TRI-COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM INC

EIN: 416049739 501(c)(3) Human Services

WAITE PARK, MN

Total Revenue
$12,734,323
Total Expenses
$11,067,467
Total Assets
$9,723,864
Net Assets
$7,981,198
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
COLLEEN ORNE
Phone
3202511612
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

TRI-COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM INC, founded in 1965, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $12.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $11.1M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

THE INTENT OF THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND, IN SOME CASES, THE GENERAL PUBLIC. RESOURCES TO PROVIDE SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GRANTS, FEE FOR SERVICES, THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT, AND DONATION. TRI-CAP STRIVES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH ENTITIES THROUGHOUT THE SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM. THE AGENCY UTILIZES THE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMPLETED IN 2023. THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT ASSISTS THE AGENCY TO IDENTIFY SYSTEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE AGENCY. IN AN INITIATIVE TO INCREASE AGENCY DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION, TRI-CAP PARTNERED WITH STRATEGIC DIVERSITY INITIATIVES (SDI). IN JULY 2023, SDI LAUNCHED A COMPREHENSIVE DEI ASSESSMENT, COMPRISED OF A CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS STAFF SURVEY, AND FOCUS GROUPS TO FIND KEY AREAS OF STRENGTH, OPPORTUNITIES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,341,425 Revenue: $1,285,332

TRANSPORTATION:TRANSIT CONNECTION PUBLIC BUS OPERATIONS OFFER RURAL TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING DIAL-A-RIDE, FIXED ROUTE AND SMALL CITY SERVICE. THE TRANSPORTATION DISPATCH STAFF COORDINATES THE...

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TRANSPORTATION:TRANSIT CONNECTION PUBLIC BUS OPERATIONS OFFER RURAL TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING DIAL-A-RIDE, FIXED ROUTE AND SMALL CITY SERVICE. THE TRANSPORTATION DISPATCH STAFF COORDINATES THE REQUESTS AND ASSISTS CUSTOMERS IN OBTAINING RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFIES OTHER ALTERNATIVES WHEN OUR SERVICES ARE NOT A VIABLE SOLUTION. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED FOR THOSE IN BENTON, STEARNS, SHERBURNE, MILLE LACS AND MORRISON COUNTIES. A TOTAL OF 144,064 ONE-WAY RIDES WERE PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITIES.THE VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM PROVIDES RIDES FOR CLIENTS IN STEARNS, SHERBURNE, BENTON, MILLE LACS AND MORRISON COUNTIES TO DESTINATIONS THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA. WE PROVIDE RIDES FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, FAMILY VISITS, COUNSELING AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 38 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WHO PERFORMED 15,733 ONE-WAY RIDES, DROVE 642,063 MILES, AND VOLUNTEERED 20,896 HOURS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,437,893 Revenue: $263,151

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS IN BENTON, STEARNS, SHERBURNE AND MORRISON COUNTIES BY PAYING A PORTION OF THEIR HOME HEATING...

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS IN BENTON, STEARNS, SHERBURNE AND MORRISON COUNTIES BY PAYING A PORTION OF THEIR HOME HEATING COSTS. TRI- CAP RECEIVES FUNDS TO COMPLETE THIS ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITY AND CREATED $4,866,356 IN REQUESTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR PAYMENTS TO VENDORS ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMERS.THE FEDERAL WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS IN BENTON, STEARNS, AND SHERBURNE COUNTIES WHICH CAN BENEFIT FROM UPDATED ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AS WELL AS HEALTH AND SAFETY UPGRADES. A TOTAL OF 85 HOUSEHOLDS IN THE COMMUNITIES WERE SERVED WITH COMPLETE ENERGY AUDITS, AND AN ADDITIONAL 6 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED WITH MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE CALLED STANDALONES.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,633,297 Revenue: $167,287

FAMILY RESOURCES: THE FAMILY RESOURCES SERVED 933 HOUSEHOLDS PROVIDING A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES RANGING FROM FREE TAX RETURN PREPARATION, SNAP /FOOD APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE...

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FAMILY RESOURCES: THE FAMILY RESOURCES SERVED 933 HOUSEHOLDS PROVIDING A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES RANGING FROM FREE TAX RETURN PREPARATION, SNAP /FOOD APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE ACCESS, AND EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING. THIS NUMBER REFLECTS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED IN OUR ASSET, WORKFORCE, AND HOUSING STABILITY PILLARS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,952,183
Program Service Revenue $1,699,481
Investment Income $57,370
Other Revenue $25,289
TOTAL REVENUE $12,734,323

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,338,273
Salaries & Benefits $6,382,250
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $9,412,615
Other Expenses $2,346,944
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,067,467

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,734,323 $11,560,907 +0.1%
Expenses $11,067,467 $10,904,703 +0.0%
Net Income $1,666,856 $656,204 +1.5%
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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
123
Volunteers
78

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
$308,052
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA FOBBE BOARD CHAIR 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY LARSON VICE CHAIR 0.15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE NOTCH TREASURER 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET GOLIGOWSKI SECRETARY 0.08
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM BENOIT BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIKA HANNON BOARD MEMBER 0.08
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARLA SCAPANSKI BOARD MEMBER 0.01
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARISA SCHULTZ BOARD MEMBER 0.13
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENTON MARSHIK BOARD MEMBER 0.17
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN GRATER BOARD MEMBER 0.13
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA SEMEGA BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY GRAY BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY ORE BOARD MEMBER 0.12
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF WHARTON BOARD MEMBER 0.08
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH SCHLANGEN BOARD MEMBER (END 12/2024) 0.04
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN ORNE EXEUCTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$77,776 $8,115 $85,891
MICHELLE PETERSON INTERIM ED(END 8/11/24)/HR DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$112,738 $18,110 $130,848
GLORIA OLSON FINANCE MANAGER 40.00
Officer
$73,824 $17,489 $91,313
LISA DREW DIR OF COMM DEV 40.00
Highest
$102,787 $36,971 $139,758
THERESA FLINK DIR OF FAMILY RES 40.00
Highest
$100,052 $1,831 $101,883
GARY SAUER IT SYSTEMS ADMIN 40.00
Highest
$119,358 $13,258 $132,616
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
2025 $12,734,323 $11,067,467 $9,723,864 $1,666,856
2024 $11,560,907 $10,904,703 $8,287,930 $656,204
2023 $9,960,995 $10,111,724 $7,684,495 $-150,729
2022 $9,188,205 $9,477,208 $7,447,011 $-289,003
2021 $10,196,826 $8,591,852 $7,898,978 $1,604,974
2020 $8,222,813 $6,864,299 $7,305,685 $1,358,514
2019 $7,530,328 $7,408,409 $5,724,352 $121,919
2018 $7,603,811 $7,221,273 $5,283,815 $382,538
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