Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Inc

Organization Overview

Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Inc is located in Moorhead, MN. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 02/2022, Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Inc employed 132 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 02/2022, Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Inc generated $11.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.9m during the year ending 02/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ELIMINATE POVERTY BY EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND ENGAGING COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT DIVISION SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THEIR GOALS OF ACHIEVING EMPLOYMENT, NUTRITIONAL, MEDICAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY. ALL PROGRAMS WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO FAMILIES. IN 2021 ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT DIVISION PROVIDED OVER 81,000 POUNDS OF FOOD TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS ACROSS CLAY COUNTY, ASSISTED 376 HOUSEHOLDS TO ACCESS AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE, PROVIDED FREE TAX ASSISTANCE TO 539 HOUSEHOLDS, PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO 329 PEOPLE, AND ASSISTED 5 HOUSEHOLDS AS THEY BECAME FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT THROUGH OUR CAREER CONNECT PROGRAM. THE CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS DIVISION IS THE NEWEST DIVISION CREATED IN EARLY 2022, BRANCHING OFF SERVICES FORMERLY HOUSED WITHIN THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT DIVISION. CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS PROVIDES SERVICES TO 21 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST MINNESOTA AND THE ENTIRE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. SERVICES INCLUDE COACHING CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TOWARD CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT THROUGH THE QUALITY RATING SYSTEMS, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND ADVISING IN NORTHWEST MINNESOTA, PROVIDING GRANTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO START UP OR IMPROVE THEIR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, RECRUITING NEW PROVIDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN QUALITY RATING PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT NEW CHILD CARE PROGRAMS INCLUDING SERVICES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LATIN X, NEW AMERICAN CHILD CARE AND PROVIDERS PROVIDING CARE TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. WE ALSO PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF CHILD CARE THROUGH THE CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN WILKIN COUNTY AND THE EARLY LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM IN 9 COUNTIES OF REGION 4. IN 2021, CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS ALSO PROVIDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO 469 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE THEIR SAFETY AND CONTINUITY OF SERVICES IN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.


THE HEAD START DIVISION OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH-5 AND FAMILIES WITH LIMITED INCOME AND FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THAT RESIDE WITHIN CLAY AND WILKIN COUNTIES. IN THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, CAPLP PROVIDED SERVICES TO 188 CHILDREN THROUGH THE HEAD START PROGRAM (3-5 YEARS OLD) AND 98 CHILDREN THROUGH THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM (BIRTH-3 YEARS OLD). THESE CHILDREN RECEIVED HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EXPERIENCES AT NO COST INCLUDING FAMILY SUPPORT, HEALTH AND NUTRITION SUPPORT INCORPORATED INTO THE PROGRAM.


THE HOUSING DIVISION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR ARE FACING EVICTION. IN 2021, CAPLP ASSISTED 626 HOUSEHOLDS OBTAIN SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND 384 HOUSEHOLD AVOID EVICTION. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED ONGOING SERVICES THROUGH OUR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS TO 474 PEOPLE WHICH IS A 57% MORE PEOPLE THAN WE SERVED IN 2019.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lori Schwartz
President
$138,728
Brenda Montplaisir
Finance Director
$99,331
Laurie Drewlow
Chairperson
$0
Sarah King
Vice Chairperson
$0
Tiffany Ross
Vice Chairperson
$0
Cynthia Thormodson
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$305,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $9,670,914
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$788,982
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,764,896
Total Program Service Revenue$318,857
Investment income $503
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$5,336
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,078,920

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership Inc has recieved totaling $229,854.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Way Of Cass-Clay

Fargo, ND

PURPOSE: Support Agency Programs

$198,750
West Central Initiative

Fergus Falls, MN

PURPOSE: GROUP WORKCAMP HOME REPAIR, RESILIENCY GRANT, EARLY CHILDHOOD

$17,000
Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation

Fargo, ND

PURPOSE: $3055.00-WHOLE FAMILY TRANSFORMATION $9000.00 SOAR PROGRAM

$12,055
The Barry Foundation

Fargo, ND

PURPOSE: PAY: BASIC HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES

$1,000
The Barry Foundation

Fargo, ND

PURPOSE: PAY: BASIC NEEDS, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$49
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