Nonprofit · EIN 41-0900982
LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · MORA, MN 55051
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,669,198 | $12,515,385 | $153,813 | $3,403,296 | $928,950 | $2,474,346 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,775,950 | $12,540,119 | $235,831 | $3,693,446 | $1,140,692 | $2,552,754 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,033,851 | $11,135,426 | -$101,575 | $3,868,309 | $1,551,386 | $2,316,923 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,380,687
- of which government grants
- $11,109,751
- Program service revenue
- $1,262,278
- Investment income
- $26,233
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,505,204
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $215,955
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,594,056
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,900,282
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,936
- Accounting fees
- $52,763
- Occupancy
- $223,912
- Travel
- $435,220
- Depreciation
- $76,620
- Program services (functional)
- $10,846,375
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,669,010
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,659,091
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,403,296
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $928,950
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,474,346
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $430,260
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,334,839
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $139,507
- Gross receipts
- $12,669,198
- Employees
- 150
- Volunteers
- 310
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE STEWART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $124,519 | $20,658 |
| PAIGE CARROLL | FISCAL DIRECTOR (THRU 8/2025) Officer | 40 | $53,285 | $13,581 |
| TIM BURKHARDT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS LEIVISKA | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN HALLAN | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER RIPKA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA FOLKESTAD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DAHLBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI LAROWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY PELTO-LUND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CJ BIRD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA BORCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI WUNDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY HABERKORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD NIEMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON HIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN REED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY MUNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENNIS CARPENTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY URWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JODI DONNAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI VOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENISE OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GENNY REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT TENNAPEL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH CROOK | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE STEWART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $102,094 | $7,721 |
| VICKI GRUNDEEN | FISCAL DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2023) Officer | 40 | $57,245 | $5,099 |
| PAIGE WIMMER | FISCAL DIRECTOR (BEG 10/2023) Officer | 40 | $37,757 | $23 |
| BRAD LARSON | CHAIRPERSON (THRU 9/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS LEIVISKA | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN HALLAN | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER RIPKA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA FOLKESTAD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DAHLBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI LAROWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENNY REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY PELTO-LUND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CJ BIRD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA BORCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD DUKE | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 9/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI WUNDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BURKHARDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CROOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT TENNAPEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY HABERKORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD NIEMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON HIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER (BEG 1/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MADISON ANDREW | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 7/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE STEWART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $84,746 | $28,834 |
| VICKI GRUNDEEN | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $69,866 | $14,167 |
| BRAD LARSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GENNY REYNOLDS | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN HALLAN | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER RIPKA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA FOLKESTAD | SECRETARY (END SEPT 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD NIEMI | BOARD MEMBER (BEG JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY PELTO-LUND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD DUKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM BURKHARDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY HABERKORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI WUNDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH CROOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT TENNAPEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS LEIVISKA | BOARD MEMBER (BEG JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DAHLBERG | BOARD MEMBER (BEG JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI LAROWE | BOARD MEMBER (BEG JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CJ BIRD | BOARD MEMBER (BEG MARCH 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA BORCK | BOARD MEMBER (BEG DEC 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MADISON ANDREW | BOARD MEMBER (BEG MAY 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER (END DEC 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA ENGLISH | BOARD MEMBER (END NOV 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK GREENE | BOARD MEMBER (END JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER (END JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON HOLLAND | BOARD MEMBER (END JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNETTE WEAVER | BOARD MEMBER (END DEC 2022) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMA TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER (END JAN 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1700 MAPLE AVE E, MORA, MN 55051-1227
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DENISE STEWART, 1700 MAPLE AVENUE EAST, MORA, MN 550511227
- Signed the 990
- DENISE STEWART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (320) 679-1800
- Website
- WWW.LAKESANDPINES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC
Mission
TO BUILD PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES BY SERVING LOCAL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN PURSUIT OF SELF-RELIANCE.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $4,203,113 · grants $111,275 · revenue $63,953
- 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 THAT 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. LONG-TERM HOMELESS SUPPORTIVE HOUSINGPROVIDED ONGOING RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE LONG-TERM HOMELESS AND ALSO HAVE A DISABILITY. THIS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM IS A SCATTERED SITE.Expenses $3,423,626 · grants $1,457,838 · revenue $763,253
- 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.Expenses $2,866,365 · grants $751,757 · revenue $7,381
- HOUSING REHABILITATIONFUNDS WERE ADMINISTERED BY 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.Expenses $353,271 · grants $184,334 · revenue $427,691
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-0900982
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,403,296
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,669,198
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $12,669,198 | $12,515,385 | $3,403,296 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $12,775,950 | $12,540,119 | $3,693,446 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $11,033,851 | $11,135,426 | $3,868,309 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $9,795,071 | $9,734,373 | $3,434,723 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 41-0900982).
Questions about LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC is 41-0900982.
- Is LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL 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 LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DENISE STEWART.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,519 (DENISE STEWART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LAKES AND PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,669,198, expenses of $12,515,385 and total assets of $3,403,296 at year end.
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