Nonprofit · EIN 62-1691489
GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · CHAMPLIN, MN 55316
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $59,018,091 | $54,283,243 | $4,734,848 | $107,961,363 | $96,530,829 | $11,430,534 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $46,182,641 | $43,686,323 | $2,496,318 | $91,271,791 | $83,888,339 | $7,383,452 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $38,675,988 | $36,646,509 | $2,029,479 | $70,356,688 | $65,469,554 | $4,887,134 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $124,135
- of which government grants
- $52,697
- Program service revenue
- $55,345,356
- Investment income
- $502,296
- Other revenue
- $3,046,304
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,647,503
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,274,309
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,454,254
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $115,659
- Accounting fees
- $132,847
- Occupancy
- $2,760,574
- Travel
- $220,084
- Depreciation
- $3,805,883
- Program services (functional)
- $46,356,566
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,926,677
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $91,271,791
- Total assets, end of year
- $107,961,363
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $96,530,829
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,430,534
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $88,641,495
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,139,731
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,430,534
- Gross receipts
- $59,018,091
- Employees
- 1,175
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E Bettendorf | CEO Officer | 40 | $487,408 | $53,901 |
| Dewey Pettit | CFO Officer | 40 | $301,859 | $27,325 |
| Scott Hamman | CAO Officer | 40 | $255,687 | $37,975 |
| Anna Petersmeyer | COO Officer | 40 | $280,208 | $9,268 |
| Jennie Marcus | Regional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,968 | $42,890 |
| Melissa Plachecki | Organizational Director of Healthcare Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,950 | $19,415 |
| Reed Mainquist | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,986 | $18,471 |
| Lisa Ambli | VP, Sales and Marketing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,446 | $6,317 |
| Kimberly Putz | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,635 | $18,764 |
| Morris E Knopf | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $37,500 | $0 |
| Denice Jasper | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $36,500 | $0 |
| Jim Ehrenberg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $36,500 | $0 |
| Jean Bey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $35,500 | $0 |
| Rose Agnew | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $34,500 | $0 |
| William Green | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $34,500 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E Bettendorf | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $462,428 | $53,724 |
| Dewey Pettit | CFO Officer | 40 | $260,099 | $40,463 |
| Scott Hamman | CAO Officer | 40 | $219,112 | $48,601 |
| Anne Petersmeyer | COO Officer | 40 | $246,663 | $8,225 |
| Jeff Smith | VP of External Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,530 | $32,451 |
| Reed Mainquist | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,860 | $18,151 |
| Melissa Plachecki | Organizational Director, Health Care Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,106 | $18,178 |
| Rachelle Strasburg | VP of Sales and Marketing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,584 | $16,965 |
| Kimberly Putz-Executive | Director at North Pointe Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,592 | $28,014 |
| Morris E Knopf | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $35,000 | $0 |
| Denice Jasper | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $34,000 | $0 |
| Jim Ehrenberg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $34,000 | $0 |
| Jean Bey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $33,000 | $0 |
| Rose Agnew | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $32,000 | $0 |
| William Green | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $32,000 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E Bettendorf | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $349,338 | $41,407 |
| Dewey Pettit | CFO Officer | 40 | $221,782 | $20,217 |
| Scott Hamman | CAO Officer | 40 | $178,873 | $42,950 |
| Anne Petersmeyer | COO Officer | 40 | $209,557 | $7,616 |
| Jeff Smith | VP of External Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,795 | $28,667 |
| Reed Mainquist | Controller Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,662 | $18,490 |
| Melissa Plachecki | Organizational Director, Health Care Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,617 | $15,044 |
| Calvin Diekmann | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,466 | $11,425 |
| Jennifer Marcus | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,033 | $4,024 |
| Morris E Knopf | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $32,500 | $0 |
| Denice Jasper | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $31,500 | $0 |
| Jim Ehrenberg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $31,500 | $0 |
| Jean Bey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $30,500 | $0 |
| Rose Agnew | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $29,500 | $0 |
| William Green | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $29,500 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11180 ZEALAND AVE N, CHAMPLIN, MN 55316-3594
- In care of
- % VISTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITIES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- James E Bettendorf, 11180 Zealand Ave N, Champlin, MN 55316
- Signed the 990
- Dewey Pettit, Chief Financial Officer
- Phone
- (952) 837-0542
- Website
- www.vistaprairie.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
We empower our employees to support older adults in achieving fulfilling lifestyles, while maintaining responsible stewardship of our resources. Our five core values are: Caring, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, and Stewardship.
Program accomplishments
- In FY2025, VPC served over 1,000 residents and employed a staff of over 750. The organization owned ten senior living communities, offering independent living, assisted living, care suites, and memory care across three states: Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. VPC owns and directly manages all of the location.(Continued on Schedule O)VPC was incorporated in 1997 as a nonprofit organization for charitable purposes under its original name Governmental & Educational Assistance Corporation. In 2025, VPC provided over $4.4 million in charitable support to qualifying residents in various public assistance programs. VPC is dedicated to the highest possible quality, striving to provide innovative and relevant services through collaborative partnerships; making a significant difference in the lives of those we serve and their loved ones. For more information, visit www.vistaprairie.org. The Vision of Vista Prairie Communities is to continually evolve to enrich the lives of those we are called to serve and to meet the growing needs of the greater community. * Vista Prairie at Brentwood (Rice Lake, WI) 47 unit assisted living and memory care.* Vista Prairie at Copperleaf (Willmar, MN) 86 unit assisted living, memory care and care suites community. * Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest (Sheldon, IA) 81 unit assisted living and memory care.* Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens (Redwood Falls, MN) 87 unit assisted living and memory care community. * Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates (Fairmont, MN) 133 unit assisted living, memory care and care suites community. * Vista Prairie at North Pointe (North Mankato, MN) 100 unit assisted living and care suites community. * Vista Prairie at Red Cedar Canyon (Hudson, WI) 68 unit independent living, assisted living and memory care community. * Vista Prairie at Ridgeway (New Ulm, MM) 61 unit and 55 unit assisted living and memory care communities.* Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds (Alexandria, MN) 91 unit assisted living, memory care and care suites community. We are pleased to report progress in the following key areas. Financial Stewardship Through strategic occupancy growth and cost management, VPC exceeded its budgeted operating margin. This financial strength supports reinvestment in care delivery, staff support and mission-driven programming.Expansion and Community Growth VPC advanced development of Vista Prairie at Eagle Pointe, a 134-unit senior living community in St. Francis, Minnesota. Construction was underway on the planned unit mix, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and care suites with an anticipated opening in November 2025. This project positions VPC to meet growing community needs and expand access to exceptional care in joy-filled environments.Strategic Acquisition VPC acquired Vista Prairie at Red Cedar Canyon in Hudson, Wisconsin, a 91-unit senior living community serving older adults in the St. Croix Valley region. This acquisition expands VPC's service footprint and strengthens its mission to serve more individuals with compassionate, high-quality care in purpose-driven communities.Advancing Resident Well-being Through Innovation VPC continued implementation of CarePredict technology, a cutting-edge AI-based care platform that has improved resident health outcomes by reducing hospitalizations and falls. This initiative reinforces VPC's focus on proactive, data-informed care practices.Future Stability and Enhancements VPC invested more than $720,000 in capital improvements at Goldfinch Estates, completing renovations aligned with the Aspire Lifestyle. These investments improved the physical environment, supported staff efficiency, and extended the useful life of the assets.Strategic Portfolio Alignment -- During the year, VPC completed the sale of Emerald Village as part of a strategic effort to better align its portfolio with organizational mission and operational focus. VPC was not responsible for the day-to-day management of the community, and divestment allowed the organization to concentrate resources, leadership, and capital on communities where it directly oversees operations and can most effectively advance its mission.Vista Praire Communities remains committed to its mission of serving older adults by providing compassionate care and joy-filled environments in the communities we serve.Expenses $46,356,566 · revenue $55,345,356
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
- 62-1691489
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $107,961,363
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,018,091
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $59,018,091 | $54,283,243 | $107,961,363 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $46,182,641 | $43,686,323 | $91,271,791 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $38,675,988 | $36,646,509 | $70,356,688 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $37,232,255 | $34,257,262 | $73,286,933 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 62-1691489).
Questions about GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION is 62-1691489.
- Is GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION 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 GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION 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 GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION 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 GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names James E Bettendorf.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 15 received compensation from the organization, the highest $487,408 (James E Bettendorf, CEO).
- How much revenue does GOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,018,091, expenses of $54,283,243 and total assets of $107,961,363 at year end.
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