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Northwoods Partners

  • Ely, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2002
  • EIN: 41-2016401

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 / Hospice (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$292k (2023)

Expenses
$251k (2023)

Total Assets
$520k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$22.4k (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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
$291,584
Expenses
$250,706
Net Income
$40,878
Net Assets
$497,438
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $229,447
78.7%
Program Services $16,443
5.6%
Investment Income $11,984
4.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $33,710
11.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,390
35.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,934
18.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $519,802
Total Liabilities $22,364
Net Assets $497,438
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Porthan (Excecutive Director) $89,390 $0 $0
Rae Bentz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fitzgerald (Treasurer As Of 10/2023) $0 $0 $0
Richard Flesvig (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Walt Leino (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nichols (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Owens (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Gruba (Treasurer Through 9/2023) $0 $0 $0
Craig Haberman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pat Rolando (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leah Hiller (Board Member (Left 1/23)) $0 $0 $0
Sid Thomson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Braun (Board Member (Started 11/23)) $0 $0 $0
Abby Sirek (Board Member (Started 5/23)) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zupancich (Board Member (Started 5/23)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 3, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$313,226
Expenses
$244,483
Net Income
$68,743
Net Assets
$456,560
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $259,971
83.0%
Program Services $21,233
6.8%
Investment Income $2,936
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $29,086
9.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $86,804
35.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,455
16.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $485,245
Total Liabilities $28,685
Net Assets $456,560
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Porthan (Executive Director) $86,804 $0 $0
Rae Bentz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fitzgerald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Flesvig (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Walt Leino (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Norma Cersine (Secretary(left 12/22)) $0 $0 $0
Michael Musich (Board Member (Left 5/22)) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nichols (Board Member(loa Through 6/22)) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Owens (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Gruba (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Craig Haberman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pat Rolando (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leah Hiller (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joneene Lobe Left 1022 (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sid Thomson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 25, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,469
Expenses
$183,157
Net Income
$70,312
Net Assets
$387,817
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $201,977
79.7%
Program Services $15,732
6.2%
Investment Income $2,031
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $33,729
13.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,990
39.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,464
17.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $495,032
Total Liabilities $107,215
Net Assets $387,817
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Porthan (Executive Director) $77,297 $0 $0
Nancy Andreae (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rae Bentz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Bina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fitzgerald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Flesvig (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Walt Leino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Norma Cersine (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Musich (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nichols (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Owens (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Passananti (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Gruba (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Craig Haberman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pat Rolando (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 23, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$231,224
Expenses
$171,165
Net Income
$60,059
Net Assets
$317,505
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $180,756
78.2%
Program Services $17,508
7.6%
Investment Income $2,354
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,362
4.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,244
8.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,641
45.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,326
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $395,237
Total Liabilities $77,732
Net Assets $317,505
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Porthan (Executive Director) $78,641 $0 $0
Nancy Andreae (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rae Bentz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Bina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fitzgerald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Flesvig (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Ann Johnson (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Walt Leino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carole Marks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Musich (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nichols (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Owens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Passananti (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jana Planton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Gruba (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 29, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$184,709
Expenses
$159,023
Net Income
$25,686
Net Assets
$257,446
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,541
76.1%
Program Services $17,001
9.2%
Investment Income $1,848
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,319
13.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,412
48.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,516
11.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,015
Total Liabilities $6,569
Net Assets $257,446
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Andreae (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rae Bentz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Bina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heather Fitzgerald (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Flesvig (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Johnson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Walt Leino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carole Marks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Musich (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nichols (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Caroline Owens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Passananti (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jana Planton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Porthan (Executive Director) $0 $73,884 $0
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990
Filed on June 12, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,029
Expenses
$172,969
Net Income
$57,060
Net Assets
$231,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,405
86.3%
Program Services $13,101
5.7%
Investment Income $917
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,606
7.7%
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 $91,848
53.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,554
Total Liabilities $4,794
Net Assets $231,760

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,445
Expenses
$176,503
Net Income
$29,942
Net Assets
$170,817
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,582
82.1%
Program Services $11,677
5.7%
Investment Income $456
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $24,730
12.0%
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 $88,748
50.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $172,699
Total Liabilities $1,882
Net Assets $170,817
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Andreae (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rae Bentz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Bina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Dubbin (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard Flesvig (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Marge Forsberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ernestine Forsman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Johnson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Walt Leino (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Carole Marks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Mondati (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Nichols (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Denise Norman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$170,875
Expenses
$164,460
Net Income
$6,415
Net Assets
$140,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,378
68.1%
Program Services $30,343
17.8%
Investment Income $238
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $23,916
14.0%
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 $92,351
56.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,725
Total Liabilities $1,850
Net Assets $140,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Andreae (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rae Bentz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Bina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Dubbin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Flesvig (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marge Forsberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ernestine Forsman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Germek (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walt Leino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carole Marks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Mondati (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Denise Norman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Trudy Staubitz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,067
Expenses
$166,295
Net Income
$34,772
Net Assets
$134,460
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,720
82.4%
Program Services $7,298
3.6%
Investment Income $145
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,904
13.9%
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 $94,332
56.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,375
Total Liabilities $1,915
Net Assets $134,460

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$128,685
Expenses
$99,883
Net Income
$28,802
Net Assets
$99,688
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,498
71.9%
Program Services $10,631
8.3%
Investment Income $287
0.2%
Net Fundraising $25,269
19.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,451
Total Liabilities $1,763
Net Assets $99,688

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990-EZ

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

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$140,620
Expenses
$139,769
Net Income
$851
Net Assets
$70,886
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,311
72.8%
Program Services $13,128
9.3%
Investment Income $286
0.2%
Net Fundraising $24,895
17.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,608
Total Liabilities $1,722
Net Assets $70,886

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$123,574
Expenses
$109,110
Net Income
$14,464
Net Assets
$70,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,040
70.4%
Program Services $11,189
9.1%
Investment Income $109
0.1%
Net Fundraising $25,236
20.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,478
Total Liabilities $1,443
Net Assets $70,035

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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending April
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,380
Expenses
$98,465
Net Income
$16,915
Net Assets
$55,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,770
75.2%
Program Services $8,978
7.8%
Investment Income $86
0.1%
Net Fundraising $19,546
16.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,634
Total Liabilities $1,063
Net Assets $55,571

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
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 April
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
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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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
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-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending April
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-EZ

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

PDF

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