GUIDING STAR WAKOTA

EIN: 411279340 501(c)(3)

WEST ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$860,911
Total Expenses
$771,816
Total Assets
$4,079,963
Net Assets
$3,833,475
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
MEGAN PLUM
Phone
6514571195
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GUIDING STAR WAKOTA, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit that reported $861K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $772K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES, COUNSELING, AND LIMITED MEDICAL SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $865,114
Program Service Revenue $2,575
Investment Income $20,336
Other Revenue $-27,114
TOTAL REVENUE $860,911

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $369,517
Fundraising Expenses $69,704
Program Expenses $538,006
Other Expenses $402,299
TOTAL EXPENSES $771,816

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $860,911 $1,068,338 -0.2%
Expenses $771,816 $996,541 -0.2%
Net Income $89,095 $71,797 +0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
11
Volunteers
50

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
5
$92,750
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PETE BONFE VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY RABUSE MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB COLLETT TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA WUNDERLICH MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE BLANDO MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB SAFI SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM WILLENBRING MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESE SHEARER MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE SKIDMORE MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY GENDREAU PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BERNARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN PLUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$92,750 $0 $92,750
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
2024 $860,911 $771,816 $4,079,963 $89,095
2023 $1,068,338 $996,541 $3,974,128 $71,797
2022 $1,217,614 $1,299,433 $4,389,777 $-81,819
2021 $1,318,399 $820,497 $4,386,033 $497,902
2020 $2,043,241 $499,231 $3,270,976 $1,544,010
2019 $1,228,417 $422,056 $1,760,140 $806,361
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