LAKE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE

EIN: 411893902 501(c)(3) Health Care

TWO HARBORS, MN

Total Revenue
$1,981,486
Total Expenses
$1,746,484
Total Assets
$1,892,255
Net Assets
$1,753,908
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
DERRICK GOUTERMONT
Phone
2188347110
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LAKE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.7M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AMBULANCE AND AUXILIARY SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, INSURANCE COVERAGE, OR GOVERNMENTAL REIMBURSEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,457,300 Revenue: $1,107,002

LAKE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE (LCAS) IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE TREATMENT AND TRANSPORTATION IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA. LCAS IS A PART-TIME ADVANCED...

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LAKE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE (LCAS) IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE TREATMENT AND TRANSPORTATION IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA. LCAS IS A PART-TIME ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE SERVICE WHOSE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA (PSA) INCLUDES LAKE, COOK, AND ST. LOUIS COUNTIES. THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE INCLUDE TWO HARBORS, SILVER BAY, BEAVER BAY, FINLAND, ISABELLA, BRIMSON, AND KNIFE RIVER. OUR PSA AREA COVERS AN AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 1535 SQUARE MILES. ACCORDING TO THE 2020 CENSUS, LAKE COUNTY HAD A POPULATION OF 10,905. LAKE COUNTY ENCOMPASSES A SPARSELY POPULATED, HEAVILY FORESTED AREA ALONG THE NORTHSHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR AND IS CONSIDERED "SUPER RURAL." LCAS STAFFS TWO STATIONS: A BASE OF OPERATIONS IN THE CITY OF TWO HARBORS AND A SUBSTATION 30 MILES NORTH IN THE CITY OF SILVER BAY. LCAS HAS 30 EMPLOYEES WHO PROVIDE AMBULANCE COVERAGE AND SUPPORT OPERATIONS. THE MAJORITY OF OUR STAFF IS MADE UP OF EMTS, WITH THE REMAINING STAFF MADE UP OF PARAMEDICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. A BOARD OF DIRECTORS OVERSEES LCAS, COMPRISED OF 5 VOTING MEMBERS AND A MEDICAL DIRECTOR WHO IS CONTRACTED THROUGH ASPIRUS LAKE VIEW HOSPITAL. IN 2024, LCAS RESPONDED TO 1,436 CALLS FOR SERVICE.LAKE COUNTY PROVIDES LAKE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE WITH A $500,000 STIPEND. THIS ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT ENSURES THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER TIMELY, HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE TO THE RESIDENTS OF LAKE COUNTY. THE STIPEND HELPS COVER OPERATIONAL COSTS, IMPROVE EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDE TRAINING FOR OUR DEDICATED TEAM, REINFORCING OUR COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $6,547 Revenue: $0

LAKE COUNTY WORKS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE HIGH SCHOOL EMT PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE EMT CERTIFICATION...

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LAKE COUNTY WORKS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE HIGH SCHOOL EMT PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS THE EMT CERTIFICATION EXAM AND PURSUE A CAREER IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $867,867
Program Service Revenue $1,107,002
Investment Income $6,033
Other Revenue $584
TOTAL REVENUE $1,981,486

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,204,429
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,463,847
Other Expenses $542,055
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,746,484

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,981,486 $1,580,958 +0.3%
Expenses $1,746,484 $1,554,841 +0.1%
Net Income $235,002 $26,117 +8.0%
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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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
40
Volunteers
5

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
6
$249,371
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DERRICK GOUTERMONT BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRI MCDANNOLD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN KACZROWSKI SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD HOGENSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLE ERNEST DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY STROHMEYER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$58,031 $36,193 $94,224
JOHN ACHARTZ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$75,191 $13,330 $88,521
STACY CAVALLIN BUSINESS MANAGER 40.00
Officer
$53,213 $13,413 $66,626
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 $1,981,486 $1,746,484 $1,892,255 $235,002
2023 $1,580,958 $1,554,841 $1,593,366 $26,117
2022 $1,673,059 $1,466,681 $1,571,390 $206,378
2021 $1,791,904 $1,447,259 $1,374,066 $344,645
2020 $2,382,613 $1,707,564 $1,091,077 $675,049
2019 $1,566,994 $1,646,974 $760,933 $-79,980
2018 $1,580,029 $1,620,814 $830,723 $-40,785
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