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Prairie Playhouse Child Care Inc

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 / Child Day Care (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$585k (2023)

Expenses
$584k (2023)

Total Assets
$152k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.09k (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
$584,610
Expenses
$584,102
Net Income
$508
Net Assets
$150,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $205,716
35.2%
Program Services $384,612
65.8%
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,573
0.3%
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 $452,961
77.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,751
Total Liabilities $1,087
Net Assets $150,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Trisha Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chelsea Lundberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Busse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Haben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Tollefson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hannah Strand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mackenzie Gisvold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Jensen (Gambling Manager) $0 $0 $0
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Giang (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$497,131
Expenses
$504,442
Net Income
-$7,311
Net Assets
$150,156
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,154
24.0%
Program Services $350,641
70.5%
Investment Income $85
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,262
1.3%
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 $372,801
73.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,617
Total Liabilities $1,461
Net Assets $150,156
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Trisha Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chelsea Lundberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Busse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Haben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Tollefson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hannah Strand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Forsman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Jensen (Gambling Manager) $0 $0 $0
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Giang (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$419,407
Expenses
$381,198
Net Income
$38,209
Net Assets
$157,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,546
19.2%
Program Services $290,600
69.3%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,022
2.9%
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 $269,943
70.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,744
Total Liabilities $5,277
Net Assets $157,467
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Trisha Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chelsea Lundberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Busse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Haben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Tollefson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hannah Strand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Forsman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Jensen (Gambling Manager) $0 $0 $0
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Giang (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,070
Expenses
$284,664
Net Income
$50,406
Net Assets
$119,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,477
33.0%
Program Services $216,858
64.7%
Investment Income $120
0.0%
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 $213,235
74.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,406
Total Liabilities $5,131
Net Assets $119,275
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jodi Sterud (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Haben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Schirm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Vacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Tollefson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hannah Strand (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Busse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chelsea Lundberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Golden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Jensen (Gambling Manager) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Carl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fust (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Giang Carlson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,026
Expenses
$227,851
Net Income
$19,175
Net Assets
$68,869
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,244
22.0%
Program Services $188,176
76.2%
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,009
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 $169,273
74.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,775
Total Liabilities $4,906
Net Assets $68,869
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Giang Carlson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pam Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Forsman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dani Karsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chelsea Lundberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fust (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Carl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (President) $0 $0 $0
Kris Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Schirm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Vacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sterud (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Haben (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maggie Busse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$171,883
Expenses
$172,367
Net Income
-$484
Net Assets
$49,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,503
16.6%
Program Services $138,008
80.3%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,167
0.7%
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 $126,213
73.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,865
Total Liabilities $5,171
Net Assets $49,694
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Giang (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pam Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Forsman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dani Karsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chelsea Lundberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fust (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexis Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Carl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (President) $0 $0 $0
Kris Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Schirm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Vacek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sterud (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$187,060
Expenses
$190,107
Net Income
-$3,047
Net Assets
$50,178
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,500
25.4%
Program Services $131,462
70.3%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $282
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $147,266
77.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,018
Total Liabilities $4,840
Net Assets $50,178
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Linda Giang (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pam Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Forsman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dani Karsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ramona Engebretson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chelsea Lundberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fust (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexis Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Carl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,338
Expenses
$176,908
Net Income
$27,430
Net Assets
$53,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,000
10.3%
Program Services $146,478
71.7%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,873
4.8%
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 $130,686
73.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,951
Total Liabilities $8,726
Net Assets $53,225
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carmen Swenson (Treasurer) $31,239 $0 $0
Kris Benson (President) $0 $0 $0
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sara Vacek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tonia Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Meyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Vaala (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Giese (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fust (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sterud (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Schirm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Carl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Rheingans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Rheingans (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$168,370
Expenses
$151,338
Net Income
$17,032
Net Assets
$25,795
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,340
13.3%
Program Services $135,503
80.5%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $892
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,200
19.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,283
55.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,256
Total Liabilities $5,461
Net Assets $25,795
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carmen Swenson (Treasurer) $29,200 $0 $0
Kris Benson (President) $0 $0 $0
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sara Vacek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tonia Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Meyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Vaala (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Giese (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fust (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sterud (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Schirm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Carl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Rheingans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Rheingans (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$142,539
Expenses
$144,333
Net Income
-$1,794
Net Assets
$8,763
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $36,312
25.5%
Program Services $110,131
77.3%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $945
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,391
19.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,035
54.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,531
Total Liabilities $7,768
Net Assets $8,763
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carmen Swenson (Treasurer) $27,391 $0 $0
Kris Benson (President) $0 $0 $0
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sara Vacek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tonia Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Meyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Vaala (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Giese (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fust (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sterud (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Schirm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Carl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Rheingans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Rheingans (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$135,790
Expenses
$142,473
Net Income
-$6,683
Net Assets
$10,557
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,540
28.4%
Program Services $100,473
74.0%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,122
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,392
18.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,207
54.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,997
Total Liabilities $10,440
Net Assets $10,557
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carmen Swenson (Treasurer) $26,392 $0 $0
Kris Benson (President) $0 $0 $0
Barry Fust (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sara Vacek (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tonia Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Meyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Vaala (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Giese (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fust (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jodi Sterud (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Schirm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Carl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Thielke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Rheingans (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roger Rheingans (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,156
Expenses
$196,691
Net Income
$4,465
Net Assets
$17,542
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,233
11.5%
Program Services $173,420
86.2%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,970
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,946
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,536
46.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,021
Total Liabilities $17,479
Net Assets $17,542

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,030
Expenses
$182,185
Net Income
$845
Net Assets
$13,077
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,291
11.1%
Program Services $157,875
86.3%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $525
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,509
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,915
54.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,799
Total Liabilities $15,722
Net Assets $13,077

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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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