2025-08-15T10:12:59-05:00 2024-09-30 471019942 CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC 220 PARK AVE S ST CLOUD MN 56301 990 2023-10-01 410900982 LAKES & PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC LAKE 3206791800 1700 MAPLE AVENUE EAST MORA MN 550511227 DENISE STEWART EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3206791800 2025-08-15 1 1 MARIE A PRIMUS CPA P01272184 3202517010 2025-08-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DENISE STEWART 1700 MAPLE AVENUE EAST MORA MN 550511227 12775950 0 X WWW.LAKESANDPINES.ORG X 1966 MN BUILD PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES BY SERVING LOCAL FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS IN PURSUIT OF SELF-RELIANCE. 20 20 153 329 0 0 9690550 11042802 1336299 1710221 7002 22927 0 0 11033851 12775950 2931300 3612278 0 0 6457961 7090124 0 0 0 1746165 1837717 11135426 12540119 -101575 235831 3868309 3693446 1551386 1140692 2316923 2552754 X TO BUILD PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES BY SERVING LOCAL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN PURSUIT OF SELF-RELIANCE. 0 0 3797579 91930 0 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENTPROVIDED SERVICES TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN UP TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. THE SERVICES ARE COMPREHENSIVE, WITH THE CORNERSTONES OF PARENT AND CHILD EDUCATION, HEALTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY ASSET BUILDING. EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START ARE PROGRAMS COMMITTED TO GIVING EVERY VULNERABLE CHILD AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED. HOME-BASED & CENTER-BASED SERVICE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE, WITH CENTER-BASED CLASSROOMS IN FULL-DAY CENTERS, MULTI-DAY PART-DAY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP CLASSES, AND CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIP CLASSES THROUGHOUT OUR 7-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. THRIVETRANSFORMING, HONORING, & RESPECTING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH VALUING EMPOWERMENT. COACHING IS PROVIDED FOR CUSTOMERS INTERESTED IN OR NEEDING EXTRA SUPPORT FOR UPWARD SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY. 3395782 1706581 652271 COMMUNITY SERVICES HAS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMSEMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCEPROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCED A TEMPORARY HOUSING CRISIS THAT COULD HAVE RENDERED THEM HOMELESS. FUNDS HELPED BY ASSISTING WITH MORTGAGES, RENT, DEPOSITS, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, AND EMERGENCY SHELTER COSTS, BUT ALSO INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO PREVENT FUTURE HOUSING EMERGENCIES (BUDGET COUNSELING, RESOURCE REFERRALS, OR A PERMANENT HOUSING PLAN). EMERGENCY SHELTER VOUCHERS WERE PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO WERE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, ALONG WITH ASSESSMENTS TO BE PLACED ON COORDINATED ENTRY FOR ACCESS TO HOUSING PROGRAMS IN THE REGION. HOMELESS YOUTH PROGRAMSPROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AT-RISK AND HOMELESS YOUTH (24 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER). FUNDS HELPED BY ASSISTING WITH RENT, DEPOSITS, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY (BUDGET COUNSELING, GOAL SETTING, RESOURCE REFERRALS).VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCEPROVIDED FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE INCOME TAX FORMS WERE FILED WITH ALL THE TAX CREDITS THEY WERE ELIGIBLE FOR. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO USE THE TAX REFUNDS TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLES, HOMES, AND CREDIT, WHICH ALSO HELPED TO STIMULATE THE LOCAL ECONOMY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED AN ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STAFF TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON FINANCIAL LITERACY TOPICS.FOOD SHELF SUPPORTSTAFF MEMBERS REGULARLY DONATED TO AREA FOOD SHELVES (BI-WEEKLY COLLECTIONS ARE HELD). GARDEN SEEDS WERE ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO AREA FOOD SHELVES IN THE SPRING TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO START GROWING THEIR OWN FOOD.SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) OUTREACHPROVIDED OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO AREA INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. THIS IS FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD SUPPORT OR FOOD STAMPS.SOCIAL SECURITY ADVOCACY SERVICESPROVIDED OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO AREA INDIVIDUALS WITH LONG-TERM HEALTH ISSUES THAT PROHIBIT THEM FROM WORKING, WHO ARE ALSO UNHOUSED OR UNSTABLY HOUSED AND ARE ENROLLED IN STATE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.HEALTHCARE ACCESS/MNSUREPROVIDED OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO AREA INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO OBTAIN AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, EITHER THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS OR PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANIES THROUGH THE HEALTH CARE EXCHANGE CALLED MNSURE.BRIDGES RENTAL ASSISTANCEPROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WHILE THEY WAIT FOR INCOME-BASED HOUSING OR SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAMS. 3003263 997079 8446 WEATHERIZATIONTHE GOAL IS TO REDUCE AIR FILTRATION AND LOWER ENERGY COSTS WITH INSULATION, WEATHER STRIPPING,CAULKING, AND INSTALLATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (HVAC). BY WEATHERIZING HOMES AND SAVING ENERGY, FAMILIES EXPERIENCE A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE.ENERGY ASSISTANCEAIDED THROUGH PAYMENT OF FUEL/UTILITY BILLS AND REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF HEATING SYSTEMS TO CORRECT EMERGENCY PROBLEMS. THIS PROGRAM MADE FUEL BILLS MORE AFFORDABLE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES 832492 816688 1049504 HOUSING REHABILITATIONFUNDS WERE ADMINISTERED FROM THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR THE REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM. THESE GRANT FUNDS WERE USED TO REPAIR HOMES TO MEET SECTION 8 HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS. GRANT FUNDS WERE LOANED, AT ZERO INTEREST, TO OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTY FOR A LOAN TERM OF 15 YEARS. AT THAT TIME, IF THE PROPERTY IS STILL OWNED BY THE ORIGINAL BORROWER, THE LOAN WILL BE FORGIVEN. FUNDS WERE ADMINISTERED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR STURGEON LAKE, TWIN LAKES TOWNSHIP, AND SANDSTONE AT A 10-YEAR, INTEREST-FREE, FORGIVABLE LOAN. 832492 816688 1049504 11029116 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 212 0 1 153 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN X THE ORGANIZATION 3206791800 1700 MAPLE AVENUE EAST MORA MN 550511227 BRAD LARSON CHAIRPERSON (THRU 9/2024) 1.50 X X 0 0 0 TRAVIS LEIVISKA 1ST VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHEN HALLAN 2ND VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PETER RIPKA TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERTA FOLKESTAD SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 GARY PETERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN DAHLBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTI LAROWE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GENNY REYNOLDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAY PELTO-LUND BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CJ BIRD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GLORIA BORCK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RONALD DUKE BOARD MEMBER (THRU 9/2024) 1.00 X 0 0 0 VICKI WUNDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIM BURKHARDT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BETH CROOK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT TENNAPEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY HABERKORN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONALD NIEMI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRANDON HIGGINS BOARD MEMBER (BEG 1/2024) 1.00 X 0 0 0 MADISON ANDREW BOARD MEMBER (THRU 7/2024) 1.00 X 0 0 0 DENISE STEWART EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 102094 0 7721 VICKI GRUNDEEN FISCAL DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2023) 40.00 X 57245 0 5099 PAIGE WIMMER FISCAL DIRECTOR (BEG 10/2023) 40.00 X 37757 0 23 197096 0 12843 1 0 0 0 CORY ABEL 26495 HWY 169 ONAMIA MN 56359 HOUSING REHAB PROJECT CONSTRUCTION 264300 T-CAM PLUMBING LLC 2536 MAIN ST S PINE CITY MN 55063 WEATHERIZATION CONTRACTOR 216015 P J MECHANICAL PO BOX 1053 ISLE MN 56342 WEATHERIZATION CONTRACTOR/CIP FUNDING 156660 TRADEWINDS HVAC 27589 HIGHWAY 65 NE ISANTI MN 55040 WEATHERIZATION CONTRACTOR 109878 4 10599051 443751 11042802 HOUSING REHABILITATION 624100 1022946 1022946 COMMUNITY SERVICES 624100 652271 652271 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 624100 26558 26558 WEATHERIZATION 624100 8446 8446 1710221 22927 22927 12775950 1710221 0 22927 3612278 3612278 145859 58271 87588 5186098 4383504 802594 112440 98160 14280 1085264 913384 171880 560463 465165 95298 2376 2376 3365 3325 40 488483 426653 61830 13210 8740 4470 436082 352585 83497 259225 184278 74947 340264 299034 41230 78378 78378 76790 76258 532 TRAINING 99018 53637 45381 0 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 40526 13090 27436 0 12540119 11029116 1511003 0 917827 438033 809178 775489 1371235 1726986 14332 28485 79800 67569 87475 109057 2236329 1759356 387480 476973 200982 70854 3868309 3693446 709726 744769 637431 322149 2920 2920 201309 70854 1551386 1140692 X 2093600 2232652 223323 320102 2316923 2552754 3868309 3693446 235831 0 X X 0 0 1 0 X 9443789 11036500 8895321 9690550 11042802 50108962 9443789 11036500 8895321 9690550 11042802 50108962 50108962 10738 10394 5579 7002 22927 56640 50165602 5127220 0.99890 0.99910 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 60818 60818 1025952 759034 266918 1149559 1000322 149237 476973 LEASE LIABILITY - OPERATING 70854 70854 1 WEATHERIZATION/CIP PROGRAMS 323 968274 HOUSING REHABILITATION 56 816688 ENERGY ASSISTANCE 312 28805 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 348 91930 COMMUNITY SERVICES 7626 1706581 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO VENDORS ON BEHALF OF THE INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY FOR THE PROGRAMS BASED ON NEED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 FORM IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ORGANIZATION OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DECISIONS ARE MADE ACCORDINGLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 SALARIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND COMPARED WITH NUMEROUS WAGE COMPARABILITY STUDIES, SUCH AS THE 2023 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SALARY AND BENEFITS REPORT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE LAKES & PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND PERFORMANCE ARE DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE PERSONNEL MEETING MINUTES. THE FISCAL CONTROLLER AND OTHER DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR SALARIES ARE DOCUMENTED ANNUALLY THROUGH PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND SALARY RECOMMENDATION MEMORANDUMS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D).