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DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC

EIN 23-7231256 DEVILS LAKE, ND

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Revenue 2024
$2,515,463
Expenses 2024
$2,435,286

Program services were 88.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P200
Classification
1200
Street
223 4TH ST NE

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

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 $1,724,585 · Grants $948,939

  • 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 $434,237 · Grants $38,093

  • 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 $7,237 · Grants $7,237

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Doris Griffin

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Thomas Wetzel

    DIRECTOR (STARTED 6/2025)

    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
  • Lisa Wallace

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Natalie Welsh

    DIRECTOR (STARTED 3/2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Leigh Porter

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Gail Pearson

    VICE PRESIDENT (LEFT 12/2024)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Felicia Greywater

    DIRECTOR (LEFT 3/2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lora Papachek

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $78,191
    From this org
    $67,158
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,033
    Hours/week
    40
  • Durwood Schultz

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $62,479
    From this org
    $52,420
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,059
    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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $2,515,463
    Expenses
    $2,435,286
    Contributions
    $2,457,566
    Grants paid
    $994,269
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $2,129,536
    Expenses
    $2,073,161
    Contributions
    $2,063,418
    Grants paid
    $787,870
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $2,054,348
    Expenses
    $2,126,810
    Contributions
    $2,030,250
    Grants paid
    $878,887

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,844,668
    Expenses
    $1,879,469
    Assets (EOY)
    $995,893
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,964,198
    Expenses
    $1,843,155
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,024,324
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,791,639
    Expenses
    $1,815,400
    Assets (EOY)
    $755,238
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,713,406
    Expenses
    $1,702,071
    Assets (EOY)
    $826,671
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,733,381
    Expenses
    $1,658,899
    Assets (EOY)
    $736,594
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,520,106
    Expenses
    $1,535,163
    Assets (EOY)
    $701,453
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,577,185
    Expenses
    $1,588,121
    Assets (EOY)
    $641,782
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,638,671
    Expenses
    $1,667,123
    Assets (EOY)
    $733,110
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,865,439
    Expenses
    $1,921,200
    Assets (EOY)
    $737,997
  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $1,893,303
    Assets (EOY)
    $874,907

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 11 November 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 9 November 2026 and read 9 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.