Nonprofit · EIN 41-1360211
LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · BRAINERD, MN 56401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $488,671 | $536,095 | -$47,424 | $1,326,127 | $9,220 | $1,316,907 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $455,682 | $428,645 | $27,037 | $1,352,903 | $10,694 | $1,342,209 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $380,466 | $389,676 | -$9,210 | $1,327,656 | $13,423 | $1,314,233 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $227,932
- of which government grants
- $125,185
- Membership dues
- $31,470
- Program service revenue
- $54,553
- Investment income
- $36,227
- Net rental income
- $43,939
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $300
- Net income from gaming
- $21,225
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $104,746
- Other revenue
- $169,959
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $135
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $88,972
- Other salaries and wages
- $99,603
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $210,083
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,505
- Occupancy
- $81,357
- Travel
- $69
- Depreciation
- $120,709
- Program services (functional)
- $415,674
- Management and general (functional)
- $120,421
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,352,903
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,326,127
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,220
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,316,907
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $409,650
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,316,907
- Gross unrelated business income
- $17,270
- Gross receipts
- $724,929
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARCY WALKOWIAK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $48,024 |
| DEANN BARRY THRU 052025 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $40,948 |
| KATHY TUSA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BARROWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE BUXTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSIAH HEAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ HOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LANA LEDOUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN LEMIEUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KURT NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY PRICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN RABOIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK REINDL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAYLE TRZPUC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN ZIMBELMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEANN BARRY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $65,958 | $1,979 |
| KATHY TUSA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEOLA RAASCH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BARROWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BUXTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSIAH HEAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ HOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA LEDOUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LEMIEUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY PRICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RABOIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK REINDL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE TRZPUC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN ZIMBELMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEANN BARRY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $63,837 |
| KATHY TUSA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NEOLA RAASCH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BARROWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE BUXTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSIAH HEAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ HOLT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LANA LEDOUX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN LEMIEUX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KURT NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY PRICE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN RABOIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK REINDL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAYLE TRZPUC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN ZIMBELMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 803 KINGWOOD ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401-3409
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KATHY TUSA, 803 KINGWOOD STREET, BRAINERD, MN 56401
- Signed the 990
- KATHY TUSA, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (218) 454-5056
- Website
- WWW.THEBRAINERDCENTER.COM
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
ENCOURAGING MATURE ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN HEALTHY LIVING, SOCIALIZATION, LIFE LONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $415,674 · grants $135 · revenue $142,029
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1360211
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,326,127
- Income (IRS master file)
- $724,929
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $488,671 | $536,095 | $1,326,127 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $455,682 | $428,645 | $1,352,903 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $380,466 | $389,676 | $1,327,656 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $403,122 | $410,072 | $1,343,586 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 41-1360211).
Questions about LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC is 41-1360211.
- Is LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER 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 AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC 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 LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC 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 LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KATHY TUSA.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,024 (DARCY WALKOWIAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LAKES AREA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $488,671, expenses of $536,095 and total assets of $1,326,127 at year end.
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