2026-07-15T09:29:10-05:00 2025-08-31 411397419 Abdo LLP 5201 Eden Ave Ste 250 Edina MN 55436 990 2024-09-01 410888567 Northwest Community Action Inc NORT 2185283258 PO Box 67 Badger MN 56714 Sharon Millner Executive Director 2185283258 2026-07-14 1 0 Brandy L Ritz CPA P02069342 9528359090 2026-07-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sharon Millner PO Box 67 Badger MN 56714 5768398 0 X WWW.NWCAA.ORG X 1965 MN Our vision is to stimulate a focusing of all available resources upon the goal of enabling are low-income families and individuals of all ages to attain skills, knowledge, and motivations, and secure the opportunities needed for them to become self-sufficient. 15 15 83 121 0 0 5676282 5567443 5441 63562 328 131825 0 5568 5682051 5768398 495270 553638 0 0 3929637 3680593 0 0 3918 1300282 1282628 5725189 5516859 -43138 251539 2069441 1875394 602313 405186 1467128 1470208 Northwest Community Action, Inc assists people to achieve economic stability and build strong communities. 0 0 3221902 17668 Northwest Community Action's Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to low-income families throughout the service area. Head Start offers a center-based program for children ages 3 to 5 that promotes school readiness through educational, health, nutritional, and family engagement services. Early Head Start provides year-round, home-based services to expectant parents and families with children from birth to age three, supporting healthy child development, parent education, and family well-being. 234 constituents served. 537788 338988 69130 Northwest Community Action's Energy Assistance and Weatherization programs help low-income households maintain safe, affordable, and energy-efficient housing. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible households with home heating and electrical costs and provides assistance with energy-related repairs when needed. The Weatherization Program improves the energy efficiency of homes through services such as insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, and window repairs, reducing energy consumption and helping households lower utility costs while improving health and safety. 2,185 constituents served. 1213555 196982 Northwest Community Action provides a variety of community services designed to promote housing stability, economic self-sufficiency, and community development. Through its Family Services Department, the organization assists eligible households with homelessness prevention and housing stabilization services, including emergency lodging, rental assistance, security deposits, financial literacy training, case management, vehicle repair assistance, and emergency food support. In addition, the Community Development Program partners with local governments to secure and administer Small Cities Development grants that support commercial property improvements and residential health and safety projects, helping strengthen communities and improve quality of life throughout the region. 4973245 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 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 1 1 0 0 0 1 76 0 1 83 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN X Sharon Millner 2185283258 PO Box 67 Badger MN 56714 Jenny Moorman Chairperson 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Orvis Haugen Vice Chairperson 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Colleen Lorenson Secretary 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Cindy Christopherson Treasurer 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Cindy Hanson Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Ardell Larson Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Derry Jones Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Edward Arnesen Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jon Waibel Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Pamela Lovejoy Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Gary Kiesow Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Carol Rhen Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Rachael Raschke Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Carol Steuck Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Levi Novacek Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Sharon Millner Executive Director 40.00 2.00 X 94265 0 6289 94265 0 6289 0 0 0 0 0 5533178 34265 5567443 Program Income-Adm.Sup 900099 63562 63562 63562 276 276 131549 0 131549 131549 131549 Other Revenue 900099 5568 5568 5568 5768398 69130 0 131825 553638 553638 117999 110475 7524 2564112 2400616 163496 65136 60983 4153 726005 679713 46292 207341 194120 13221 1020 1020 182050 182050 255100 253925 1175 2544 2544 59266 53058 3465 2743 54357 45099 9258 94102 73024 21078 169335 166916 2419 5960 5955 5 57385 57385 96696 70487 26209 Food Services 175086 175086 Professional Developmen 60320 60270 50 Education and Health Su 46808 46808 Dues and Subscriptions 15767 14168 1599 6832 6360 472 5516859 4973245 539696 3918 50 331365 153481 0 698446 491501 6898 16669 793237 582558 28953 36645 1038320 849373 160667 188947 227709 227709 2069441 1875394 368473 266489 107936 12793 125904 125904 602313 405186 X 649872 652952 817256 817256 1467128 1470208 2069441 1875394 251539 -248459 0 X 0 0 0 X 5958300 7453824 4654140 5676282 5567443 29309989 5958300 7453824 4654140 5676282 5567443 29309989 29309989 17876 1046 189 392 276 19779 5568 5568 29335336 339159 0.99910 0.99890 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3000 3000 468250 412637 55613 567070 436736 130334 188947 Finance lease Right-of-Use Assets 73668 Operating lease Right-of-Use Assets 50461 Investment in Greater Minnesota Community Development Corporation 103580 227709 Lease obligations 125904 125904 1 Head Start 234 17668 Cost Provide meals, medical, and dental health services to income eligible enrollees WEATHERIZATION 1379 338988 Cost Labor and material for income eligible households to make their homes energy efficient Other Programs 898 196982 Cost Provide various other services to eligible households Part I, Line 2: The agency determines eligibility of participants according to program guidelines. Grant funds are compared to the expenditures of the grant on a monthly and grant period basis by the Program Director, Fiscal Director, Executive Director and Finance/Audit committee. The full board of directors also receives and reviews a fiscal report showing the grant award and the expenditures. funding agencies, primarily state, also monitor the programs. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A complete copy of the annual form 990 information return will be reviewed and approved by the Executive Director prior to being filed with the Internal Revenue Service. A complete copy of the annual form 990 informational return will be provided to all board members after it has been reviewed and approved by the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy covers all members of the board of directors, the executive director, members of senior management, and employees with purchasing and/or hiring responsibilities or authority. The individuals noted above, complete a disclosure statement annually disclosing all reportable conflicts. If any new potential conflicts arise, these individuals will complete an updated disclosure statement. The executive director reviews reportable conflicts completed by employees and the finance/audit committee reviews all reportable conflicts completed by members of the board of directors and the executive director and determines appropriate resolution. A person who has a conflict of interest will not participate in or be permitted to hear management's, the board's or committee's discussion of the matter. A board member, who has a conflict of interest with respect to a contract or transaction, will abstain from voting on that contract or transaction and shall leave the room during that portion of the meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Position comparability survey of statewide community action agencies, followed by scenario's of the Northwest Minnesota region, also related to agency size. Comparability survey is done tri-annually. This process is used to establish compensation for all positions paid out of head start/early head start funds which includes the Executive Director, Fiscal Director and bookkeeper positions at Northwest Community Action, inc. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Northwest Community Action, Inc. makes its governing documents, policies, and financial statements available upon request. Greater Minnesota Community Development Corperation 312 North Main Street Badger MN 56714 200963134 To help businesses that have difficulty securing conventional finanacing MN 501(c)(3) Line 7 Northwest Community Action Inc 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0