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← TRI COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by TRI COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$11,560,907
Total expenses
$10,904,703
Contributions and grants received
$9,871,601
Grants paid
$2,455,865
Program service revenue
$1,602,825
Investment income
$67,095
Other revenue
$19,386
Total assets, end of year
$8,287,930
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,973,588
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$6,314,342
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$9,236,811
Management and general expenses
$1,667,892
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$9,236,811

Program services were 84.7% 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.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $35,000

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $9,637,164

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $199,437

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TRANSPORTATION

    total $1,260,830 · related or exempt $1,260,830

  • 2b · Program service revenue: FAMILY RESOURCES

    total $266,552 · related or exempt $266,552

  • 2c · Program service revenue: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    total $75,443 · related or exempt $75,443

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $64,943 · excluded $64,943

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $9,000

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $9,000

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $9,000 · excluded $9,000

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $2,152

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

    other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets $2,152

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $2,152 · excluded $2,152

  • 11a · Other revenue: REIMBURSEMENTS

    total $10,386 · related or exempt $10,386

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $10,386

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $2,455,865 · program services $2,455,865

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $223,451 · program services $6,612 · management and general $216,839

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $4,187,122 · program services $3,473,253 · management and general $713,869

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $70,350 · program services $56,998 · management and general $13,352

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,104,491 · program services $878,410 · management and general $226,081

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $375,169 · program services $297,793 · management and general $77,376

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $38,400 · program services $20,142 · management and general $18,258

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $190,783 · program services $100,074 · management and general $90,709

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $128,630 · program services $119,937 · management and general $8,693

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $117,756 · program services $104,676 · management and general $13,080

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $143,231 · program services $83,961 · management and general $59,270

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $108,062 · program services $82,547 · management and general $25,515

  • 17 · Travel

    total $342,821 · program services $319,652 · management and general $23,169

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $4,028 · program services $3,756 · management and general $272

  • 20 · Interest

    total $2,445 · program services $99 · management and general $2,346

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $450,431 · program services $427,485 · management and general $22,946

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $70,017 · program services $65,285 · management and general $4,732

  • 24a · Other expenses: OTHER PROGRAM

    total $558,254 · program services $520,526 · management and general $37,728

  • 24b · Other expenses: TRAINING

    total $157,075 · program services $92,430 · management and general $64,645

  • 24c · Other expenses: NONCAPITAL EQUIPMENT

    total $110,838 · program services $83,170 · management and general $27,668

  • 24d · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $65,484 · program services $44,140 · management and general $21,344

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $406,467 · end of year $64,726

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,190,997 · end of year $2,346,007

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,187,297 · end of year $1,271,066

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $189,478 · end of year $188,147

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $617,231 · end of year $584,547

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $304,654 · end of year $111,337

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $123,877 · end of year $177,355

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

    $7,494,904

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

    $3,959,871

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $2,617,169 · end of year $3,535,033

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $47,325 · end of year $9,712

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,167,245 · end of year $1,304,668

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $785,731 · end of year $641,326

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $73,381 · end of year $27,594

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,642,138 · end of year $6,314,342

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $16,000 · end of year $0

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE INTENT OF THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND, IN SOME CASES, THE GENERAL PUBLIC. RESOURCES TO PROVIDE SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GRANTS, FEE FOR SERVICES, THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT, AND DONATION. TRI-CAP STRIVES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH ENTITIES THROUGHOUT THE SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM. THE AGENCY UTILIZES THE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMPLETED IN 2023. THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT ASSISTS THE AGENCY TO IDENTIFY SYSTEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE AGENCY. IN AN INITIATIVE TO INCREASE AGENCY DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION, TRI-CAP PARTNERED WITH STRATEGIC DIVERSITY INITIATIVES (SDI). IN JULY 2023, SDI LAUNCHED A COMPREHENSIVE DEI ASSESSMENT, COMPRISED OF A CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS STAFF SURVEY, AND FOCUS GROUPS TO FIND KEY AREAS OF STRENGTH, OPPORTUNITIES, AND RECOMMENDAT

Activities or mission (Part I)

ENHANCE AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY.

  • TRANSPORTATION:TRANSIT CONNECTION PUBLIC BUS OPERATIONS OFFER RURAL TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING DIAL-A-RIDE, FIXED ROUTE AND SMALL CITY SERVICE. THE TRANSPORTATION DISPATCH STAFF COORDINATES THE REQUESTS AND ASSISTS CUSTOMERS IN OBTAINING RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFIES OTHER ALTERNATIVES WHEN OUR SERVICES ARE NOT A VIABLE SOLUTION. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED FOR THOSE IN BENTON, STEARNS, SHERBURNE, MILLE LACS AND MORRISON COUNTIES. A TOTAL OF 134,388 ONE-WAY RIDES WERE PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITIES.THE VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM PROVIDES RIDES FOR CLIENTS IN STEARNS, SHERBURNE, BENTON, MILLE LACS AND MORRISON COUNTIES TO DESTINATIONS THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA. WE PROVIDE RIDES FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, FAMILY VISITS, COUNSELING AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 40 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WHO PERFORMED 14,061 ONE-WAY RIDES, DROVE 575,795 MILES AND VOLUNTEERED 18,124 HOURS.

    Expenses $5,160,153 · Grants $470,370 · Revenue $1,260,830

  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS IN BENTON, STEARNS, SHERBURNE AND MORRISON COUNTIES BY PAYING A PORTION OF THEIR HOME HEATING COSTS. TRI- CAP RECEIVES FUNDS TO COMPLETE THIS ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITY AND CREATED $4,731,009 IN REQUESTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR PAYMENTS TO VENDORS ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMERS.THE FEDERAL WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS IN BENTON, STEARNS, AND SHERBURNE COUNTIES WHICH CAN BENEFIT FROM UPDATED ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AS WELL AS HEALTH AND SAFETY UPGRADES. A TOTAL OF 116 HOUSEHOLDS IN THE COMMUNITIES WERE SERVED WITH COMPLETE ENERGY AUDITS AND AN ADDITIONAL 24 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED WITH MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE CALLED STANDALONES.

    Expenses $2,709,355 · Grants $1,538,674 · Revenue $266,552

  • FAMILY RESOURCES: THE FAMILY RESOURCES SERVED 1,409 HOUSEHOLDS PROVIDING A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES RANGING FROM FREE TAX RETURN PREPARATION, SNAP /FOOD APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE ACCESS, AND EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING. THIS NUMBER REFLECTS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OFFERED IN OUR ASSET, WORKFORCE, AND HOUSING STABILITY PILLARS.

    Expenses $1,367,303 · Grants $446,821 · Revenue $85,829

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

Listed in Part VII

  • Lisa Fobbe

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.29

  • Kelly Larson

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.22

  • Steve Notch

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.37

  • Janet Goligowski

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.11

  • Amanda Semega

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.18

  • Justin Grater

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Erika Hannon

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.18

  • Tracy Ore

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.11

  • Beth Schlangen

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.22

  • Karla Scapanski

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.04

  • Larisa Schultz

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.18

  • Jeff Wharton

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.29

  • Brenton Marshik

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.42

  • Michelle Peterson

    INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $124,829
    From this org
    $106,648
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,181
    Hours/week
    40

  • Gloria Olson

    FINANCE MANAGER

    Total calculated
    $89,142
    From this org
    $71,311
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,831
    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
25 February 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202500779349300215

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