Nonprofit · EIN 23-7231256
DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
Tax-exempt · DEVILS LAKE, ND 58301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,515,463 | $2,435,286 | $80,177 | $927,221 | $161,605 | $765,616 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,129,536 | $2,073,161 | $56,375 | $839,819 | $154,380 | $685,439 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,054,348 | $2,126,810 | -$72,462 | $888,946 | $259,882 | $629,064 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,457,566
- of which government grants
- $2,440,448
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $56,165
- Net rental income
- $1,732
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $56,000
- Other revenue
- $1,732
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $994,269
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $137,226
- Other salaries and wages
- $775,965
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,030,179
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,325
- Occupancy
- $15,470
- Travel
- $80,996
- Depreciation
- $86,677
- Program services (functional)
- $2,166,059
- Management and general (functional)
- $269,227
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $839,819
- Total assets, end of year
- $927,221
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $161,605
- Net assets, end of year
- $765,616
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $401,126
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $459,976
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $305,640
- Gross receipts
- $2,515,921
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- ND
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORA PAPACHEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $67,158 | $11,033 |
| DURWOOD SCHULTZ | CFO Officer | 40 | $52,420 | $10,059 |
| DORIS GRIFFIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WETZEL | DIRECTOR (STARTED 6/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE SELBERG | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF FRITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELENA MACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE WELSH | DIRECTOR (STARTED 3/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL PEARSON | VICE PRESIDENT (LEFT 12/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELICIA GREYWATER | DIRECTOR (LEFT 3/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORA PAPACHEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $61,461 | $10,247 |
| DURWOOD SCHULTZ | CFO Officer | 40 | $52,646 | $9,853 |
| GAIL PEARSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIS GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE SELBERG | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF FRITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELENA MACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON MICKELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELICIA GREYWATER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LORA PAPACHEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $61,461 | $8,271 |
| DURWOOD SCHULTZ | CFO Officer | 40 | $52,646 | $2,377 |
| PERRY LUNDON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-LEFT JAN 2023 Officer | 17 | $11,345 | $5,344 |
| GAIL PEARSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIS GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE WEINMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE SELBERG | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF FRITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELENA MACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON MICKELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FELICIA GREYWATER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH PORTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 223 4TH ST NE, DEVILS LAKE, ND 58301-2409
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LORA PAPACHEK, 223 4TH STREET NE, DEVILS LAKE, ND 58301
- Signed the 990
- LORA PAPACHEK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (701) 662-6500
- Website
- WWW.DPCAA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BRADY MARTZ & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF POVERTY AND IMPROVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ALL HOUSEHOLDS IN A SIX-COUNTY AREA IN NORTH DAKOTA. AREAS OF SERVICE OR PROGRAM OPERATIONS INCLUDE FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, HOUSING, CHILD CARE, ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- WEATHERIZATION AND HOUSING: HOME WEATHERIZATION - A PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES LOWER ENERGY COSTS BY PROVIDING ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES TO THEIR RESIDENCE, AS WELL AS ENSURING THEY HAVE A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT. FOR THOSE AT OR BELOW 200% (DOE) OR 150% (LIHEAP) POVERTY LEVEL.WEATHERIZATION - COOLING PROGRAM - A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A COOLED AREA IN THE RESIDENCE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A MEDICAL NEED OR OVER THE AGE OF 60. MUST QUALIFY FOR LIHEAP/FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AND HAVE A DOCUMENTED MEDICAL NEED OR ARE OVER AGE 60.WEATHERIZATION - COOLING & FURNACE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO OFFSET THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF FURNACES/HOT WATER HEATERS THAT ARE NOT OPERATING OR ARE A HEALTH RISK. MUST QUALIFY FOR LIHEAP/FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AND OWN THEIR HOME.HOUSING INFORMATION & REFERRAL - PROVIDING INFORMATION AND/OR REFERRAL TO SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM DPCAA OR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WITH REGARD TO HOUSING ISSUES.HELPING HAND GRANT - FUNDS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH WEATHERIZATION FUNDS TO COVER COSTS WHEN THERE ARE AREAS OF CONCERN IN THE HOUSEHOLD THAT CAN'T BE COVERED WITH WEATHERIZATION FUNDING. AT OR BELOW 150% POVERTY LEVEL AND CURRENTLY BEING WEATHERIZED.HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM - FUNDS PROVIDED BY A FEDERAL GRANT; THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REHABILITATE HOMES OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS; HOMES ARE BROUGHT UP TO HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES. FOR THOSE AT OR BELOW 80% MEDIAN COUNTY INCOME.Expenses $1,724,585 · grants $948,939
- SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS: SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM INFORMATION & REFERRAL - PROVIDING INFORMATION & REFERRAL TO THE SELF RELIANCE PROGRAM AT DPCAA.SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM - CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WORK TOWARD FINANCIAL, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS IN AN EFFORT TO DECREASE GOVERNMENT DEPENDENCY.SELF-SUFFICIENCY SCHOLARSHIPS - SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESGENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT - CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WITH GENERAL DAILY LIVING SKILLS.Expenses $434,237 · grants $38,093
- NUTRITION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: EMERGENCY INFORMATION & REFERRAL - PROVIDING INFORMATION AND/OR REFERRAL TO ANY SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM DPCAA OR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP RESOLVE A HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY SITUATION.EMERGENCY RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH FIRST MONTH'S RENT WHEN HOMELESS OR PAST DUE RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENT WHERE THE HOUSEHOLD IS FACED WITH AN EVICTION. HELP WITH A PERCENTAGE OF ONE MONTH'S RENT AMOUNT IS GENERALLY PROVIDED AND HOUSEHOLD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A PERCENTAGE ALSO. MUST BE HOMELESS OR FACED WITH EVICTION, HAVE RESOURCES TO PAY ONGOING LIVING EXPENSES AND BE AT OR BELOW 125% POVERTY LEVEL.EMERGENCY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE - THESE HOME DOLLARS WILL BE USED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS OR TO ASSIST PERSONS IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO SECURE PERMANENT RENTAL HOUSING. FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN SECURING A MORE AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNIT. FUNDS WILL BE USED ONLY FOR SECURITY OR UTILITY DEPOSITS, OR AN APPROVED TBRA PROGRAM.EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHELTER - SHORT TERM TEMPORARY SHELTER PROVIDED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ON A LIMITED BASIS.EMERGENCY ENERGY SUPPORT - VARIOUS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH EMERGENCY PAYMENT OF A PAST DUE UTILITY TO PREVENT EVICTION OR HOMELESSNESS. MOST GRANTS ALLOW FOR HELP WITH ONE MONTH'S BILL FOR A SPECIFIC UTILITY. INCOME ELIGIBILITY VARIES FOR DIFFERENT GRANTS/PROGRAMS USED TO PROVIDE UTILITY ASSISTANCE.EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE - ONE-TIME EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF A VOUCHER FOR GAS. GAS ASSISTANCE REQUIRES VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE & VERIFICATION OF NEEDING ASSISTANCE.PERSONAL/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SUCH AS DISHES, KETTLES, BEDDING, TOWELS & FURNITURE ARE PROVIDED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS TO HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED. AVAILABILITY OF ITEMS IS DEPENDENT ON DONATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.NUTRITIONNUTRITION INFORMATION & REFERRAL -PROVIDING INFORMATION AND/OR REFERRAL TO ANY NUTRITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM DPCAA OR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS USDA COMMODITY FOODS THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY ON AN EMERGENCY AS NEEDED BASIS. PARTICIPATION PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED FOR THOSE AT OR BELOW 200% FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. (ROLLA OFFICE ONLY)FOOD PANTRY - ASSISTANCE PROVIDED WITH A FOOD BASKET TO HELP MEET HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY FOOD NEEDS. (ROLLA OFFICE ONLY)SPORTSMEN AGAINST HUNGER - THE DONATION OF VENISON, CANADIAN GEESE, AND SNOW GEESE FOR PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION THROUGH AGENCY OPERATED AND SUPPORTED FOOD PANTRIES AS PART OF EMERGENCY FOOD BASKETS. PROCESSING IS DONE UTILIZING DONATED FUNDS AND MUST BE DONE IN A USDA APPROVED FACILITY IN ADHERENCE TO STRICT PROCESSING GUIDELINES. PROCESSED MEAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO FOOD PANTRIES WITHIN REGION III. HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS - FOOD BASKETS PROVIDED TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS WITH EXTRA EXPENSES OF HOLIDAY MEALS GENERALLY AT THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS.Expenses $7,237 · grants $7,237
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7231256
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $927,221
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,515,921
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,515,463 | $2,435,286 | $927,221 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,129,536 | $2,073,161 | $839,819 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,054,348 | $2,126,810 | $888,946 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,844,668 | $1,879,469 | $995,893 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7231256).
Questions about DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
- What is the EIN of DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC is 23-7231256.
- Is DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LORA PAPACHEK.
- Who are the officers and directors of DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,158 (LORA PAPACHEK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,515,463, expenses of $2,435,286 and total assets of $927,221 at year end.
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