2024-07-02T00:12:13-05:00 2023-09-30 471019942 CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC 220 PARK AVE S ST CLOUD MN 56301 990 2022-10-01 410900982 LAKES & PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC LAKE 3206791800 1700 MAPLE AVENUE EAST MORA MN 550511227 DENISE STEWART EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3206791800 2024-06-26 1 DENISE STEWART 999009999 0 MARIE A PRIMUS CPA P01272184 3202517010 2024-06-26 3 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z DENISE STEWART 1700 MAPLE AVENUE EAST MORA MN 550511227 11033851 0 X WWW.LAKESANDPINES.ORG X 1966 MN BUILD PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES BY SERVING LOCAL FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS IN PURSUIT OF SELF-RELIANCE 19 19 150 117 0 0 8895321 9690550 894171 1336299 5579 7002 0 0 9795071 11033851 1977587 2931300 0 0 6160219 6457961 0 0 0 1596567 1746165 9734373 11135426 60698 -101575 3434723 3868309 1016225 1551386 2418498 2316923 X TO BUILD PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES BY SERVING LOCAL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN PURSUIT OF SELF-RELIANCE. 0 0 3253143 81707 40764 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENTPROVIDED SERVICES TO INCOME ELIGIBLE PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN UP TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. THE SERVICES ARE COMPREHENSIVE WITH THE CORNERSTONES OF PARENT AND CHILD EDUCATION, HEALTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY ASSET BUILDING. EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START ARE PROGRAMS COMMITTED TO GIVING EVERY VULNERABLE CHILD AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED. 2210767 979615 543820 COMMUNITY SERVICES HAS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS: EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCEPROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCED A TEMPORARY HOUSING CRISIS THAT COULD HAVE RENDERED THEM HOMELESS. FUNDS HELPED BY ASSISTING WITH MORTGAGES, RENT, DEPOSITS, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, AND EMERGENCY SHELTER COSTS, BUT ALSO INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO PREVENT FUTURE HOUSING EMERGENCIES (BUDGET COUNSELING, RESOURCE REFERRALS, OR A PERMANENT HOUSING PLAN). EMERGENCY SHELTER VOUCHERS WERE PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO WERE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ALONG WITH ASSESSMENTS TO BE PLACED ON COORDINATED ENTRY FOR ACCESS TO HOUSING PROGRAMS IN THE REGION. HOMELESS YOUTH PROGRAMSPROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AT-RISK AND HOMELESS YOUTH (24 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER). FUNDS HELPED BY ASSISTING WITH RENT, DEPOSITS, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY (BUDGET COUNSELING, GOAL SETTING, RESOURCE REFERRALS).VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCEPROVIDED FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE INCOME TAX FORMS WERE FILED WITH ALL THE TAX CREDITS THEY WERE ELIGIBLE FOR. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO USE THE TAX REFUNDS TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLES, HOMES AND CREDIT WHICH ALSO HELPED TO STIMULATE THE LOCAL ECONOMY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED AN ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STAFF TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON FINANCIAL LITERACY TOPICS.FOOD SHELF SUPPORTSTAFF MEMBERS REGULARLY DONATED TO AREA FOOD SHELVES (BI-WEEKLY COLLECTIONS ARE HELD). GARDEN SEEDS WERE ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO AREA FOOD SHELVES IN THE SPRING TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO START GROWING THEIR OWN FOOD.SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) OUTREACHPROVIDED OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO AREA INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT ARE ELIGIBLE. THIS IS FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD SUPPORT OR FOOD STAMPS.SOCIAL SECURITY ADVOCACY SERVICESPROVIDED OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO AREA INDIVIDUALS WITH LONG-TERM HEALTH ISSUES THAT PROHIBIT THEM FROM WORKING WHO ARE ALSO UNHOUSED OR UNSTABLY HOUSED AND ARE ENROLLED ON STATE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.HEALTHCARE ACCESS/MNSUREPROVIDED OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE TO AREA INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO OBTAIN AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, EITHER THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS OR PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANIES THROUGH THE HEALTH CARE EXCHANGE CALLED MNSURE.LIVE WELL AT HOMEPROVIDED ASSESSMENTS TO SENIORS AND MATCHED THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE CHORE SERVICES AND GROCERY DELIVERY AIMED TO KEEP THE PERSON IN THEIR HOME RATHER THAN ENTERING A NURSING HOME OR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY.TITLE III RESPITE PROGRAMSERVICED CAREGIVERS BY OFFERING A BREAK FROM THEIR ADULT FAMILY MEMBER. THIS SERVICE ALSO PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CARE RECIPIENT TO ENJOY SOCIALIZING WITH OTHER SENIORS. 2817305 978251 4940 WEATHERIZATIONTHE GOAL IS TO REDUCE AIR FILTRATION AND LOWER ENERGY COSTS WITH INSULATION, WEATHER STRIPPING,CAULKING AND INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (HVAC). BY WEATHERIZING HOMES AND SAVING ENERGY, FAMILIES EXPERIENCE A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE.ENERGY ASSISTANCEAIDED THROUGH PAYMENT OF FUEL/UTILITY BILLS AND REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF HEATING SYSTEMS TO CORRECT EMERGENCY PROBLEMS. THIS PROGRAM MADE FUEL BILLS MORE AFFORDABLE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. 1199059 891727 746775 HOUSING REHABILITATIONFUNDS WERE ADMINISTERED FROM THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR THE REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM. THESE GRANT FUNDS WERE USED TO REPAIR HOMES TO MEET SECTION 8 HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS. GRANT FUNDS WERE LOANED, AT ZERO INTEREST, TO OWNER OCCUPIED PROPERTY FOR A LOAN TERM OF 15 YEARS. AT THAT TIME, IF THE PROPERTY IS STILL OWNED BY THE ORIGINAL BORROWER THE LOAN WILL BE FORGIVEN. FUNDS WERE ADMINISTERED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITIES OF PINE CITY, HINCKLEY, MILLE LACS, SANDSTONE AND PINE COUNTY AT A 10-YEAR, INTEREST FREE, FORGIVABLE LOAN. THRIVETRANSFORMING, HONORING, & RESPECTING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH VALUING EMPOWERMENT.COACHING IS PROVIDED FOR CUSTOMERS INTERESTED IN OR NEEDING EXTRA SUPPORT FOR UPWARD SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY. 1199059 891727 746775 9480274 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 127 0 1 150 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 19 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN X THE ORGANIZATION 3206791800 1700 MAPLE AVENUE EAST MORA MN 550511227 BRAD LARSON CHAIRPERSON 1.50 X X 0 0 0 GENNY REYNOLDS 1ST VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHEN HALLAN 2ND VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PETER RIPKA TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERTA FOLKESTAD SECRETARY (END SEPT 2023) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DONALD NIEMI BOARD MEMBER (BEG JAN 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 GARY PETERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAY PELTO-LUND BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RONALD DUKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIM BURKHARDT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY HABERKORN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 VICKI WUNDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BETH CROOK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT TENNAPEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRAVIS LEIVISKA BOARD MEMBER (BEG JAN 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAN DAHLBERG BOARD MEMBER (BEG JAN 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTI LAROWE BOARD MEMBER (BEG JAN 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 CJ BIRD BOARD MEMBER (BEG MARCH 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 GLORIA BORCK BOARD MEMBER (BEG DEC 2022) 1.00 X 0 0 0 MADISON ANDREW BOARD MEMBER (BEG MAY 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 GENE ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER (END DEC 2022) 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAURA ENGLISH BOARD MEMBER (END NOV 2022) 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICK GREENE BOARD MEMBER (END JAN 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 GREG ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER (END JAN 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALISON HOLLAND BOARD MEMBER (END JAN 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNETTE WEAVER BOARD MEMBER (END DEC 2022) 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIMA TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER (END JAN 2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 VICKI GRUNDEEN FISCAL DIRECTOR 40.00 X 69866 0 14167 DENISE STEWART EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 84746 0 28834 154612 0 43001 0 0 0 0 CORY ABEL 507 7TH ST N APT B PRINCETON MN 55371 CONSTRUCTION FOR HOUSING REHAB PROJECTS 108100 T-CAM PLUMBING 2536 MAIN ST S PINE CITY MN 55063 CONSTRUCTION FOR WX 105951 TRADEWINDS HVAC & FIREPLACE 27589 HIGHWAY 65 NE ISANTI MN 55040 CONSTRUCTION FOR WX 104559 3 9373950 316600 9690550 HOUSING REHABILITATION 624100 736782 736782 COMMUNITY SERVICES 624100 543820 543820 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELO 624100 40764 40764 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 624100 9993 9993 WEATHERIZATION 624100 4940 4940 1336299 7002 7002 11033851 1336299 0 7002 2931300 2931300 152227 41967 110260 4708745 3781430 927315 109604 91051 18553 964132 772328 191804 523253 413225 110028 5540 5257 283 46452 44079 2373 251478 221989 29489 52398 23923 28475 390496 305093 85403 296152 270586 25566 314280 277941 36339 111207 111207 77214 75915 1299 TRAINING 136246 71003 65243 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 64702 41980 22722 11135426 9480274 1655152 0 789465 917827 820268 809178 1343107 1371235 33159 14332 71825 79800 21797 87475 2068458 1680978 355102 387480 0 200982 3434723 3868309 557976 709726 455329 637431 2920 2920 0 201309 1016225 1551386 X 2150014 2093600 268484 223323 2418498 2316923 3434723 3868309 -101575 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 9004333 9443789 11036500 8895321 9690550 48070493 9004333 9443789 11036500 8895321 9690550 48070493 48070493 7408 10738 10394 5579 7002 41121 48111614 3866633 0.99910 0.99920 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 60818 60818 884148 733775 150373 1123492 947203 176289 387480 RIGHT OF USE ASSET - OPERATING 200982 200982 LEASE LIABILITY - OPERATING 201309 201309 11033851 0 11033851 0 11033851 11135426 0 11135426 0 11135426 1 WEATHERIZATION/CIP PROGRAMS 300 936141 COMMUNITY SERVICES 1450 979615 HOUSING REHABILITATION 29 891727 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 228 81707 ENERGY ASSISTANCE 254 42110 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE ARE PAYMENTS MADE TO VENDORS ON BEHALF OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY FOR THE PROGRAMS BASED ON NEED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 FORM IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ORGANIZATION OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DECISIONS ARE MADE ACCORDINGLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 SALARIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND COMPARED WITH NUMEROUS WAGE COMPARABILITY STUDIES, SUCH AS THE 2023 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SALARY AND BENEFITS REPORT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE LAKES & PINES COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND PERFORMANCE ARE DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE PERSONNEL MEETING MINUTES. THE FISCAL CONTROLLER AND OTHER DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR SALARIES ARE DOCUMENTED ANNUALLY THROUGH PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND SALARY RECOMMENDATION MEMORANDUMS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D).