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Nonprofit · EIN 30-0245020

MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES

Also known as AMY KRACHT

Tax-exempt · FARGO, ND 58103

Financials

$746K$672K2023$819K$742K2024$2M$882K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,044,355$882,414$1,161,941$2,052,206$349,583$1,702,623
December 31, 2024990$818,653$741,757$76,896$1,098,012$557,330$540,682
December 31, 2023990$745,720$672,031$73,689$1,024,109$560,323$463,786
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,131,820
Program service revenue
$905,153
Investment income
$7,382
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$64,946
Other salaries and wages
$263,984
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$371,913
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$30,621
Depreciation
$18,600
Program services (functional)
$833,046
Management and general (functional)
$47,215
Fundraising (functional)
$2,153

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,098,012
Total assets, end of year
$2,052,206
Total liabilities, end of year
$349,583
Net assets, end of year
$1,702,623
Land, buildings and equipment
$764,368
Gross receipts
$2,044,355
Employees
9
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2004
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Amy KrachtExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$64,946$2,870
Greg LemkePresident
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Carol GoebelSecretary
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Brenda StaplesDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Heather BarnackVice President
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Bev SlabikDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Barb HeadrickTreasurer
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Amy KrachtExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$62,736
Greg LemkePresident
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Carol GoebelSecretary
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Brenda StaplesDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Heather BarnackVice President
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Bev SlabikDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Barb HeadrickTreasurer
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Amy KrachtExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$54,817
Greg LemkePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Carol GoebelSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Brenda StaplesTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Heather BarnackVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1517 32ND AVE S, FARGO, ND 58103-5905
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
AMY KRACHT, 21112 250TH ST, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
Signed the 990
Amy Kracht, Executive Director
Phone
(701) 356-0523

Mission

To offer financial assistance to individuals to aid them in spaying/neuter companion animals and to decrease the number of animals euthanized at local pounds.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • During the year, Minn-Kota PAAWS provided essential veterinary services to support the health and well-being of pets and their families in the community. The organization performed 6,750 spay and neuter surgeries to help reduce pet overpopulation, completed 2,227 wellness appointments to provide preventive care, and conducted 52 dental procedures to address oral health needs. In addition, Minn-Kota PAAWS distributed pet food to families in need through its food pantry, providing the equivalent of 6 semi-truck loads of food to help ensure pets could remain in their homes. These services reflect Minn-Kota PAAWS' commitment to increasing access to care, improving animal health, and supporting families in keeping their pets healthy and cared for.
    Expenses $833,046

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
30-0245020
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
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,052,206
Income (IRS master file)
$2,044,355

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,044,355$882,414$2,052,206IRS
990December 2024$818,653$741,757$1,098,012IRS
990December 2023$745,720$672,031$1,024,109XML
990December 2022$639,216$578,769$965,122IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 30-0245020).

Questions about MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES

What is the EIN of MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES is 30-0245020.
Is MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES 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 MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMY KRACHT.
Who are the officers and directors of MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,946 (Amy Kracht, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MINN-KOTA PAAWS PEOPLE ADVOCATING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,044,355, expenses of $882,414 and total assets of $2,052,206 at year end.

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