Nonprofit · EIN 41-1410670
COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH
Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,464,885 | $2,463,670 | $1,215 | $491,529 | $329,397 | $162,132 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,620,692 | $2,666,285 | -$45,593 | $705,733 | $533,173 | $172,560 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $2,111,139 | $2,309,939 | -$198,800 | $628,945 | $446,221 | $182,724 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,343,377
- of which government grants
- $1,982,964
- Program service revenue
- $118,162
- Investment income
- $1,813
- Other revenue
- $1,533
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,101
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,229,002
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,645,691
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $83,965
- Occupancy
- $106,819
- Travel
- $8,969
- Depreciation
- $8,333
- Program services (functional)
- $2,114,617
- Management and general (functional)
- $349,053
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $705,733
- Total assets, end of year
- $491,529
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $329,397
- Net assets, end of year
- $162,132
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $90,942
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $50,764
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $111,368
- Gross receipts
- $2,464,885
- Employees
- 58
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASSIE DUDLEY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $102,160 | $7,332 |
| SHAWN PEARSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALAAM WITHERSPOON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN VALDEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AZRIN AWAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN WASTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LYONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANA PELAYO-WOODWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY FENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY DURRWACHTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASSIE DUDLEY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $103,175 | $5,745 |
| SHAWN PEARSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALAAM WITHERSPOON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN VALDEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIS CARUFEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON REDBROOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AZRIN AWAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN WASTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LYONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANA PELAYO-WOODWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDETTE ECKWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY FENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY DURRWACHTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASSIE DUDLEY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $55,769 | $2,808 |
| SHANNON REDBROOK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALAAM WITHERSPOON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA OSWALD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AZRIN AWAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS MOTL | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GRIMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MAYOU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNA FULLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MERCEDES HALVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSIE LOEFFLER-KEMP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY GALAROWICZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRUZ MENDOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2424 W 5TH ST, DULUTH, MN 55806-1500
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CLASSIE DUDLEY, 2424 WEST 5TH STREET SUITE 102, DULUTH, MN 55806
- Signed the 990
- CLASSIE DUDLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (218) 726-1665
- Return prepared by
- ESTERBROOKS CPAS LTD
Mission
TO EMPOWER AND ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY TO ELIMINATE POVERTY.
Program accomplishments
- FREE TAX SITE COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH OPERATED ITS FREE TAX SITE DURING 2024 TO PROVIDE FREE FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX PREPARATION SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM HELPED PARTICIPANTS ACCESS TAX REFUNDS, REFUNDABLE TAX CREDITS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT COULD SUPPORT HOUSEHOLD STABILITY. TAX SERVICES ALSO PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND OTHER COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH SERVICES WHEN APPROPRIATE. INTEGRATED COACHING INTEGRATED COACHING PROVIDED INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS WORKING TOWARD GREATER FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC STABILITY. COACHES WORKED ONE-ON-ONE WITH PARTICIPANTS TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS, ESTABLISH GOALS, DEVELOP ACTION PLANS, AND CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH APPROPRIATE SERVICES. COACHING ADDRESSED AREAS INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT, FINANCES, EDUCATION, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER NEEDS THAT COULD AFFECT A PARTICIPANT'S ABILITY TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY. INTEGRATED COACHING ALSO SUPPORTED PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN OTHER COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH WORKFORCE AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. BRIDGE TO EMPLOYMENT / MFIP EMPLOYMENT SERVICES COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN MINNESOTA FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND OTHER WORKFORCE ACTIVITIES. SERVICES INCLUDED EMPLOYMENT PLANNING, JOB-READINESS SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION, ASSISTANCE ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS COULD ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORT RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, EDUCATION, AND OTHER NEEDS AFFECTING THEIR ABILITY TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH PROVIDED EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAY SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS SEEKING ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, OR TRAINING NECESSARY TO ADVANCE THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS. SERVICES INCLUDED GED CLASSES AND TUTORING, CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAMMING, CNA AND HEALTH CARE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, EMPLOYMENT COACHING, AND CONNECTIONS TO ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE RESOURCES. THESE SERVICES WERE DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS INCREASE EMPLOYABILITY AND ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGHER-WAGE AND MORE STABLE EMPLOYMENT. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMMING ADDRESSED BARRIERS THAT COULD PREVENT PARTICIPANTS FROM OBTAINING OR MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT, ATTENDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, ACCESSING HEALTH CARE, AND MEETING OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. SERVICES AVAILABLE DURING 2024 INCLUDED: - DRIVER EDUCATION; - ASSISTANCE OBTAINING A DRIVER'S LICENSE; - ASSISTANCE WITH VEHICLE INSURANCE; - CAR PURCHASE AND LOAN ASSISTANCE; - DONATED VEHICLE ASSISTANCE; - DONATED BICYCLES AND BICYCLE GIVEAWAYS; -GAS CARDS; AND -BUS PASSES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ADDRESSED BOTH IMMEDIATE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND LONGER-TERM GOALS RELATED TO RELIABLE PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION. SEEDS OF SUCCESS SEEDS OF SUCCESS ADDRESSED FOOD INSECURITY AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE FOOD THROUGHOUT DULUTH. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DURING 2024 INCLUDED FARMERS MARKET OPERATIONS, MOBILE MARKET ACTIVITIES, SNAP ACCESS AND ENROLLMENT SUPPORT, HEALTHY FOOD EDUCATION, COOKING ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRAMMING CONNECTED WITH THE DEEP WINTER GREENHOUSE. THE PROGRAM WORKED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO FRESH AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTHY FOOD PREPARATION AND LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES. COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION PROVIDED PAID, HANDS-ON WORKFORCE TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO THE REHABILITATION OF HOUSING IN DULUTH. PARTICIPANTS GAINED PRACTICAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IN AREAS INCLUDING DEMOLITION, FRAMING, FLOORING, DRYWALL, PAINTING, AND INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS, DOORS, AND TILE. THE PROGRAM COMBINED JOB-SITE EXPERIENCE WITH EMPLOYMENT-READINESS DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING. PARTICIPANTS ALSO HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION-RELATED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS, INCLUDING BASIC CARPENTRY TRAINING, OSHA SAFETY TRAINING, CPR/FIRST AID/AED, AND OTHER CAREER-READINESS INSTRUCTION. INTEGRATED COACHING SUPPORTED COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION PARTICIPANTS IN ADDRESSING FINANCIAL, EDUCATION, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER BARRIERS THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN CONSTRUCTION AND THE SKILLED TRADES WHILE PROVIDING MEANINGFUL HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE. STREAM CORPS STREAM CORPS PROVIDED TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS GAINED PAID WORK EXPERIENCE WHILE DEVELOPING WORKPLACE SKILLS, RELIABILITY, TEAMWORK, AND OTHER SKILLS NECESSARY FOR LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVED INTEGRATED COACHING TO HELP ADDRESS EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND PERSONAL STABILITY GOALS. DURING 2024, STREAM CORPS COMPLETED COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING WORK ASSOCIATED WITH LOCAL WATERWAYS AND INVASIVE VEGETATION WITHIN THE ST. LOUIS RIVER ESTUARY. MNSURE AND SNAP BENEFITS ENROLLMENT COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS, INCLUDING HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH MNSURE AND FOOD ASSISTANCE THROUGH SNAP. STAFF ASSISTED PARTICIPANTS WITH UNDERSTANDING AVAILABLE BENEFITS, COMPLETING APPLICATIONS, NAVIGATING ENROLLMENT PROCESSES, AND ADDRESSING BARRIERS THAT COULD PREVENT ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS FROM RECEIVING ASSISTANCE. BENEFITS ENROLLMENT SERVICES ALSO HELPED CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH PROGRAMS WHEN ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL, EMPLOYMENT, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, OR HOUSING NEEDS WERE IDENTIFIED. FINANCIAL EDUCATION / COMMON CENTS COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH PROVIDED FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND INDIVIDUALIZED FINANCIAL COACHING TO HELP PARTICIPANTS STRENGTHEN HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL STABILITY. SERVICES ADDRESSED BUDGETING, CREDIT, DEBT, SAVINGS, FINANCIAL GOAL SETTING, AND PREPARATION FOR MAJOR FINANCIAL DECISIONS. COMMON CENTS FINANCIAL EDUCATION WAS ALSO INCORPORATED INTO OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WORKFORCE AND HOUSING SERVICES. FINANCIAL EDUCATION WAS INTENDED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS IMPROVE FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE, MAKE INFORMED FINANCIAL DECISIONS, AND BUILD SKILLS THAT SUPPORTED LONGER-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY. HOUSING COUNSELING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP SERVICES COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH PROVIDED HOUSING COUNSELING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WORKING TOWARD STABLE HOUSING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP GOALS. SERVICES INCLUDED HOUSING EDUCATION, BUDGETING AND CREDIT SUPPORT, FINANCIAL PREPARATION FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP, AND ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING BARRIERS THAT COULD AFFECT A PARTICIPANT'S ABILITY TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING. HOUSING SERVICES WERE COORDINATED WITH FINANCIAL COACHING AND OTHER COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH PROGRAMS WHEN PARTICIPANTS ALSO NEEDED ASSISTANCE RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATION, OR PUBLIC BENEFITS.Expenses $2,114,617 · revenue $118,162
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 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1410670
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $491,529
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,464,885
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,464,885 | $2,463,670 | $491,529 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,620,692 | $2,666,285 | $705,733 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,111,139 | $2,309,939 | $628,945 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,268,721 | $2,251,543 | $564,533 | 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 41-1410670).
Questions about COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH is 41-1410670.
- Is COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH 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 COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH 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 COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CLASSIE DUDLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,160 (CLASSIE DUDLEY, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,464,885, expenses of $2,463,670 and total assets of $491,529 at year end.
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