2025-01-22T15:32:16-06:00 2024-09-30 471019942 CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC 220 PARK AVE S ST CLOUD MN 56301 990 2023-10-01 410885981 BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC BI-C 2187514631 PO BOX 579 BEMIDJI MN 566190579 BARB MORAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2187514631 2025-01-16 1 0 MARIE A PRIMUS CPA P01272184 3202517010 2025-01-16 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z BARB MORAN PO BOX 579 BEMIDJI MN 566190579 10716025 0 X WWW.BICAP.ORG X 1966 MN HELP PEOPLE IN BELTRAMI AND CASS COUNTIES EXPERIENCING BARRIERS ON THEIR PATHS TO ECONOMIC STABILITY. 14 14 186 176 0 0 10575983 10353445 112889 323897 6556 6276 323519 24017 11018947 10707635 2139357 1675879 0 0 6272970 6813187 0 0 0 2311767 2296219 10724094 10785285 294853 -77650 4562111 4693439 2473685 2682663 2088426 2010776 X HELPING PEOPLE IN BELTRAMI AND CASS COUNTIES EXPERIENCING BARRIERS ON THEIR PATHS TO ECONOMIC STABILITY. 0 0 4748088 9005 BI-CAP'S LARGEST PROGRAM IS THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS A SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM WHICH HELPS FAMILIES PROVIDE THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN IN PREPARATION FOR KINDERGARTEN. WITH A TWO-GENERATION APPROACH, PROGRAMS WORK WITH FAMILIES TO MAKE CONNECTION IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY LIVE, SUPPORT NEEDS, AND SET GOALS. EARLY HEAD START PROMOTES HELATHY PRENATAL OUTCOMES, ENHANCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS, AND PROMOTES HEALTHY FAMILY FUNCTIONING. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH COMMUNITY. DURING FY2024, 31 RECIPIENTS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $9,005 IN GRANTS. 1963635 1175593 THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM COMPRISES OF OVER 12 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS THAT UTILIZE VARIOUS FUNDING SOURCES, INCLUDING HUD, MN HOUSING, AND HOMELESSNESS, HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND LOCAL FUNDING WHEN AVAILABLE. THE PROGRAMS TYPICALLY SERVE THOSE WHO ARE UNHOUSED AND WITH MULTIPLE BARRIERS. SERVICES OFFERED RANGE FROM ONE-TIME ASSISTANCE TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE THAT INCLUDES ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES. IN FY2023, BI-CAP SUPPORTIVE HOUSING WAS AWARDED SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE-APPROVED FUNDING OF $398,467.00 IN FHPAP FAST TRACK FUNDS. THIS ONE-TIME FUNDING FROM MN HOUSING HELPED ASSIST 164 FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN BELTRAMI AND CASS COUNTIES DURING THE SHORT TIME FRAME OF OCTOBER 1, 2023, TO JULY 1, 2024, IT PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DEPOSITS, PAST DUE RENT, UTILITIES, AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE. 1245298 411814 THE WEATHERIZATION DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH CLIENTS TO IMPROVE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND TO DECREASE THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THEIR HOME. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED HOUSEHOLDS WITH HIGH ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND SINGLE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN. 140 RECIPIENTS RECEIVED $411,814 IN GRANT FUNDS DURING FY2024. 1246769 79467 347914 THE MINNESOTA ENERGY ASSITANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS TO HELP PAY A PORTION OF THEIR HOME ENERGY AND HEATING BILLS. THE GRANTS ARE BASED ON THE HOUSEHOLD SIZE, INCOME, FUEL TYPE, AND ENERGY USAGE. PRIMARY HEAT GRANTS ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE HOUSEHOLD'S FUEL AND/OR ELECTRIC VENDORS TO ASSIST HOUSEHOLDS' ABILITY TO MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE AND CONTINUOUS ENERGY BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO LOWER THEIR ENERGY BURDEN. HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT BICAP'S ADOPTION OF CYBERRECRUITER HAS LED TO A SIMPLIFIED APPLICANT TRACKING PROCESS, EASY APPLICATION SHARING WITH MANAGERS, FAST SCHEDULING AND AN IMPROVED CANDIDATE AND USER EXPERIENCE.CYBER RECRUITER HAS:- AN AUTOMATED REQUISITION PROCESS QUICKLY POSTS JOB OPENING AND DESCRIPTIONS TO OUR CAREER PAGE AFTER APPROVAL.- APPLICANTS CAN APPLY ONLINE IN AROUND 15 MINUTES. A RESUME UPLOAD FEATURE SAVES THE CANDIDATE MANUAL ENTERING TIME.- HR USERS CAN EASILY ROUTE NEW APPLICANTS TO MANAGERS FOR APPROVAL; THE MANAGERS CAN SELECT NEXT STEPS VIA LINKS IN THE EMAIL.- INTERVIEW SCHEDULING AND DISTRIBUTING CALENDAR INVITES IS DONE SEAMLESSLY THROUGH THE SOFTWARE.- MANAGERS SCORE INTERVIEWS IN CYBERRECRUITER FOR HR DIRECTOR OVERSIGHT.- OFFER LETTERS, SUPERVISOR TASKS AND CANDIDATES NOTIFICATIONS ARE GENERATED IN CYBERRECRUITER.- THERE ARE EXTENSIVE REPORTING AND METRICS TO COMPLY WITH AA REPORTING AND MEASURE APPLICANT METRICS LIKE TIME TO HIRE AND APPLICATION ABANDONMENT RATE, AMONG OTHERS.YOUTHBUILD IS A COMPREHENSIVE WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OPPORTUNITY YOUTH, AGES 1624, WHO HAVE LEFT THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH TO SPEND 29 HOURS PER WEEK IN ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION/WORKEXPERIENCE TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS LEARNING, AND CAREER/POSTSECONDARY EXPLORATION. YOUTHBUILD PARTICIPANTS ARE MENTORED FOR FOUR DAYS A WEEK, ALTERNATING THEIR TIME BETWEEN THE CLASSROOM, CONSTRUCTION SITE, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO RESOLVE BARRIERS, SET AND ACHIEVE GOALS, EXPLORE CAREERS AND MORE. THEY RECIEVE SCHOOL CREDIT AND AN HOURLY WAGE FOR PARTICIPATION IN ALL ACTIVITIES DURING THEIR TIME IN THE PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT WHILE PURSUING POSTPROGRAM PLACEMENT AND A FULL YEAR OF FOLLOWUP SUPPORT AFTER COMPLETING THEPROGRAM. CASS LAKE BENA ALC IS BICAP YOUTHBUILD'S EDUCATIONAL PARTNER. THEY PROVIDE AN ONSITE TEACHER/LEARNER MANAGER TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN WORKING TOWARD THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. THEY ALSO PROVIDE TEACHING STAFF THROUGH ADULT BASIC EDUCATION TO PREPARE THOSE PARTICIPANTS MORE SUITED TO EARNING THEIR GED OR ADULT DIPLOMA EQUIVALENCY. 1246769 79467 347914 9203790 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 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 1 125 0 1 186 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 MN X THE ORGANIZATION 2187514631 PO BOX 579 BEMIDJI MN 566190579 COLLEEN MORAVEK CHAIRPERSON (END 04/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SUE GLIDDEN DIRECTOR/CHAIRPERSON (BEG 04/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHRYN SMITH VICE CHAIRPERSON (END 12/23) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOE GOULD DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRPERSON (BEG 01/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 NICOLE RAMSEY MCKINNON TREASURER (END 06/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH SMITH TREASURER (BEG 06/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SANDY MILLER SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANNE LINDSETH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT BRUNS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER LABAT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JODI RUBIO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAMELA JORSTAD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET DOW DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AFTON SCHAEFFER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARTIN COOK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICKY CROAKER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW KOTZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDSEY OLDING DIRECTOR (END 02/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN WARDELL DIRECTOR (END 12/23) 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA TRAN DIRECTOR (END 12/23) 1.00 X 0 0 0 REBECCA DAY DIRECTOR (END 02/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARB MORAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 103583 0 28967 KATHY NOTON FINANCE MANAGER 40.00 X 97719 0 21598 201302 0 50565 1 0 0 0 J&B QUALITY CONSTRUCTION INC 4357 MINNKOTA AVE NW BEMIDJI MN 56601 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 138640 1 10279804 73641 10353445 PATHWAYS I 624200 132014 132014 RENTAL INCOME 624200 89688 89688 MURL AFFORDABLE HOUSING 624200 86752 86752 RENTAL COUNSELING 624200 15443 15443 323897 9915 9915 4751 8390 -3639 -3639 -3639 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 24017 24017 24017 10707635 347914 0 6276 1675879 1675879 277364 225888 51476 4962159 4041233 920926 217311 176980 40331 757233 616698 140535 599120 487929 111191 9858 3537 6321 59715 21425 38290 430104 376528 53576 20903 17784 3119 131310 112384 18926 97805 85622 12183 556254 497001 59253 54294 53006 1288 202868 172437 30431 SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 352616 297670 54946 OTHER EXPENSES 203490 173131 30359 TRAINING 143524 140121 3403 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 33478 28537 4941 10785285 9203790 1581495 0 328268 512896 561375 620729 774420 799261 2724 10864 286554 213729 88889 154637 36599 53749 4384506 2161849 2416992 2222657 66290 104917 4562111 4693439 723177 817217 327641 451938 1356577 1307595 66290 105913 2473685 2682663 X 2019429 1946526 68997 64250 2088426 2010776 4562111 4693439 -77650 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 8499483 8820517 9761779 10575983 10353445 48011207 8499483 8820517 9761779 10575983 10353445 48011207 48011207 2228 909 1168 6556 9915 20776 48031983 1787554 0.99960 0.98750 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 52701 52701 3206321 1282889 1923432 605761 422416 183345 519723 456544 63179 2222657 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 74567 FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES 31346 105913 11728597 1020962 1020962 10707635 0 10707635 11806247 1020962 1020962 10785285 0 10785285 1 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING 1809 1175593 WEATHERIZATION 140 411814 HEADSTART 31 9005 OTHER ASSISTANCE 12 79467 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS ARE SPENT ON INDIVIDUALS BASED ON ELIGIBILITY. THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR MEETS WITH THE PROGRAM ACCOUNTANT, AT LEAST MONTHLY, TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN THE BUDGET SET FORTH FOR EACH GRANT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C UPDATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE SECURED FROM EACH BOARD MEMBER ANNUALLY. IF ANY MEMBER CHECKS THAT A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE SITUATION IN DEPTH AND UPDATES THE FULL BOARD, WHO MAKES A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THERE TRULY IS A CONFLICT AND TAKES APPROPRIATE ACTION IF NECESSARY. THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK STATES ALL EMPLOYEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING THAT NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED PUBLIC INFORMATION ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D).