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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 N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.49M (2022)

Expenses
$1.22M (2022)

Total Assets
$1.36M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$353k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,492,878
Expenses
$1,215,967
Net Income
$276,911
Net Assets
$1,011,089
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $314,021
21.0%
Program Services $1,200,177
80.4%
Investment Income $382
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$21,702
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,446
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $701,511
57.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,364,461
Total Liabilities $353,372
Net Assets $1,011,089
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Illich (Executive Director) $70,160 $0 $4,285
Christine Club (Board Chair & Vice Chair Internal) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Tweten (Treasurer & Vice Chair Of External) $0 $0 $0
Hollie Mclean (Vice Chair Of Governance) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Veum (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Haaland (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Aaberg (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Medd (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Lund (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Blaise Kautzman (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Clifton (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,002,523
Expenses
$1,126,077
Net Income
-$123,554
Net Assets
$734,178
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,894
14.4%
Program Services $855,116
85.3%
Investment Income $94
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,417
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $146,956
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $575,627
51.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $775,774
Total Liabilities $41,596
Net Assets $734,178
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Miller (Former Executive Director) $70,490 $0 $10,905
Jennifer Illich (Executive Director) $61,454 $0 $4,107
Christine Club (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Tweten (Treasurer & Vice Chair Of) $0 $0 $0
Hollie Mclean (Vice Chair Of External) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Torgerson (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Veum (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Haaland (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Monson (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheena Sando (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Lund (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Riske (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Whitney Walker (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Lund (External Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,057,223
Expenses
$969,257
Net Income
$87,966
Net Assets
$857,732
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $385,004
36.4%
Program Services $681,361
64.4%
Investment Income $228
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$9,440
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $70
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $86,744
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $567,660
58.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $897,489
Total Liabilities $39,757
Net Assets $857,732
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Miller (Executive Director) $78,934 $0 $7,810
Christine Club (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Christel Schmidt (Treasurer & Vice Chair Of) $0 $0 $0
Norm Robinson (Vice Chair Of External) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Torgerson (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Leann Wallin (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Haaland (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Monson (Vice Chair Of Governance) $0 $0 $0
Sheena Sando (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Mcfarren (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Riske (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Tweten (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Hollie Mclean (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$853,865
Expenses
$918,029
Net Income
-$64,164
Net Assets
$769,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $192,220
22.5%
Program Services $650,373
76.2%
Investment Income $306
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,853
1.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $113
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,846
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $509,451
55.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $800,504
Total Liabilities $30,738
Net Assets $769,766
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Miller (Executive Director) $73,323 $0 $16,523
Christine Club (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Christel Schmidt (Treasurer & Vice Chair Of) $0 $0 $0
Norm Robinson (Vice Chair Of External) $0 $0 $0
Leann Wallin (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Mack (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Haaland (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Monson (Vice Chair Of Governance) $0 $0 $0
Sheena Sando (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Mcfarren (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Riske (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Tweten (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Hollie Mclean (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,106,738
Expenses
$873,740
Net Income
$232,998
Net Assets
$833,930
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $551,350
49.8%
Program Services $587,316
53.1%
Investment Income $277
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$34,589
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,119
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $86,462
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $430,292
49.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $858,118
Total Liabilities $24,188
Net Assets $833,930
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Miller (Executive Director) $69,928 $0 $3,635
Christine Club (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Christel Schmidt (Treasurer & Vice Chair Of Internal) $0 $0 $0
Norm Robinson (Vice Chair Of External) $0 $0 $0
Leann Wallin (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Mack (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Haaland (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Monson (Vice Chair Of Governance) $0 $0 $0
Sheena Sando (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Austin Mcfarren (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Riske (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Tweten (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Eston Taylor (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Hollie Mclean (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Monroe (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$720,744
Expenses
$757,897
Net Income
-$37,153
Net Assets
$600,931
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $211,228
29.3%
Program Services $504,025
69.9%
Investment Income $247
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,147
0.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $97
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,796
11.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $386,625
51.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $640,520
Total Liabilities $39,589
Net Assets $600,931
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Miller (Executive Director) $67,907 $0 $17,889
Marit Haman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Christine Club (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Christel Schmidt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Julie Huggins (Vice Chair Of Internal) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Hovland (Vice Chair Of External) $0 $0 $0
Leann Wallin (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Mack (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Dean Haaland (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Monson (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheena Sando (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Norm Robinson (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Riske (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Monroe (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$798,767
Expenses
$769,746
Net Income
$29,021
Net Assets
$638,082
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $349,823
43.8%
Program Services $443,238
55.5%
Investment Income $242
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,924
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $540
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,720
10.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $422,110
54.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $682,871
Total Liabilities $44,789
Net Assets $638,082
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Miller (Executive Director) $70,828 $0 $12,892
Lisa Bortnem Wiser (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Julie Huggins (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Christel Schmidt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marit Haman (Vice Chair Of Governance) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Hovland (Vice Chair Of External) $0 $0 $0
Leann Wallin (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Mack (Internal Director) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Burris (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Monroe (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Monson (Governance Director) $0 $0 $0
Norm Robinson (External Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Riske (External Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$644,777
Expenses
$807,465
Net Income
-$162,688
Net Assets
$609,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $184,288
28.6%
Program Services $433,221
67.2%
Investment Income $208
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,960
4.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,100
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,531
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $424,848
52.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $641,981
Total Liabilities $32,918
Net Assets $609,063
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Miller (Executive Director) $66,373 $0 $11,158
Lisa Bortnem Wiser (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Tatum Lindbo (Governance Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Skjonsby (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Koustrup (Internal Chair) $0 $0 $0
Christel Schmidt (Internal Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Burris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Hovland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Monroe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marit Haman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Huggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leann Wallin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norm Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$890,153
Expenses
$699,827
Net Income
$190,326
Net Assets
$771,750
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $536,536
60.3%
Program Services $334,100
37.5%
Investment Income $207
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,282
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $28
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $152,847
21.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $321,246
45.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $801,883
Total Liabilities $30,133
Net Assets $771,750
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Miller (Executive Director) $58,459 $0 $11,596
Stacie Leogering (Director Of Information And Crisis Servcices) $43,264 $0 $4,730
David Vining (Volunteer Network Director) $29,000 $0 $5,798
Tatum Lindbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Bortnem Wiser (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Skjonsby (Treasureer) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Burris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Hoveland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Monroe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marit Haman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Koustrup (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Huggins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leann Wallin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norm Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christel Fritz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$458,373
Expenses
$656,836
Net Income
-$198,463
Net Assets
$581,424
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $93,387
20.4%
Program Services $333,371
72.7%
Investment Income $246
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,369
6.8%
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 $431,589
65.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $610,977
Total Liabilities $29,553
Net Assets $581,424
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Miller (Executive Director) $64,053 $0 $8,644
Meghan Finch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristina Hansen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Lindemoen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Skjonsby (Vice Chair Of Internnal) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Koustrup (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Burris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jocelyn Lura (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Vasvick (Vp External) $0 $0 $0
Judie Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Monroe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tatum Lindbo (Vice Chair Of Governance) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Bortnem Wiser (Board Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Marit Haman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Klawiter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Gast (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$895,887
Expenses
$675,066
Net Income
$220,821
Net Assets
$779,887
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $579,868
64.7%
Program Services $311,503
34.8%
Investment Income $680
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,627
0.4%
Sales of Assets -$167
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $376
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,552
10.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $331,788
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $832,738
Total Liabilities $52,851
Net Assets $779,887

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$717,487
Expenses
$585,927
Net Income
$131,560
Net Assets
$329,066
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $714,429
99.6%
Program Services $1,674
0.2%
Investment Income $1,384
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 $60,086
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $359,102
Total Liabilities $30,036
Net Assets $329,066

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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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