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Itasca Life Options

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 / Developmentally Disabled Centers, Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.06M (2023)

Expenses
$1.75M (2023)

Total Assets
$2.33M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$214k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,064,074
Expenses
$1,750,825
Net Income
$313,249
Net Assets
$2,119,769
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,026
1.5%
Program Services $2,029,618
98.3%
Investment Income $3,430
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,772
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,024,528
58.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,333,297
Total Liabilities $213,528
Net Assets $2,119,769
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Lassen (Executive Director) $77,772 $0 $0
Ann Carlson (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Anderson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kellin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marie Sippola (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,672,489
Expenses
$1,426,637
Net Income
$245,852
Net Assets
$1,695,215
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,884
2.3%
Program Services $1,632,677
97.6%
Investment Income $1,928
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $885,645
62.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,931,692
Total Liabilities $236,477
Net Assets $1,695,215
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Lassen (Executive Director) $72,454 $0 $0
Ann Carlson (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Anderson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kellin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marie Sippola (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,218,825
Expenses
$974,077
Net Income
$244,748
Net Assets
$1,449,363
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,983
0.8%
Program Services $1,206,780
99.0%
Investment Income $2,062
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,161
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $543,821
55.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,526,416
Total Liabilities $77,053
Net Assets $1,449,363
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Lassen (Executive Director) $69,161 $0 $0
Ann Carlson (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Anderson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kellin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$755,271
Expenses
$628,536
Net Income
$126,735
Net Assets
$1,204,615
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $190,846
25.3%
Program Services $561,282
74.3%
Investment Income $2,143
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,000
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,943
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $310,499
49.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,391,860
Total Liabilities $187,245
Net Assets $1,204,615
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Lassen (Executive Director) $64,943 $0 $0
Ann Carlson (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Anderson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kellin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,113,529
Expenses
$752,381
Net Income
$361,148
Net Assets
$994,923
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,296
1.1%
Program Services $1,100,237
98.8%
Investment Income $996
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,192
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $422,423
56.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,172,645
Total Liabilities $177,722
Net Assets $994,923
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Lassen (Executive Director) $56,192 $0 $8,489
Ann Carlson (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Addie Kuznia (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carol Anderson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kellin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$775,013
Expenses
$633,847
Net Income
$141,166
Net Assets
$633,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,883
9.5%
Program Services $700,562
90.4%
Investment Income $568
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,835
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $312,134
49.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $907,209
Total Liabilities $273,384
Net Assets $633,825
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ann Carlson (Vice Chairman) $75 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Board Member) $75 $0 $0
Sandy Evensen (Treasurer) $75 $0 $0
Sue Holum (Chairman) $75 $0 $0
Addie Kuznia (Secretary) $75 $0 $0
Carol Anderson (Board Member) $75 $0 $0
Mike Kellin (Board Member) $50 $0 $0
Lisa Lassen (Executive Director) $0 $51,360 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$556,764
Expenses
$503,221
Net Income
$53,543
Net Assets
$492,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,373
1.1%
Program Services $549,286
98.7%
Investment Income $1,105
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,270
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $267,185
53.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $518,615
Total Liabilities $25,956
Net Assets $492,659
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Lassen (Executive Director) $50,420 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Board Member) $150 $0 $0
Sandy Evensen (Treasurer) $150 $0 $0
Sue Holum (Chairman) $150 $0 $0
Addie Kuznia (Secretary) $125 $0 $0
Carol Anderson (Board Member) $125 $0 $0
Ann Carlson (Vice Chairman) $100 $0 $0
Mike Kellin (Board Member) $50 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$520,362
Expenses
$477,751
Net Income
$42,611
Net Assets
$439,116
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,988
1.2%
Program Services $513,360
98.7%
Investment Income $1,014
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,533
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $265,159
55.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $460,704
Total Liabilities $21,588
Net Assets $439,116
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Lassen (Executive Director) $49,708 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Chairmam) $175 $0 $0
Sandy Evensen (Treasurer) $175 $0 $0
Sue Holum (Board Member) $175 $0 $0
Addie Kuznia (Acting Secretary) $175 $0 $0
Ann Carlson (Board Member) $25 $0 $0
Carol Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$519,122
Expenses
$526,532
Net Income
-$7,410
Net Assets
$396,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,382
1.0%
Program Services $512,693
98.8%
Investment Income $1,047
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,552
14.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $253,571
48.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $408,440
Total Liabilities $12,037
Net Assets $396,403
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Lassen (Executive Director) $39,783 $0 $0
Mary Metzger (Executive Director) $33,969 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Chairman) $200 $0 $0
Sandy Evensen (Treasurer) $200 $0 $0
Sue Holum (Board Member) $200 $0 $0
Nancy Grose (Secretary) $150 $0 $0
Addie Kuznia (Board Member) $100 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$493,381
Expenses
$487,546
Net Income
$5,835
Net Assets
$404,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,922
1.0%
Program Services $487,552
98.8%
Investment Income $907
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,694
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $257,585
52.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $409,266
Total Liabilities $5,127
Net Assets $404,139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Metzger (Executive Direc) $49,369 $0 $0
Nancy Grose (Secretary) $75 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Chairman) $75 $0 $0
Sue Holum (Board Member) $75 $0 $0
Sandy Evensen (Treasurer) $50 $0 $0
Mary Schnell (Board Member) $50 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$484,760
Expenses
$508,389
Net Income
-$23,629
Net Assets
$393,703
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $761
0.2%
Program Services $483,136
99.7%
Investment Income $863
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,122
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $258,132
50.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $398,446
Total Liabilities $4,743
Net Assets $393,703
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Metzger (Executive Direc) $48,797 $0 $0
Ron Evensen (Chairman) $75 $0 $0
Sandy Evensen (Treasurer) $75 $0 $0
Mary Schnell (Board Member) $75 $0 $0
Nancy Grose (Secretary) $50 $0 $0
Sue Holum (Board Member) $50 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$502,513
Expenses
$515,825
Net Income
-$13,312
Net Assets
$417,332
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $636
0.1%
Program Services $499,847
99.5%
Investment Income $2,030
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,222
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $256,019
49.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $421,997
Total Liabilities $4,665
Net Assets $417,332

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$512,019
Expenses
$500,485
Net Income
$11,534
Net Assets
$430,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $508,322
99.3%
Investment Income $3,697
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,777
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $247,434
49.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $435,016
Total Liabilities $4,372
Net Assets $430,644

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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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