2026-05-22T07:18:28-05:00 2025-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 220 S 6TH STREET SUITE 300 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 990 2025-01-01 411360211 LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC LAKE 2184545056 803 KINGWOOD STREET BRAINERD MN 56401 KATHY TUSA PRESIDENT 2184545056 2026-05-20 1 ANN NEIL P01817922 6123764500 2026-05-20 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z THE CENTER KATHY TUSA 803 KINGWOOD STREET BRAINERD MN 56401 724929 0 X WWW.THEBRAINERDCENTER.COM X 2004 MN THE BRAINERD CENTER IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HUB IN BRAINERD THAT SUPPORTS ADULTS 45+ THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, SOCIAL CONNECTION, LIFELONG LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. BY OFFERING FITNESS, EDUCATION, SOCIAL EVENTS, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT, THE CENTER HELPS SENIORS STAY ACTIVE, ENGAGED, AND CONNECTED, REDUCING ISOLATION, SUPPORTING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND STRENGTHENING BOTH INDIVIDUAL INDEPENDENCE AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. 13 13 9 175 17270 9156 200183 227932 72234 54553 6686 36227 176579 169959 455682 488671 4080 135 0 0 158366 210083 0 0 0 266199 325877 428645 536095 27037 -47424 1352903 1326127 10694 9220 1342209 1316907 X ENCOURAGING MATURE ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN HEALTHY LIVING, SOCIALIZATION, LIFE LONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. 0 0 415674 135 142029 THE BRAINERD CENTER SERVES ADULTS AGE 45+ THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING, SOCIAL CONNECTION, LIFELONG LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE CENTER SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,400 MEMBERS AND RECORDED AN ESTIMATED 20,000+ PARTICIPANT VISITS THROUGH DAILY AND WEEKLY FITNESS, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS (ESTIMATED). THE CENTER'S DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 20,000 HOURS BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES, OUTREACH, FUNDRAISING, AND PEER-LED ACTIVITIES.HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES ENGAGED HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS WEEKLY (ESTIMATED), HELPING MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ALIKE MAINTAIN PHYSICAL HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE. SOCIAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS REDUCED ISOLATION AND SUPPORTED EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. CREATIVE VOLUNTEER GROUPS PRODUCED THOUSANDS OF DONATED ITEMS, INCLUDING MORE THAN 7,300 HANDMADE QUILTS TO DATE, WHICH ARE GIFTED TO HOSPICE ORGANIZATIONS AND CARDIAC REHAB PROGRAMS TO BRING COMFORT, JOY, AND ENCOURAGEMENT DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS CREATED BY CENTER MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS THAT KEEP ADULTS ACTIVE, ENGAGED, AND CONNECTED.LONG-TERM GOAL: STRENGTHEN HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ADULTS 45+ WHILE SERVING AS A COMMUNITY FOCAL POINT FOR AGING. 415674 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 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 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 9 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MN X DARCY WALKOWIAK 2184545056 803 KINGWOOD STREET BRAINERD MN 56401 KATHY TUSA PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVE BARROWS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE BUXTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSIAH HEAL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LIZ HOLT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LANA LEDOUX DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN LEMIEUX DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KURT NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY PRICE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN RABOIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NICK REINDL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GAYLE TRZPUC DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN ZIMBELMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEANN BARRY THRU 052025 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 40948 0 0 DARCY WALKOWIAK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 48024 0 0 88972 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31470 125185 71277 227932 SENIOR ACTIVITIES 900099 37283 37283 NEWSLETTER ADS 541800 17270 17270 54553 35927 35927 55794 11855 43939 43939 43939 300 0 300 300 300 200497 179272 21225 21225 149877 45131 104746 104746 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 49 49 49 488671 142029 17270 101440 135 135 88972 71178 17794 99603 79682 19921 3316 2653 663 1431 1145 286 16761 13409 3352 11505 11505 9448 7558 1890 11657 9326 2331 81357 65086 16271 69 55 14 120709 96567 24142 NEWSLETTERS 29353 23482 5871 PROGRAM EXPENSES 29042 23234 5808 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 27705 22164 5541 UBIT TAX 5032 5032 536095 415674 120421 0 297365 387489 131567 0 1358407 948757 446787 409650 477184 528988 1352903 1326127 1814 340 8880 8880 10694 9220 X 1342209 1316907 1342209 1316907 1352903 1326127 -47424 22122 0 X 0 0 0 X 181072 157958 150734 200183 227932 917879 181072 157958 150734 200183 227932 917879 917879 8086 375 49760 56405 91721 206347 26998 19416 17270 63684 48949 11574 149074 200546 410143 1598053 982658 0.57440 0.69020 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 48,949. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 1,941. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 5,411. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 49. GAMING INCOME - 2023 AMOUNT: $ 9,633. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 143,663. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 200,497. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 477184 1270 50534 528988 462958 27825 -13599 477184 397062 10470 55426 462958 464266 3505 -70709 397062 430220 1907 32139 464266 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0 0 63329 63329 1124917 778596 346321 170161 170161 0 409650 ENDOWMENT FUNDS 528988 F 528988 SECURITY DEPOSIT 8880 8880 PART V, LINE 4: TO PROVIDE A FUND FOR FUTURE EXPENSES RELATED TO OCCUPANCY. 18746 12484 1 0.90000 178218 141981 7177 12933 1 0.90000 3533 4697 1 0.90000 200497 154465 7177 17630 179272 21225 MN 1 0 1 0 0.40000 0.60000 JOSIAH HEAL AND JANA HANSEN 803 KINGWOOD ST BRAINERD MN 56401 0 JOSIAH HEALJANA HANSEN 3606 OVERSEES ALL GAMBLING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION - BINGO, PULL TABS, RAFFLE, RECRUIT AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS X 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF THE PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALONG WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLICABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE POLICY REQUIRES DIRECTORS TO ACT WITH UNCONFLICTED LOYALTY TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO THEIR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING CONFLICTS INVOLVING PERSONAL, BUSINESS, OR FAMILY INTERESTS. EACH DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND TO AFFIRM WHETHER THEY ARE AWARE OF ANY CONFLICTS. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES, THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR MUST DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT AND RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM BOARD DELIBERATIONS, DECISION-MAKING, VOTING, AND ACCESS TO RELEVANT BOARD INFORMATION RELATED TO THE MATTER. THE POLICY PROHIBITS SELF-DEALING AND RESTRICTS DIRECTORS FROM USING THEIR POSITIONS FOR PERSONAL BENEFIT, INCLUDING OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT FOR THEMSELVES OR FAMILY MEMBERS, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED THROUGH TRANSPARENT AND CONTROLLED PROCEDURES. THE BOARD ENFORCES THIS POLICY THROUGH REQUIRED DISCLOSURES AND RECUSAL PROCEDURES, AND DIRECTORS ARE EXPECTED TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ETHICAL STANDARDS, FAIR DEALING, AND THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS AN ANNUAL REVIEW CONDUCTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON HIS/HER HIRE DATE ANNIVERSARY. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.