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N O R T H E R N M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D S

A N N UA L R E P O R T

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BOB BROWNE

C H I E F I N V ES TME N T O FFI C E R

Despite the low absolute level of yields

for U.S. Treasuries, the domestic bond

market generated positive returns

during the 12-month period ended

March 31, 2015, (the “Period”). U.S.

economic growth accelerated at a

modest pace and the Federal Reserve

(the “Fed”) moved closer to enacting

the first increase in short-term interest

rates from their current near zero levels.

Bonds rallied during the Period: the

yield on the 10-year Treasury note,

which stood at 2.73% on March 31, 2014,

fell to 1.94% by the close of the period

on March 31, 2015 (reflecting a rise in

its price). Accordingly, the

investment-grade Barclays Aggregate Bond Index

generated a return of 5.72% for the

Period. Long-term bonds, the area of

the market most sensitive to economic

conditions, delivered particularly strong

returns relative to short-term debt.

The U.S. bond market saw continued

buying interest from global investors.

Signs of worse than expected growth and

negative inflation in Europe, together

with continued sluggishness in Japan’s

troubled economy, caused international

government bond yields to fall to

rock-bottom levels. For example, the

10-year notes in Germany and Japan

had yields of just 0.18% and 0.39% on

March 31, 2015, respectively. With yields

world’s highest yielding developed

markets. The resulting demand was

a distinct positive for U.S. Treasuries’

performance, and the gains fed through

to other rate-sensitive segments of the

market, including mortgage-backed

securities and municipal bonds.

Investment-grade corporate bonds

also performed very well during the

Period. Borrowing costs stayed near

historic lows and balance sheets

remained in good shape, with high

levels of cash and minimal amounts of

leverage. Further, the environment of

modest economic growth allowed firms

to generate strong cash flows. Not least,

the low yields on U.S. Treasuries meant

that corporate debt offered investors

attractive relative value.

High-yield bonds, while finishing

the Period with a gain of 2.00%—as

measured by the Barclays U.S. Corporate

High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index—

nonetheless lagged the return of

investment-grade bonds. Although

the underlying fundamentals of the

asset class remained strong in the

environment of modest domestic

growth, the sharp downturn in oil prices

pressured returns for the large segment

of the high-yield market issued by

energy-related companies. Volatility

in the asset class has been high in recent

to benefit from healthy credit conditions

and investors’ ongoing search for higher

yielding assets.

Investors remain on the lookout for

a potential increase in U.S. bond yields,

but we believe that low yields across the

developed economies can play a larger

role in keeping U.S. rates lower than

many believe. The search for yield is a

global phenomenon, and U.S. Treasuries

currently offer higher yields than those

of other high-quality, liquid, developed

economies. We believe that foreign

investors may continue to favor the

United States due to the struggles in

the global economy, which would keep

yields on long-term U.S. Treasuries

below consensus expectations. We also

do not expect a significant headwind

from the Fed’s policy, despite the fact

that the central bank is likely to enact

its first interest-rate hike by September

2015. While investors’ shifting view

regarding the Fed’s intentions has been

a source of market volatility, recent

dollar strength and the concurrent

slowdown in economic data gives

the Fed room to remain patient in its

approach.

Bob Browne

Chief Investment Officer

Northern Trust

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M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D S

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

2 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY 7 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 8 STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

9 STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 10 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

15 SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

15 CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND 19 MONEY MARKET FUND

25 MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND 46 U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND 49 U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET FUND 52 ABBREVIATIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION 53 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

61 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 62 TAX AND DISTRIBUTION INFO

63 FUND EXPENSES 64 TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS 71 INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS 72 FOR MORE INFORMATION This report has been prepared for the general

information of Northern Funds shareholders. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless accompanied or preceded by a current Northern Funds prospectus, which contains more complete information about Northern Funds’ investment policies, management fees and expenses. Investors are reminded to read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

Performance calculations reflect fee waivers and reimbursements in effect. In the absence of fee waivers and reimbursements, total return would have been reduced. Total return is based on net change in net asset value assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.

Northern Funds’ performance is compared to various market indices. Unlike a mutual fund, the performance of an index assumes no transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. A direct investment in an index is not possible. This report contains certain forward-looking statements about factors that may affect the performance of Northern Funds in the future. These statements are based on Northern Funds’ management predictions and expectations concerning certain future events, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in Northern Funds’ management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

Investments in the Funds are not

insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other governmental agency. Although each Fund seeks to maintain a value of $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing.

Northern Funds are distributed by Northern Funds Distributors, LLC, Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101, not affiliated with Northern Trust.

N O T F D I C I N S U R E D

May lose value/No bank guarantee

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C A L I F O R N I A M U N I C I P A L M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D

(UNAUDITED)

P O R T F O L I O M A N A G E M E N T C O M M E N T A R Y

For the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2015, the California Municipal Money Market Fund provided a total return of

0.01% as compared to 0.01% for the benchmark, the iMoney Net Fund Average

TM

/California State-Specific Retail category. The Fund

seeks to offer investors income that is exempt from federal as well as state of California taxation, along with liquidity and a stable net

asset value.

The California credit environment continued to improve as the period progressed, with the state projecting a budget surplus for the

fiscal year 2015. Throughout the period, the Fund was invested in tier-one short-term California municipal instruments. Fund

manag-ers worked with Northern’s municipal research team to identify new investment opportunities, while ensuring that only the strongest

top-tier credits were added to the Fund. The Fund’s focus was to increase pure municipal credit exposure with diverse revenue sources.

All new municipal credits were submitted for approval to a committee of credit and risk managers.

During the reporting period, the Fund’s managers maintained a strong liquidity position by holding a significant portion of assets

under management in daily and weekly municipal variable-rate demand notes, or VRDNs. Daily and weekly VRDNs offer an attractive

credit profile as well a liquidity option of either one day or one week. In addition, VRDNs are par bonds that are not susceptible to

price fluctuations in a volatile rate environment. The strong liquidity position enabled managers to opportunistically purchase

fixed-rate notes as the one-year curve began to steepen. Throughout the period, the Fund was positioned with approximately 90% of assets

having an effective maturity of less than five business days.

I N V E S T M E N T P E R F O R M A N C E

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNSfor periods ended March 31, 2015

TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR FIVE YEAR TEN YEAR CURRENT 7-DAY YIELD

CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET 0.01% 0.02% 0.93%

0.01% IMONEYNET MFR AVERAGETM/CA

STATE-SPECIFIC RETAIL 0.01 0.02 0.88

Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

Investment return will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or

less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that

shown here. Current 7-Day Yield refers to income generated over the 7-day period ended

March 31, 2015. Current 7-Day Yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the

Fund than the total return. Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers

and expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced.

In the absence of voluntary expense reimbursements, the Current 7-Day Yield for the

Fund would have been -0.32% as of March 31, 2015. Performance data current to the

most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com.

M A T U R I T Y A N A L Y S I S

At March 31, 2015, the maturity analysis for the California Municipal Money Market Fund

as a percentage of investments was:

MATURITY % We compare our Funds to the iMoneyNet

Money Fund Report Averages, which are composites of professionally managed money market investments with similar investment objectives.

Income from the Fund may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and state and local taxes.

Portfolio composition is subject to change. Information about Investment

Considerations can be found on page 71. OVERNIGHT (ONE BUSINESS DAY) 51.6%

2 - 15 DAYS 37.1 31 - 60 DAYS 6.1 61 - 97 DAYS 4.1 181 - 270 DAYS 1.1

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

KURT STOEBER

With Northern Trust since 2000

FUND FACTS

(as of 3/31/15)

TICKER SYMBOL NOCXX

INCEPTION DATE 11/29/94

NET ASSETS $476 MILLION

NET ASSET VALUE $1.00

DIVIDEND SCHEDULE MONTHLY

GROSS EXPENSE RATIO(1) 0.38%

NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.04%

(1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund’s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund’s financial highlights.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investments in the Fund are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to maintain a value of $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose

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M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D S

M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D

(UNAUDITED)

P O R T F O L I O M A N A G E M E N T C O M M E N T A R Y

After a disappointing first quarter of the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2015, U.S. growth led the way for developed

economies over the remainder of the calendar year, but the economy seemed to soften a bit in early 2015. The labor market continued

to strengthen, as unemployment reached 5.5% at March 31, 2015, representing a decline of 1.8% versus 12 months earlier. However,

average hourly earnings and weekly hours made little progress, and the participation rate held stubbornly low. Inflation continued to

run below the U.S. Federal Reserve’s mandate.

As the period progressed, the paths of the major central banks of the developed world began to diverge, as both the U.S. Federal Reserve

and the Bank of England moved towards tightening while the Bank of Japan and European Central Bank continued to expand their

quantitative easing programs. The U.S. Federal Reserve completed its bond purchases in November, and a hiking cycle for the fed funds

rate was anticipated to begin as early as mid-2015. After a weaker first quarter of economic data and a disappointing March jobs report,

the markets began to expect the first hike to occur later in 2015. The U.S. Federal Reserve continued the testing program for its

over-night fixed-rate reverse repurchase agreement facility in the period. There were multiple changes introduced, including a Dutch auction

should interest exceed $300 billion, as well as a term repurchase agreement facility that was instituted near year end and again in the

first quarter. This program, while likely temporary, has been successful in establishing a floor on front-end rates.

For the reporting period, the Money Market Fund posted a 0.01% return, compared with the 0.01% return of its benchmark, the

iMoney Net Fund Average

TM

/First Tier Retail category. Money market funds continue to be challenged with low short-term interest

rates driven by supply constraints. We maintained a long overall portfolio duration relative to the benchmark through the end of 2014,

but instituted a neutral duration in the first quarter of 2015. We continue to position the Fund conservatively by remaining highly

selective in our purchases. Liquidity and principal preservation remain our primary objectives.

I N V E S T M E N T P E R F O R M A N C E

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNSfor periods ended March 31, 2015

TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR FIVE YEAR TEN YEAR CURRENT 7-DAY YIELD MONEY MARKET 0.01% 0.02% 1.36% 0.01% IMONEYNET MFR AVERAGETM/FIRST

TIER RETAIL 0.01 0.01 1.35

Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

Investment return will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or

less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that

shown here. Current 7-Day Yield refers to income generated over the 7-day period ended

March 31, 2015. Current 7-Day Yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the

Fund than the total return. Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers

and expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced.

In the absence of voluntary expense reimbursements, the Current 7-Day Yield for the

Fund would have been -0.15% as of March 31, 2015. Performance data current to the

most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com.

M A T U R I T Y A N A L Y S I S

At March 31, 2015, the maturity analysis for the Money Market Fund as a percentage of

investments was:

MATURITY %

We compare our Funds to the iMoneyNet Money Fund Report Averages, which are composites of professionally managed money market investments with similar investment objectives.

Portfolio composition is subject to change.

Information about Investment Considerations can be found on page 71. OVERNIGHT (ONE BUSINESS DAY) 32.6%

2 - 15 DAYS 17.7 16 - 30 DAYS 11.1 31 - 60 DAYS 14.1 61 - 97 DAYS 9.6 98 - 180 DAYS 10.3 181 - 270 DAYS 2.1

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

JENNIFER SHEROIAN

With Northern Trust since 2000

PETER YI

With Northern Trust since 2000

FUND FACTS

(as of 3/31/15)

TICKER SYMBOL NORXX

INCEPTION DATE 04/11/94

NET ASSETS $8.8 BILLION

NET ASSET VALUE $1.00

DIVIDEND SCHEDULE MONTHLY

GROSS EXPENSE RATIO(1) 0.36%

NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.17%

(1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund’s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund’s financial highlights.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investments in the Fund are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to maintain a value of $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose

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M U N I C I P A L M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D

(UNAUDITED)

P O R T F O L I O M A N A G E M E N T C O M M E N T A R Y

For the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2015, the Municipal Money Market Fund returned 0.02%, compared to the 0.01%

return of its benchmark, the iMoney Net Fund Average

TM

/Tax-Free Retail category while providing stable value and liquidity. We

managed the Fund’s weighted average maturity by employing a barbell approach to asset purchases. We invested cash balances in a

combination of fixed-rate, daily and weekly Variable Rate Demand Notes. We also maintained a weighted average maturity slightly

long to the fund’s benchmark.

Fixed-income investors focused their attention on both domestic and global developments during the reporting period. In the United

States, the Federal Reserve ended its large-scale asset purchases and began preparing fixed-income markets for a “lift off” from interest

rate levels near zero. While the Fed was wrapping up its bond-buying program, the European Central Bank embarked on an asset

pur-chase program of its own. These developments affected the prices of fixed-income securities, currencies and commodities. The one-year

yield curve steepened by the end of the fiscal year, making one-year notes attractive relative to overnight holdings.

In the municipal fixed-income market, investors continued to benefit from an improving credit environment in which an increasing

number of municipalities reported better financial outlooks. Demand for high-quality investments remained strong throughout the

period, as investors sought investable fixed-income securities in a volatile rate environment. Robust demand for short-duration

municipal investments, in combination with limited supply, made investing cash balances challenging at times during the period.

Our primary investment strategy was focused on identifying new municipal credits that would diversify the Fund’s holdings.

Through-out the period, we sought opportunities among tax-exempt securities backed by general obligations, universities or essential services

when available.

I N V E S T M E N T P E R F O R M A N C E

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNSfor periods ended March 31, 2015

TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR FIVE YEAR TEN YEAR CURRENT 7-DAY YIELD

MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET 0.02% 0.02% 0.96%

0.01% IMONEYNET MFR AVERAGETM

/TAX-FREE RETAIL 0.01 0.02 0.93

Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

Investment return will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or

less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that

shown here. Current 7-Day Yield refers to income generated over the 7-day period ended

March 31, 2015. Current 7-Day Yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the

Fund than the total return. Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers

and expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced.

In the absence of voluntary expense reimbursements, the Current 7-Day Yield for the

Fund would have been -0.30% as of March 31, 2015. Performance data current to the

most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com.

M A T U R I T Y A N A L Y S I S

At March 31, 2015, the maturity analysis for the Municipal Money Market Fund as a

percentage of investments was:

MATURITY %

We compare our Funds to the iMoneyNet Money Fund Report Averages, which are composites of professionally managed money market investments with similar investment objectives.

Income from the Fund may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) and state and local taxes.

Portfolio composition is subject to change.

Information about Investment OVERNIGHT (ONE BUSINESS DAY) 33.9%

2 - 15 DAYS 48.8 16 - 30 DAYS 0.8 31 - 60 DAYS 0.8 61 - 97 DAYS 5.7 98 - 180 DAYS 2.6 181 - 270 DAYS 6.5 271 - 366 DAYS 0.8

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

KURT STOEBER

With Northern Trust since 2000

FUND FACTS

(as of 3/31/15)

TICKER SYMBOL NOMXX

INCEPTION DATE 04/11/94

NET ASSETS $6.3 BILLION

NET ASSET VALUE $1.00

DIVIDEND SCHEDULE MONTHLY

GROSS EXPENSE RATIO(1) 0.36%

NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.07%

(1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund’s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund’s financial highlights.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investments in the Fund are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to maintain a value of $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose

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M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D S

U . S . G O V E R N M E N T M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D

(UNAUDITED)

P O R T F O L I O M A N A G E M E N T C O M M E N T A R Y

Higher-risk assets generally performed well during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2015, with U.S. equities reaching

record highs. Still, bond yields generally defied forecasts by trending lower, not higher. Expectations regarding global growth and

monetary policy remained key drivers of market sentiment. While U.S. economic data generally painted a picture of modest growth,

declining inflation in the Eurozone, along with weak growth in Japan and China, tempered market optimism. New U.S. Federal Reserve

Chair Janet Yellen enjoyed a relatively smooth transition early in her tenure, which allowed the Federal Open Market Committee to

complete an orderly wind-down of the asset purchase program known as quantitative easing. Monetary policy across the world’s major

economies began to diverge as the FOMC contemplated a timeline for normalizing policy even as the European Central Bank, Bank of

Japan, and People’s Bank of China provided additional accommodation.

Money market yields remained pinned near zero throughout the period, as demand for high quality liquid assets continued to outstrip

supply. The Fed’s Reverse Repurchase Facility was well received by market participants, consistently attracting over $100 billion on a

daily basis. Conversely, dealers continued to feel the pressure of new regulations designed to shrink their balance sheets, which

mean-ingfully decreased the supply of repurchase agreements. The Fund’s weighted average maturity was long versus its peer group for most

of the period. More recently, we positioned the Fund to be neutral to the peer group, and we maintained a strong liquidity profile to

accommodate any unexpected redemptions.

For the reporting period, the U.S. Government Money Market Fund posted a total return of 0.01%, which compares with the 0.01%

return of its benchmark, the iMoney Net Fund Average

TM

/Government & Agencies Retail category.

I N V E S T M E N T P E R F O R M A N C E

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNSfor periods ended March 31, 2015

TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR FIVE YEAR TEN YEAR CURRENT 7-DAY YIELD

U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET 0.01% 0.01% 1.32%

0.01% IMONEYNET MFR AVERAGETM/GOVT &

AGENCIES RETAIL 0.01 0.01 1.25

Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

Investment return will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or

less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that

shown here. Current 7-Day Yield refers to income generated over the 7-day period ended

March 31, 2015. Current 7-Day Yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the

Fund than the total return. Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers

and expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced.

In the absence of voluntary expense reimbursements, the Current 7-Day Yield for the

Fund would have been -0.21% as of March 31, 2015. Performance data current to the

most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com.

M A T U R I T Y A N A L Y S I S

At March 31, 2015, the maturity analysis for the U.S. Government Money Market Fund as

a percentage of investments was:

MATURITY % We compare our Funds to the iMoneyNet

Money Fund Report Averages, which are composites of professionally managed money market investments with similar investment objectives.

Portfolio composition is subject to change.

Information about Investment Considerations can be found on page 71. OVERNIGHT (ONE BUSINESS DAY) 53.0%

2 - 15 DAYS 12.8 16 - 30 DAYS 10.8 31 - 60 DAYS 6.4 61 - 97 DAYS 1.2 98 - 180 DAYS 8.2 181 - 270 DAYS 4.3 271 - 366 DAYS 3.3

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

DANIEL LAROCCO

With Northern Trust since 2008

PETER YI

With Northern Trust since 2000

FUND FACTS

(as of 3/31/15)

TICKER SYMBOL NOGXX

INCEPTION DATE 04/11/94

NET ASSETS $1.8 BILLION

NET ASSET VALUE $1.00

DIVIDEND SCHEDULE MONTHLY

GROSS EXPENSE RATIO(1) 0.37%

NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.09%

(1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund’s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund’s financial highlights.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investments in the Fund are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to maintain a value of $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose

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U . S . G O V E R N M E N T S E L E C T M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D

(UNAUDITED)

P O R T F O L I O M A N A G E M E N T C O M M E N T A R Y

Global financial markets continued to exhibit a fair amount of volatility during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2015,

as investors adjusted their expectations regarding monetary policy both in the United States and abroad. Weak growth and inflation in

the Eurozone prompted the European Central Bank to provide additional accommodation in the form of quantitative easing. At the

same time, the strengthening U.S. economy led the U.S. Federal Reserve to wind down its asset-purchase program and contemplate its

timeline for normalizing monetary policy. Equities generally finished the period higher, while bond yields defied expectations by

trend-ing lower. Volatility was a factor in market performance, as global growth prospects remained uneven and central banks debated how

best to support their respective economies.

In the money markets, issuance of agency discount notes remained essentially flat year-over-year, with any temporary upswing in

issuance easily absorbed by money market funds seeking high quality investments. The U.S. Treasury’s floating rate notes were met

with strong demand from money market funds, corporate treasurers and foreign central banks, causing the bonds to trade at lower

yields than many had expected. The Fund’s weighted average maturity was long versus its peer group for most of the period. More

recently, we positioned the Fund to be neutral to its peer group, and we maintained a strong liquidity profile to accommodate any

unexpected redemptions.

For the reporting period, the U.S. Government Select Money Market Fund posted a total return of 0.01%, compared with the 0.01%

return of its benchmark, the iMoney Net Fund Average

TM

/Government & Agencies Retail category.

I N V E S T M E N T P E R F O R M A N C E

AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNSfor periods ended March 31, 2015

TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR FIVE YEAR TEN YEAR CURRENT 7-DAY YIELD

U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET 0.01% 0.01% 1.29%

0.01% IMONEYNET MFR AVERAGETM/GOVT &

AGENCIES RETAIL 0.01 0.01 1.25

Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

Investment return will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or

less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that

shown here. Current 7-Day Yield refers to income generated over the 7-day period ended

March 31, 2015. Current 7-Day Yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the

Fund than the total return. Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers

and expense reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced.

In the absence of voluntary expense reimbursements, the Current 7-Day Yield for the

Fund would have been -0.23% as of March 31, 2015. Performance data current to the

most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com.

M A T U R I T Y A N A L Y S I S

At March 31, 2015, the maturity analysis for the U.S. Government Select Money Market

Fund as a percentage of investments was:

MATURITY % We compare our Funds to the iMoneyNet

Money Fund Report Averages, which are composites of professionally managed money market investments with similar investment objectives.

Portfolio composition is subject to change.

Information about Investment Considerations can be found on page 71. OVERNIGHT (ONE BUSINESS DAY) 31.6%

2 - 15 DAYS 16.8 16 - 30 DAYS 21.2 31 - 60 DAYS 9.4 61 - 97 DAYS 3.4 98 - 180 DAYS 10.6 181 - 270 DAYS 4.3 271 - 366 DAYS 2.6 367 DAYS - 2 YRS 0.1

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS

DANIEL LAROCCO

With Northern Trust since 2008

PETER YI

With Northern Trust since 2000

FUND FACTS

(as of 3/31/15)

TICKER SYMBOL NOSXX

INCEPTION DATE 12/12/94

NET ASSETS $3.4 BILLION

NET ASSET VALUE $1.00

DIVIDEND SCHEDULE MONTHLY

GROSS EXPENSE RATIO(1) 0.36%

NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.09%

(1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund’s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund’s financial highlights.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investments in the Fund are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to maintain a value of $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose

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Amounts in thousands, except per share data CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND MONEY MARKET FUND MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET FUND ASSETS:

Investments, at amortized cost, which approximates

fair value $467,937 $6,502,377 $6,501,850 $895,208 $2,559,143

Repurchase agreements, at cost which approximates

fair value — 2,366,710 — 876,446 819,472

Cash 5,858 30,004 — 5,005 12

Interest income receivable 270 3,433 6,953 124 244

Receivable for securities sold 735 — 65,156 — —

Receivable for fund shares sold 852 — — — 2

Receivable from affiliates for expense reimbursements 33 296 384 78 166

Prepaid and other assets 1 9 5 2 4

Total Assets 475,686 8,902,829 6,574,348 1,776,863 3,379,043

LIABILITIES:

Cash overdraft — — 35,338 — —

Payable for securities purchased — 35,764 264,945 10,846 18,987

Payable for fund shares redeemed — 21,486 23 2,156 —

Distributions to shareholders 4 75 54 13 29

Payable to affiliates:

Management fees (Note 5) 30 558 399 107 216

Custody and accounting fees 3 23 15 7 12

Transfer agent fees 1 25 18 5 10

Trustee fees 8 83 53 9 17

Accrued other liabilities 32 222 131 52 91

Total Liabilities 78 58,236 300,976 13,195 19,362

Net Assets $475,608 $8,844,593 $6,273,372 $1,763,668 $3,359,681

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS:

Capital stock $475,627 $8,853,078 $6,273,289 $1,763,677 $3,359,693

Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) (10) (30) 83 (9) (12)

Accumulated undistributed net realized loss (9) (8,455) — — —

Net Assets $475,608 $8,844,593 $6,273,372 $1,763,668 $3,359,681

Shares Outstanding ($.0001 par value, unlimited

authorization) 475,660 8,853,172 6,273,314 1,763,710 3,359,731

Net Asset Value, Redemption and Offering Price Per

Share $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

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Amounts in thousands CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND MONEY MARKET FUND MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET FUND INVESTMENT INCOME: Interest income $235 $14,481 $4,488 $1,505 $3,576

Total Investment Income 235 14,481 4,488 1,505 3,576

EXPENSES:

Management fees (Note 5) 1,086 20,092 14,740 3,713 8,668

Investment advisory fees (Note 5) 264 4,784 3,674 868 2,205

Administration fees (Note 5) 106 1,913 1,469 347 882

Custody fees 57 860 616 183 396

Accounting fees 15 196 152 40 93

Transfer agent fees 155 2,827 2,140 516 1,276

Registration fees 16 106 56 32 48 Printing fees 16 130 87 32 60 Professional fees 33 132 86 44 65 Trustee fees 19 213 136 37 86 Other 11 94 57 21 39 Total Expenses 1,778 31,347 23,213 5,833 13,818

Less expenses voluntarily reimbursed by investment

adviser (1,343) (14,458) (16,968) (3,810) (9,098)

Less expenses contractually reimbursed by investment

adviser (242) (3,207) (2,341) (657) (1,481)

Less custodian credits (2) (2) (9) (1) —

Net Expenses 191 13,680 3,895 1,365 3,239

Net Investment Income 44 801 593 140 337

NET REALIZED GAINS: Net realized gains on:

Investments — 111 527 4 5

Net Gains — 111 527 4 5

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $44 $912 $1,120 $144 $342

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CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND MONEY MARKET FUND MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND U.S. GOVERNMENT SELECT MONEY MARKET FUND Amounts in thousands 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 OPERATIONS:

Net investment income $44 $40 $801 $798 $593 $609 $140 $107 $337 $315

Net realized gains on:

Investments — — 111 92 527 546 4 14 5 22

Net Increase in Net Assets

Resulting from Operations 44 40 912 890 1,120 1,155 144 121 342 337

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:(1)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital

share transactions 21,765 83,887 865,466 (597,840) (154,121) (229,742) 380,193 54,103 (367,344) 189,420

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from

Capital Share Transactions 21,765 83,887 865,466 (597,840) (154,121) (229,742) 380,193 54,103 (367,344) 189,420 DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

From net investment income (43) (40) (791) (796) (804) (1,158) (147) (138) (350) (355)

From net realized gains — — — — (383) — — — — —

Total Distributions Paid (43) (40) (791) (796) (1,187) (1,158) (147) (138) (350) (355)

Total Increase (Decrease) in

Net Assets 21,766 83,887 865,587 (597,746) (154,188) (229,745) 380,190 54,086 (367,352) 189,402 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 453,842 369,955 7,979,006 8,576,752 6,427,560 6,657,305 1,383,478 1,329,392 3,727,033 3,537,631 End of year $475,608 $453,842 $8,844,593 $7,979,006 $6,273,372 $6,427,560 $1,763,668 $1,383,478 $3,359,681 $3,727,033 Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) $(10) $(11) $(30) $(40) $83 $150 $(9) $(6) $(12) $(4)

(1) The number of shares approximates the dollar amount of transactions.

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C A L I F O R N I A M U N I C I PA L M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D

Selected per share data 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

Net investment income (loss)(1)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(2)

Total from Investment Operations — — — — —

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

From net investment income(3)

Total Distributions Paid — — — — —

Net Asset Value, End of Year $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

Total Return(4) 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.03%

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

Net assets, in thousands, end of year $475,608 $453,842 $369,955 $426,698 $469,628

Ratio to average net assets of:

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(5) 0.04% 0.08% 0.16% 0.16% 0.27%

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits(5) 0.41% 0.50% 0.51% 0.49% 0.57%

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and

credits(5) 0.01% 0.01% 0.00% 0.01% 0.00%

Net investment loss, before reimbursements and credits(5) (0.36)% (0.41)% (0.35)% (0.32)% (0.30)%

(1) Per share amounts from net investment income (loss) were less than $0.01 per share.

(2) Per share amounts from net realized and unrealized gains (losses) were less than $0.01 per share. (3) Per share amounts from distributions paid from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

(4) Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net

asset value at the end of the year.

(5) The impact on Net Assets due to any custody credits is less than 0.001%.

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M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D

Selected per share data 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

Net investment income(1)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(2)

Total from Investment Operations — — — — —

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

From net investment income(3)

Total Distributions Paid — — — — —

Net Asset Value, End of Year $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

Total Return(4) 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.02% 0.03%

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

Net assets, in thousands, end of year $8,844,593 $7,979,006 $8,576,752 $7,276,346 $7,419,896

Ratio to average net assets of:

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(5) 0.17% 0.18% 0.24% 0.18% 0.30%

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits(5) 0.39% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.55%

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(5) 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.02% 0.02%

Net investment loss, before reimbursements and credits(5) (0.21)% (0.29)% (0.23)% (0.28)% (0.23)%

(1) Per share amounts from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

(2) Per share amounts from net realized and unrealized gains (losses) were less than $0.01 per share. (3) Per share amounts from distributions paid from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

(4) Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net

asset value at the end of the year.

(5) The impact on Net Assets due to any custody credits is less than 0.001%.

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M U N I C I PA L M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D

Selected per share data 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

Net investment income(1)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(2)

Total from Investment Operations — — — — —

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

From net investment income(3)

From net realized gains —(4)

Total Distributions Paid — — — — —

Net Asset Value, End of Year $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

Total Return(5) 0.02% 0.02% 0.01% 0.01% 0.02%

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

Net assets, in thousands, end of year $6,273,372 $6,427,560 $6,657,305 $7,015,764 $6,688,741

Ratio to average net assets of:

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(6) 0.07% 0.10% 0.17% 0.16% 0.29%

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits(6) 0.39% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.54%

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(6) 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.02% 0.03%

Net investment loss, before reimbursements and credits(6) (0.31)% (0.37)% (0.30)% (0.30)% (0.22)%

(1) Per share amounts from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

(2) Per share amounts from net realized and unrealized gains (losses) were less than $0.01 per share. (3) Per share amounts from distributions paid from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share. (4) Per share amount from distributions paid from net realized gains was less than $0.01 per share.

(5) Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net

asset value at the end of the year.

(6) The impact on Net Assets due to any custody credits is less than 0.001%.

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U . S . G O V E R N M E N T M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D

Selected per share data 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

Net investment income(1)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(2)

Total from Investment Operations — — — — —

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

From net investment income(3)

Total Distributions Paid — — — — —

Net Asset Value, End of Year $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

Total Return(4) 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.02%

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

Net assets, in thousands, end of year $1,763,668 $1,383,478 $1,329,392 $1,351,140 $1,626,601

Ratio to average net assets of:

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(5) 0.09% 0.10% 0.17% 0.12% 0.23%

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits(5) 0.40% 0.48% 0.48% 0.49% 0.54%

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(5) 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%

Net investment loss, before reimbursements and credits(5) (0.30)% (0.37)% (0.30)% (0.36)% (0.30)%

(1) Per share amounts from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

(2) Per share amounts from net realized and unrealized gains (losses) were less than $0.01 per share. (3) Per share amounts from distributions paid from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

(4) Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net

asset value at the end of the year.

(5) The impact on Net Assets due to any custody credits is less than 0.001%.

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U . S . G O V E R N M E N T S E L E C T M O N E Y M A R K E T F U N D

Selected per share data 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:

Net investment income(1)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(2)

Total from Investment Operations — — — — —

LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID:

From net investment income(3)

Total Distributions Paid — — — — —

Net Asset Value, End of Year $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

Total Return(4) 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:

Net assets, in thousands, end of year $3,359,681 $3,727,033 $3,537,631 $3,436,678 $3,122,906

Ratio to average net assets of:

Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits(5) 0.09% 0.10% 0.15% 0.09% 0.20%

Expenses, before reimbursements and credits(5) 0.39% 0.48% 0.48% 0.48% 0.55%

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits(5) 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01%

Net investment loss, before reimbursements and credits(5) (0.29)% (0.37)% (0.32)% (0.38)% (0.34)%

(1) Per share amounts from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

(2) Per share amounts from net realized and unrealized gains (losses) were less than $0.01 per share. (3) Per share amounts from distributions paid from net investment income were less than $0.01 per share.

(4) Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net

asset value at the end of the year.

(5) The impact on Net Assets due to any custody credits is less than 0.001%.

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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) M U N I C I PA L I N V E S T M E N T S - 9 8 . 4 % California - 98.4%

Alameda County IDA Revenue VRDB, Convergent Laser Tech,

(Wells Fargo Bank N.A. LOC),

0.03%, 4/9/15 $4,040 $4,040

Alameda Public Financing Authority VRDB, Series A, Alameda Point

Improvement Project,

(MUFG Union Bank N.A. LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 1,600 1,600

California Educational Facilities Authority Adjustable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Stanford University, Series L-3,

0.01%, 4/9/15 200 200

California Educational Facilities Authority Adjustable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Stanford University, Series L-4,

0.01%, 4/9/15 2,390 2,390

California Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue VRDB, Adventist Health System, West, Series B,

(U.S. Bank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/1/15 9,150 9,150

California Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue VRDB, Catholic Healthcare, Series H,

(Wells Fargo Bank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/9/15 6,400 6,400

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Refunding Revenue VRDB, Series C, Pacific Gas & Electric, (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. LOC),

0.03%, 4/1/15 5,350 5,350

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Revenue Refunding VRDB, Los Angeles Museum, Series A,

(Wells Fargo Bank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/1/15 10,000 10,000

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Revenue Refunding VRDB, Pacific Gas & Electric, Series A,

(MUFG Union Bank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/1/15 22,650 22,650

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Revenue VRDB, Pinewood School Project,

(Comerica Bank LOC),

0.05%, 4/9/15 8,630 8,630 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) M U N I C I PA L I N V E S T M E N T S - 9 8 . 4 % c o n t i n u e d California - 98.4% continued

California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue VRDB, Chevron USA-Recovery Zone,

0.03%, 4/1/15 $16,600 $16,600

California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue VRDB, Westmont College, Series A,

(Comerica Bank LOC),

0.04%, 4/9/15 12,450 12,450

California Pollution Control Financing Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Pacific Gas & Electric, Series F,

(JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/1/15 3,100 3,100

California Pollution Control Financing Authority Revenue VRDB, Big Bear Disposal, Inc. Project, Solid Waste, (MUFG Union Bank N.A. LOC),

0.03%, 4/9/15 2,040 2,040

California Pollution Control Financing Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue VRDB, Mission Trail Waste,

(Comerica Bank LOC),

0.07%, 4/9/15 2,440 2,440

California State Educational Facilities Authority Adjustable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series L-5, Stanford University,

0.01%, 4/9/15 100 100

California State Educational Facilities Authority Adjustable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series L-6, Stanford University,

0.01%, 4/9/15 300 300

California State G.O. Unlimited Revenue VRDB, Series A4, Kindergarten Project,

(Citibank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/1/15 4,500 4,500

California State School Cash Reserve Program Authority Revenue Notes, Series D,

2.00%, 6/30/15 250 251

California State School Cash Reserve Program Authority Revenue Notes, Series E,

2.00%, 6/30/15 2,000 2,010

California State University Institute Municipal Interest Bearing CP,

0.05%, 5/5/15 3,800 3,800

0.04%, 5/6/15 3,740 3,740

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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) M U N I C I PA L I N V E S T M E N T S - 9 8 . 4 % c o n t i n u e d California - 98.4% continued

California Statewide Communities Development Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue VRDB, Pine View Apartments, Series A,

(Citibank N.A. LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 $1,100 $1,100

California Statewide Communities Development Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue VRDB, South Shore Apartments, Series M,

(FHLB of San Francisco LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 10,290 10,290

California Statewide Communities Development Authority Multifamily Revenue VRDB, Varenna Assisted Living,

(FHLB of San Francisco LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 7,785 7,785

California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanente, Series B,

(Kaiser Permanente Gtd.),

0.01%, 4/9/15 5,000 5,000

California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue VRDB, Development at Robert Louis Stevenson,

(U.S. Bank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/9/15 6,700 6,700

Castaic Lake Water Agency California Revenue COPS VRDB, 1994 Refunding Project,

(Wells Fargo Bank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/9/15 4,000 4,000

City & County of San Francisco California Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding VRDB, Post Street Towers, Series A,

(FHLMC LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 8,800 8,800

City of Carlsbad California Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding VRDB, Santa Fe Ranch Apartments Project,

(FHLMC LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 6,420 6,420

City of Fresno California Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding VRDB, Heron Pointe Apartments, Series A,

(FNMA LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 5,915 5,915

City of Los Angeles Department of Airports Municipal Interest Bearing CP,

0.06%, 5/14/15 7,000 7,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) M U N I C I PA L I N V E S T M E N T S - 9 8 . 4 % c o n t i n u e d California - 98.4% continued 0.06%, 5/14/15 $3,500 $3,500

City of Los Angeles G.O. Unlimited TRANS,

1.50%, 6/25/15 2,500 2,508

City of Manhattan Beach California COPS Refunding VRDB,

(MUFG Union Bank N.A. LOC),

0.03%, 4/9/15 2,115 2,115

City of Oceanside California Multifamily Housing Revenue VRDB, Shadow Way, Non AMT,

(FHLMC LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 700 700

City of Riverside Water Variable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

0.06%, 3/1/16 3,300 3,300

City of Salinas California Economic Development Revenue VRDB, Monterey County Public Building, Series A,

(Bank of New York Mellon LOC),

0.04%, 4/9/15 12,025 12,025

Corona California Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding VRDB, Country Hills Project,

(FHLMC LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 4,600 4,600

County of Los Angeles G.O. Unlimited TRANS,

1.50%, 6/30/15 4,450 4,465

County of Riverside Teeter Obligation Revenue Notes, Series D,

1.50%, 10/14/15 4,000 4,029

County of San Bernardino G.O. Unlimited TRANS, Series A,

2.00%, 6/30/15 5,000 5,023

Golden Empire Schools Financing Authority Lease Revenue Floating Revenue Bonds, Variable Notes, Kern High School District,

0.22%, 5/1/15 4,630 4,630

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Tobacco Settlement Adjustable Revenue Bonds, Eagle-20130013, Class A,

(Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Insured),

0.04%, 4/9/15(1) 9,900 9,900

Irvine Ranch Water District VRDB, Special Assessment, Districts Numbers 140-240-105-250,

(Bank of New York Mellon LOC),

0.03%, 4/1/15 6,400 6,400

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Irvine Unified School District Special Tax Adjustable Bonds, Community Facilities District 09,

(Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. LOC),

0.01%, 4/9/15 $5,000 $5,000

Kern Community College District Variable Refunding COPS,

0.12%, 4/9/15 4,500 4,500

Los Angeles California Multifamily Revenue Refunding VRDB, Mountainback,

(FHLMC LOC),

0.03%, 4/9/15 8,240 8,240

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Revenue VRDB, Subseries B-1,

0.02%, 4/9/15 5,000 5,000

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Waterworks Revenue VRDB,

Subseries B-2,

0.02%, 4/1/15 11,000 11,000

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Revenue Refunding VRDB, Series D,

0.01%, 4/9/15 4,500 4,500

Mission Viejo Community Development Financing Authority Revenue VRDB, Mall Improvement Project, Series A,

(MUFG Union Bank N.A. LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 8,300 8,300

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District G.O. Unlimited BANS,

2.50%, 11/1/15 1,000 1,013

Nuveen California Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3 VRDP, Series 1-1600,

0.10%, 4/9/15(1) 7,000 7,000

Nuveen California Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund Tax-Exempt Preferred Floating VRDP, Series 5,

0.09%, 4/9/15(1) 5,000 5,000

Orange County California Apartment Development Adjustable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Larkspur Canyon Apartments, Series A,

(FNMA LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 7,435 7,435

Riverside County Multifamily Housing Authority Revenue Refunding VRDB, Tyler Springs Apartments, Series C,

(FNMA LOC), 0.02%, 4/9/15 7,600 7,600 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) M U N I C I PA L I N V E S T M E N T S - 9 8 . 4 % c o n t i n u e d California - 98.4% continued

Sacramento County Multifamily Housing Authority Revenue Refunding VRDB, Ashford, Series D,

(FNMA LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 $5,460 $5,460

Sacramento County Multifamily Housing Authority Revenue Refunding VRDB, Seasons at Winter, Series C-2,

(FHLMC LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 7,100 7,100

San Bernardino County California Multifamily Revenue Refunding VRDB, Housing Mortgage Mountain View,

(FNMA LOC),

0.04%, 4/9/15 7,260 7,260

San Francisco City & County Airports Community International Airport Revenue Refunding VRDB, Second Series 37C,

(MUFG Union Bank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/9/15 600 600

San Francisco City & County Finance Corp. Adjustable Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008-1, Moscone Center,

(State Street Bank & Trust Co. LOC),

0.01%, 4/9/15 5,010 5,010

Southern California Public Power Authority Revenue VRDB, Natural Gas Project,

(Barclays Bank PLC LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 5,065 5,065

State of California Adjustable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series A-1, Kindergarten,

(Citibank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/1/15 20,400 20,400

State of California Adjustable G.O. Unlimited Bonds, Series B-1, Kindergarten,

(Citibank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/1/15 6,900 6,900

State of California Department of Water Resources Municipal Interest Bearing CP,

(Bank of Montreal Gtd.),

0.04%, 4/1/15 3,109 3,109

State of California G.O. Unlimited VRDB, Series B, Subseries B-3,

(Barclays Bank PLC LOC),

0.01%, 4/9/15 2,000 2,000

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State of California G.O. Unlimited VRDB, Subseries B-7,

(JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. LOC),

0.01%, 4/1/15 $14,500 $14,500

State of California G.O., Series A-3, (Bank of Montreal LOC),

0.01%, 4/1/15 19,300 19,300

State of California Municipal Interest Bearing CP,

(Royal Bank of Canada LOC),

0.04%, 4/1/15 15,000 15,000

0.07%, 5/20/15 10,000 10,000

State of California Revenue Anticipation Notes,

1.50%, 6/22/15 4,500 4,514

Sunnyvale COPS Refunding VRDB, Government Center Site, Series A,

(MUFG Union Bank N.A. LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 2,210 2,210

Tahoe Forest Hospital District California Revenue VRDB, Health Facility,

(U.S. Bank N.A. LOC),

0.03%, 4/1/15 2,450 2,450

University of California Municipal CP,

0.02%, 4/9/15 5,000 5,000

West Hills Community College District COPS VRDB,

(MUFG Union Bank N.A. LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 3,025 3,025

Western Municipal Water District Facilities Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A,

(MUFG Union Bank N.A. LOC),

0.02%, 4/9/15 6,500 6,500

467,937 Total Municipal Investments

(Cost $467,937) 467,937

Total Investments - 98.4%

(Cost $467,937)(2) 467,937

Other Assets less Liabilities - 1.6% 7,671

NET ASSETS - 100.0% $475,608

(1) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of

1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration,

normally to qualified institutional buyers. The value of these securities is deter-mined in accordance with procedures established by the Trustees of Northern Funds.

(2) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $467,937.

Percentages shown are based on Net Assets. The classifications shown on the Schedule of Investments and in the tables herein are unaudited.

At March 31, 2015, the industry sectors (unaudited) for the Fund were:

I N D U S T R Y S E C T O R

% OF TOTAL INVESTMENTS

Air, Transportation, Water Services

and Solid Waste Management 18.2%

Educational Services 13.5

Electric Services, Power and Utility 8.1

Executive, Legislative & General Government 22.9 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals,

Specialty Hospitals, Nursing and Personal Care 4.9

Miscellaneous Revenues 6.1

Urban and Community Development,

Housing Programs and Social Services 19.0

All other sectors less than 5% 7.3

Total 100.0%

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three levels listed below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities on the measurement date.

Level 2 - Other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices in active markets for similar securities, securities valuations based on commonly quoted benchmark interest rates and yield curves, maturities, ratings and/or securities indices).

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (e.g., information about assumptions, including risk, market participants would use in pricing a security).

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities and other financial instruments, if any. The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments, which are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value, by the above fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2015:

LEVEL 1 (000S) LEVEL 2 (000S) LEVEL 3 (000S) TOTAL (000S) Investments held by California Municipal

Money Market Fund(1) (2) $— $467,937 $ — $467,937

(1) Classifications as defined in the Schedule of Investments.

(2) Investments held by the Fund are valued at amortized cost and therefore are

classified as Level 2. NTI categorizes an investment in the Fund as Level 1, due to quoted market prices being available in active markets.

The Fund discloses all transfers between levels based on valuations at the end of each reporting period.

At March 31, 2015, there were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 classifications based on levels assigned to the securities on March 31, 2014.

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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) A B S C O M M E R C I A L PA P E R - 3 . 3 % ABS Other - 3.3%

Collateralized Commercial Paper Co. LLC,

0.35%, 7/31/15 $33,000 $32,962

0.36%, 9/8/15 45,000 44,930

Collateralized Commercial Paper II Co. LLC,

0.28%, 4/1/15(1) 75,000 75,000

0.29%, 4/28/15(1) (2) 34,000 34,000

Kells Funding LLC,

0.26%, 4/27/15(1) (2) 36,000 35,998

0.23%, 6/12/15(1) 44,000 43,980

Victory Receivables Corp.,

0.17%, 4/24/15 16,000 15,998

0.17%, 4/29/15(1) 13,000 12,998

295,866 Total ABS Commercial Paper

(Cost $295,866) 295,866

A S S E T - B A C K E D S E C U R I T I E S - 1.1 %

ABS Other - 0.1%

Volvo Financial Equipment LLC, Series 2015 1A, Class A1,

0.35%, 7/9/15(1) (3) 4,000 4,000

Car Loan - 1.0%

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust, Series 2014-C, Class A1,

0.23%, 5/1/15(1) 21,780 21,780

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2014-4,

0.22%, 6/6/15 18,947 18,947

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2015-1, Class A1,

0.24%, 6/30/15 25,217 25,217

Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2015-A, Class A1,

0.24%, 5/28/15 23,689 23,689

89,633 Total Asset-Backed Securities

(Cost $93,633) 93,633

C E R T I F I C AT E S O F D E P O S I T - 3 4 . 3 %

Banking - 34.3%

Bank of America N.A.,

0.26%, 4/1/15 20,000 20,000

Bank of America N.A., New York Branch,

0.30%, 7/17/15 35,000 35,000 0.32%, 9/1/15 46,000 46,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) C E R T I F I C AT E S O F D E P O S I T - 3 4 . 3 % c o n t i n u e d Banking - 34.3% continued

Bank of Montreal, Chicago Branch,

0.22%, 4/10/15 $16,000 $16,000

0.30%, 6/8/15, FRCD(2) 56,000 56,000

Bank of Nova Scotia, Houston,

0.22%, 4/1/15, FRCD(2) 50,000 50,000 0.31%, 4/1/15, FRCD(2) 20,000 20,000 0.25%, 4/8/15, FRCD 20,000 20,000 0.26%, 4/8/15, FRCD(2) 45,000 45,000 0.26%, 5/5/15, FRCD(2) 57,000 57,000 0.32%, 6/11/15, FRCD(2) 45,000 45,000

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd.,

0.23%, 4/14/15 30,000 30,000

0.24%, 4/29/15 55,000 55,000

0.25%, 5/26/15 65,000 65,000

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,

0.20%, 5/20/15 37,000 37,000

Citibank N.A., New York Branch,

0.25%, 4/24/15 35,000 35,000

Commonwealth Bank of Australia, London,

0.36%, 9/15/15 32,000 32,000

DNB Nor Bank ASA, New York Branch,

0.18%, 5/5/15 26,000 26,000

0.20%, 5/26/15 65,000 65,000

HSBC Bank PLC, London Branch,

0.31%, 6/17/15 24,000 24,000

0.32%, 6/26/15 41,000 41,003

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.,

0.31%, 4/23/15, FRCD(2) 42,000 42,000

0.25%, 6/2/15 65,000 65,000

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., New York Branch,

0.29%, 4/17/15, FRCD 53,000 53,000

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp.,

0.26%, 4/7/15 32,000 32,000

0.25%, 6/26/15 16,000 16,000

National Australia Bank Ltd., London,

0.27%, 9/2/15 30,000 30,000

National Bank of Canada, New York,

0.35%, 8/19/15 39,000 39,000

Nordea Bank Finland PLC, New York,

0.23%, 5/20/15 42,000 42,000

Norinchukin Bank, New York Branch,

0.25%, 6/25/15 45,000 45,000

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.,

0.22%, 5/11/15 52,000 52,000

S C H E D U L E O F I N V E S T M E N T S

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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) C E R T I F I C AT E S O F D E P O S I T - 3 4 . 3 % c o n t i n u e d Banking - 34.3% continued 0.21%, 5/28/15 $23,000 $23,000

Rabobank Nederland, London Branch,

0.21%, 4/22/15 59,000 59,000

0.20%, 5/5/15 42,000 42,000

0.21%, 5/8/15 70,000 70,000

Rabobank Nederland, New York Branch,

0.22%, 4/9/15, FRCD 47,000 47,000

0.30%, 9/1/15 45,000 45,000

Royal Bank of Canada, New York,

0.26%, 4/15/15, FRCD 20,000 20,000

0.30%, 6/18/15, FRCD(2) 45,000 45,000

0.27%, 7/6/15 85,000 85,000

Shizuoka Bank Ltd., New York,

0.24%, 4/1/15 34,000 34,000

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, New York,

0.18%, 4/23/15 65,000 65,000

0.20%, 5/13/15 46,000 46,000

0.27%, 7/24/15 40,000 40,000

State Street Bank & Trust Co.,

0.31%, 4/7/15, FRCD(2) 33,000 33,000

0.25%, 4/22/15, FRCD(2) 50,000 50,000

Sumitomo Mitsui Bank, New York,

0.24%, 5/11/15 38,000 38,000

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., Brussels,

0.28%, 5/13/15 50,000 50,000

0.28%, 5/20/15 65,000 65,000

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York,

0.24%, 5/5/15 22,000 22,000

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd.

0.26%, 4/13/15 28,000 28,000

0.23%, 5/26/15 52,000 52,000

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, New York,

0.19%, 4/13/15 60,000 60,000

0.19%, 6/22/15 27,000 27,000

Toronto Dominion Bank, New York Branch,

0.19%, 4/22/15 35,000 35,000 0.15%, 5/1/15 45,000 45,000 0.18%, 6/8/15 31,000 31,000 0.26%, 7/17/15 65,000 65,000 0.30%, 9/15/15 45,000 45,000 0.53%, 2/24/16 30,000 30,000

Toronto Dominion Bank, New York,

0.27%, 5/22/15, FRCD(2) 39,000 39,000 0.24%, 6/12/15 38,000 38,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) C E R T I F I C AT E S O F D E P O S I T - 3 4 . 3 % c o n t i n u e d Banking - 34.3% continued

US Bank N.A., Cincinnati,

0.16%, 4/28/15 $42,000 $42,000

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.,

0.23%, 4/7/15 55,000 55,000 0.30%, 4/20/15, FRCD(2) 24,000 24,000 0.23%, 5/4/15 55,000 55,000 0.23%, 5/13/15 42,000 42,000 0.29%, 5/18/15, FRCD(2) 5,000 5,000 0.29%, 6/3/15, FRCD(2) 40,000 40,000 0.27%, 8/7/15 65,000 65,000

Wells Fargo Bank West N.A.,

0.25%, 4/1/15, FRCD(2) 32,745 32,745

0.31%, 5/26/15, FRCD(2) 48,000 48,000

Westpac Banking Corp., New York,

0.27%, 5/26/15, FRCD 15,000 15,000

3,033,748 Total Certificates of Deposit

(Cost $3,033,748) 3,033,748

C O M M E R C I A L PA P E R - 8 . 2 %

Automotive - 0.7%

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.,

0.21%, 5/12/15 64,000 63,985

Banking - 4.1%

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group,

0.28%, 5/20/15(1) (2) 58,000 58,000

DBS Bank Ltd.,

0.18%, 4/28/15(1) 32,000 31,996

Nordea Bank AB,

0.28%, 8/26/15(1) 43,000 42,952

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.,

0.21%, 4/1/15 59,000 59,000

0.18%, 4/28/15 24,000 23,997

0.28%, 6/16/15 26,000 25,985

PNC Bank N.A.,

0.41%, 9/10/15 59,000 58,893

State Street Corp.,

0.18%, 4/21/15 33,000 32,997

United Overseas Bank Ltd.,

0.24%, 4/7/15(1) 19,000 18,999

0.26%, 9/3/15(1) (3) 13,000 12,985

365,804

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PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) C O M M E R C I A L PA P E R - 8 . 2 % c o n t i n u e d Brokerage - 0.7% JP Morgan Securities LLC, 0.30%, 7/22/15 $41,000 $40,962 0.30%, 8/3/15 20,000 19,979 60,941 Finance Companies - 2.0%

General Electric Capital Corp.,

0.08%, 4/1/15 26,000 26,000 0.20%, 4/7/15 31,000 30,999 0.28%, 8/5/15 60,000 59,941 0.25%, 8/7/15 17,000 16,985 0.30%, 9/28/15 45,000 44,932 178,857 Food and Beverage - 0.3%

Coca-Cola (The) Co.,

0.29%, 9/18/15 25,000 24,966

Foreign Agencies - 0.4%

Electricite De France S.A.,

0.19%, 4/24/15(1) 31,000 30,996

Total Commercial Paper

(Cost $725,549) 725,549

C O R P O R AT E N O T E S / B O N D S - 4 . 5 %

Automotive - 0.9%

American Honda Finance Corp.,

0.25%, 4/7/15, FRN(2) 76,000 76,000

Banking - 1.9%

Bank of America N.A.,

0.38%, 7/6/15, FRN(2) 50,000 50,000

Bank of Montreal, Chicago Branch,

0.40%, 5/12/15, FRN(2) 7,000 7,003

Bank of Nova Scotia,

1.65%, 10/29/15(1) 12,622 12,711

Bank of Nova Scotia, Houston Branch,

0.40%, 4/2/15, FRN(2) 14,000 14,007

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,

2.35%, 12/11/15 10,000 10,125

Commonwealth Bank of Australia,

1.46%, 6/16/15, FRN(1) 40,000 40,101

PNC Bank N.A.,

0.80%, 1/28/16 10,000 10,021

Toronto Dominion Bank,

2.20%, 7/29/15(1) (3) 7,000 7,042 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S) VALUE (000S) C O R P O R AT E N O

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