MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL INC

EIN: 416050353 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

MANKATO, MN

Total Revenue
$28,608,083
Total Expenses
$27,509,664
Total Assets
$15,630,423
Net Assets
$11,670,864
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
AMANDA MACKIE
Phone
5073456822
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL INC, founded in 1965, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $28.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $27.5M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

DEVELOP RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES WHICH EMPOWER PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,188,277 Revenue: $563,100

HOUSING - MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY (MHFA) MONEY IS AVAILABLE TO MAKE ENERGY-SAVING AND GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOMEOWNERS OF ALL INCOME LEVELS. MHFA SUBSIDIZES LOANS TO ENCOURAGE...

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HOUSING - MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY (MHFA) MONEY IS AVAILABLE TO MAKE ENERGY-SAVING AND GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOMEOWNERS OF ALL INCOME LEVELS. MHFA SUBSIDIZES LOANS TO ENCOURAGE HOMEOWNERS TO MAKE HOME IMPROVEMENTS TO HELP MAINTAIN THE IMAGE OF CLEAN, WELL-RUN RURAL COMMUNITIES. LOAN PROGRAMS INCLUDE FIX-UP LOAN, COMMUNITY FIX-UP REHABILITATION LOAN, AND RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAMS. WE ASSISTED 85 PEOPLE TO SECURE LOW INTEREST LOANS SO THEY COULD MAKE NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS TO THEIR HOMES. MHFA PROVIDES FUNDING FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS FROM EITHER BECOMING HOMELESS BECAUSE OF AN EVICTION, OR IF THEY ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS, (BY HUD'S DEFINITION) GET THEM INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. FACILITATED 9 HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE TEAMS. ASSISTED 355 HOUSEHOLDS WITH SERVICES THAT PREVENTED THEM FROM JOINING THE RANKS OF HOMELESS STATISTICS. WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE - THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO BOTH LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS IN THE NINE-COUNTY AREA. IT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICE SUCH AS FURNACE MODIFICATIONS, CAULKING, WEATHERSTRIPPING, ATTIC INSULATION, REPAIR OF PRIMARY WINDOWS, STORM WINDOWS, MINOR FOUNDATION REPAIRS AND INSULATION, HOT WATER HEATER AND PIPE INSULATION AND FURNACE MAINTENANCE. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT HEAT LOSS IN THE HOME AND THUS REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. SERVED WERE 194 HOUSEHOLDS AND REPLACED OR REPAIRED 248 FAULTY FURNACES. LOW-INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE - UNDER THE HUD SECTION 8 VOUCHER CHOICE PROGRAM RENT SUBSIDY PAYMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND ELDERLY, DISABLED OR HANDICAPPED PERSONS RENTING FROM PRIVATE LANDLORDS. THE PARTICIPANTS PAY UP TO 30% OF THEIR INCOME TOWARDS RENT AND UTILITIES AND THE BALANCE IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORD THROUGH HUD FUNDING. APPROXIMATELY 355 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDS FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION WITH DEFERRED LOAN REPAYMENT OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. CURRENTLY, MVAC OPERATES THE CDBG PROGRAM IN THE CITIES OF MANKATO AND AMBOY, AND IN DAKOTA COUNTY SERVED WERE OVER 20 HOUSEHOLDS OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.

Program 2
Expenses: $6,846,223 Revenue: $0

HEAD START - 508 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN QUALITY PRESCHOOL. HEARING AND VISION SCREENINGS WERE PROVIDED TO 260 CHILDREN. 203 CHILDREN RECEIVED DENTAL EXAMS, SOME FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME...

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HEAD START - 508 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN QUALITY PRESCHOOL. HEARING AND VISION SCREENINGS WERE PROVIDED TO 260 CHILDREN. 203 CHILDREN RECEIVED DENTAL EXAMS, SOME FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME. PROVIDED 120 PREGNANT WOMEN, INFANTS AND TODDLES WITH QUALITY HOME VISITING SERVICES. 520 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED THEIR TIME TO ENHANCE THE SERVICE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,005,072 Revenue: $0

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING - 199 ADULTS GAINED EMPLOYMENT WITH OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE. PROVIDED TRAINING TO 73 INDIVIDUALS WHO LOST THEIR JOBS DUE TO BUSINESS/PLANT CLOSING OR...

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING - 199 ADULTS GAINED EMPLOYMENT WITH OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE. PROVIDED TRAINING TO 73 INDIVIDUALS WHO LOST THEIR JOBS DUE TO BUSINESS/PLANT CLOSING OR DOWNSIZING. 277 AT-RISK TEENAGERS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND EARN THROUGH PAID WORK EXPERIENCE, PLANNING FOR CAREERS AND ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN THEIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING. PROVIDED SERVICES THROUGH MINNESOTA FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (MFIP) IN THE COUNTIES OF LESUEUR, NICOLLET, BROWN, SIBLEY, AND WASECA. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO DECREASE LONG-TERM WELFARE DEPENDENCY. SERVED WERE APPROXIMATELY 547 INDIVIDUALS. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) - EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING - PARTICIPANTS TAKE STEPS TO IMPROVE SKILLS THAT CAN LEAD TO A CAREER AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. APPROXIMATELY 153 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,957,516
Program Service Revenue $3,379,119
Investment Income $302,979
Other Revenue $-31,531
TOTAL REVENUE $28,608,083

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $14,243,632
Salaries & Benefits $9,233,508
Fundraising Expenses $42,506
Program Expenses $26,487,951
Other Expenses $4,032,524
TOTAL EXPENSES $27,509,664

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $28,608,083 $27,158,936 +0.1%
Expenses $27,509,664 $26,817,255 +0.0%
Net Income $1,098,419 $341,681 +2.2%
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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
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
566
Volunteers
800

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
$172,503
Total Directors
34
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BILL GROSKREUTZ PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKYN BREMER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN WERLING SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ROPER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH HENNEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE JONES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD MILBRATH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GUSHWA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PANDA HAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYLETTE CABRERA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE HELGET DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN BOYLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN KRISTENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA SCHUMANN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BORCHERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KOFI DANSO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAVERN FRANKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI JINDRA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE HODAPP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK KOLARS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY KUSTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DE MALTERER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON MAURER-GRAU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA PIERCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANYA REDFIELD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE ROHLFING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI STOCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELVIN THIESSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIP BRUENDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN MICHEL DIRECTOR - PART YEAR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE LEPPERT DIRECTOR - PART YEAR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKI KRUGER DIRECTOR - PART YEAR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA MACKIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$142,635 $29,868 $172,503
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 $28,608,083 $27,509,664 $15,630,423 $1,098,419
2024 $27,158,936 $26,817,255 $14,892,952 $341,681
2023 $28,437,376 $27,462,799 $13,891,918 $974,577
2022 $29,353,976 $28,187,916 $12,018,161 $1,166,060
2021 $23,954,800 $23,469,917 $11,638,175 $484,883
2020 $21,968,120 $21,257,004 $10,859,917 $711,116
2019 $22,236,647 $21,696,964 $10,730,067 $539,683
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