LAKES AND PRAIRIES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INC

EIN: 410905871 501(c)(3) Human Services

MOORHEAD, MN

Total Revenue
$14,885,548
Total Expenses
$14,329,485
Total Assets
$7,324,361
Net Assets
$2,642,943
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
LORI SCHWARTZ
Phone
2185121500
Tax Period
2024-03-01 to 2025-02-28

LAKES AND PRAIRIES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INC, founded in 1969, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $14.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $14.3M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

LAKES & PRAIRIES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (CAPLP) IS CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF PROVIDING SERVICES AND WORKING TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION TO ELIMINATE POVERTY BY EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND ENGAGING COMMUNITIES. OUR SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY INCLUDING HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE; HOUSING; LIVING WAGE EMPLOYMENT AND TRANSPORTATION. OUR TEAM WORKS TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE OUR STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS, AND OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY OUR CORE VALUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,728,624 Revenue: $71,488

IN 2024, CAPLP PROVIDED SERVICES TO 4,685 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA INCLUDING 1,050 CHILDREN, 633 SENIOR CITIZENS AND 1,669 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. OUR TEAM IS PROUD TO HAVE...

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IN 2024, CAPLP PROVIDED SERVICES TO 4,685 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA INCLUDING 1,050 CHILDREN, 633 SENIOR CITIZENS AND 1,669 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. OUR TEAM IS PROUD TO HAVE ACHIEVED THE GOLD TIER CERTIFICATION FOR THE PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE PROGRAM IN 2024, WHICH WE WERE ONE OF ONLY 5 AGENCIES ACROSS THE NATION TO ACHIEVE THIS RECOGNITION IN 2024. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH ONE OF OUR FOUR MAIN DIVISIONS CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, HEAD START AND HOUSING:THE CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS DIVISION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND ADVOCATING FOR ALL ASPECTS OF HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, EDUCATORS AND OUR COMMUNITIES. WE WORK WITH ALL PARTS OF THE CHILD CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM CROSS NORTHWEST MINNESOTA AND THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. WE ASSIST FAMILIES IN ACCESSING QUALITY CHILD CARE THROUGH ONLINE SEARCH TOOLS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; WE SUPPORT EDUCATORS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE THROUGH TRAINING, GRANTS AND COACHING; AND WE BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO GENERATE UNDERSTANDING AND ACTIVISM FOR THE CHILD CARE SYSTEM. IN 2024, CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS ASSISTED 453 CHILDREN IN RECEIVING CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES, SUPPORTED 280 CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN ACHIEVING THEIR QUALITY RATING GOALS, PROVIDED 41 CHILD CARE START UP GRANTS, PROVIDED 174 TRAININGS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, AND HELPED 84 NEW AND EXISTING CAREGIVERS IN ACCESSING TRAINING, GRANTS AND RESOURCES WITH 68 PROVIDERS WORKING TOWARD BECOMING LICENSED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. WE ALSO EXPANDED OUR INNOVATIVE FAMILY CHILD CARE SUBSTITUTE PROGRAM PROVIDING OVER 1,100 HOURS OF SUBSTITUTE SUPPORT FOR PROVIDERS IN BECKER, OTTER TAIL AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, AND RECEIVED THE PROMISING PRACTICES AWARD FROM OUR STATEWIDE ASSOCIATION FOR OUR WORK IN THIS AREA.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,356,453 Revenue: $0

THE HEAD START DIVISION OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH-5 AND FAMILIES WITH LIMITED INCOME AND FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THAT RESIDE WITHIN CLAY AND WILKIN...

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THE HEAD START DIVISION OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH-5 AND FAMILIES WITH LIMITED INCOME AND FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THAT RESIDE WITHIN CLAY AND WILKIN COUNTIES. IN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR, CAPLP PROVIDED SERVICES TO 233 CHILDREN WITH 136 CHILDREN THROUGH THE HEAD START PROGRAM (3-5 YEARS OLD) AND 97 CHILDREN THROUGH THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM (BIRTH-3 YEARS OLD). THESE CHILDREN RECEIVED HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EXPERIENCES AT NO COST INCLUDING FAMILY SUPPORT, HEALTH AND NUTRITION SUPPORT INCORPORATED INTO THE PROGRAM. IN 2024 WE ALSO PARTNERED WITH THE GREAT PLAINS FOOD BANK TO PROVIDE KITCHEN COALITION MEALS TO HEAD START FAMILIES AND WITH MOORHEAD FAMILY HEALTHCARE TO PROVIDE DENTAL DAYS FOR HEAD START CHILDREN.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,144,546 Revenue: $11,091

THE HOUSING DIVISION HELPS INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS TO SECURE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH AN ARRAY OF HOUSING PROGRAMS. IN 2024, CAPLP ASSISTED 1,462...

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THE HOUSING DIVISION HELPS INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS TO SECURE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH AN ARRAY OF HOUSING PROGRAMS. IN 2024, CAPLP ASSISTED 1,462 PEOPLE IN SECURING OR MAINTAINING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH OUR HOUSING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PREVENTING 303 PEOPLE FROM FALLING INTO HOMELESSNESS. WE ALSO PROVIDED STREET OUTREACH WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS REACHING AN AVERAGE OF 35 PEOPLE EXPERIENCING UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS EACH MONTH AND PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES TO AN AVERAGE OF 134 HOUSEHOLD EACH MONTH. OUR TEAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING SERVICES THROUGH OUR CONSUMER ADVISORY BOARD AND MOST RECENTLY OUR YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,765,592
Program Service Revenue $95,648
Investment Income $24,308
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $14,885,548

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,830,635
Salaries & Benefits $8,427,401
Fundraising Expenses $80,728
Program Expenses $12,540,961
Other Expenses $3,071,449
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,329,485

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $14,885,548 $12,803,749 +0.2%
Expenses $14,329,485 $12,648,827 +0.1%
Net Income $556,063 $154,922 +2.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
152
Volunteers
190

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$317,642
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAUL KRABBENHOFT VICE CHAIR/CHAIR (BEG 09/24) 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY ROSS CHAIR (END 08/24) 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN GREEN MEMBER/VICE CHAIR (BEG 12/24) 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNDEE THORMODSON TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELOISA PIGEON SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE CHARON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOREN INGEBRETSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY MONGEAU BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEROY TURNER BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIHAN BRIFKI BOARD MEMBER (BEG 09/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA STADSTAD BOARD MEMBER (BEG 09/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL MAGNELL BOARD MEMBER (BEG 12/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT KUPEC BOARD MEMBER (BEG 03/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HAMER BOARD MEMBER (BEG 09/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ARNOLD BOARD MEMBER (BEG 05/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARAE KUHFAL BOARD MEMBER (END 02/25) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE FLICK BOARD MEMBER (END 09/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL STONE BOARD MEMBER (PARTIAL YEAR) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANI ADEN BOARD MEMBER (END 07/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE WERNER BOARD MEMBER (END 03/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI SCHWARTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$169,411 $23,271 $192,682
CASSANDRA CHRISTIANSON FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$111,697 $13,263 $124,960
COLLEEN MURRAY OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$133,182 $10,268 $143,450
KRISTIN PHILLIPS PROGRAM OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$117,964 $8,558 $126,522
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2026 No data No data No data No data
2025 $14,885,548 $14,329,485 $7,324,361 $556,063
2024 $12,803,749 $12,648,827 $6,689,613 $154,922
2023 $11,546,148 $11,709,640 $6,471,274 $-163,492
2022 $11,078,920 $10,863,003 $5,391,200 $215,917
2021 $10,677,982 $10,752,544 $3,479,926 $-74,562
2020 $9,313,955 $8,845,022 $2,694,419 $468,933
2019 $8,046,569 $7,990,444 $2,997,913 $56,125
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