Nonprofit · EIN 83-2837523
LAKES AREA OUTDOOR INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · PERHAM, MN 56573
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $134,231 | $17,754 | $116,477 | $163,313 | – | $163,313 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $62,887 | $40,670 | $22,217 | $46,834 | – | $46,834 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $194,485 | $185,408 | $9,077 | $24,617 | – | $24,617 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $134,176
- Investment income
- $55
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,370
- Printing, publications and postage
- $432
- Other expenses
- $15,952
- Program services (functional)
- $16,384
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $46,836
- Total assets, end of year
- $163,313
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $163,313
- Cash, savings and investments
- $138,313
- Gross receipts
- $134,231
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKE MONSON | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| CRAIG SWANSON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS VINTON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DALE WANDERI | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CRAIG NYHUS | VICE PRESICE | 0 | $0 |
| AARON MEYER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| SPENCER SCHRAM | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKE MONSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG SWANSON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS VINTON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DALE WANDERI | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CRAIG NYHUS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| SPENCER SCHRAM | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKE MONSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG SWANSON | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS VINTON | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| DALE WANDERI | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CRAIG NYHUS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| SPENCER SCHRAM | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 421, PERHAM, MN 56573-0421
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 421, Perham MN 56573
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Craig Swanson, 44682 North Little Pine Road, Perham MN 56573
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JAKE MONSON, TREASURER
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.LAOIMN.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- HAGA KOMMER LTD
Mission
TO PRESERVE OUT NATURAL RESOURCES AND IMPROVING HABITATS THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION SO THAT PEOPLE CAN ENJOYE THE MN LAKES AREA IN THE FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- IMPROVE THE TRAP SHOOTING RANGE TO ENHANCE SAFEFY, ACCESSIBILITY AND EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS.Expenses $14,204
- OTHERExpenses $2,180
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2837523
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $163,313
- Income (IRS master file)
- $134,231
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $134,231 | $17,754 | $163,313 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $62,887 | $40,670 | $46,834 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $194,485 | $185,408 | $24,617 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Craig Swanson | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Richard D McCrady Sr | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Richard McCrady | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 83-2837523).
Questions about LAKES AREA OUTDOOR INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of LAKES AREA OUTDOOR INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKES AREA OUTDOOR INITIATIVE is 83-2837523.
- Is LAKES AREA OUTDOOR INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to LAKES AREA OUTDOOR INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKES AREA OUTDOOR INITIATIVE 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 OUTDOOR INITIATIVE 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 OUTDOOR INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAKES AREA OUTDOOR INITIATIVE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Craig Swanson.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKES AREA OUTDOOR INITIATIVE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LAKES AREA OUTDOOR INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $134,231, expenses of $17,754 and total assets of $163,313 at year end.
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