Nonprofit · EIN 41-1802861
VINE FAITH IN ACTION
Tax-exempt · MANKATO, MN 56001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,811,680 | $3,619,236 | $1,192,444 | $11,007,890 | $4,728,712 | $6,279,178 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,394,722 | $3,517,336 | -$122,614 | $9,553,708 | $4,469,175 | $5,084,533 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,268,421 | $3,307,927 | -$39,506 | $9,579,826 | $4,549,482 | $5,030,344 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,677,580
- of which government grants
- $1,936,799
- Program service revenue
- $914,415
- Investment income
- $34,224
- Net rental income
- $178,902
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,743
- Net income from fundraising events
- $234
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,317
- Other revenue
- $185,461
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $129,557
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,721,890
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,158,014
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,928
- Occupancy
- $292,689
- Travel
- $6,753
- Depreciation
- $397,406
- Program services (functional)
- $3,179,653
- Management and general (functional)
- $416,688
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,895
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,553,708
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,007,890
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,728,712
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,279,178
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,606,264
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,093,013
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,186,165
- Gross unrelated business income
- $164,591
- Gross receipts
- $5,364,744
- Employees
- 71
- Volunteers
- 414
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA WEDZINA | CEO Officer | 40 | $122,025 | $3,766 |
| RICH GRACE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DITSCHLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK RAYBURN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILIE PRANGE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISH REEDSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BLIESMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN MENDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL LANZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA WEDZINA | CEO Officer | 40 | $118,450 | $3,611 |
| RICH GRACE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DITSCHLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK RAYBURN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISH REEDSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BLIESMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN MENDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL LANZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID JANOVY | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN AKEY | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL MEYERS-DOBLER | DIRECTOR - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA WEDZINA | CEO Officer | 40 | $109,740 | $3,397 |
| RICH GRACE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI RUTHENBECK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTONIO REIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DITSCHLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK RAYBURN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISH REEDSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARROL MEYERS-DOBLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BLIESMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN MENDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID JANOVY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PETERSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN AKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH DANIELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 421 E HICKORY ST, MANKATO, MN 56001-2635
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EMILIE PRANGE, 421 E HICKORY STREET, MANKATO, MN 56001
- Signed the 990
- EMILIE PRANGE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (507) 386-5572
- Website
- VINEVOLUNTEERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
VINE IS REDEFINING AGING AND PROMOTING THE WELLBEING OF AGING ADULTS THROUGH PROGRAMMING, SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- AGING WELL AT THE VINE ADULT COMMUNITY CENTER (VACC). THE VACC OFFERS AGING ADULTS OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, SOCIALIZE WITH PEERS, AND ACCESS ADDITIONAL SERVICES. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF GROUP EXERCISE, WATER EXERCISE, AND YOGA CLASSES; FITNESS CENTER WORKOUTS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, ARTS PROGRAMMING, EDUCATIONAL LECTURES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH CLASSES SUCH AS DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM AND WALK WITH EASE. THE VACC INCLUDES A STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS CENTER, INDOOR WALKING TRACK, GROUP EXERCISE AND PROGRAM ROOMS, AND A WARM WATER EXERCISE POOL. IN FY25, THE VACC HAD APPROXIMATELY 2,407 MEMBERS, LOGGING OVER 125,263 IN-PERSON AND 3,650 VIRTUAL PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES.Expenses $1,183,387 · revenue $665,542
- MNDOT TRANSPORTATION. VINE'S TRUE TRANSIT PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM USES PAID DRIVERS AND FIVE ACCESSIBLE BUSES TO PROVIDE DIAL-A-RIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DESTINATIONS IN RURAL BLUE EARTH, NICOLLET, AND LE SUEUR COUNTIES. THE PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM BLUE EARTH, NICOLLET, AND LE SUEUR COUNTIES AND RIDER FARES. 12,367 RIDES WERE PROVIDED IN FY25.Expenses $933,580 · revenue $109,809
- VINE HOME THRIFT STORE: THE VINE HOME THRIFT STORE ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF GENTLY USED HOME FURNISHING AND ACCESSORIES WHICH ARE SOLD TO BENEFIT VINE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE STORE EMPLOYEES FULL AND PART-TIME STAFF WHO PICK-UP AND PROCESS DONATIONS, STAGE ITEMS, CASHIER AND ASSIST CUSTOMERS. A VARIETY OF VOLUNTEERS ALSO ASSIST AT THE STORE WITH MERCHANDISING, REPAIRS, AND INVENTORY SORTING.Expenses $321,415 · revenue $141,381
- AGING WELL AT HOME. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM STAFF WORK IN CONCERT WITH VOLUNTEERS TO HELP AGING ADULTS IN NEED WITH TASKS NECESSARY FOR CONTINUED INDEPENDENT LIVING. VINE'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF PERFORM INTAKE MEETINGS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT VINE SERVICES AND LOCAL RESOURCES. IN ADDITION, THEY FACILITATE SUPPORT GROUPS AND SKILL BUILDING CLASSES, AND ADVISE/COACH SPOUSES AND ADULT CHILDREN IN CARING FOR THEIR AGING LOVED ONES. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST STAFF WITH HOME CHORES AND MINOR REPAIRS, DELIVER MEALS ON WHEELS, AND PROVIDE FRIENDLY COMPANIONSHIP VISITS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MORE ISOLATED. VINE'S DIVERSITY PROGRAM AIDS ELDERS FROM DIVERSE CULTURES AND ASSISTS WITH ADVOCACY, SOCIALIZATION, FORM ASSISTANCE AND TRANSLATION, AND SERVICE COORDINATION. VINE ALSO OFFERS PEARLS (PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE REWARDING LIVES), WHICH IS A NATIONAL EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM FOR LATE-LIFE DEPRESSION. THE COMPANIONSHIP PROGRAM VINE OFFERED ENDED IN DECEMBER OF 2024 AND THE DIVERSITY PROGRAM ENDED IN FEBRUARY OF 2025. THESE PROGRAMS ENDED DUE TO REDUCTIONS IN STAFF HOURS AND GRANT FUNDS. ABOUT 509 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE IN VARIOUS AGING WELL AT HOME PROGRAMS IN FY25.Expenses $588,364
- DOOR2DOOR TRANSPORTATION: VINE'S VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO AGING ADULTS AND PEOPLE ENROLLED IN PUBLICLY FUNDED HEALTH PLANS FORMEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND ERRANDS. MOST RIDES ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF MANKATO AND NORTH MANKATO. SOME VINE VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE MEDICAL RIDES TO OUT OF TOWN APPOINTMENTS. IN FY25, DOOR2DOOR PROVIDED 4,898 RIDES.Expenses $152,907
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
- 41-1802861
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,007,890
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,364,744
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,811,680 | $3,619,236 | $11,007,890 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,394,722 | $3,517,336 | $9,553,708 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,268,421 | $3,307,927 | $9,579,826 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,939,204 | $3,102,015 | $9,706,537 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 41-1802861).
Questions about VINE FAITH IN ACTION
- What is the EIN of VINE FAITH IN ACTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VINE FAITH IN ACTION is 41-1802861.
- Is VINE FAITH IN ACTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to VINE FAITH IN ACTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VINE FAITH IN ACTION 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 VINE FAITH IN ACTION 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 VINE FAITH IN ACTION 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 VINE FAITH IN ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EMILIE PRANGE.
- Who are the officers and directors of VINE FAITH IN ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,025 (MELINDA WEDZINA, CEO).
- How much revenue does VINE FAITH IN ACTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,811,680, expenses of $3,619,236 and total assets of $11,007,890 at year end.
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