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Nonprofit · EIN 82-0877119

NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE

Also known as MELISSA KRAKLAU

Tax-exempt · BRAINERD, MN 56401

Financials

$210K$219K2023$126K$125K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$125,959$125,046$913$14,350$623$13,727
December 31, 2023990$210,094$218,892-$8,798$200,883$200,883$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$31,287
Program service revenue
$94,672
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,221
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,765
Accounting fees
$41
Occupancy
$32,720
Program services (functional)
$64,874
Management and general (functional)
$60,172

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$200,883
Total assets, end of year
$14,350
Total liabilities, end of year
$623
Net assets, end of year
$13,727
Net assets without donor restrictions
$13,727
Gross receipts
$125,959
Employees
0
Volunteers
125
Year formed
2017
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa KraklauSecretary
Officer
25$0
Stephanie TangenTreasure
Officer
25$0
Stephanie KnoppaPresident
Officer
10$0
Katie McGroartyBoard Member
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shannon SteelePresident
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
70$24,259
Stephanie TangenTreasure
Officer
40$0
Melissa KraklauSecretary
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5307 BIRCHDALE RD, BRAINERD, MN 56401-6804
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Stephanie Knoppa, 1820 E Bradley Lane, Appleton, WI 54915
Signed the 990
Stephanie Tangen, Treasure
Phone
(218) 568-4508

Mission

Northern Lakes Rescue aims to be the voice for we hear them through our hearts and give them a voice; for their eyes speak volumes. We aim to improve the lives of these animals in need by placing them in a loving foster home while getting them the care they need for them to move on to the next chapter in their lives. Our rescue values compassion, understanding, and love above all else.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Adoption Program
    Expenses $64,874 · revenue $94,672

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
82-0877119
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,350
Income (IRS master file)
$125,959

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$125,959$125,046$14,350IRS
990December 2023$210,094$218,892$200,883XML
990December 2022$345,646$347,207$209,961IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 82-0877119).

Questions about NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE

What is the EIN of NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE is 82-0877119.
Is NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE 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 NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Stephanie Knoppa.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NORTHERN LAKES RESCUE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $125,959, expenses of $125,046 and total assets of $14,350 at year end.

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