2026-01-27T21:09:17-06:00 2025-09-30 471019942 CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC 220 PARK AVE S ST CLOUD MN 56301 990 2024-10-01 410885981 BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC BI-C 2187514631 PO BOX 579 BEMIDJI MN 566190579 BARB MORAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2187514631 2026-01-14 1 1 MARIE A PRIMUS CPA P01272184 3202517010 2026-01-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BARB MORAN PO BOX 579 BEMIDJI MN 566190579 10485892 0 X WWW.BICAP.ORG X 1966 MN HELP PEOPLE IN BELTRAMI AND CASS COUNTIES EXPERIENCING BARRIERS ON THEIR PATHS TO ECONOMIC STABILITY. 15 15 201 175 0 0 10353445 9766785 323897 535244 6276 16883 24017 166980 10707635 10485892 1675879 1119830 0 0 6813187 5696403 0 0 0 2296219 3676920 10785285 10493153 -77650 -7261 4693439 4383215 2682663 2379700 2010776 2003515 X HELPING PEOPLE IN BELTRAMI AND CASS COUNTIES EXPERIENCING BARRIERS ON THEIR PATHS TO ECONOMIC STABILITY. 0 0 4984015 9361 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 FY2025, 56 RECIPIENTS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $9,361 IN GRANTS. 1438600 763219 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. 1263518 345762 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. 126 RECIPIENTS RECEIVED $345,762 IN GRANT FUNDS DURING FY2025. 1390998 1488 702224 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 16-24, 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. 1390998 1488 702224 9077131 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 1 123 0 1 201 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 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 SUE GLIDDEN CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOE GOULD VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SANDY MILLER SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH SMITH TREASURER 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 PAMELA JORSTAD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET DOW DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AFTON SCHAEFFER DIRECTOR (END 08/25) 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 MARISA SAUCEDE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 IAN CADY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JONNIYA BORDERS DIRECTOR (12/24-08/25) 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHRYN SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JODI RUBIO DIRECTOR (END 10/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARB MORAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 111814 0 32962 KATHERINE NOTON FISCAL DIRECTOR 40.00 X 109927 0 24045 LINDA LIEN PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00 X 118583 0 24340 340324 0 81347 3 0 0 0 J&B QUALITY CONSTRUCTION INC 4357 MINNKOTA AVE NW BEMIDJI MN 56601 CONSTRUCTION 315096 TIMBER COUNTRY CONSTRUCTION PO BOX 86 BLACKDUCK MN 56630 CONSTRUCTION 101430 2 9620299 146486 5595 9766785 MURL AFFORDABLE HOUSING 624200 251255 251255 PATHWAYS I 624200 181382 181382 RENTAL INCOME 624200 86437 86437 RENTAL COUNSELING 624200 16170 16170 535244 7683 7683 9200 0 9200 9200 9200 INSURANCE PROCEEDS 900099 166980 166980 166980 10485892 702224 0 16883 X 1119830 1119830 277364 233416 43948 3799514 3016996 782518 210610 177239 33371 836487 703948 132539 572428 481728 90700 11645 2263 9382 45327 8810 36517 1700575 1606444 94131 16104 15059 1045 96076 86292 9784 102172 96517 5655 664666 577681 86985 55126 54152 974 199498 167637 31861 OTHER EXPENSES 361892 338418 23474 SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 285554 257179 28375 TRAINING 105167 103308 1859 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 33118 30214 2904 10493153 9077131 1416022 0 512896 734312 620729 627903 799261 507354 10864 26170 213729 210531 154637 88389 53749 58428 4188689 2157832 2222657 2030857 104917 99271 4693439 4383215 817217 796919 451938 216893 1307595 1264769 105913 101119 2682663 2379700 X 1946526 1930880 64250 72635 2010776 2003515 4693439 4383215 -7261 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 8820517 9761779 10575983 10353445 9766785 49278509 8820517 9761779 10575983 10353445 9766785 49278509 49278509 909 1168 6556 9915 7683 26231 49304740 2141864 0.99950 0.99960 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 52701 52701 3202131 1390215 1811916 463171 332785 130386 470686 434832 35854 2030857 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 50543 FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES 50576 101119 11625034 1139142 1139142 10485892 0 10485892 11632295 1139142 1139142 10493153 0 10493153 1 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING 1174 763219 WEATHERIZATION 126 345762 HEADSTART 56 9361 OTHER ASSISTANCE 12 1488 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). FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,606,444. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 94,131. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,700,575.