2009,
Insured: AGC
4.500% 12/01/18
    600,000       639,336    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NJ Newark  
Series 2010 A,
4.000% 10/01/18
    1,000,000       1,014,750    
NJ North Brunswick Township Board of Education  
Series 2010,
4.000% 07/15/18
    1,000,000       1,088,810    
NJ Ocean City  
Series 2010,
4.000% 09/01/16
    695,000       757,897    
NJ Passaic County  
Series 2003,
Insured: AGMC
5.200% 09/01/16
    1,500,000       1,701,195    
NJ Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District  
Series 2010,
4.000% 07/15/19
    845,000       909,254    
NJ Summit  
Series 2001,
5.250% 06/01/16
    605,000       712,273    
NJ Washington Township Board of Education/
Mercer County
 
Series 2005,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 01/01/28
    500,000       568,925    
Local General Obligations Total     17,659,257    
Special Non-Property Tax – 7.2%  
IL Dedicated Tax Capital Appreciation  
Series 1990 B,
Insured: AMBAC
(b) 12/15/17
    3,000,000       2,225,190    
NJ Economic Development Authority  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC:
(b) 07/01/21
    1,255,000       734,953    
5.250% 07/01/17     1,000,000       1,072,730    
Series 2004,
5.500% 06/15/24
    750,000       697,523    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     4,730,396    
Special Property Tax – 0.6%  
NJ Economic Development Authority  
Series 2007,
5.125% 06/15/27
    400,000       356,148    
Special Property Tax Total     356,148    
State Appropriated – 18.9%  
NJ Economic Development Authority  
Series 2005 C,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 03/01/19
    2,000,000       2,185,520    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2008 J3,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 09/01/20
(09/01/14) (c)(d)
    550,000       590,585    
Series 2009,
5.250% 12/15/20
    1,000,000       1,068,350    
NJ Health Care Facilities Financing Authority  
Department of Human Services,
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/15/13
    970,000       1,039,045    
NJ State  
Certificates of Participation:
Series 2008 A:
5.000% 06/15/17
    715,000       764,063    
5.000% 06/15/21     250,000       254,455    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 06/15/17
    1,000,000       1,071,440    
NJ Transit Corp.  
Certificates of Participation:
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 09/15/15
    1,000,000       1,113,450    
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 09/15/17
    1,000,000       1,084,800    
NJ Transportation Trust Fund Authority  
Series 1999,
5.625% 06/15/12
    295,000       311,552    
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 12/15/15
    1,000,000       1,114,370    
Series 2006 A:
5.250% 12/15/20
    1,000,000       1,078,620    
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 12/15/21
    680,000       747,340    
State Appropriated Total     12,423,590    
Tax-Backed Total     37,777,267    
Transportation – 7.1%  
Ports – 3.5%  
NJ South Jersey Port Corp.  
Series 2009 P-2,
4.000% 01/01/16
    1,150,000       1,226,636    
NY Port Authority of New York & New Jersey  
Series 2009,
4.750% 09/01/26
    1,000,000       1,028,950    
Ports Total     2,255,586    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Toll Facilities – 3.6%  
NJ Turnpike Authority  
Series 2004 B,
Insured: AMBAC
(e) 01/01/35
(5.150% 01/01/15)
    500,000       394,275    
Series 2009 G,
5.000% 01/01/18
    800,000       892,480    
Series 2009 H,
5.000% 01/01/20
    1,000,000       1,092,380    
Toll Facilities Total     2,379,135    
Transportation Total     4,634,721    
Utilities – 12.0%  
Investor Owned – 1.6%  
NJ Economic Development Authority  
American Water Co.,
Series 2010 A,
4.450% 06/01/23
    1,000,000       1,010,400    
Investor Owned Total     1,010,400    
Municipal Electric – 1.2%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2003 NN,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/19
    750,000       802,080    
Municipal Electric Total     802,080    
Water & Sewer – 9.2%  
NJ Cape May County Municipal Utilities Sewer Authority  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.750% 01/01/16
    1,000,000       1,168,390    
NJ Essex County Utilities Authority  
Series 2009,
Insured: AGC
5.000% 04/01/20
    1,000,000       1,054,100    
NJ Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority  
Series 2007,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 01/01/19
    1,000,000       1,077,030    
NJ North Hudson Sewerage Authority  
Sewer Revenue,
Series 2006 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.125% 08/01/17
    600,000       650,286    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NJ Ocean County Utilities Authority  
Wastewater Revenue:
Series 2001,
5.250% 01/01/18
    1,000,000       1,025,170    
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
4.000% 01/01/15
    990,000       1,076,239    
Water & Sewer Total     6,051,215    
Utilities Total     7,863,695    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $61,320,745)
    62,813,745    
Investment Companies – 3.6%  
    Shares      
BofA Tax-Exempt Reserves, Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.150%)
    1,445,323       1,445,323    
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.090%)
    905,960       905,960    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $2,351,283)
    2,351,283    
Total Investments – 99.4%
(cost of $63,672,028) (f)
    65,165,028    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.6%     424,103    
Net Assets – 100.0%     65,589,131    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(b)  Zero coupon bond.

(c)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at April 30, 2011.

(d)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

(e)  Step bond. This security is currently not paying coupon. Shown parenthetically is the next coupon rate to be paid and the date the Fund will begin accruing at this rate.

(f)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $63,664,038.

  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

  The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

  Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

• Level 2—Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

• Level 3—Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

  Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

  Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of April 30, 2011:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal Bonds   $     $ 62,813,745     $     $ 62,813,745    
Total Investment
Companies
    2,351,283                   2,351,283    
Total Investments   $ 2,351,283     $ 62,813,745     $     $ 65,165,028    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

At April 30, 2011, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     57.6    
Utilities     12.0    
Education     7.9    
Transportation     7.1    
Refunded/Escrowed     4.2    
Health Care     3.9    
Housing     2.4    
Other Revenue     0.7    
      95.8    
Investment Companies     3.6    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.6    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGC   Assured Guaranty Corp.  
AGO   Assured Guaranty Ltd.  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     63,672,028    
    Investments, at value     65,165,028    
    Cash     922    
    Receivable for:        
    Fund shares sold     108,466    
    Interest     766,352    
    Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     48,972    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     20,416    
    Total Assets     66,110,156    
Liabilities   Payable for:        
    Fund shares repurchased     238,739    
    Distributions     154,876    
    Investment advisory fee     26,030    
    Administration fee     3,668    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     7,946    
    Transfer agent fee     10,214    
    Trustees' fees     144    
    Audit fee     18,329    
    Custody fee     873    
    Distribution and service fees     4,567    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     53    
    Merger costs     26,644    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     20,416    
    Other liabilities     8,526    
    Total Liabilities     521,025    
    Net Assets     65,589,131    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     64,221,939    
    Undistributed net investment income     4,188    
    Accumulated net realized loss     (129,996 )  
    Net unrealized appreciation on investments     1,493,000    
    Net Assets     65,589,131    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 6,284,884    
    Shares outstanding     622,775    
    Net asset value per share   $ 10.09 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     3.25 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($10.09/0.9675)   $ 10.43 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 527,769    
    Shares outstanding     52,295    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.09 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 4,640,098    
    Shares outstanding     459,775    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.09 (a)  
Class T   Net assets   $ 3,423,174    
    Shares outstanding     339,197    
    Net asset value per share   $ 10.09 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     4.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($10.09/0.9525)   $ 10.59 (b)  
Class Z   Net assets   $ 50,713,206    
    Shares outstanding     5,025,263    
    Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 10.09    

 

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Interest     1,486,778    
    Dividends     1,137    
    Total Investment Income     1,487,915    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     177,834    
    Administration fee     24,823    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     2,590    
    Class C     17,861    
    Service fee:        
    Class A     7,784    
    Class B     863    
    Class C     5,954    
    Shareholder service fee—Class T     2,575    
    Transfer agent fee     40,978    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     33,098    
    Trustees' fees     11,758    
    Custody fee     5,059    
    Registration fees     35,489    
    Reports to shareholders     25,055    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     454    
    Merger costs     41,750    
    Other expenses     22,943    
    Expenses before interest expense     456,868    
    Interest expense     60    
    Total Expenses     456,928    
    Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager     (173,945 )  
    Fees waived by distributor—Class C     (8,335 )  
    Expense reductions     (10 )  
    Net Expenses     274,638    
    Net Investment Income     1,213,277    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
    Net realized loss on investments     (64,798 )  
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (2,953,381 )  
    Net Loss     (3,018,179 )  
    Net Decrease Resulting from Operations     (1,804,902 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011 ($)
  Year Ended
October 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations   Net investment income     1,213,277       2,818,674    
    Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (64,798 )     96,926    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    (2,953,381 )     2,307,602    
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations     (1,804,902 )     5,223,202    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:              
    Class A     (96,779 )     (172,823 )  
    Class B     (8,136 )     (24,763 )  
    Class C     (64,474 )     (143,615 )  
    Class T     (55,064 )     (120,962 )  
    Class Z     (987,157 )     (2,352,659 )  
    Total distributions to shareholders     (1,211,610 )     (2,814,822 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (23,349,837 )     11,261,840    
    Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (26,366,349 )     13,670,220    
Net Assets   Beginning of period     91,955,480       78,285,260    
    End of period     65,589,131       91,955,480    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     4,188       2,521    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2011
  Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     133,772       1,356,465       277,971       2,863,532    
Distributions reinvested     5,477       54,938       10,701       109,859    
Redemptions     (102,787 )     (1,030,940 )     (194,272 )     (1,998,095 )  
Net increase     36,462       380,463       94,400       975,296    
Class B  
Subscriptions     214       2,153       1,043       10,900    
Distributions reinvested     354       3,554       1,606       16,479    
Redemptions     (29,829 )     (296,501 )     (40,272 )     (412,062 )  
Net decrease     (29,261 )     (290,794 )     (37,623 )     (384,683 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     40,255       408,305       129,639       1,329,439    
Distributions reinvested     3,333       33,453       7,823       80,446    
Redemptions     (92,363 )     (925,017 )     (86,099 )     (882,145 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (48,775 )     (483,259 )     51,363       527,740    
Class T  
Subscriptions     756       7,556       1,283       13,214    
Distributions reinvested     4,077       40,914       9,529       97,964    
Redemptions     (12,667 )     (126,137 )     (32,258 )     (329,735 )  
Net decrease     (7,834 )     (77,667 )     (21,446 )     (218,557 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     154,951       1,556,411       2,313,613       23,802,968    
Distributions reinvested     5,236       52,578       12,611       129,671    
Redemptions     (2,448,636 )     (24,487,569 )     (1,317,897 )     (13,570,595 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (2,288,449 )     (22,878,580 )     1,008,327       10,362,044    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class A Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.41     $ 10.11     $ 9.55     $ 10.08     $ 10.26     $ 10.23    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.15       0.33       0.35       0.37       0.33       0.34    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.32 )     0.30       0.56       (0.53 )     (0.15 )     0.10    
Total from investment operations     (0.17 )     0.63       0.91       (0.16 )     0.18       0.44    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.33 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )     (0.33 )     (0.34 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.03 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.15 )     (0.33 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )     (0.36 )     (0.41 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.09     $ 10.41     $ 10.11     $ 9.55     $ 10.08     $ 10.26    
Total return (b)     (1.57 )%(c)(d)     6.29 %(d)     9.63 %(d)     (1.64 )%(d)     1.84 %     4.41 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (e)     0.86 %(f)(h)     0.80 %     0.78 %     0.75 %     1.25 %     1.18 %  
Interest expense     %(f)(g)                                
Net expenses (e)     0.86 %(f)(h)     0.80 %     0.78 %     0.75 %     1.25 %     1.18 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.47 %(f)     0.32 %     0.33 %     0.43 %              
Net investment income (e)     3.17 %(f)(h)     3.17 %     3.49 %     3.75 %     3.28 %     3.36 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %(c)     12 %     10 %     6 %     6 %     3 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 6,285     $ 6,101     $ 4,974     $ 3,512     $ 3,007     $ 2,472    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class B Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.41     $ 10.11     $ 9.55     $ 10.08     $ 10.26     $ 10.23    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.12       0.25       0.28       0.30       0.26       0.27    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.32 )     0.30       0.55       (0.53 )     (0.15 )     0.09    
Total from investment operations     (0.20 )     0.55       0.83       (0.23 )     0.11       0.36    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.25 )     (0.27 )     (0.30 )     (0.26 )     (0.26 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.03 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.25 )     (0.27 )     (0.30 )     (0.29 )     (0.33 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.09     $ 10.41     $ 10.11     $ 9.55     $ 10.08     $ 10.26    
Total return (b)     (1.94 )%(c)(d)     5.50 %(d)     8.82 %(d)     (2.36 )%(d)     1.08 %     3.63 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (e)     1.61 %(f)(h)     1.55 %     1.53 %     1.50 %     2.00 %     1.93 %  
Interest expense     %(f)(g)                                
Net expenses (e)     1.61 %(f)(h)     1.55 %     1.53 %     1.50 %     2.00 %     1.93 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.47 %(f)     0.32 %     0.33 %     0.43 %              
Net investment income (e)     2.43 %(f)(h)     2.46 %     2.77 %     3.01 %     2.53 %     2.62 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %(c)     12 %     10 %     6 %     6 %     3 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 528     $ 849     $ 1,205     $ 1,150     $ 1,254     $ 1,518    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class C Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.41     $ 10.11     $ 9.55     $ 10.08     $ 10.26     $ 10.23    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.14       0.29       0.31       0.34       0.29       0.30    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.33 )     0.30       0.56       (0.54 )     (0.15 )     0.10    
Total from investment operations     (0.19 )     0.59       0.87       (0.20 )     0.14       0.40    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.29 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )     (0.29 )     (0.30 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.03 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.13 )     (0.29 )     (0.31 )     (0.33 )     (0.32 )     (0.37 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.09     $ 10.41     $ 10.11     $ 9.55     $ 10.08     $ 10.26    
Total return (b)(c)     (1.77 )%(d)     5.87 %     9.20 %     (2.02 )%     1.44 %     3.99 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (e)     1.26 %(f)(h)     1.20 %     1.18 %     1.15 %     1.65 %     1.58 %  
Interest expense     %(f)(g)                                
Net expenses (e)     1.26 %(f)(h)     1.20 %     1.18 %     1.15 %     1.65 %     1.58 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.82 %(f)     0.67 %     0.68 %     0.78 %     0.35 %     0.35 %  
Net investment income (e)     2.77 %(f)(h)     2.78 %     3.07 %     3.36 %     2.88 %     2.96 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %(d)     12 %     10 %     6 %     6 %     3 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 4,640     $ 5,292     $ 4,623     $ 2,582     $ 3,108     $ 4,192    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class T Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007 (a)   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.41     $ 10.11     $ 9.55     $ 10.08     $ 10.26     $ 10.23    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.16       0.34       0.36       0.39       0.34       0.35    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.32 )     0.30       0.56       (0.54 )     (0.14 )     0.10    
Total from investment operations     (0.16 )     0.64       0.92       (0.15 )     0.20       0.45    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.16 )     (0.34 )     (0.36 )     (0.38 )     (0.35 )     (0.35 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.03 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.16 )     (0.34 )     (0.36 )     (0.38 )     (0.38 )     (0.42 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.09     $ 10.41     $ 10.11     $ 9.55     $ 10.08     $ 10.26    
Total return (c)     (1.52 )%(d)(e)     6.40 %(e)     9.75 %(e)     (1.53 )%(e)     1.94 %     4.51 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (f)     0.76 %(g)(i)     0.70 %     0.68 %     0.65 %     1.15 %     1.08 %  
Interest expense     %(g)(h)                                
Net expenses (f)     0.76 %(g)(i)     0.70 %     0.68 %     0.65 %     1.15 %     1.08 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.47 %(g)     0.32 %     0.33 %     0.43 %              
Net investment income (f)     3.27 %(g)(i)     3.29 %     3.62 %     3.85 %     3.38 %     3.46 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %(d)     12 %     10 %     6 %     6 %     3 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 3,423     $ 3,611     $ 3,726     $ 3,848     $ 5,037     $ 5,489    

 

(a)  On August 8, 2007, Class G shares were exchanged for Class T shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(i)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class Z Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.41     $ 10.11     $ 9.55     $ 10.08     $ 10.26     $ 10.23    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.17       0.35       0.37       0.40       0.36       0.37    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.32 )     0.30       0.56       (0.53 )     (0.15 )     0.09    
Total from investment operations     (0.15 )     0.65       0.93       (0.13 )     0.21       0.46    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )     (0.40 )     (0.36 )     (0.36 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.03 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.17 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )     (0.40 )     (0.39 )     (0.43 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.09     $ 10.41     $ 10.11     $ 9.55     $ 10.08     $ 10.26    
Total return (b)     (1.45 )%(c)(d)     6.55 %(d)     9.91 %(d)     (1.38 )%(d)     2.10 %     4.67 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses before interest expense (e)     0.61 %(f)(h)     0.55 %     0.53 %     0.50 %     1.00 %     0.93 %  
Interest expense     %(f)(g)                                
Net expenses (e)     0.61 %(f)(h)     0.55 %     0.53 %     0.50 %     1.00 %     0.93 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.47 %(f)     0.32 %     0.33 %     0.43 %              
Net investment income (e)     3.42 %(f)(h)     3.43 %     3.76 %     4.00 %     3.52 %     3.61 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     3 %(c)     12 %     10 %     6 %     6 %     3 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 50,713     $ 76,103     $ 63,757     $ 55,108     $ 53,075     $ 50,453    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks as high a level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax and, to the extent possible, from New Jersey individual income tax, as is consistent with relative stability of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust has unlimited authorized shares of beneficial interest. The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently


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applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses which are charged directly to a share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2010 was as follows:

Tax-Exempt Income   $ 2,814,822    

 

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2011, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 2,171,718    
Unrealized depreciation     (670,728 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 1,500,990    

 

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but


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not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fee

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The annual management fee is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.48% to 0.35% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective management fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.48% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

The Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator and provides administration and other services to the Fund. Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee equal to 0.067% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

The Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of
out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges.

Transfer Agent Fee

Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent) is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of pocket fees). The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class was 0.11% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or


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servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the combined distribution and service fee does not exceed 0.65% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Shareholder Service Fee

The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.20% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.20% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares. In addition, the servicing fee for Class T shares will be waived by selling and/or servicing agents to the extent necessary to prevent the net investment income for the Class T shares from falling below 0.00% on a daily basis.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSC's, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $1,418 for Class A, $15 for Class B, $836 for Class C and $19 for Class T shares for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

The Investment Manager has voluntarily agreed to bear a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets on an annualized basis. The Investment Manager, in its discretion, may revise or discontinue this arrangement at any time. Merger costs are treated as extraordinary expenses and therefore not subject to the Fund's expense limits.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.

Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, these custody credits reduced total expenses by $10 for the Fund.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated $2,074,100 and $22,589,641, respectively, for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

As of April 30, 2011, one shareholder account owned 69.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of this account may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participated in a $225,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the commitment was $280,000,000. The maximum amount that may


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Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the Fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days where borrowing existed was $1,400,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.53%.

Note 9. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Geographic Concentration Risk

The Fund had greater than 5% of its total net assets at April 30, 2011, invested in debt obligations issued by New Jersey and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The Fund is more susceptible to economic and political factors adversely affecting issuers of this state's or territory's municipal securities than are municipal bond funds that are not concentrated to the same extent in these issuers.

Tax Development Risk

The Fund purchases municipal securities whose interest, in the opinion of bond counsel, is free from federal income tax. There is no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will agree with this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of the Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.

Note 10. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Effective May 16, 2011, the line of credit commitment with State Street was reduced to $150,000,000, and the maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund was limited to the lesser of $120,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement.

In August 2010, the Board of Trustees approved a proposal to merge the Fund into Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund. The proposal was approved at a Special Meeting of Shareholders held on February 15, 2011. The merger, which was a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax proposes, was effective June 6, 2011.

Note 11. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (branded as Columbia or RiverSource) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the


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District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Shareholder Meeting Results

At a Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders held on February 15, 2011, shareholders of the Fund considered a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization pursuant to which the Fund will transfer its assets to Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the "Buying Fund") in exchange for shares of the Buying Fund and the assumption by the Buying Fund of all of the liabilities of the Fund (the "Reorganization"). The proposal was approved as follows:

Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes  
  60,453,608       497,629       68,695       0    

 

The Reorganization was effective on June 3, 2011.


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1740 C (06/11)




Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended April 30, 2011

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Table of Contents

Performance Information   1  
Understanding Your Expenses   2  
Investment Portfolio   3  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  10  
Statement of Operations   12  
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
  13  
Financial Highlights   15  
Notes to Financial Statements   20  
Important Information About
This Report
  29  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 04/30/11 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   T   Z  
Inception   11/25/02   11/25/02   11/25/02   12/31/91   12/31/91  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month
(cumulative)
    –0.84       –4.08       –1.21       –4.13       –1.03       –2.01       –0.79       –5.53       –0.71    
1-year     2.59       –0.74       1.83       –1.15       2.18       1.19       2.70       –2.15       2.85    
5-year     4.00       3.31       3.23       3.23       3.59       3.59       4.11       3.11       4.26    
10-year     4.04       3.54       3.27       3.27       3.58       3.58       4.13       3.62       4.30    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares (for the 6-month and 1-year periods), 4.75% for Class A shares (for the 5-year and 10-year periods) and 4.75% for Class T shares, respectively, and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Prior to August 22, 2005, new purchases of Class A shares had a maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Investment Manger and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z share performance information includes returns of Retail A shares (for Class A and Class T shares), Retail B shares (for Class B and Class C shares) and Trust shares (for Class Z shares) of Galaxy New York Municipal Bond Fund, the predecessor to the Fund and a series of The Galaxy Fund (the "Galaxy New York Fund"), for periods prior to November 25, 2002, the date on which Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares were initially offered by the Fund. The returns shown for Class B and Class C shares also include the returns for Retail A shares for periods prior to March 1, 2001, the date on which Retail B shares were initially offered by the Galaxy New York Fund. The returns shown for all share classes reflect any differences in sales charges, but no returns have been restated to reflect any differences in expenses such as distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees between any predecessor share class and the corresponding newer share class. If differences in expenses had been reflected, the returns shown for periods prior to November 25, 2002 would be lower for Class B and Class C shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

2The Barclays Capital New York 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the investment grade bonds issued from the state of New York and its municipalities.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 04/30/11

  –0.84%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –0.33%  
  Barclays Capital
3-15 Year Blend Municipal
Bond Index1
 
  –0.32%  
  Barclays Capital New York
3-15 Year Blend Municipal
Bond Index2
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     11.84    
Class B     11.84    
Class C     11.84    
Class T     11.84    
Class Z     11.84    

 

Distributions declared per share

11/01/10 – 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     0.20    
Class B     0.15    
Class C     0.17    
Class T     0.20    
Class Z     0.21    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

11/01/10 – 04/30/11

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       991.60       1,020.93       3.85       3.91       0.78    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       987.90       1,017.16       7.59       7.70       1.54    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       989.70       1,018.89       5.87       5.96       1.19    
Class T     1,000.00       1,000.00       992.10       1,021.42       3.36       3.41       0.68    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       992.90       1,022.17       2.62       2.66       0.53    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 96.0%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 10.4%  
Education – 10.4%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Barnard College,
Series 2007 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 07/01/18
    1,745,000       1,945,972    
Cornell University:
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 07/01/21
    2,350,000       2,585,963    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 07/01/25
    1,000,000       1,089,440    
Mount Sinai School of Medicine:
Series 1995 B,
Insured: NPFGC
5.700% 07/01/11
    25,000       25,147    
Series 2009,
5.500% 07/01/27
    4,000,000       4,165,200    
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 07/01/21
    1,000,000       1,065,420    
New York University:
Series 1998 A,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.750% 07/01/20
    2,000,000       2,412,240    
6.000% 07/01/17     2,475,000       2,966,114    
Series 2001 1,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 07/01/15
    1,205,000       1,386,015    
Series 2001 2,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 07/01/21
    900,000       906,525    
Rochester Institute of Technology,
Series 2010,
5.000% 07/01/21
    1,000,000       1,097,430    
Series 2001 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.750% 07/01/12
    2,500,000       2,651,375    
Teachers College,
Series 2009,
5.000% 03/01/24
    1,000,000       1,058,940    
NY Oneida County Industrial Development Agency  
Hamilton College,
Series 2007 A,
Insured: NPFGC:
(a) 07/01/18
    1,000,000       800,600    
(a) 07/01/20     1,000,000       712,930    
NY St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 10/01/16
    3,000,000       3,302,850    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NY Troy Industrial Development Authority  
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
Series 2002 E,
4.050% 04/01/37 (09/01/11) (b)(c)
    1,000,000       1,009,520    
Education Total     29,181,681    
Education Total     29,181,681    
Health Care – 9.8%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 0.1%  
NY Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency  
Active Retirement Community,
Series 2006,
5.000% 11/01/28
    335,000       289,209    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     289,209    
Hospitals – 8.2%  
NY Albany Industrial Development Agency  
St. Peter's Hospital:
Series 2008 A:
5.250% 11/15/27
    1,000,000       935,910    
5.750% 11/15/22     500,000       516,140    
Series 2008 E,
5.250% 11/15/22
    500,000       502,405    
NY Dormitory Authority  
Long Island Jewish Medical Center,
Series 2009,
5.250% 05/01/30
    4,000,000       3,906,040    
Mount Sinai Hospital,
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 07/01/26
    1,725,000       1,720,342    
New York Methodist Hospital,
Series 2004,
5.250% 07/01/24
    1,000,000       1,002,960    
New York University Hospital Center:
Series 2006,
5.000% 07/01/20
    3,000,000       3,046,890    
Series 2011 A,
5.125% 07/01/23
    1,000,000       1,007,940    
North Shore Long Island Jewish Health,
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 11/01/19
    1,000,000       1,041,300    
Orange Regional Medical Center,
Series 2008,
6.125% 12/01/29
    1,350,000       1,248,804    
Presbyterian Hospital,
Series 2007,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 08/15/23
    250,000       262,013    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
United Health Services Hospitals,
Series 2009,
Insured: FHA
4.500% 08/01/18
    1,000,000       1,046,190    
White Plains Hospital,
Series 2004,
Insured: FHA
4.625% 02/15/18
    450,000       463,680    
NY Monroe County Industrial Development Agency  
Series 2005,
5.000% 08/01/22
    700,000       701,673    
NY Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency  
Saratoga Hospital:
Series 2004 A,
5.000% 12/01/13
    485,000       511,219    
Series 2007 B:
5.000% 12/01/22
    500,000       489,440    
5.125% 12/01/27     500,000       461,315    
NY Westchester County Healthcare Corp.  
Series 2000 A,
5.875% 11/01/25
    4,300,000       4,278,414    
Hospitals Total     23,142,675    
Nursing Homes – 1.5%  
NY Amherst Industrial Development Agency  
Beechwood Health Care Center, Inc.,
Series 2007,
4.875% 01/01/13
    180,000       178,416    
NY Rensselaer Municipal Leasing Corp.  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 06/01/19
    4,000,000       4,093,960    
Nursing Homes Total     4,272,376    
Health Care Total     27,704,260    
Housing – 1.8%  
Multi-Family – 1.3%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Gateway-Longview, Inc.,
Series 2008 A-1,
Insured: SONYMA
5.000% 06/01/33
    1,700,000       1,704,947    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 12/01/13
    2,000,000       2,137,380    
Multi-Family Total     3,842,327    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Single-Family – 0.5%  
NY Mortgage Agency  
Series 2000 96,
5.200% 10/01/14
    305,000       307,266    
Series 2005 128,
4.350% 10/01/16
    1,000,000       1,049,090    
Single-Family Total     1,356,356    
Housing Total     5,198,683    
Other – 15.3%  
Other – 0.4%  
NY New York City Industrial Development Agency  
United Jewish Appeal,
Series 2004 A,
5.000% 07/01/27
    625,000       632,581    
NY Westchester County Industrial Development Agency  
Guiding Eyes for the Blind,
Series 2004,
5.375% 08/01/24
    500,000       491,820    
Other Total     1,124,401    
Pool/Bond Bank – 5.9%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 10/01/23
    3,000,000       3,217,200    
Series 2009 C,
Insured: AGC
5.000% 10/01/22
    3,000,000       3,239,790    
NY Environmental Facilities Corp.  
Series 2008 B,
5.000% 06/15/21
    3,000,000       3,364,770    
NY Municipal Bond Bank Agency  
Series 2003 C,
5.250% 12/01/21
    3,330,000       3,543,853    
Series 2009 C-1,
5.000% 02/15/18
    3,000,000       3,341,040    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     16,706,653    
Refunded/Escrowed (d) – 9.0%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,
Series 2003,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
(a) 07/01/25
    3,750,000       2,190,412    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NY Long Island Power Authority  
Electric Systems,
Series 1998 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: AGMC
5.500% 12/01/13
    2,000,000       2,227,400    
Series 1998 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 12/01/14
    5,000,000       5,698,750    
NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority  
Series 1997,
Pre-refunded 07/01/13,
Insured: AGMC
5.375% 07/01/21
    3,000,000       3,307,980    
Series 1998 A,
Pre-refunded 10/01/15,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 04/01/23
    2,000,000       2,326,360    
NY New York City  
Series 2003 J,
Pre-refunded 06/01/13,
5.500% 06/01/16
    1,250,000       1,375,375    
NY Thruway Authority  
Second General Highway & Bridge,
Series 2003 A,
Pre-refunded 04/01/13,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 04/01/17
    1,750,000       1,905,628    
NY Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority  
Series 1992 Y,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.500% 01/01/17
    2,000,000       2,286,760    
Series 1999 B,
Pre-refunded 01/01/22,
5.500% 01/01/30
    2,000,000       2,490,920    
PA Elizabeth Forward School District  
Series 1994 B,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: NPFGC
(a) 09/01/20
    2,210,000       1,625,411    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     25,434,996    
Other Total     43,266,050    
Other Revenue – 2.6%  
Recreation – 2.6%  
NY Cultural Resources  
Museum of Modern Art,
Series 2008-1A,
5.000% 04/01/26
    4,850,000       5,117,235    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NY Industrial Development Agency  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 03/01/15
    1,150,000       1,252,327    
YMCA of Greater New York,
Series 2006,
5.000% 08/01/26
    1,000,000       990,450    
Recreation Total     7,360,012    
Other Revenue Total     7,360,012    
Resource Recovery – 2.0%  
Disposal – 2.0%  
NY Babylon Industrial Development Agency  
Covanta Babylon, Inc.,
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 01/01/18
    3,500,000       3,798,970    
NY Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority  
Series 2011:
5.000% 04/01/19
    830,000       892,150    
5.000% 04/01/20     870,000       924,645    
Disposal Total     5,615,765    
Resource Recovery Total     5,615,765    
Tax-Backed – 37.3%  
Local Appropriated – 1.0%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Court Facilities,
Series 2001 2-2,
5.000% 01/15/21
    2,500,000       2,697,150    
Local Appropriated Total     2,697,150    
Local General Obligations – 10.4%  
NY Albany County  
Series 2006,
Insured: SYNC
4.125% 09/15/20
    1,000,000       1,045,440    
NY Monroe County  
Series 1996,
Insured: NPFGC
6.000% 03/01/16
    1,210,000       1,394,622    
Series 2009 A,
Insured: AGC
5.000% 06/01/14
    3,000,000       3,332,370    
NY Nassau County  
Series 2010 A,
4.000% 04/01/18
    1,340,000       1,379,423    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NY New York City  
Series 2004 G,
5.000% 12/01/19
    2,430,000       2,628,944    
Series 2005 G,
5.250% 08/01/16
    500,000       577,375    
Series 2007 C,
5.000% 01/01/15
    4,000,000       4,464,880    
Series 2007 D,
5.000% 02/01/24
    2,000,000       2,107,780    
Series 2007 D-1,
5.000% 12/01/21
    2,000,000       2,171,920    
Series 2008 I-1,
5.000% 02/01/23
    2,000,000       2,145,140    
NY Red Hook Central School District  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.125% 06/15/17
    890,000       928,991    
NY Sachem Central School District of Holbrook  
Series 2006,
Insured: NPFGC
4.250% 10/15/24
    1,000,000       1,029,650    
NY Three Village Central School District  
Series 2005,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 06/01/18
    1,000,000       1,160,900    
NY Yonkers  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.000% 08/01/21
    2,425,000       2,497,726    
5.000% 08/01/22     2,545,000       2,600,328    
Local General Obligations Total     29,465,489    
Special Non-Property Tax – 17.0%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 03/15/26
    1,000,000       1,179,520    
NY Environmental Facilities Corp.  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 12/15/21
    2,685,000       2,865,835    
NY Housing Finance Agency  
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 09/15/19
    1,400,000       1,578,094    
NY Local Government Assistance Corp.  
Series 1993 E,
6.000% 04/01/14
    3,410,000       3,699,611    
Series 2003 A-1,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 04/01/12
    3,000,000       3,127,620    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 11/15/18
    800,000       926,504    
NY Nassau County Interim Finance Authority  
Series 2004 I-1H,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 11/15/15
    5,000,000       5,633,750    
NY New York City Transitional Finance Authority  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 05/01/27
    5,000,000       5,307,950    
NY Sales Tax Asset Receivables Corp.  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 10/15/22
    4,000,000       4,326,520    
NY Thruway Authority  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 04/01/22
    500,000       536,095    
Series 2005 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 04/01/19
    2,500,000       2,728,700    
Series 2007,
5.000% 03/15/22
    1,000,000       1,097,620    
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 04/01/21
    1,000,000       1,094,050    
NY Transitional Finance Authority  
Series 2003 B,
5.250% 08/01/17
    2,000,000       2,176,960    
Series 2005 A-1,
5.000% 11/01/19
    3,000,000       3,316,950    
Series 2007,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 01/15/21
    4,300,000       4,605,042    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority  
Series 2005 BB,
Insured: AGMC
5.250% 07/01/22
    1,000,000       1,045,980    
VI Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority  
Series 2010 A,
5.000% 10/01/25
    2,755,000       2,673,617    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     47,920,418    
Special Property Tax – 0.3%  
NY Industrial Development Agency  
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 01/01/19
    850,000       834,029    
Special Property Tax Total     834,029    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
State Appropriated – 7.7%  
NY Dormitory Authority  
4201 Schools Program,
Series 2000,
6.250% 07/01/20
    1,685,000       1,700,232    
City University,
Series 2002 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 11/15/26 (05/15/12) (b)(c)
    1,500,000       1,570,980    
Consolidated 2nd Generation,
Series 1993 A:
5.250% 05/15/15
    2,000,000       2,203,520    
5.500% 05/15/19     2,500,000       2,833,425    
Series 2000 C,
Insured: AGMC
5.750% 05/15/17
    1,250,000       1,483,438    
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 05/15/21
    1,000,000       1,151,110    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 07/01/24
    3,000,000       3,178,230    
Series 2009,
5.500% 02/15/18
    1,000,000       1,150,670    
NY Erie County Industrial Development Agency  
City School District of Buffalo,
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/01/18
    1,000,000       1,123,570    
NY Urban Development Corp.  
Series 2008 B,
5.000% 01/01/26
    3,125,000       3,229,344    
Series 2008,
5.000% 01/01/22
    2,000,000       2,145,440    
State Appropriated Total     21,769,959    
State General Obligations – 0.9%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority  
Series 2007,
6.250% 07/01/23
    2,250,000       2,419,852    
State General Obligations Total     2,419,852    
Tax-Backed Total     105,106,897    
Transportation – 10.1%  
Ports – 1.8%  
NY Port Authority of New York & New Jersey  
Series 2004,
Insured: SYNC
5.000% 09/15/28
    1,500,000       1,535,190    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2009,
5.000% 10/15/31
    3,390,000       3,484,072    
Ports Total     5,019,262    
Toll Facilities – 3.1%  
NY Niagara Falls Bridge Commission  
Series 1993 A,
Insured: AGC
4.000% 10/01/19
    2,000,000       2,082,580    
NY Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority  
Series 2002,
5.250% 11/15/13
    2,015,000       2,238,766    
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 11/15/19
    2,000,000       2,215,060    
Series 2008 A,
5.000% 11/15/21
    2,000,000       2,221,420    
Toll Facilities Total     8,757,826    
Transportation – 5.2%  
NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 11/15/24
    750,000       800,985    
Series 2006 A,
Insured: CIFG
5.000% 11/15/22
    2,280,000       2,367,165    
Series 2006 B,
5.000% 11/15/16
    1,500,000       1,671,870    
Series 2007 B,
5.000% 11/15/22
    1,500,000       1,566,360    
Series 2008 C,
6.250% 11/15/23
    3,570,000       4,066,908    
Series 2008,
5.000% 11/15/30
    1,000,000       1,099,090    
Series 2010 D,
5.250% 11/15/28
    3,000,000       3,081,510    
Transportation Total     14,653,888    
Transportation Total     28,430,976    
Utilities – 6.7%  
Investor Owned – 1.0%  
NY Energy Research & Development Authority  
Rochester Gas & Electric,
Series 2004 A,
Insured: NPFGC
4.750% 05/15/32 (07/01/16) (b)(c)
    2,650,000       2,786,766    
Investor Owned Total     2,786,766    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Municipal Electric – 2.3%  
NY Long Island Power Authority  
Series 2009 A:
5.250% 04/01/21
    1,000,000       1,107,230    
5.500% 04/01/22     3,000,000       3,349,890    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2010,
5.250% 07/01/24
    2,080,000       2,089,610    
Municipal Electric Total     6,546,730    
Water & Sewer – 3.4%  
NY Municipal Water Finance Authority  
Series 2002,
Insured: AGMC
5.375% 06/15/16
    5,000,000       5,262,000    
NY Onondaga County Water Authority  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AMBAC:
5.000% 09/15/22
    895,000       951,689    
5.000% 09/15/23     940,000       987,837    
NY Rensselaer County Water Service & Sewer Authority  
Series 2008:
Sewer Service
5.100% 09/01/28
    1,155,000       1,182,604    
Water Service
5.100% 09/01/28
    1,060,000       1,064,431    
Water & Sewer Total     9,448,561    
Utilities Total     18,782,057    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $259,266,339)
    270,646,381    
Investment Companies – 2.0%  
    Shares      
BofA New York Tax-Exempt
Reserves, Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.220%)
    3,108,838       3,108,838    
Dreyfus Cash Management Plus, Inc.
(7 day yield of 0.080%)
    2,708,392       2,708,392    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $5,817,230)
    5,817,230    
Total Investments – 98.0%
(cost of $265,083,569) (e)
    276,463,611    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 2.0%     5,536,739    
Net Assets – 100.0%     282,000,350    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Zero coupon bond.

(b)  Parenthetical date represents the next interest rate reset date for the security.

 

(c)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at April 30, 2011.

(d)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(e)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $265,006,340.

  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

  The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

  Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

• Level 2—Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

• Level 3—Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

  Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

  Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of April 30, 2011:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal Bonds   $     $ 270,646,381     $     $ 270,646,381    
Total Investment
Companies
    5,817,230                   5,817,230    
Total Investments   $ 5,817,230     $ 270,646,381     $     $ 276,463,611    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

At April 30, 2011, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holding by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     37.3    
Education     10.4    
Transportation     10.1    
Health Care     9.8    
Refunded/Escrowed     9.0    
Utilities     6.7    
Pool/Bond Bank     5.9    
Other Revenue     2.6    
Resource Recovery     2.0    
Housing     1.8    
Other     0.4    
      96.0    
Investment Companies     2.0    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     2.0    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGC   Assured Guaranty Corp.  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
CIFG   CIFG Assurance North America, Inc.  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FHA   Federal Housing Administration  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
SONYMA   State of New York Mortgage Agency  
SYNC   Syncora Guarantee, Inc.  

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     265,083,569    
    Investments, at value     276,463,611    
    Cash     291    
    Receivable for:        
    Investments sold     2,605,029    
    Fund shares sold     164,141    
    Interest     3,979,621    
    Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     73,537    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     28,590    
    Prepaid expenses     3,808    
    Total Assets     283,318,628    
Liabilities   Payable for:        
    Fund shares repurchased     376,319    
    Distributions     717,183    
    Investment advisory fee     98,746    
    Administration fee     11,214    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     12,364    
    Transfer agent fee     26,108    
    Trustees' fees     120    
    Custody fee     3,523    
    Distribution and service fees     11,074    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     23    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     28,590    
    Other liabilities     33,014    
    Total Liabilities     1,318,278    
    Net Assets     282,000,350    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     271,494,776    
    Undistributed net investment income     127,382    
    Accumulated net realized loss     (1,001,850 )  
    Net unrealized appreciation on investments     11,380,042    
    Net Assets     282,000,350    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 12,414,548    
    Shares outstanding     1,048,799    
    Net asset value per share   $ 11.84 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     3.25 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($11.84/0.9675)   $ 12.24 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 581,701    
    Shares outstanding     49,142    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 11.84 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 13,077,275    
    Shares outstanding     1,104,807    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 11.84 (a)  
Class T   Net assets   $ 9,807,405    
    Shares outstanding     828,547    
    Net asset value per share   $ 11.84 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     4.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($11.84/0.9525)   $ 12.43 (b)  
Class Z   Net assets   $ 246,119,421    
    Shares outstanding     20,792,636    
    Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 11.84    

 

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Interest     6,151,861    
    Dividends     1,785    
    Total Investment Income     6,153,646    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     675,641    
    Administration fee     100,792    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     2,952    
    Class C     48,065    
    Service fee:        
    Class A     15,238    
    Class B     984    
    Class C     16,022    
    Shareholder service fee—Class T     7,573    
    Transfer agent fee     153,134    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     53,933    
    Trustees' fees     16,676    
    Custody fee     9,592    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     538    
    Other expenses     97,960    
    Total Expenses     1,199,100    
    Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager     (314,208 )  
    Fees waived by distributor—Class C     (22,431 )  
    Expense reductions     (1 )  
    Net Expenses     862,460    
    Net Investment Income     5,291,186    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
    Net realized gain on investments     353,450    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (9,113,781 )  
    Net Loss     (8,760,331 )  
    Net Decrease Resulting from Operations     (3,469,145 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011 ($)
  Year Ended
October 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations   Net investment income     5,291,186       11,018,512    
    Net realized gain on investments     353,450       832,245    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    (9,113,781 )     9,266,759    
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations     (3,469,145 )     21,117,516    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:          
    Class A     (204,619 )     (333,813 )  
    Class B     (10,143 )     (28,401 )  
    Class C     (189,609 )     (245,099 )  
    Class T     (174,476 )     (373,466 )  
    Class Z     (4,706,869 )     (10,027,620 )  
    Total distributions to shareholders     (5,285,716 )     (11,008,399 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (38,504,582 )     (1,442,194 )  
    Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (47,259,443 )     8,666,923    
Net Assets   Beginning of period     329,259,793       320,592,870    
    End of period     282,000,350       329,259,793    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     127,382       121,912    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2011
  Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     275,150       3,237,651       478,825       5,730,066    
Distributions reinvested     11,876       139,464       18,379       220,696    
Redemptions     (235,565 )     (2,767,266 )     (218,401 )     (2,615,167 )  
Net increase     51,461       609,849       278,803       3,335,595    
Class B  
Subscriptions     191       2,239       2,035       24,239    
Distributions reinvested     358       4,214       1,544       18,501    
Redemptions     (35,071 )     (407,406 )     (43,448 )     (517,698 )  
Net decrease     (34,522 )     (400,953 )     (39,869 )     (474,958 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     235,845       2,775,814       623,030       7,468,377    
Distributions reinvested     8,256       96,925       12,866       154,565    
Redemptions     (146,077 )     (1,706,743 )     (127,407 )     (1,529,777 )  
Net increase     98,024       1,165,996       508,489       6,093,165    
Class T  
Subscriptions     2,141       25,162       1,076       13,005    
Distributions reinvested     8,896       104,495       22,853       274,010    
Redemptions     (85,908 )     (1,004,804 )     (112,392 )     (1,345,005 )  
Net decrease     (74,871 )     (875,147 )     (88,463 )     (1,057,990 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     2,076,506       24,332,023       4,518,249       54,195,494    
Distributions reinvested     48,104       565,696       99,006       1,186,737    
Redemptions     (5,458,190 )     (63,902,046 )     (5,414,439 )     (64,720,237 )  
Net decrease     (3,333,580 )     (39,004,327 )     (797,184 )     (9,338,006 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class A Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.14     $ 11.76     $ 11.03     $ 11.54     $ 11.68     $ 11.61    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.20       0.38       0.39       0.40       0.38       0.38    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.30 )     0.38       0.73       (0.51 )     (0.14 )     0.08    
Total from investment operations     (0.10 )     0.76       1.12       (0.11 )     0.24       0.46    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.20 )     (0.38 )     (0.39 )     (0.40 )     (0.38 )     (0.38 )  
From net realized gains                             (b)     (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.20 )     (0.38 )     (0.39 )     (0.40 )     (0.38 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.84     $ 12.14     $ 11.76     $ 11.03     $ 11.54     $ 11.68    
Total return (c)     (0.84 )%(d)(e)     6.59 %(e)     10.30 %(e)     (1.02 )%(e)     2.12 %     4.04 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.78 %(g)     0.80 %     0.78 %     0.75 %     1.07 %     1.06 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.21 %(g)     0.13 %     0.13 %     0.18 %              
Net investment income (f)     3.36 %(g)     3.20 %     3.39 %     3.44 %     3.30 %     3.30 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(d)     10 %     20 %     9 %     9 %     4 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 12,415     $ 12,110     $ 8,452     $ 4,200     $ 1,874     $ 2,529    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class B Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.14     $ 11.76     $ 11.03     $ 11.54     $ 11.68     $ 11.61    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.15       0.30       0.31       0.32       0.30       0.30    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.30 )     0.37       0.73       (0.51 )     (0.14 )     0.07    
Total from investment operations     (0.15 )     0.67       1.04       (0.19 )     0.16       0.37    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.29 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.30 )     (0.29 )  
From net realized gains                             (b)     (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.15 )     (0.29 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.30 )     (0.30 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.84     $ 12.14     $ 11.76     $ 11.03     $ 11.54     $ 11.68    
Total return (c)     (1.21 )%(d)(e)     5.80 %(e)     9.49 %(e)     (1.74 )%(e)     1.36 %     3.27 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.54 %(g)     1.55 %     1.53 %     1.50 %     1.82 %     1.81 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.21 %(g)     0.13 %     0.13 %     0.18 %              
Net investment income (f)     2.59 %(g)     2.47 %     2.67 %     2.77 %     2.55 %     2.55 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(d)     10 %     20 %     9 %     9 %     4 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 582     $ 1,016     $ 1,453     $ 1,503     $ 1,804     $ 2,965    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class C Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.14     $ 11.76     $ 11.03     $ 11.54     $ 11.68     $ 11.61    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.17       0.33       0.34       0.36       0.33       0.34    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.30 )     0.39       0.74       (0.51 )     (0.13 )     0.07    
Total from investment operations     (0.13 )     0.72       1.08       (0.15 )     0.20       0.41    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.17 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.36 )     (0.34 )     (0.33 )  
From net realized gains                             (b)     (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.17 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.36 )     (0.34 )     (0.34 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.84     $ 12.14     $ 11.76     $ 11.03     $ 11.54     $ 11.68    
Total return (c)(d)     (1.03 )%(e)     6.16 %     9.87 %     (1.40 )%     1.71 %     3.63 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.19 %(g)     1.20 %     1.18 %     1.15 %     1.47 %     1.46 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.56 %(g)     0.47 %     0.48 %     0.53 %     0.35 %     0.35 %  
Net investment income (f)     2.96 %(g)     2.77 %     2.96 %     3.09 %     2.89 %     2.91 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(e)     10 %     20 %     9 %     9 %     4 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 13,077     $ 12,224     $ 5,861     $ 2,649     $ 2,019     $ 2,544    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class T Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007 (a)   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.14     $ 11.76     $ 11.03     $ 11.54     $ 11.68     $ 11.61    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.20       0.40       0.41       0.42       0.39       0.39    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.30 )     0.38       0.72       (0.52 )     (0.14 )     0.08    
Total from investment operations     (0.10 )     0.78       1.13       (0.10 )     0.25       0.47    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.20 )     (0.40 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.39 )     (0.39 )  
From net realized gains                             (c)     (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.20 )     (0.40 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.39 )     (0.40 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.84     $ 12.14     $ 11.76     $ 11.03     $ 11.54     $ 11.68    
Total return (d)     (0.79 )%(e)(f)     6.69 %(f)     10.42 %(f)     (0.90 )%(f)     2.22 %     4.15 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (g)     0.68 %(h)     0.70 %     0.68 %     0.65 %     0.97 %     0.96 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.21 %(h)     0.13 %     0.13 %     0.18 %              
Net investment income (g)     3.46 %(h)     3.31 %     3.52 %     3.62 %     3.40 %     3.41 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(e)     10 %     20 %     9 %     9 %     4 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 9,807     $ 10,969     $ 11,667     $ 11,520     $ 13,575     $ 14,634    

 

(a)  On August 8, 2007, Class G shares were exchanged for Class T shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class Z Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.14     $ 11.76     $ 11.03     $ 11.54     $ 11.68     $ 11.61    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.21       0.41       0.42       0.42       0.41       0.41    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.30 )     0.38       0.73       (0.50 )     (0.14 )     0.08    
Total from investment operations     (0.09 )     0.79       1.15       (0.08 )     0.27       0.49    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.21 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )     (0.43 )     (0.41 )     (0.41 )  
From net realized gains                             (b)     (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.21 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )     (0.43 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.84     $ 12.14     $ 11.76     $ 11.03     $ 11.54     $ 11.68    
Total return (c)     (0.71 )%(d)(e)     6.85 %(e)     10.58 %(e)     (0.75 )%(e)     2.37 %     4.30 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.53 %(g)     0.55 %     0.53 %     0.50 %     0.82 %     0.81 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.21 %(g)     0.13 %     0.13 %     0.18 %              
Net investment income (f)     3.61 %(g)     3.46 %     3.66 %     3.73 %     3.55 %     3.55 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     5 %(d)     10 %     20 %     9 %     9 %     4 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 246,119     $ 292,941     $ 293,160     $ 272,139     $ 130,411     $ 119,457    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks as high a level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax and, to the extent possible, from New York state individual income tax, as is consistent with relative stability of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust has unlimited authorized shares of beneficial interest. The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

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valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses which are charged directly to a share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2010 was as follows:

Tax-Exempt Income   $ 11,008,399    

 

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2011, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 12,323,474    
Unrealized depreciation     (866,203 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 11,457,271    


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Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fee

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective March 1, 2011, the annual management fee is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declined from 0.48% to 0.35% as the Fund's net assets increased. The annualized effective management fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.45% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

The Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator and provides administration and other services to the Fund. Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The fee rates became effective on March 1, 2011.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the annual administration fee was equal to 0.067% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.068% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

The Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective May 16, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above and the Fund no longer pays State Street a fee for pricing and bookkeeping services.

Transfer Agent Fee

Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent) is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of pocket fees). The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of -pocket expenses.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class was 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent


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fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the combined distribution and service fee does not exceed 0.65% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Shareholder Service Fee

The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.20% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.20% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares. In addition, the servicing fee for Class T shares will be waived by selling and/or servicing agents to the extent necessary to prevent the net investment income for the Class T shares from falling below 0.00% on a daily basis.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSC's, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $1,103 for Class A, $600 for Class B, $327 for Class C and $1 for Class T shares for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

Effective March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees or reimburse expenses, through February 29, 2012, so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding certain expenses described below), after giving effect to any balance credits or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of 0.75%, 1.50%, 1.50%, 0.65% and 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares, respectively. The following expenses are excluded from the Fund's ordinary operating expenses when calculating the cap, and therefore will be paid by the Fund: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investment in other pooled investment vehicles (including exchange traded funds and other affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses, and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to March 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses


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associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.

Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2010 these custody credits reduced total expenses by $1 for the Fund.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated $14,476,812 and $57,388,894, respectively, for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

As of April 30, 2011, one shareholder account owned 74.5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of this account may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participated in a $225,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the commitment was $280,000,000. The maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the Fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 9. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Non-Diversified Risk

The Fund is a non-diversified fund, which generally means that it may invest a greater percentage of its total assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a diversified fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Fund could affect the overall value of the Fund more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Fund's value will likely be more volatile than the value of more diversified funds. The Fund may not operate as a non-diversified fund at all times.

Geographic Concentration Risk

The Fund had greater than 5% of its total net assets at April 30, 2011, invested in debt obligations issued by New York and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The Fund is more susceptible to economic and political factors adversely affecting issuers of this state's or territory's municipal securities than are municipal bond funds that are not concentrated to the same extent in these issuers.

Tax Development Risk

The Fund purchases municipal securities whose interest, in the opinion of bond counsel, is free from federal income tax. There is no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will agree with this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of the Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.

Note 10. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.


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Effective May 16, 2011, the Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent). The credit facility replaced the prior credit facility with State Street. The credit facility agreement, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $400 million. The collective borrowing amount will increase during the third quarter of 2011 to a collective borrowing amount of $500 million.

Interest is charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Note 11. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (branded as Columbia or RiverSource) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011 plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange


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Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1745 C (06/11)




Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Semiannual Report for the Period Ended April 30, 2011

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Table of Contents

Performance Information   1  
Understanding Your Expenses   2  
Investment Portfolio   3  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  7  
Statement of Operations   9  
Statement of Changes in Net
Assets
  10  
Financial Highlights   12  
Notes to Financial Statements   17  
Shareholder Meeting Results   23  
Important Information About
This Report
  25  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

The Columbia Management story began over 100 years ago, and today, we are one of the nation's largest dedicated asset managers. The recent acquisition by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. brings together the talents, resources and capabilities of Columbia Management with those of RiverSource Investments, Threadneedle (acquired by Ameriprise in 2003) and Seligman Investments (acquired by Ameriprise in 2008) to build a best-in-class asset management business that we believe is truly greater than its parts.

RiverSource Investments traces its roots to 1894 when its then newly-founded predecessor, Investors Syndicate, offered a face-amount savings certificate that gave small investors the opportunity to build a safe and secure fund for retirement, education or other special needs. A mutual fund pioneer, Investors Syndicate launched Investors Mutual Fund in 1940. In the decades that followed, its mutual fund products and services lineup grew to include a full spectrum of styles and specialties. More than 110 years later, RiverSource continues to be a trusted financial products leader.

Threadneedle, a leader in global asset management and one of Europe's largest asset managers, offers sophisticated international experience from a dedicated U.K. management team. Headquartered in London, it is named for Threadneedle Street in the heart of the city's financial district, where British investors pioneered international and global investing. Threadneedle was acquired in 2003 and today operates as an affiliate of Columbia Management.

Seligman Investments' beginnings date back to the establishment of the investment firm J. & W. Seligman & Co. in 1864. In the years that followed, Seligman played a major role in the geographical expansion and industrial development of the United States. In 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant named Seligman as fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy—an appointment that would last through World War I. Seligman helped finance the westward path of the railroads and the building of the Panama Canal. The firm organized its first investment company in 1929 and began managing its first mutual fund in 1930. In 2008, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated was acquired and Seligman Investments became an offering brand of RiverSource Investments, LLC.

We are proud of the rich and distinctive history of these firms, the strength and breadth of products and services they offer, and the combined cultures of pioneering spirit and forward thinking. Together we are committed to providing more for our shareholders than ever before.

>  A singular focus on our shareholders

Our business is asset management, so investors are our first priority. We dedicate our resources to identifying timely investment opportunities and provide a comprehensive choice of equity, fixed-income and alternative investments to help meet your individual needs.

>  First-class research and thought leadership

We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

>  A disciplined investment approach

We aren't distracted by passing fads. Our teams adhere to a rigorous investment process that helps ensure the integrity of our products and enables you and your financial advisor to match our solutions to your objectives with confidence.

When you choose Columbia Management, you can be confident that we will take the time to understand your needs and help you and your financial advisor identify the solutions that are right for you. Because at Columbia Management, we don't consider ourselves successful unless you are.

Sincerely,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Performance InformationColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Average annual total return as of 04/30/11 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   T   Z  
Inception   11/18/02   11/18/02   11/18/02   12/20/94   06/19/00  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
6-month
(cumulative)
    –1.35       –4.54       –1.72       –4.61       –1.55       –2.51       –1.23       –5.94       –1.23    
1-year     2.04       –1.31       1.28       –1.66       1.64       0.66       2.30       –2.58       2.30    
5-year     3.56       2.88       2.79       2.79       3.15       3.15       3.82       2.82       3.82    
10-year     3.78       3.27       2.99       2.99       3.29       3.29       3.99       3.49       4.00    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares (for the 6-month, 1-year and 5-year periods), 4.75% for Class A shares (for the 10-year period) and 4.75% for Class T shares, respectively, and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Prior to August 22, 2005, new purchases of Class A shares had a maximum initial sales charge of 4.75%.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z share performance information includes returns of Retail A shares (for Class A and Class T shares), Retail B shares (for Class B and Class C shares) and Trust shares (for Class Z shares) of Galaxy Rhode Island Municipal Bond Fund, the predecessor to the Fund and a series of The Galaxy Fund (the "Galaxy Rhode Island Fund"), for periods prior to November 18, 2002, the date on which Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares were initially offered by the Fund. The returns shown for all share classes reflect any differences in sales charges, but no returns have been restated to reflect any differences in expenses such as distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees between any predecessor share class and the corresponding newer share class. If differences in expenses had been reflected, the returns shown for periods prior to November 18, 2002 would be lower for Class B and Class C shares.

1The Barclays Capital 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990 with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

6-month (cumulative) return as of 04/30/11

  –1.35%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –0.33%  
  Barclays Capital
3-15 Year Blend Municipal
Bond Index1
 

 

Net asset value per share

as of 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     10.97    
Class B     10.97    
Class C     10.97    
Class T     10.97    
Class Z     10.97    

 

Distributions declared per share

11/01/10 – 04/30/11 ($)  
Class A     0.24    
Class B     0.20    
Class C     0.22    
Class T     0.26    
Class Z     0.26    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed. Distributions include $0.06 per share of taxable realized gains.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., your account balance is available online at www.columbiamanagement.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their financial intermediary, contact your financial intermediary to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

If the value of your account falls below the minimum initial investment requirement applicable to you, your account may be subject to a $20 annual fee. This fee is not included in the accompanying table. If you are subject to the fee, keep it in mind when you are estimating the ongoing expenses of investing in the fund and when comparing the expenses of this fund with other funds.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

11/01/10 – 04/30/11

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       986.50       1,020.58       4.19       4.26       0.85    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       982.80       1,016.86       7.87       8.00       1.60    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       984.50       1,018.60       6.15       6.26       1.35    
Class T     1,000.00       1,000.00       987.70       1,021.82       2.96       3.01       0.60    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       987.70       1,021.82       2.96       3.01       0.60    

 

        

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds – 96.4%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 27.2%  
Education – 24.3%  
RI Health & Educational Building Corp.  
Higher Education Facility:
Brown University,
Series 2007,
5.000% 09/01/18
    1,000,000       1,154,300    
Johnson & Wales University:
Series 1999,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.500% 04/01/15
    1,000,000       1,094,930    
5.500% 04/01/17     1,000,000       1,105,430    
5.500% 04/01/18     1,420,000       1,562,042    
Series 2003,
Insured: SYNC
5.250% 04/01/16
    1,485,000       1,509,339    
Providence College,
Series 2003 A,
Insured: SYNC
5.000% 11/01/24
    2,000,000       2,030,640    
Rhode Island School of Design:
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/15/13
    1,040,000       1,085,438    
Series 2004 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 09/15/20
    1,020,000       1,076,763    
Series 2004 D,
Insured: SYNC:
5.500% 08/15/16
    1,340,000       1,444,238    
5.500% 08/15/17     1,345,000       1,433,730    
Series 2008 A,
6.500% 09/15/28
    3,000,000       3,243,870    
Roger Williams University,
Series 1998,
Insured: AMBAC
5.125% 11/15/14
    1,000,000       1,001,070    
New England Institute,
Series 2010,
5.000% 03/01/24
    1,145,000       1,168,049    
Series 2009 A,
Insured: AGC
4.750% 09/15/24
    1,000,000       1,032,820    
Education Total     19,942,659    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Prep School – 1.8%  
RI Health & Educational Building Corp.  
Educational Institution Revenue,
Times2 Academy,
Series 2004,
LOC: Citizens Bank
5.000% 12/15/24
    1,500,000       1,442,550    
Prep School Total     1,442,550    
Student Loan – 1.1%  
RI Student Loan Authority  
Series 2010 A,
4.600% 12/01/20
    885,000       894,443    
Student Loan Total     894,443    
Education Total     22,279,652    
Health Care – 4.8%  
Hospitals – 4.8%  
RI Health & Educational Building Corp.  
Rhode Island Hospital:
Series 2006,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/15/26
    2,000,000       2,026,620    
Series 2006
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/15/13
    900,000       958,356    
Series 2009,
Insured: AGC:
6.125% 05/15/27
    400,000       430,592    
6.250% 05/15/30     500,000       532,115    
Hospitals Total     3,947,683    
Health Care Total     3,947,683    
Housing – 1.8%  
Multi-Family – 1.1%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 12/01/13
    800,000       854,952    
RI Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp.  
Multi-Family Housing,
Series 1995 A,
Insured: AMBAC
6.150% 07/01/17
    60,000       60,120    
Multi-Family Total     915,072    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Single-Family – 0.7%  
RI Providence Housing Authority  
Series 2008,
5.000% 09/01/24
    565,000       577,605    
Single-Family Total     577,605    
Housing Total     1,492,677    
Other – 12.9%  
Other – 1.2%  
RI Providence Housing Authority  
Series 2008:
5.000% 09/01/26
    310,000       310,725    
5.000% 09/01/27     690,000       686,902    
Other Total     997,627    
Pool/Bond Bank – 4.9%  
RI Clean Water Finance Agency  
Water Pollution Control Revenue:
Revolving Fund,
Pooled Loan Association:
Series 2004 A,
4.750% 10/01/23
    1,000,000       1,044,230    
Series 2007 A,
4.750% 10/01/21
    1,000,000       1,102,310    
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 10/01/25
    720,000       792,267    
Safe Drinking Water Revolving,
Series 2004 A,
5.000% 10/01/18
    1,000,000       1,101,600    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     4,040,407    
Refunded/Escrowed (a) – 6.8%  
RI Depositors Economic Protection Corp.  
Special Obligation,
Series 1993 A:
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: AGMC
5.750% 08/01/21
    2,165,000       2,648,336    
Pre-refunded 08/01/13,
Insured: AGMC
5.750% 08/01/14
    2,105,000       2,337,266    
RI Health & Educational Building Corp.  
Higher Education Facility,
New England Institute,
Series 2007,
Pre-refunded 03/01/17,
Insured: AMBAC
4.500% 03/01/26
    500,000       555,060    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     5,540,662    
Other Total     10,578,696    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Tax-Backed – 38.3%  
Local Appropriated – 10.5%  
RI Health & Educational Building Corp.  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/15/23
    2,000,000       2,019,200    
Series 2007 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/15/22
    2,000,000       2,040,380    
Series 2007 B,
Insured: AMBAC
4.250% 05/15/19
    250,000       224,068    
Series 2007 C,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 05/15/21
    1,500,000       1,543,590    
Series 2008 A,
Insured: AGO
5.000% 05/15/19
    1,765,000       1,879,866    
RI Smithfield  
Lease Participation Certificates,
Wastewater Treatment Facility Loan,
Series 2003 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 11/15/12
    855,000       907,471    
Local Appropriated Total     8,614,575    
Local General Obligations – 13.5%  
RI Coventry  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 06/15/22
    750,000       771,510    
RI Cranston  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/15/15
    2,280,000       2,564,977    
Series 2008,
Insured: AGMC:
4.750% 07/01/26
    900,000       914,715    
4.750% 07/01/27     945,000       954,667    
RI Health & Educational Building Corp.  
Series 2009 A,
5.000% 05/15/25
    1,515,000       1,636,700    
RI Johnston  
Series 2005,
Insured: AGMC:
4.750% 06/01/24
    445,000       463,356    
4.750% 06/01/25     460,000       476,390    
Various Purpose,
Series 2004,
Insured: SYNC
5.250% 06/01/20
    555,000       569,175    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
RI Newport  
Series 2010,
5.000% 11/01/19
    650,000       756,015    
RI Providence  
Series 2001 C,
Insured: NPFGC
5.500% 01/15/13
    1,890,000       1,993,874    
Local General Obligations Total     11,101,379    
Special Non-Property Tax – 5.3%  
RI Economic Development Corp.  
Series 2000,
Insured: RAD
6.125% 07/01/20
    1,850,000       1,757,611    
Series 2006 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 06/15/22
    1,000,000       1,032,040    
RI Convention Center Authority  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC:
5.000% 05/15/21
    500,000       520,180    
5.000% 05/15/23     1,005,000       1,053,220    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     4,363,051    
State Appropriated – 2.3%  
RI & Providence Plantations  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 10/01/19
    1,200,000       1,274,280    
RI Economic Development Corp.  
Economic Development Revenue,
East Greenwich Free Library
Association,
Series 2004:
4.500% 06/15/14
    205,000       202,784    
5.750% 06/15/24     415,000       375,210    
State Appropriated Total     1,852,274    
State General Obligations – 6.7%  
RI & Providence Plantations  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 08/01/17
    2,000,000       2,229,080    
Series 2006 A,
Insured: AGMC
4.500% 08/01/20
    2,000,000       2,108,720    
Series 2006 C,
Insured: NPFGC
5.000% 11/15/18
    1,000,000       1,113,170    
State General Obligations Total     5,450,970    
Tax-Backed Total     31,382,249    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Transportation – 8.6%  
Airports – 3.0%  
RI Economic Development Corp.  
Rhode Island Airport Corp.,
Series 2008 C,
Insured: AGC
5.000% 07/01/17
    2,245,000       2,446,623    
Airports Total     2,446,623    
Transportation – 5.6%  
RI Economic Development Corp.  
Grant Anticipation Note,
Rhode Island Department
Transportation,
Series 2003 C,
Insured: AGMC
5.000% 06/15/14
    2,225,000       2,404,469    
Series 2009,
Insured: AGC
5.250% 06/15/21
    2,000,000       2,236,340    
Transportation Total     4,640,809    
Transportation Total     7,087,432    
Utilities – 2.8%  
Municipal Electric – 0.3%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 2003 NN,
Insured: NPFGC
5.250% 07/01/19
    215,000       229,928    
Municipal Electric Total     229,928    
Water & Sewer – 2.5%  
RI Kent County Water Authority  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: NPFGC:
5.000% 07/15/15
    750,000       784,080    
5.000% 07/15/16     1,265,000       1,320,598    
Water & Sewer Total     2,104,678    
Utilities Total     2,334,606    
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost of $76,656,117)
    79,102,995    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Investment Companies – 2.6%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
BofA Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 0.150%)
    934,952       934,952    
Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.090%)
    1,202,352       1,202,352    
Total Investment Companies
(cost of $2,137,304)
    2,137,304    
Total Investments – 99.0%
(cost of $78,793,421) (b)
    81,240,299    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 1.0%     796,676    
Net Assets – 100.0%     82,036,975    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $78,743,574.

  Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

  The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

  Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

• Level 2—Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

• Level 3—Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

  Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

 

  Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of April 30, 2011:

Description   Quoted
Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Municipal Bonds   $     $ 79,102,995     $     $ 79,102,995    
Total Investment
Companies
    2,137,304                   2,137,304    
Total Investments   $ 2,137,304     $ 79,102,995     $     $ 81,240,299    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

There were no significant transfers of financial assets between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

At April 30, 2011, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holding by Revenue Source   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     38.3    
Education     27.2    
Transportation     8.6    
Refunded/Escrowed     6.8    
Pool/Bond Bank     4.9    
Health Care     4.8    
Utilities     2.8    
Housing     1.8    
Other     1.2    
      96.4    
Investment Companies     2.6    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.0    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
AGC   Assured Guaranty Corp.  
AGO   Assured Guaranty Ltd.  
AGMC   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
NPFGC   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.  
RAD   Radian Asset Assurance, Inc.  
SYNC   Syncora Guarantee, Inc.  

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Assets   Investments, at identified cost     78,793,421    
    Investments, at value     81,240,299    
    Cash     532    
    Receivable for:        
    Fund shares sold     6,946    
    Interest     1,151,393    
    Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     48,778    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     24,447    
    Total Assets     82,472,395    
Liabilities   Payable for:        
    Fund shares repurchased     78,440    
    Distributions     224,529    
    Investment advisory fee     32,582    
    Administration fee     4,525    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     7,671    
    Transfer agent fee     3,487    
    Trustees' fees     134    
    Audit fee     18,637    
    Custody fee     1,584    
    Distribution and service fees     1,355    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     56    
    Merger costs     26,353    
    Trustees' deferred compensation plan     24,447    
    Other liabilities     11,620    
    Total Liabilities     435,420    
    Net Assets     82,036,975    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     79,489,660    
    Undistributed net investment income     39,401    
    Accumulated net realized gain     61,036    
    Net unrealized appreciation on investments     2,446,878    
    Net Assets     82,036,975    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Class A   Net assets   $ 1,605,565    
    Shares outstanding     146,327    
    Net asset value per share   $ 10.97 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     3.25 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($10.97/0.9675)   $ 11.34 (b)  
Class B   Net assets   $ 216,261    
    Shares outstanding     19,709    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.97 (a)  
Class C   Net assets   $ 1,587,638    
    Shares outstanding     144,694    
    Net asset value and offering price per share   $ 10.97 (a)  
Class T   Net assets   $ 8,000,299    
    Shares outstanding     729,130    
    Net asset value per share   $ 10.97 (a)  
    Maximum sales charge     4.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($10.97/0.9525)   $ 11.52 (b)  
Class Z   Net assets   $ 70,627,212    
    Shares outstanding     6,436,807    
    Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 10.97    

 

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

        ($)  
Investment Income   Interest     1,810,844    
    Dividends     877    
    Total Investment Income     1,811,721    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     204,867    
    Administration fee     28,596    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     881    
    Class C     5,905    
    Service fee:        
    Class A     2,092    
    Class B     293    
    Class C     1,968    
    Transfer agent fee     43,280    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     31,900    
    Trustees' fees     12,002    
    Custody fee     5,568    
    Registration fees     35,331    
    Reports to shareholders     26,001    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     462    
    Merger costs     41,459    
    Other expenses     28,301    
    Total Expenses     468,906    
    Fee waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager     (181,695 )  
    Fee waived by distributor—Class C     (2,756 )  
    Expense reductions     (a)  
    Net Expenses     284,455    
    Net Investment Income     1,527,266    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
    Net realized gain on investments     136,165    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     (2,950,090 )  
    Net Loss     (2,813,925 )  
    Net Decrease Resulting from Operations     (1,286,659 )  

 

(a)  Rounds to less than $1.00.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2011 ($)
  Year Ended
October 31,
2010 ($)
 
Operations   Net investment income     1,527,266       3,787,328    
    Net realized gain on investments     136,165       605,728    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    (2,950,090 )     1,532,979    
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations     (1,286,659 )     5,926,035    
Distributions to Shareholders   From net investment income:              
    Class A     (28,002 )     (67,846 )  
    Class B     (3,035 )     (7,818 )  
    Class C     (23,104 )     (47,835 )  
    Class T     (145,260 )     (323,864 )  
    Class Z     (1,321,995 )     (3,327,511 )  
    From net realized gains:              
    Class A     (10,070 )        
    Class B     (1,298 )        
    Class C     (9,196 )        
    Class T     (47,678 )        
    Class Z     (438,296 )        
    Total distributions to shareholders     (2,027,934 )     (3,774,874 )  
    Net Capital Stock Transactions     (10,758,252 )     (12,541,894 )  
    Total decrease in net assets     (14,072,845 )     (10,390,733 )  
Net Assets   Beginning of period     96,109,820       106,500,553    
    End of period     82,036,975       96,109,820    
    Undistributed net investment income at end of period     39,401       33,531    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    Capital Stock Activity  
    (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2011
  Year Ended
October 31, 2010
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     2,638       28,949       44,492       501,029    
Distributions reinvested     1,662       18,230       4,637       52,146    
Redemptions     (18,233 )     (199,054 )     (107,316 )     (1,204,193 )  
Net decrease     (13,933 )     (151,875 )     (58,187 )     (651,018 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions     219       2,406       197       2,220    
Distributions reinvested     131       1,432       325       3,660    
Redemptions     (5,481 )     (60,848 )     (1,020 )     (11,656 )  
Net decrease     (5,131 )     (57,010 )     (498 )     (5,776 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     5,917       65,651       11,314       127,769    
Distributions reinvested     1,885       20,660       2,688       30,283    
Redemptions     (7,318 )     (79,375 )     (13,942 )     (155,845 )  
Net increase     484       6,936       60       2,207    
Class T  
Subscriptions     2,414       26,481       8,947       101,836    
Distributions reinvested     10,502       115,154       19,490       219,455    
Redemptions     (44,076 )     (480,407 )     (54,927 )     (615,683 )  
Net decrease     (31,160 )     (338,772 )     (26,490 )     (294,392 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     80,381       886,447       396,428       4,461,109    
Distributions reinvested     17,875       196,119       8,532       95,812    
Redemptions     (1,025,984 )     (11,300,097 )     (1,431,317 )     (16,149,836 )  
Net decrease     (927,728 )     (10,217,531 )     (1,026,357 )     (11,592,915 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class A Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.37     $ 11.13     $ 10.52     $ 11.05     $ 11.21     $ 11.20    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.18       0.39       0.41       0.41       0.38       0.40    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.34 )     0.24       0.60       (0.53 )     (0.15 )     0.04    
Total from investment operations     (0.16 )     0.63       1.01       (0.12 )     0.23       0.44    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.18 )     (0.39 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.38 )     (0.40 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )                       (0.01 )     (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.24 )     (0.39 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.39 )     (0.43 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.97     $ 11.37     $ 11.13     $ 10.52     $ 11.05     $ 11.21    
Total return (b)     (1.35 )%(c)(d)     5.76 %(d)     9.76 %(d)     (1.16 )%(d)     2.11 %     3.98 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     0.85 %(f)(g)     0.80 %     0.79 %     0.75 %     1.11 %     1.02 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.43 %(f)     0.26 %     0.23 %     0.27 %              
Net investment income (e)     3.41 %(f)(g)     3.50 %     3.74 %     3.71 %     3.44 %     3.57 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     0 %(c)     8 %     13 %     14 %     11 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,606     $ 1,822     $ 2,432     $ 3,247     $ 1,130     $ 979    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class B Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.37     $ 11.13     $ 10.52     $ 11.05     $ 11.21     $ 11.20    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.14       0.31       0.32       0.33       0.30       0.31    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.34 )     0.24       0.61       (0.53 )     (0.15 )     0.04    
Total from investment operations     (0.20 )     0.55       0.93       (0.20 )     0.15       0.35    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.33 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )                       (0.01 )     (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.20 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.33 )     (0.31 )     (0.34 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.97     $ 11.37     $ 11.13     $ 10.52     $ 11.05     $ 11.21    
Total return (b)     (1.72 )%(c)(d)     4.97 %(d)     8.94 %(d)     (1.88 )%(d)     1.35 %     3.21 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     1.60 %(f)(g)     1.55 %     1.54 %     1.50 %     1.86 %     1.77 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.43 %(f)     0.26 %     0.23 %     0.27 %              
Net investment income (e)     2.65 %(f)(g)     2.73 %     2.95 %     3.00 %     2.73 %     2.82 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     0 %(c)     8 %     13 %     14 %     11 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 216     $ 282     $ 282     $ 307     $ 303     $ 638    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class C Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.37     $ 11.13     $ 10.52     $ 11.05     $ 11.21     $ 11.20    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.16       0.35       0.36       0.37       0.34       0.35    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.34 )     0.24       0.61       (0.53 )     (0.15 )     0.04    
Total from investment operations     (0.18 )     0.59       0.97       (0.16 )     0.19       0.39    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.16 )     (0.35 )     (0.36 )     (0.37 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )                       (0.01 )     (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.22 )     (0.35 )     (0.36 )     (0.37 )     (0.35 )     (0.38 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.97     $ 11.37     $ 11.13     $ 10.52     $ 11.05     $ 11.21    
Total return (b)(c)     (1.55 )%(d)     5.33 %     9.32 %     (1.54 )%     1.70 %     3.57 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     1.35 %(f)(g)     1.20 %     1.19 %     1.15 %     1.51 %     1.42 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.78 %(f)     0.61 %     0.58 %     0.62 %     0.35 %     0.35 %  
Net investment income (e)     3.00 %(f)(g)     3.08 %     3.26 %     3.35 %     3.06 %     3.17 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     0 %(d)     8 %     13 %     14 %     11 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 1,588     $ 1,639     $ 1,605     $ 918     $ 825     $ 1,365    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class T Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007 (a)   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.37     $ 11.13     $ 10.52     $ 11.05     $ 11.21     $ 11.20    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.20       0.42       0.43       0.44       0.41       0.42    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.34 )     0.24       0.61       (0.53 )     (0.15 )     0.04    
Total from investment operations     (0.14 )     0.66       1.04       (0.09 )     0.26       0.46    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.20 )     (0.42 )     (0.43 )     (0.44 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )                       (0.01 )     (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.26 )     (0.42 )     (0.43 )     (0.44 )     (0.42 )     (0.45 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.97     $ 11.37     $ 11.13     $ 10.52     $ 11.05     $ 11.21    
Total return (c)     (1.23 )%(d)(e)     6.02 %(e)     10.03 %(e)     (0.89 )%(e)     2.36 %     4.25 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     0.60 %(g)(h)     0.55 %     0.54 %     0.50 %     0.86 %     0.77 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.43 %(g)     0.26 %     0.23 %     0.27 %              
Net investment income (f)     3.65 %(g)(h)     3.73 %     3.95 %     4.00 %     3.69 %     3.81 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     0 %(d)     8 %     13 %     14 %     11 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 8,000     $ 8,643     $ 8,760     $ 9,011     $ 10,852     $ 11,879    

 

(a)  On August 8, 2007, Class G shares were exchanged for Class T shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    (Unaudited)
Six Months
Ended
April 30,
  Year Ended October 31,  
Class Z Shares   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.37     $ 11.13     $ 10.52     $ 11.05     $ 11.21     $ 11.20    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (a)     0.20       0.42       0.43       0.44       0.41       0.42    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    (0.34 )     0.24       0.61       (0.53 )     (0.15 )     0.04    
Total from investment operations     (0.14 )     0.66       1.04       (0.09 )     0.26       0.46    
Less Distributions to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.20 )     (0.42 )     (0.43 )     (0.44 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )                       (0.01 )     (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.26 )     (0.42 )     (0.43 )     (0.44 )     (0.42 )     (0.45 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.97     $ 11.37     $ 11.13     $ 10.52     $ 11.05     $ 11.21    
Total return (b)     (1.23 )%(c)(d)     6.02 %(d)     10.03 %(d)     (0.89 )%(d)     2.36 %     4.25 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)     0.60 %(f)(g)     0.55 %     0.54 %     0.50 %     0.86 %     0.77 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.43 %(f)     0.26 %     0.23 %     0.27 %              
Net investment income (e)     3.65 %(f)(g)     3.73 %     3.95 %     4.01 %     3.69 %     3.81 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     0 %(c)     8 %     13 %     14 %     11 %     10 %  
Net assets, end of period (000s)   $ 70,627     $ 83,723     $ 93,422     $ 99,493     $ 103,512     $ 103,708    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Nonrecurring merger expenses have not been annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

April 30, 2011 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified portfolio. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks as high a level of current interest income exempt from federal income tax and, to the extent possible, from Rhode Island individual income tax, as is consistent with relative stability of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust has unlimited authorized shares of beneficial interest. The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class T and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase.

Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18 months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently


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applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses which are charged directly to a share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt or taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended October 31, 2010 was as follows:

Tax-Exempt Income   $ 3,765,466    
Ordinary Income*     9,408    

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2011, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 3,022,346    
Unrealized depreciation     (525,621 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 2,496,725    


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Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). The Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fee

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The annual management fee is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.48% to 0.35% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective management fee rate for the six month period ended April 30, 2011, was 0.48% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

The Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator and provides administration and other services to the Fund. Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee equal to 0.067% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

The Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee will not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges.

Transfer Agent Fee

Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent) is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of pocket fees). The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of -pocket expenses.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agent fee rate for each class was 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and


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shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares only. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the combined distribution and service fee does not exceed 0.65% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Shareholder Service Fee

The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.20% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.20% for administrative support services). These fees are currently limited to an aggregate annual rate of not more than 0.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSC's, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $12 for Class A shares for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements

The Investment Manager has voluntarily agreed to bear a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed 0.55% of the Fund's average daily net assets on an annualized basis. The Investment Manager, in its discretion, may revise or discontinue this arrangement at any time. Merger costs are treated as extraordinary expenses and therefore not subject to the Fund's expense limits.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

Trustees are compensated for their services to the Fund, as set forth on the Statement of Operations. The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets.

Note 5. Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement. For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, these custody credits reduced total expenses by less than $1 for the Fund.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated $ - and $11,308,273, respectively, for the six month period ended April 30, 2011.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

As of April 30, 2011, one shareholder account owned 81.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Purchase and redemption activity of this account may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participated in a $225,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit provided by State Street. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the commitment was $280,000,000. The maximum amount that may


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be borrowed by any fund is limited to the lesser of $200,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement. Borrowings are available for short-term liquidity or temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest is charged to each participating fund based on the Fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1.25% or the overnight LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds pro rata based on their relative net assets.

For the six month period ended April 30, 2011, the Fund did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 9. Significant Risks and Contingencies

Non-Diversified Risk

The Fund is a non-diversified fund, which generally means that it may invest a greater percentage of its total assets in the securities of fewer issuers than a diversified fund. This increases the risk that a change in the value of any one investment held by the Fund could affect the overall value of the Fund more than it would affect that of a diversified fund holding a greater number of investments. Accordingly, the Fund's value will likely be more volatile than the value of more diversified funds. The Fund may not operate as a non-diversified fund at all times.

Geographic Concentration Risk

The Fund had greater than 5% of its total net assets at April 30, 2011, invested in debt obligations issued by Rhode Island and its political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The Fund is more susceptible to economic and political factors adversely affecting issuers of this state's or territory's municipal securities than are municipal bond funds that are not concentrated to the same extent in these issuers.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Fund holds investments that are insured by private insurers who guarantee the payment of principal and interest in the event of default or that are supported by a letter of credit. At April 30, 2011, Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. which is rated AA+ by Standard & Poor's, insured 24.0% of the Fund's total net assets.

Tax Development Risk

The Fund purchases municipal securities whose interest, in the opinion of bond counsel, is free from federal income tax. There is no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will agree with this opinion. In the event the IRS determines that an issuer does not comply with relevant tax requirements, interest payments from a security could become federally taxable, possibly retroactively to the date the security was issued. As a shareholder of the Fund, you may be required to file an amended tax return as a result.

Note 10. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Effective May 16, 2011, the line of credit commitment with State Street was reduced to $150,000,000, and the maximum amount that may be borrowed by any fund was limited to the lesser of $120,000,000 and the Fund's borrowing limit set forth in the Fund's registration statement.

In August 2010, the Board of Trustees approved a proposal to merge the Fund into Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund. The proposal was approved at a Special Meeting of Shareholders held on February 15, 2011. The merger, which was a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax proposes, was effective June 6, 2011.

Note 11. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (branded as Columbia or RiverSource) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in


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April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011 plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)), entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Directors/Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Shareholder Meeting Results

At a Joint Special Meeting of Shareholders held on February 15, 2011, shareholders of the Fund considered a proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization pursuant to which the Fund will transfer its assets to Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the "Buying Fund") in exchange for shares of the Buying Fund and the assumption by the Buying Fund of all of the liabilities of the Fund (the "Reorganization"). The proposal was approved as follows:

Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes  
  71,723,231       386,716       170,554       0    

 

The Reorganization was effective on June 3, 2011.


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Important Information About This Report

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com, (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website, www.columbiamanagement.com.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2011 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1450 C (06/11)




 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments

 

(a)          The registrant’s “Schedule I — Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)         Not applicable.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 



 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)          The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)         There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR: Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

 

(a)(3) Not applicable.

 

(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.

 



 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(registrant)

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ J. Kevin Connaughton

 

 

 

J. Kevin Connaughton, President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

June 21, 2011

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ J. Kevin Connaughton

 

 

 

J. Kevin Connaughton, President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

June 21, 2011

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ Michael G. Clarke

 

 

 

Michael G. Clarke, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

June 21, 2011