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← DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,129,536
Total expenses
$2,073,161
Contributions and grants received
$2,063,418
Grants paid
$787,870
Program service revenue
$51,939
Investment income
$14,179
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$839,819
Total liabilities, end of year
$154,380
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$685,439
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,826,696
Management and general expenses
$246,465
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,826,696

Program services were 88.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $2,048,804

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $14,614

  • 2a · Program service revenue: RENT INCOME

    total $51,939 · related or exempt $51,939

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $179 · excluded $179

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $37,889

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $23,889

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets $14,000

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $14,000 · excluded $14,000

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $787,870 · program services $787,870

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $131,268 · program services $22,722 · management and general $108,546

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $663,024 · program services $663,024

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $39,167 · program services $37,830 · management and general $1,337

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $58,756 · program services $50,726 · management and general $8,030

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $37,289 · program services $37,289

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $35,531 · program services $35,531

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $16,253 · program services $15,866 · management and general $387

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $5,982 · management and general $5,982

  • 17 · Travel

    total $48,778 · program services $48,778

  • 20 · Interest

    total $262 · management and general $262

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $63,283 · management and general $63,283

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $43,427 · program services $39,141 · management and general $4,286

  • 24a · Other expenses: MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMEN

    total $48,185 · program services $39,725 · management and general $8,460

  • 24b · Other expenses: RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT

    total $30,729 · program services $30,729

  • 24c · Other expenses: EMERGENCY RELEIF FUND

    total $27,597 · management and general $27,597

  • 24d · Other expenses: DUES

    total $12,018 · program services $12,018

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $23,742 · program services $5,447 · management and general $18,295

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $265,599 · end of year $309,793

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $26,742 · end of year $30,560

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $182,675 · end of year $89,181

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $98,597 · end of year $80,186

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $812,540

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $488,002

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $308,221 · end of year $324,538

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $7,112 · end of year $5,561

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $61,452 · end of year $38,600

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $111,050 · end of year $9,055

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $87,380 · end of year $106,725

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $431,119 · end of year $476,710

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $197,945 · end of year $208,729

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF POVERTY AND IMPROVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ALL HOUSEHOLDS IN A SIX-COUNTY AREA IN NORTH DAKOTA. AREAS OF SERVICE OR PROGRAM OPERATIONS INCLUDE FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, HOUSING, CHILD CARE, ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

ASSIST LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS

  • WEATHERIZATION AND HOUSING: HOME WEATHERIZATION - A PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES LOWER ENERGY COSTS BY PROVIDING ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES TO THEIR RESIDENCE, AS WELL AS ENSURING THEY HAVE A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT. FOR THOSE AT OR BELOW 200% (DOE) OR 150% (LIHEAP) POVERTY LEVEL.WEATHERIZATION - COOLING PROGRAM - A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A COOLED AREA IN THE RESIDENCE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A MEDICAL NEED OR OVER THE AGE OF 60. MUST QUALIFY FOR LIHEAP/FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AND HAVE A DOCUMENTED MEDICAL NEED OR ARE OVER AGE 60.WEATHERIZATION - COOLING & FURNACE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO OFFSET THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF FURNACES/HOT WATER HEATERS THAT ARE NOT OPERATING OR ARE A HEALTH RISK. MUST QUALIFY FOR LIHEAP/FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AND OWN THEIR HOME.HOUSING INFORMATION & REFERRAL - PROVIDING INFORMATION AND/OR REFERRAL TO SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM DPCAA OR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WITH REGARD TO HOUSING ISSUES.HELPING HAND GRANT - FUNDS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH WEATHERIZATION FUNDS TO COVER COSTS WHEN THERE ARE AREAS OF CONCERN IN THE HOUSEHOLD THAT CAN'T BE COVERED WITH WEATHERIZATION FUNDING. AT OR BELOW 150% POVERTY LEVEL AND CURRENTLY BEING WEATHERIZED.HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM - FUNDS PROVIDED BY A FEDERAL GRANT; THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REHABILITATE HOMES OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS; HOMES ARE BROUGHT UP TO HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES. FOR THOSE AT OR BELOW 80% MEDIAN COUNTY INCOME.

    Expenses $1,312,766 · Grants $662,018 · Revenue $51,939

  • SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS: SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM INFORMATION & REFERRAL - PROVIDING INFORMATION & REFERRAL TO THE SELF RELIANCE PROGRAM AT DPCAA.SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM - CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WORK TOWARD FINANCIAL, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS IN AN EFFORT TO DECREASE GOVERNMENT DEPENDENCY.SELF-SUFFICIENCY SCHOLARSHIPS - SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESGENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT - CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WITH GENERAL DAILY LIVING SKILLS.

    Expenses $499,876 · Grants $111,798

  • NUTRITION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: EMERGENCY INFORMATION & REFERRAL - PROVIDING INFORMATION AND/OR REFERRAL TO ANY SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM DPCAA OR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP RESOLVE A HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY SITUATION.EMERGENCY RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH FIRST MONTH'S RENT WHEN HOMELESS OR PAST DUE RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENT WHERE THE HOUSEHOLD IS FACED WITH AN EVICTION. HELP WITH A PERCENTAGE OF ONE MONTH'S RENT AMOUNT IS GENERALLY PROVIDED AND HOUSEHOLD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A PERCENTAGE ALSO. MUST BE HOMELESS OR FACED WITH EVICTION, HAVE RESOURCES TO PAY ONGOING LIVING EXPENSES AND BE AT OR BELOW 125% POVERTY LEVEL.EMERGENCY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE - THESE HOME DOLLARS WILL BE USED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS OR TO ASSIST PERSONS IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO SECURE PERMANENT RENTAL HOUSING. FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN SECURING A MORE AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNIT. FUNDS WILL BE USED ONLY FOR SECURITY OR UTILITY DEPOSITS, OR AN APPROVED TBRA PROGRAM.EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHELTER - SHORT TERM TEMPORARY SHELTER PROVIDED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ON A LIMITED BASIS.EMERGENCY ENERGY SUPPORT - VARIOUS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH EMERGENCY PAYMENT OF A PAST DUE UTILITY TO PREVENT EVICTION OR HOMELESSNESS. MOST GRANTS ALLOW FOR HELP WITH ONE MONTH'S BILL FOR A SPECIFIC UTILITY. INCOME ELIGIBILITY VARIES FOR DIFFERENT GRANTS/PROGRAMS USED TO PROVIDE UTILITY ASSISTANCE.EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE - ONE-TIME EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF A VOUCHER FOR GAS. GAS ASSISTANCE REQUIRES VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE & VERIFICATION OF NEEDING ASSISTANCE.PERSONAL/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SUCH AS DISHES, KETTLES, BEDDING, TOWELS & FURNITURE ARE PROVIDED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS TO HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED. AVAILABILITY OF ITEMS IS DEPENDENT ON DONATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.NUTRITIONNUTRITION INFORMATION & REFERRAL -PROVIDING INFORMATION AND/OR REFERRAL TO ANY NUTRITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM DPCAA OR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS USDA COMMODITY FOODS THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY ON AN EMERGENCY AS NEEDED BASIS. PARTICIPATION PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED FOR THOSE AT OR BELOW 200% FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. (ROLLA OFFICE ONLY)FOOD PANTRY - ASSISTANCE PROVIDED WITH A FOOD BASKET TO HELP MEET HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY FOOD NEEDS. (ROLLA OFFICE ONLY)SPORTSMEN AGAINST HUNGER - THE DONATION OF VENISON, CANADIAN GEESE, AND SNOW GEESE FOR PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION THROUGH AGENCY OPERATED AND SUPPORTED FOOD PANTRIES AS PART OF EMERGENCY FOOD BASKETS. PROCESSING IS DONE UTILIZING DONATED FUNDS AND MUST BE DONE IN A USDA APPROVED FACILITY IN ADHERENCE TO STRICT PROCESSING GUIDELINES. PROCESSED MEAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO FOOD PANTRIES WITHIN REGION III. HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS - FOOD BASKETS PROVIDED TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS WITH EXTRA EXPENSES OF HOLIDAY MEALS GENERALLY AT THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS.

    Expenses $14,054 · Grants $14,054

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Gail Pearson

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Doris Griffin

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jacqueline Selberg

    SECRETARY/TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jeff Frith

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Helena Mack

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cameron Mickelson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lisa Wallace

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Felicia Greywater

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Leigh Porter

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lora Papachek

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $71,708
    From this org
    $61,461
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,247
    Hours/week
    40
  • Durwood Schultz

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $62,499
    From this org
    $52,646
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,853
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
7 April 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202510989349302061

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