Northwoods Partners

EIN: 412016401 501(c)(3) Human Services

Ely, MN

Total Revenue
$276,642
Total Expenses
$249,655
Total Assets
$652,631
Net Assets
$524,425
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Lisa Porthan
Phone
2183658019
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Northwoods Partners, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $277K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $250K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

To provide resources that promote independence and healthy aging.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $209,376
Program Service Revenue $8,088
Investment Income $19,781
Other Revenue $39,397
TOTAL REVENUE $276,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $147,884
Fundraising Expenses $7,187
Program Expenses $181,325
Other Expenses $101,771
TOTAL EXPENSES $249,655

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $276,642 $291,584 -0.1%
Expenses $249,655 $250,706 0.0%
Net Income $26,987 $40,878 -0.3%
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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
3
Volunteers
90

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
$0
Total Directors
18
$91,674
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Rae Bentz Board member term 6/2024 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Fitzgerald Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Flesvig Chair 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Walt Leino Past-Chair 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Nichols Board member 3.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline Owens Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sheila Gruba Board member 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Haberman Secretary 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Pat Rolando Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sid Thomson Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Braun Board member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Abby Sirek Secretary (started 5/24) 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Zupancich Board member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Evelyn Kuzma Board member (started 6/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Nieman Board member (started 1/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marge Forsberg Board member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wendy Norcross Board member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Porthan Excecutive Director 40.00
Director
$91,674 $0 $91,674
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 $276,642 $249,655 $652,631 $26,987
2023 $291,584 $250,706 $519,802 $40,878
2022 $313,226 $244,483 $485,245 $68,743
2021 $253,469 $183,157 $495,032 $70,312
2020 $231,224 $171,165 $395,237 $60,059
2019 $184,709 $159,023 $264,015 $25,686
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