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Life Mower County

Mower County
  • Austin, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2015
  • EIN: 41-0746994

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$225k (2024)

Expenses
$219k (2024)

Total Assets
$148k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$13.7k (2024)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,891
Expenses
$219,165
Net Income
$5,726
Net Assets
$133,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,880
32.9%
Program Services $113,796
50.6%
Investment Income $5,828
2.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,387
14.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,917
24.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,440
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,513
Total Liabilities $13,683
Net Assets $133,830
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Helgeson (Executive Dir.) $52,917 $0 $0
John Gray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Connie Brown Caldwell (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Benedict (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Good (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christine Hulsebus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barb Keist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Rolfson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Eyre (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joddy Tighe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Wilson (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 18, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$185,953
Expenses
$216,284
Net Income
-$30,331
Net Assets
$127,773
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,583
41.7%
Program Services $79,758
42.9%
Investment Income $3,872
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,740
13.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,664
47.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,668
Total Liabilities $22,895
Net Assets $127,773
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Helgeson (Executive Dir.) $48,722 $0 $0
John Gray (Secretary/Treas) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tjomsland (President) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Benedict (Director) $0 $0 $0
Staci Rugg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Brown Caldwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barb Keist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Rolfson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Eyre (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Vorlicek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Hulsebus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joddy Tighe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$171,556
Expenses
$176,078
Net Income
-$4,522
Net Assets
$156,704
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,523
53.9%
Program Services $62,258
36.3%
Investment Income $1,001
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,774
9.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,928
24.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,225
23.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,058
Total Liabilities $5,354
Net Assets $156,704
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Helgeson (Executive Dir.) $43,928 $0 $0
John Gray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tjomsland (President) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Benedict (Director) $0 $0 $0
Staci Rugg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Brown Caldwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barb Keist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Rolfson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Vorlicek (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 30, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$120,616
Expenses
$104,784
Net Income
$15,832
Net Assets
$165,706
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,214
70.6%
Program Services $24,760
20.5%
Investment Income $935
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,707
8.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,846
39.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,448
10.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173,191
Total Liabilities $7,485
Net Assets $165,706

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending March
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$153,518
Expenses
$130,592
Net Income
$22,926
Net Assets
$149,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,396
71.3%
Program Services $27,603
18.0%
Investment Income $827
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,692
10.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,098
30.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $32,836
25.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $170,907
Total Liabilities $21,163
Net Assets $149,744
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Helgeson (Ex. Director) $40,098 $0 $0
Jennie Esplan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barb Keist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mallan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Rolfson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Staci Rugg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tjomsland (President) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$174,054
Expenses
$175,026
Net Income
-$972
Net Assets
$123,121
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,262
36.9%
Program Services $88,555
50.9%
Investment Income $916
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,321
11.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,863
21.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,067
22.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $145,680
Total Liabilities $22,559
Net Assets $123,121
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dawn Helgeson (Ex. Director) $37,863 $0 $0
Jennie Esplan (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Barb Keist (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mallan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Rolfson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tjomsland (President) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 24, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$175,426
Expenses
$174,103
Net Income
$1,323
Net Assets
$126,481
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,672
38.6%
Program Services $79,378
45.2%
Investment Income $973
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,403
15.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,746
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,746
24.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,005
Total Liabilities $34,524
Net Assets $126,481

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$167,083
Expenses
$180,933
Net Income
-$13,850
Net Assets
$125,350
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,112
43.8%
Program Services $65,812
39.4%
Investment Income $905
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,254
16.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,234
21.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,803
29.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,594
Total Liabilities $26,244
Net Assets $125,350
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Axel Gumbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mallan (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tjomsland (President) $0 $0 $0
Crystal Steinbach (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Douty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roy Rolfson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Portz (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 18, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$188,873
Expenses
$188,134
Net Income
$739
Net Assets
$139,330
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,441
51.6%
Program Services $71,108
37.6%
Investment Income $874
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,450
10.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,090
18.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $57,730
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $188,777
Total Liabilities $49,447
Net Assets $139,330
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kate Jordal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Huffman (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Axel Gumbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Tate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mallan (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tjomsland (President El) $0 $0 $0
Crystal Steinbach (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Douty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 31, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$181,928
Expenses
$166,787
Net Income
$15,141
Net Assets
$137,839
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,004
56.1%
Program Services $48,730
26.8%
Investment Income $627
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,567
16.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,962
45.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $154,327
Total Liabilities $16,488
Net Assets $137,839
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kate Jordal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Huffman (President) $0 $0 $0
Axel Gumbel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Tate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mallan (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laura Thomsland (President El) $0 $0 $0
Crystal Steinbach (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Linda Gibeau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Douty (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 29, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,206
Expenses
$178,580
Net Income
$3,626
Net Assets
$124,058
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,770
55.3%
Program Services $56,389
30.9%
Investment Income $253
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,794
10.3%
Sales of Assets $6,000
3.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,122
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,803
Total Liabilities $22,745
Net Assets $124,058
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kate Jordal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Tate (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Mallan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Rasmussen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Crystal Steinbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Gibeau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Huffman (President) $0 $0 $0
Axel Gumbel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Gray (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laura Tjomsland (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 28, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2013

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2012

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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