Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 318
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
FERGUS FALLS, MN565380318
D Employer identification number

36-3453471
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 25,550,073
F Name and address of principal officer:
ANNA WASESCHA
PO BOX 318
FERGUS FALLS,MN565380318
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.WCIF.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1986
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SERVING TO IMPROVE WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA THROUGH FUNDING, PROGRAMS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. UNITING IDEAS AND RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES CREATE A BETTER TOMORROW.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 32
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 661
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 6,037,773 10,188,806
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 658,227 765,451
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,992,123 4,996,465
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 73,891 74,071
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 9,762,014 16,024,793
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 7,346,018 6,298,386
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,455,482 2,935,800
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,016,680    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,295,288 2,558,733
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 12,096,788 11,792,919
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -2,334,774 4,231,874
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 88,800,984 96,470,939
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,870,543 2,290,826
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 86,930,441 94,180,113
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SERVING TO IMPROVE WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA THROUGH FUNDING, PROGRAMS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. VISION OF A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD STARTS HERE IN WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,819,227 including grants of $ 6,260,386 ) (Revenue $ 379,900 )
COMMUNITY AND FOUNDATION GRANTMAKING: AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, ONE OF OUR ROLES IS TO ESTABLISH AND MANAGE DEDICATED PERMANENT FUNDS THAT ADDRESS SPECIFIC CHARITABLE PURPOSES. WE CALL THESE FUNDS "COMPONENT FUNDS" BECAUSE THEY ARE PART OF OUR MISSION AND ASSET VALUATION. IN FY25, WE ADDED 14 NEW COMPONENT FUNDS TO OUR PORTFOLIO. DRIVEN BY OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND CONNECTED TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, GRANTS ARE JUST ONE OF MANY RESOURCES WE OFFER TO SUPPORT OUR REGION'S FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES. WE AWARDED JUST UNDER $6.3 MILLION IN GRANTS DURING THE CURRENT YEAR.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,687,724 including grants of $ 38,000 ) (Revenue $   )
PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH: OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE IS A NETWORK OF PARENTS, EDUCATORS, BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY LEADERS, FAITH LEADERS, AND POLICYMAKERS JOINED IN A LONG-TERM EFFORT TO PRIORITIZE THE CARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN. TWO IMPORTANT FACETS OF OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE INCLUDE OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD DENTAL NETWORK AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH NETWORK. BOTH PROGRAMS TAKE A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO HELP ENSURE OUR CHILDREN GET THE CARE THEY NEED AND DESERVE. WE COMPLETED THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN FOR WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA IN SPRING OF 2023, AND WE ARE NOW FOCUSED ON PUTTING IT INTO ACTION THROUGH STAFFING AND OUTREACH, WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING A SUSTAINABLE AND RESPECTED ENVIRONMENT FOR THE FUTURE. IN SEPTEMBER 2024, WE SPONSORED MORE THAN 30 WELCOMING WEEK EVENTS IN OUR REGION TO WELCOME AND CELEBRATE NEWCOMERS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. OUR LIVE WIDE OPEN PROGRAM SHOWCASES THE OPPORTUNITIES, NATURAL AMENITIES, AND DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS IN WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA, AIMING TO INSPIRE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND ATTRACT PEOPLE TO THE REGION. OUR RURAL DEMOCRACY PROGRAM, IN A REGION CONSIDERED LEADERSHIP DISTRESSED, OFFERS TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS CONSIDERING RUNNING FOR OFFICE, ENGAGES HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED GROUPS IN CIVIC PROCESSES, AND SUPPORTS LOCAL LEADERS IN PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFITS. OUR CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM COORDINATED A SOLAR PURCHASING CAMPAIGN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOLAR UNITED NEIGHBORS THAT EDUCATED 100 RESIDENTS ABOUT SOLAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR HOMES; SUPPORTED 10 COMMUNITIES IN IN DEVELOPING SMALL-SCALE SOLAR AND ENERGY RESILIENCE PROJECTS THAT HAVE DIRECT COMMUNITY BENEFITS, LEVERAGING PUBLIC AND PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS; CONVENED MONTHLY MEETING AND EVENTS WITH REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS AROUND CLIMATE ACTION OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE MN REGION 4 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 711,721 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 385,551 )
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THROUGH OUR PLANNING, LENDING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORK, WE PARTNER WITH REGIONAL LEADERS TO CREATE VIBRANT, SUSTAINABLE, AND WELCOMING COMMUNITIES FOR ALL. AS THE FEDERALLY DESIGNATED PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE REGION THROUGH THE U.S. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, EVERY FIVE YEARS WE CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR THE REGION IV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA. THE DOCUMENT OUTLINES THE NEEDS, GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS FOR THE REGION'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORK. WE DISTRIBUTED $1.75 MILLION IN LOANS IN FY25 TO 25 BUSINESSES IN OUR REGION. THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WE ADMINISTER A TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROGRAM FOR WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA. THIS PARTNERSHIP ALLOWS FOR COORDINATED, LONG-RANGE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING. NEW SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLANS WERE CREATED DURING THE YEAR THAT BENEFITED MORE THAN 340 STUDENTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses9,218,672
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
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4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
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17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
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18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
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19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
278
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
32
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
15
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
15
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
MN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MANAGEMENT1000 WESTERN AVENUE   FERGUS FALLS,MN565374805 (218) 739-2239
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) COREY KRATCHA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) JACKIE BUBOLTZ......................................................................
CHAIRPERSON
 0.50
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) LAURA JB SCHMIDT......................................................................
VICE CHAIRPERSON
 0.50
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) KARI KREFT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) ERIC NEWELL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) ELIZABETH PIHLAJA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) TYLER WIRTH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) DAVID SCHORNACK......................................................................
TREASURER
 0.50
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(9) JACOB MCARTHUR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) NANCY HUOT......................................................................
SECRETARY
 0.50
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(11) MICHELE STAEBLER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) TRINA STARKER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) JANICE TWEET......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) RYAN ROONEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) LISA TILLOTSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) ANNA WASESCHA......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.................
  		    X       200,547 0 10,205
(17) TREVOR GERVAIS......................................................................
CFO
 40.00
.................
  		    X       84,860 0 11,041
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Form 990 (2024)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) REBECCA PETERSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   115,214 0 5,829
(19) GREGORY WAGNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   103,440 0 6,304






















1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 504,061 0 33,379
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 5,902,868
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 4,285,938
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 10,188,806
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a LENDING REVENUE 900099 385,551 385,551    
b PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 240,504 240,504    
c OTHER INCOME 900099 139,396 139,396    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 765,451
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 3,013,111     3,013,111
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 11,470,491  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 9,487,137  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 1,983,354  
d Net gain or (loss)......... 1,983,354     1,983,354
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 112,214
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 38,143
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. 74,071   74,071
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......  
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 16,024,793 765,451 0 5,070,536
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 6,179,603 6,179,603
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 118,783 118,783
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 376,683   376,683  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 2,064,906 1,055,919 533,001 475,986
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 322,715 163,400 86,793 72,522
10 Payroll taxes ........... 171,496 75,645 61,506 34,345
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 13,417 380 7,989 5,048
c Accounting ........... 39,750   39,750  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 964,686 611,618 229,367 123,701
12 Advertising and promotion .... 223,173 84,980 5,245 132,948
13 Office expenses ....... 105,562 52,025 17,635 35,902
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 109,918 56,536 32,876 20,506
17 Travel ............ 107,335 74,546 6,368 26,421
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 162,795 137,451 5,464 19,880
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..        
23 Insurance ... 5,581   5,581  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOG 456,124 239,877 129,942 86,305
b ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 187,942 187,942    
c FUNDRAISING COSTS 67,326 67,326    
d PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 50,148 27,717 8,036 14,395
e All other expenses 64,976 84,924 11,331 -31,279
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 11,792,919 9,218,672 1,557,567 1,016,680
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 401,267 1 488,290
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,993,216 2 3,990,911
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,606,053 3 913,183
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 9,000 4  
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 6,034,024 7 6,536,785
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 12,101 9 37,145
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,354,120
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,428,684 1,970,976 10c 1,925,436
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 64,714,113 11 71,105,549
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 9,992,067 12 11,393,277
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 68,167 15 80,363
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 88,800,984 16 96,470,939
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 275,063 17 277,015
18 Grants payable ... 430,423 18 699,654
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 24,284 24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 1,140,773 25 1,314,157
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,870,543 26 2,290,826
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 35,166,282 27 39,258,102
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 51,764,159 28 54,922,011
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 86,930,441 32 94,180,113
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 88,800,984 33 96,470,939
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
16,024,793
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
11,792,919
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,231,874
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
86,930,441
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
3,017,798
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
94,180,113
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
 
Employer identification number

36-3453471
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 8,636,297 7,049,498 6,962,444 6,037,773 10,188,806 38,874,818
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 8,636,297 7,049,498 6,962,444 6,037,773 10,188,806 38,874,818
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. 4,326,603
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 34,548,215
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 8,636,297 7,049,498 6,962,444 6,037,773 10,188,806 38,874,818
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 515,317 864,359 1,460,443 1,642,491 3,013,111 7,495,721
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 46,370,539
12
12
2,948,479
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
74.500 %
15
15
70.390 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2024 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
 
Employer identification number

36-3453471
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
  		Employer identification number
36-3453471
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
  		Employer identification number

36-3453471
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
  		Employer identification number

36-3453471
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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2024
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
 
Employer identification number

36-3453471
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...................... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 4,958  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 4,958  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 11,792,919  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 11,797,877  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 739,894  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 184,974  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount   514,135 753,231 739,894 2,007,260
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		3,010,890
c Total lobbying expenditures   2,986 2,539 4,958 10,483
d Grassroots nontaxable amount   128,534 188,308 184,974 501,816
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 752,724
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
 
Employer identification number

36-3453471
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ......... 22  
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 1,350,964  
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 771,016  
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 4,114,357  
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 45,630,983 43,901,969 41,612,646 46,870,312 37,875,048
b Contributions ... 1,434 1,068 5,843 20,963 66,747
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 5,396,681 4,409,953 4,145,087 -3,994,868 10,096,033
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		2,595,150 2,682,007 1,861,607 1,283,761 1,167,516
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 48,433,948 45,630,983 43,901,969 41,612,646 46,870,312
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow61.700 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow38.300 %
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ..... 92,807 155,000 247,807
b Buildings ....   1,656,148 874,218 781,930
c Leasehold improvements   28,705 16,169 12,536
d Equipment ....   1,396,460 538,297 858,163
e Other .....   25,000   25,000
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 1,925,436
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) GRANITE EQUITY PARTNERS		 11,393,277 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 11,393,277
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
AGENCY FUNDS 1,314,157








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 1,314,157
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 19,080,734
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 3,017,798
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 38,143
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 3,055,941
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 16,024,793
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 16,024,793
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 11,831,062
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 38,143
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 38,143
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 11,792,919
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 11,792,919
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: TO FUND THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS IN THEIR REGION.
PART X, LINE 2: IT IS THE OPINION OF MANAGEMENT THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON EXAMINATION. THE INCOME TAX OF THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS AND STATE TAX AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 38,143.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 38,143.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
 
Employer identification number

36-3453471
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

TASTES, TOASTS & TRADITIONS
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

BAND EVENT
(event type) 		(c) Other events

7
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
35,978
17,391
58,845
112,214

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
 
 
 
 
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
35,978
17,391
58,845
112,214



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . . 5,627   2,825 8,452
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 1,200 143 588 1,931
7 Food and beverages . . . 3,157   2,861 6,018
8 Entertainment . . . .   6,865 7,979 14,844
9 Other direct expenses . . . 2,744   4,154 6,898
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 38,143
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow 74,071
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
KATHY NORDICK
Address right arrow
PO BOX 318   FERGUS FALLS, MN565380318
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
 
Employer identification number
36-3453471
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) A PLACE FOR HOPE RECOVERY AND WELLNESS CENTER
2419 12TH AVE S STE 1
MOORHEAD,MN56560 		41-1922618 501(C)(3) 13,900 0     INSTALLING A REPURPOSED WALK-IN FREEZER
(2) ACRES OF EDEN LLC
18839 170TH ST
FERGUS FALLS,MN565377721 		83-4173239   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(3) AMERICAN SPORTS OUTFITTERS LLC
605 HIGHWAY 10 E
DETROIT LAKES,MN56501 		20-2642207   160,000 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(4) ART OF THE LAKES
108 LAKE ST S PO BOX 244
BATTLE LAKE,MN565150244 		41-1479073 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     ART EXPLORATION GRANT; ART INTENSIVE; ART WORKSHOPS
(5) ARTISTREE COMMUNITY INC
PO BOX 515
ALEXANDRIA,MN563080515 		99-1136985 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     FREC GREATER MN RACIAL EQUITY CONFERENCE
(6) ATKINSON RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 639
ATKINSON,NE687130639 		46-2032893 GOVERNMENT 144,415 0     MSA PACKS
(7) BAM'IDIZOWIGAMIG CREATOR'S PLACE
PO BOX 115
PONSFORD,MN565759303 		86-2664002 501(C)(3) 13,600 0     GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(8) BARNESVILLE CHILD CARE CENTER
405 2ND ST SE PO BOX 383
BARNESVILLE,MN565140383 		41-1276490 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(9) BARNESVILLE EDA
PO BOX 550
BARNESVILLE,MN565140550 		41-6004957 GOVERNMENT 7,000 0     CHILDCARE PROVIDER GRANTS
(10) BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS #146
302 3RD ST SE PO BOX 189
BARNESVILLE,MN565140189 		41-6008458   6,148 0     ANTI-BULLYING SPEAKER; MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER; MUSIC LIB. DIVERSITY INITIATIVE; VARIOUS OTHER
(11) BARNESVILLE SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER INC
501 2ND AVE NE
BARNESVILLE,MN565143508 		41-1406774 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     FOOD SERVICES
(12) BATTLE LAKE FOOD SHELF INC
PO BOX 352
BATTLE LAKE,MN565150352 		41-1706700 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     THE BATTLE LAKE FOOD SHELF
(13) BATTLE LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #542
402 SUMMIT ST W
BATTLE LAKE,MN565154029 		41-6002914   20,022 0     SCHOOL GRANTS
(14) B-E CHARGER ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
PO BOX 185
BRANDON,MN563150185 		87-3980789 501(C)(3) 6,003 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) BECKER COUNTY FOOD PANTRY INC
610 TERRY ST
DETROIT LAKES,MN565015162 		36-3332912 501(C)(3) 8,809 0     SHELVING FOR FOODS; HILDRED SHELLAND LONG TRUST BENEFICIARY
(16) BECKER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
PO BOX 622
DETROIT LAKES,MN565020622 		41-0873609 501(C)(3) 18,532 0     PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
(17) BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY
905 GRANT AVE SE
BEMIDJI,MN566012600 		41-1687554   5,750 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(18) BIG JOHN'S PELICAN PIZZA LLC
PO BOX 251
PELICAN RAPIDS,MN565720251 		84-4193492   50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(19) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DETROIT LAKES INC
150 RICHWOOD RD PO BOX 83
DETROIT LAKES,MN565010083 		41-0871442 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     HYDROPONIC FARM EDUCATION PROGRAM; WORKSPACE ORGANIZATION
(20) BARAZA LA AFRIKA
3609 33RD ST S
MOORHEAD,MN565606050 		88-3303069 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     CONGOLESE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(21) BRECKENRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #846
810 BEEDE AVE
BRECKENRIDGE,MN565201660 		41-6004655   40,986 0     SCHOLARSHIPS AND SCHOOL SUPPORT
(22) BRICKYARD SUPPLIES LLC
PO BOX 345
BATTLE LAKE,MN565150345 		83-2956200   50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(23) BROADWAY WELDING INC
906 S HIGHWAY 10 DRIVE
LAKE PARK,MN565544406 		20-2397212   199,990 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(24) BROWNS VALLEY FOOD SHELF
406 OAK ST SE
BROWNS VALLEY,MN56219 		93-4560315 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(25) BROWNS VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #801
118 CHURCH ST S PO BOX N
BROWNS VALLEY,MN562190259 		41-6004384   23,953 0     VARIOUS GRANTS FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT
(26) CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER
320 MINNESOTA AVE
BRECKENRIDGE,MN565201422 		92-3819363 501(C)(3) 55,000 0     DAIRY EXHIBIT
(27) CHOKIO-ALBERTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #771
311 1ST ST W PO BOX 68
CHOKIO,MN562210068 		41-0916699   6,865 0     POOL MAINTENANCE AND ACCESSORY ITEMS
(28) CITY OF BARNESVILLE
102 FRONT ST N PO BOX 550
BARNESVILLE,MN565140550 		41-6004957 GOVERNMENT 55,912 0     PROJECT SUPPORT
(29) CITY OF BATTLE LAKE
108 MAIN ST E PO BOX 386
BATTLE LAKE,MN565150386 		41-6004961 GOVERNMENT 8,796 0     PAT KOSTELECKY MEMORIAL BENCH; PICKLEBALL COURT SUPPORT; FIRE & RESCUE SUPPORT
(30) CITY OF CHOKIO
104 MAIN ST
CHOKIO,MN562210036 		41-6005048 GOVERNMENT 25,000 0     COMMUNITY CENTER FUND
(31) CITY OF CLARK
120 NORTH COMMERCIAL ST
CLARK,SD57225 		46-6000098 GOVERNMENT 35,000 0     GRAIN BIN RESCUE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
(32) CITY OF DEVILS LAKE
PO BOX 1048
DEVILS LAKE,ND583011048 		25-0240287 GOVERNMENT 25,000 0     DEVILS LAKE JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE SITE CERTIFICATION PROJECT
(33) CITY OF DUMONT
5791 650TH AVE
DUMONT,MN562365003 		41-6005107 GOVERNMENT 10,000 0     DUMONT PARK PROJECT
(34) CITY OF FERGUS FALLS
112 W WASHINGTON AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN565372568 		41-6005153 GOVERNMENT 22,761 0     SPLASH PAD; SUMMER REC; OTHER PROGRAM SUPPORT
(35) CITY OF FRAZEE
222 MAIN AVE W PO BOX 387
FRAZEE,MN565440387 		41-6005174 GOVERNMENT 11,166 0     WANNIGAN REGIONAL PARK
(36) CITY OF LOWRY
206 MAPLE ST PO BOX 56
LOWRY,MN563490056 		41-1978213 GOVERNMENT 8,500 0     GREEN SPACE ENHANCEMENTS AND SAFE WALKING/BICYCLE PATHS
(37) CITY OF OTTERTAIL
PO BOX 245
OTTERTAIL,MN565710245 		41-1470539 GOVERNMENT 22,175 0     OTTER TAIL RIVER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
(38) CITY OF PARKERS PRAIRIE
102 N OTTER AVE PO BOX 70
PARKERS PRAIRIE,MN563610070 		41-6005448 GOVERNMENT 13,624 0     FARMERS MARKET ADVERTISING; POOL SUPPORT
(39) CITY OF PELICAN RAPIDS
315 N BROADWAY PO BOX 350
PELICAN RAPIDS,MN565720350 		41-6005451 GOVERNMENT 136,786 0     2024 EDA MINI GRANTS; FIND YOUR PATH PROJECT; AQUATIC CENTER SUPPORT; OTHER PROJECT SUPPORT
(40) CITY OF PERHAM
125 2ND AVE NE PO BOX 130
PERHAM,MN565730130 		41-6005453 GOVERNMENT 29,990 0     PICKLEBALL COURT; LIBRARY; AUDITORIUM; OTHER PROJECT SUPPORT
(41) CITY OF STARBUCK
307 E 5TH ST PO BOX 606
STARBUCK,MN563810606 		41-6005559 GOVERNMENT 14,145 0     STARBUCK FIRE DEPARMENT; WELCOME TO STARBUCK SIGNS
(42) CITY OF VERGAS
111 E MAIN ST PO BOX 32
VERGAS,MN565870032 		41-0900504 GOVERNMENT 34,674 0     VETERANS MEMORIAL PROJECT
(43) CITY OF WHEATON
104 9TH ST N
WHEATON,MN562960868 		41-6005640 GOVERNMENT 40,000 0     NEW FIRE TRUCK PURCHASES
(44) CIVIC BRIDGERS
1396 LINCOLN AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55105 		86-1591260 501(C)(3) 12,500 0     LOCAL FACILITIATION COORDINATOR FOR BEYOND CIVICS
(45) CLARK COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTER
PO BOX 1
CLARK,SD572250001 		99-4353991 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     CLARK COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTER
(46) CLAY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
715 11 ST N STE 303 PO BOX 280
MOORHEAD,MN565600280 		41-6005775 GOVERNMENT 39,000 0     PROGRAMMING AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(47) CLAY COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
715 11 ST N STE 502
MOORHEAD,MN565602000 		41-6005775 GOVERNMENT 15,000 0     CLAY COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (FRC)
(48) CONCORDIA COLLEGE
901 8TH ST S
MOORHEAD,MN565620001 		41-0693977 501(C)(3) 18,851 0     SCHOLARSHIPS AND VARIOUS PROGRAM SUPPORT
(49) CONEXIONES
PO BOX 346
MORRIS,MN562670346 		81-3094564 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(50) COOPERATIVE RESOURCES INC
1001 E MOUNT FAITH AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN565371051 		41-1768788 501(C)(3) 12,250 0     YOUTH IN LEADERSHIP LAUNCHPAD
(51) CORNERSTONE
PO BOX 113
FRAZEE,MN565440113 		83-1631473 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     CULTURE FUSION
(52) CULTURAL DIVERSITY RESOURCES
3505 8 ST S STE 7
MOORHEAD,MN565605108 		41-1896836 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     FAMILY ENGAGEMENT FOR HEALTHY, SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
(53) DERMAESTHETIC SOLUTIONS PLLC
2306 S BROADWAY ST
ALEXANDRIA,MN56308 		82-1905110   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(54) DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD#22
702 LAKE AVE
DETROIT LAKES,MN565013016 		41-0971772   33,582 0     GRANTS AND GENERAL SCHOOL SUPPORT
(55) DILWORTH GLYNDON FELTON (DGF) PUBLIC SCHOOL #2164
108 MAIN ST N
DILWORTH,MN565291202 		06-1400159   9,400 0     NATIVE VOICES AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(56) DOUGLAS COUNTY CAR CARE PROGRAM
4353 COUNTY RD 82 SE
ALEXANDRIA,MN563085489 		46-1164691 501(C)(3) 67,500 0     CARE CARE PROGRAM; CHANGING LIVES
(57) DOUGLAS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
900 ROBERT ST STE 102
ALEXANDRIA,MN563081380 		41-0948337 GOVERNMENT 140,904 0     DITCH 23/LAKE IDA AMA WETLAND PROJECT
(58) DRIFTER CHIC BOUTIQUE
308 5TH ST N
BRECKENRIDGE,MN565201424 		82-0646497   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(59) DUMONT BAR AND GRILL LLC
6498 650TH ST
WHEATON,MN562965035 		82-3193076   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(60) EAGLE'S HEALING NEST
310 US-71 N
SAUK CENTRE,MN56378 		46-0617435 501(C)(3) 13,000 0     BOILER REPLACEMENT
(61) EAST SILENT RESORT LLC
30424 410TH ST
DENT,MN565289030 		20-5610809   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(62) EMPOWERING KIDS PERHAM
231 FOX ST
PERHAM,MN56573 		82-2099328 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PARENT & CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP; SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL INSTRUCTOR
(63) ESHARA
501 MAIN AVE A1
MOORHEAD,MN565604420 		87-2256670 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(64) EXSALONCE BY KIMBERLY NEULEIB
1411 COLLEGE WAY
FERGUS FALLS,MN565371055 		41-1919400   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(65) FERGUS FALLS CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC
124 LINCOLN AVE W
FERGUS FALLS,MN565372123 		41-1416048 501(C)(3) 55,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT; YOUTH THEATRE; KIDS PROGRAMMING FOR FF FARMERS MARKET
(66) FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD#544
DISTRICT OFFICE 601 RANDOLPH AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN565371669 		41-6002912   19,500 0     SCHOOL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
(67) FERGUS FALLS YMCA FOUNDATION
1164 FRIBERG AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN565371580 		26-3144528 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(68) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
406 8TH ST S
MOORHEAD,MN565602814 		41-0785169 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     YOUTH STEWARDS
(69) FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
505 HOLDT ST W
BATTLE LAKE,MN565154208 		41-1462225 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION; MUSIC FUND
(70) FM BUILDING LLC
505 BROADWAY N 201
FARGO,ND58102 		92-0819526   59,050 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(71) GARDEN BAR ON 6TH
115 6TH AVE E
ALEXANDRIA,MN56308 		82-0683283   50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(72) GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH
124 7TH ST PO BOX 598
FELTON,MN565360598 		41-1473525 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     BREAD OF LIFE FOOD PANTRY
(73) GOOSEBERRY PARK PLAYERS
PO BOX 362
MOORHEAD,MN565610362 		45-0388094 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(74) GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
711 E WELLS AVE
PIERRE,SD575013398 		46-6000364 GOVERNMENT 10,000 0     2025 GOVERNOR'S CONF. ON ECON.DVLPMNT SPONSORSHIP; GOVERNOR'S PHEASANT HUNT SPONSORSHIP
(75) GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 11590
PHOENIX,AZ850611590 		47-2507725   6,000 0     SCHOLARSHIP
(76) GREATER NORTH DAKOTA CHAMBER FOUNDATION
PO BOX 2639
BISMARCK,ND585022639 		45-0358565 501(C)(3) 13,000 0     GOVERNOR'S CUP; SPONSORSHIP
(77) GUSTAV L HANDEGARD AMERICAN #181
2051 2ND STREET
LAKE PARK,MN56554 		41-6080901 501(C)(19) 100,000 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(78) HANCOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL
371 HANCOCK AVE PO BOX 367
HANCOCK,MN562440367 		41-6004130   11,128 0     SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
(79) HARMONIOUS ARCHITECTURE LLC
107 W MAIN ST
PERHAM,MN56573 		27-4000288   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(80) HARVEST HOPE FARM
9695 10TH ST NW
MOORHEAD,MN565607208 		82-3283922 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(81) HBOO PROPERTIES LLC
222 6TH ST
HAWLEY,MN56549 		83-0685845   91,000 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(82) HENNING COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF
PO BOX 176
HENNING,MN565510176 		45-5536480 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(83) HENNING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #545
DISTRICT OFFICE 500 SCHOOL AVE
HENNING,MN565514003 		41-6002975   10,000 0     IMPROVING LIBRARY COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING ACCESS
(84) HILLCREST LUTHERAN ACADEMY
610 HILLCREST DR
FERGUS FALLS,MN565372657 		33-1042787 501(C)(3) 54,800 0     SCHOOL SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIPS
(85) HILLSIDE ACRES TRUCKING LLC
19065 270TH AVE
STARBUCK,MN563812370 		47-3632652   50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(86) HOPE BLOOMS
PO BOX 9705
FARGO,ND581069705 		82-2043167 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     FLOWER EMPOWER
(87) HUMANE SOCIETY OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY
1933 W FIR AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN565374301 		41-1417930 501(C)(3) 25,250 0     OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY SUPPORT
(88) INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK
PO BOX 485
BEMIDJI,MN56619 		38-3653476 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     WATER QUALITY MONITORING
(89) INSPIRATION POINT CHRISTIAN CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER
16157 COUNTY HWY 65
VINING,MN565889577 		41-0962115 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     INSPIRATION POINT BIBLE CAMP SUPPORT
(90) IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE PRAIRIE WOODS CHAPTER
962 S SHORE DR
DETROIT LAKES,MN565014815 		52-1382326 501(C)(3) 30,966 0     OUTDOOR POLLINATOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLASSROOM; VARIOUS OTHER SUPPORT
(91) JESSICA HAMMER CHILD CARE
27910 JOTEN LAKE RD
DALTON,MN563244671 		47-4173186   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(92) JMH RECREATION INC
9561 COUNTY RD 8 NW
GARFIELD,MN563328216 		46-5055087   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(93) JOLLYBIRD STUDIO
28304 125TH ST
DETROIT LAKES,MN565017284 		84-4264198   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(94) KERN HOMES LLC
1327 KINGSLEY AVE SW
WADENA,MN564822225 		82-4295879   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(95) KIANNA SHERIDAN CHILD CARE
6033 MAPLE LN NE
ALEXANDRIA,MN563084788 		83-1689022   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(96) KOLDEN MANUFACTURING INC
311 E 5TH ST
MORRIS,MN562671207 		45-2844950   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(97) KONDIAL KEL INTERNATIONAL
810 4TH AVE S STE 100
MOORHEAD,MN56560 		82-0827809 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     MONEYSMART PROGRAM - KONDIAL KEL INTERNATIONAL
(98) LACHEUR DEVELOPMENT LLC
807 N UNION AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN565372121 		82-2353423   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(99) LAKE LIVIN LLC
PO BOX 27
HOLMES CITY,MN563410027 		81-1883212   50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(100) LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
712 CASCADE ST S
FERGUS FALLS,MN565372913 		41-1677288 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     LAKE REGION TAKES ROOT COMMUNITY GARDEN GREENHOUSE EXPANSION
(101) LAKER PREP EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
551 11TH AVE
DETROIT LAKES,MN565013720 		85-4249341 501(C)(3) 34,823 0     ECDF GRANTS
(102) LAKES AREA ENRICHMENT CENTER
PO BOX 715
STARBUCK,MN563810715 		45-2840893   50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(103) LAKES COUNTRY UPHOLSTERY LLC
28420 HWY 10 E
DETROIT LAKES,MN56501 		03-0420697   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(104) LAU-GILBERTSON PROPERTIES LLC
650 CENTER AVE
MOORHEAD,MN56560 		47-2305489   158,858 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(105) LAWN PRO OF FERGUS FALLS LLC
31762 COUNTY HWY 3
FERGUS FALLS,MN565377907 		41-2003696   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(106) LSS LLC
101 S MEADOW LN
BATTLE LAKE,MN565154165 		81-2329193   50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(107) LIFE CONNECTIONS
1309 HWY 29 N STE 102
ALEXANDRIA,MN563085019 		41-1605555 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     DOUGLAS COUNTY ECI GRANTS
(108) MAIN STREET MARKET INC
PO BOX 344
EVANSVILLE,MN56326 		86-2514867   15,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(109) MAPLESTAR ENTERPRISES LLC
PO BOX 100
AUDUBON,MN565110100 		88-2834809   8,501 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(110) MCM DEVELOPMENT #2 LLC
524 CENTER AVE
MOORHEAD,MN565601922 		93-1878205   39,990 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(111) MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
502 KENTUCKY AVE
HOFFMAN,MN563394054 		41-1597102 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     HOFFMAN-KENSINGTON AREA FOOD SHELF
(112) MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
122 FRANKLIN AVENUE W STE 100
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554142444 		41-0693871 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(113) MINNESOTA FFA FOUNDATION
PO BOX 365
PLAINVIEW,MN559640365 		41-6038263 501(C)(3) 5,500 0     STAR PARTNER
(114) MINNESOTA FLYERS GYMNASTICS
1306 ROSSMAN AVE
DETROIT LAKES,MN565013829 		41-1825524 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PROGRAM SUPPORT
(115) MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE - DETROIT LAKES
900 HWY 34 E
DETROIT LAKES,MN565012643 		41-1687554   5,500 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(116) MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE - WADENA
FINANCIAL AID 405 COLFAX AVE SW
WADENA,MN564821447 		41-1687554   10,250 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(117) MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD
1900 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD,MN565630001 		41-1687554   10,201 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(118) MONARCH JOINT VENTURE
2233 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 426
SAINT PAUL,MN551141629 		83-1343107 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     THE HABITAT RECIPROCITY PROJECT
(119) MOORHEAD CENTER MALL DEVELOPMENT LLC
420 CENTER AVE
MOORHEAD,MN565601957 		87-2545054   199,990 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(120) MORRIS AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #2769
DISTRICT OFFICES 201 S COLUMBIA AVE
MORRIS,MN562671543 		41-6004129   109,916 0     SCHOOL PROGRAM SUPPORT
(121) MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING
511 E JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY 200
IRVING,TX750623920 		94-2707273 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     MADD-KANSAS
(122) NASH STREET BOUTIQUE LLC
4302 RURAL OAKS DR SE
ALEXANDRIA,MN563085548 		84-2698474   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(123) NEW ROOTS MIDWEST
1132 28TH AVE S STE 101A
MOORHEAD,MN565604420 		92-2762511 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     AFRICAN IMMIGARNTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
(124) NEW YORK MILLS FAMILY SPINE CLINIC
PO BOX 149
NEW YORK MILLS,MN565670149 		90-0136125   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(125) NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
800 6TH ST N
WAHPETON,ND580760002 		45-6002451   8,325 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(126) NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY- FARGO
NDSU ONE STOP DEPT 3110 PO BOX 6050
FARGO,ND581086050 		45-6002439   17,501 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(127) NORTH STAR BIN BUILDERS
1052 COUNTY RD 19
BARNESVILLE,MN56514 		82-3128936   50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(128) NORTHLAND CHIROPRACTIC CENTER PA
1131 JACKSON AVE
DETROIT LAKES,MN565013618 		45-4303328   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(129) OLSON FARMS OF BASSWOOD INC
39367 340TH ST
RICHVILLE,MN565769558 		41-2003285   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(130) OSAKIS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ISD #213
500 1ST AVE E PO BOX X
OSAKIS,MN563608253 		41-6000892   39,306 0     SCHOOL PROGRAM SUPPORT
(131) OTTER COVE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM LLC
105 W LINCOLN AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN565372133 		83-3891315 501(C)(3) 5,500 0     MUSEUM PROGRAM SUPPORT
(132) OTTER TAIL COUNTY
520 W FIR AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN565371364 		84-2281848 GOVERNMENT 8,000 0     EMPOWERED WORKER PROGRAM
(133) PELICAN RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ISD #548
310 S BROADWAY PO BOX 642
PELICAN RAPIDS,MN565720642 		41-6002903   5,520 0     SCHOOL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
(134) PERHAM-DENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #549
DISTRICT OFFICE 800 CONEY ST W
PERHAM,MN565732138 		41-6002934   85,118 0     SCHOOL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
(135) PIERCE N CUSTOMS LLC
202 5TH ST SE
BARNESVILLE,MN565143632 		47-3351596   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(136) PLANNED PARENTHOOLD MN ND SD
PO BOX 64433 LOCKBOX 446140
ST PAUL,MN551640433 		41-0948382 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PEER EDUCATION IN WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
(137) PRAIRIE ROSE AGRICULTURE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
417 9TH ST S
MOORHEAD,MN565602833 		86-3677307 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     NEW ROOTS FARM INCUBATOR
(138) PROJECT 412
806 SUMMIT AVE STE 212
DETROIT LAKES,MN56501 		88-3176887 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     PROJECT 412 SIGNAGE & PROGRAM SUPPORT
(139) P'S & Q'S ETIQUETTE
3505 8TH ST S STE 7
MOORHEAD,MN56560 		22-3981086 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(140) RAMSAY FARMS INC
53145 460TH ST
PERHAM,MN56573 		41-1663648   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(141) REGIONAL NATIVE PUBLIC DEFENSE
PO BOX 487
CASS LAKE,MN566330487 		26-0312351 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(142) RESOURCE CONNECT
810 4TH AVE S STE 100
MOORHEAD,MN565602800 		99-1412670 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY: EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR MARGINALIZED WORKERS
(143) RICHLAND-WILKIN KINSHIP
509 1/2 DAKOTA AVE STE 104
WAHPETON,ND580754431 		20-3812100 501(C)(3) 8,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(144) RUBY'S PINOY FOOD LLC
32608 BIRCHWOOD SHORE DR
UNDERWOOD,MN565869277 		84-5114205   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(145) RUSC KINSHIP MENTORING
215 ATLANTIC AVE
MORRIS,MN562671396 		47-3256565 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(146) SALON 210 LLC
312 FRONTAGE AVE W
UNDERWOOD,MN565867211 		83-2725304   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(147) SARA JOHNSON CHILD CARE
315 CENTRAL ST W
DETROIT LAKES,MN565012410 		83-4375900   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(148) SKYXPRESS LLC
1008 FRONTIER DR STE 202
FERGUS FALLS,MN565371019 		81-4803075   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(149) SNIRTSTOPPER LLC
PO BOX 150
BROWNS VALLEY,MN562190150 		88-1523404   197,538 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(150) SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNVIERSITY
FIANNCIAL AID 1451 STADIUM RD
BROOKINGS,SD57007 		46-6000364   11,000 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(151) SOUTH SUDANESE FOUNDATION
1132 28TH AVE S
MOORHEAD,MN56560 		83-4476088 501(C)(3) 15,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(152) ST HENRY'S AREA SCHOOL
240 3RD ST SW
PERHAM,MN565737501 		90-0111460 501(C)(3) 10,105 0     DELORIS BARNACK KENNER GIFT
(153) ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL
500 6TH AVE SW
PERHAM,MN565731697 		41-0840848 501(C)(3) 7,218 0     DELORIS BARNACK KENNER GIFT
(154) ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
PO BOX 95
LOWRY,MN563490095 		41-1313561 501(C)(3) 16,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(155) STACY SCOTT CHILD CARE
1808 24TH AVE S
MOORHEAD,MN565604827 		75-2973841   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(156) STAR LITE PROPERTIES LLC
900 CENTER AVE E
DILWORTH,MN565291456 		46-4978909   23,040 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(157) STERLING DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOUR LLC
650 CENTER AVE
MOORHEAD,MN56560 		45-0456940   199,900 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(158) STEVENS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 622
MORRIS,MN562670622 		41-6037296 501(C)(3) 26,750 0     FENCING AND OTHER PROJECT SUPPORT
(159) STEVENS COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
400 COLORADO AVE STE 104
MORRIS,MN562671235 		41-6005904 GOVERNMENT 6,500 0     STEVENS COUNTY ECI GRANTS
(160) SUNSET BAY RESORT-FRAZEE
46997 BRUHN BEACH RD
FRAZEE,MN56544 		45-2502428   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(161) SUNSITES-PEARCE FIRE DISTRICT
105 N TRACY RD PO BOX 507
PEARCE,AZ856250507 		86-0372114 GOVERNMENT 9,600 0     LEADERSHIP TRAINING
(162) THE GIFTED LEARNING PROJECT
PO BOX 226
SPRING HILL,KS660830226 		43-1922401 501(C)(3) 12,000 0     SEEDS OF HERITAGE: INDIGENOUS YOUTH GROWING TRADITIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
(163) THE MCCLEARY GROUP LLC
6981 VIOLET DR SW
FARWELL,MN56327 		85-1323797   50,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(164) THE PARLOUR ON LINCOLN
221 W LINCOLN AVE STE 100
FERGUS FALLS,MN565372149 		47-5170115   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(165) THOMPSON ENTERPRISES LLC
3373 COUNTY ROAD 4 SE
ALEXANDRIA,MN563085414 		80-0899611   10,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(166) TINTAH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
101 3RD ST PO BOX 3
TINTAH,MN565830003 		11-3687604 501(C)(3) 40,000 0     WELL PROJECT
(167) TOUGH AG LLC
PO BOX 150
BROWNS VALLEY,MN562190150 		86-3385588   59,738 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(168) TRAVERSE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
PO BOX 46
WHEATON,MN562960046 		41-6007586 GOVERNMENT 6,500 0     TRAVERSE COUNTY ECI GRANTS
(169) TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
1150 W CAVOUR AVE
FERGUS FALLS,MN565371051 		41-0711486 501(C)(3) 7,700 0     SUPPORT FOR TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
(170) UNDERWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #550
100 SOUTHERN AVE E
UNDERWOOD,MN565867013 		41-6002898   13,132 0     SCHOOL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
(171) UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS AND POPE COUNTIES
503 HAWTHORNE ST STE 131 PO BOX
1148
ALEXANDRIA,MN563081148 		23-7450908 501(C)(3) 9,000 0     UNITED WAY AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
(172) UNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA
1130 KILDAIRE FARM RD
CARY,NC275114561 		56-0564547 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     DISASTER RELIEF FUND
(173) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION-SWIFT COUNTY
301 14TH ST N
BENSON,MN562150207 		20-4729628 501(C)(3) 7,245 0     BLUE RIBBON AUCTION
(174) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS
600 E 4TH ST
MORRIS,MN562672132 		41-6007513   17,500 0     SCHOOL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
(175) UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA OMAHA
6001 DODGE STREET
OMAHA,NE681820187 		47-0049123   7,500 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(176) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
2901 UNIVERSITY AVE STOP 7155
GRAND FORKS,ND582027155 		45-6002491   30,651 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(177) VALLEY HARDWOOD SUPPLY
2721 20TH AVE S UNIT 1
MOORHEAD,MN565605930 		82-4922131   135,000 0     DEED MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT
(178) VINTAGE N VOGUE
831 WASHINGTON AVE
DETROIT LAKES,MN565013013 		81-1752624   25,000 0     PROMISE ACT GRANT
(179) WEST CENTRAL AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
301 COUNTY RD 2
BARRETT,MN563114500 		31-1768536 501(C)(3) 6,500 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(180) WESTERN PRAIRIE HUMAN SERVICES-GRANT
28 CENTRAL AVE N PO BOX 1006
ELBOW LAKE,MN565311006 		41-6005871   16,000 0     GRANT COUNTY ECI SUPPORT
(181) WESTERN PRAIRIE HUMAN SERVICES-POPE
211 MINNESOTA AVE E STE 200
GLENWOOD,MN563341668 		41-6005871   7,000 0     PROGRAM SUPPORT
(182) WHITE EARTH TRIBAL COUNCIL
PO BOX 418
WHITE EARTH,MN565910418 		41-1737979 GOVERNMENT 6,500 0     WHITE EARTH EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE GRANTS
(183) WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
175 W MARK ST
WINONA,MN559870838 		41-1687554   11,000 0     SCHOLARSHIPS
(184) WOMEN INITIATIVE NETWORK OF LIBERIA IN CASS AND CLAY COUNTY
15 21ST ST S STE 104
FARGO,ND581031435 		83-1823044 501(C)(3) 7,000 0     GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(185) YMCA OF THE NORTHERN SKY - FERCHO
400 1ST AVE S
FARGO,ND58103 		45-0232096 501(C)(3) 20,000 0     YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
102
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
84
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Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE 13 13,783      
(2) PROMISE ACT GRANT 9 105,000      
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: ORGANIZATIONS MUST SUBMIT REPORTS ON THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS. WCI PROGRAM STAFF EVALUATE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATE WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE PROPER USE. GRANTS OVER $25,000 MUST HAVE BOARD APPROVAL.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
 
Employer identification number

36-3453471
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1ANNA WASESCHA
PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 200,547
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		10,205
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0 		0
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0 		210,752
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
 
Employer identification number

36-3453471
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B DRAFT COPIES OF THE 990 WERE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AS WELL AS THE FULL BOARD AND PRESIDENT DURING ONE OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES MUST ANNUALLY LIST ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. BOARD MEMBERS MAY NOT VOTE ON ISSUES WHERE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT ARE AWARE OF ALL DISCLOSED OR KNOWN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND MONITOR ALL SITUATIONS TO MAKE SURE THE POLICY IS BEING FOLLOWED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE SALARIES ARE ALL SUBJECT TO PRESIDENT AND/OR BOARD APPROVAL. SEVERAL COMPARABILITY STUDIES OF OTHER LOCAL AND REGIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN DETERMINING THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND SALARIES. COMPARISONS OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND MERIT WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION ARE ALSO TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION. AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDY OF WCI JOBS WAS COMPLETED IN 2022 AND AGAIN IN 2025. WE ENGAGED PORTICO CONSULTING TO REVIEW EACH OF OUR POSITIONS AND ASSIST IN DESIGNING A COMPENSATION PLAN, INCLUDNG PAY RANGES. THESE CONSULTANTS USE MULTIPLE INDUSTRY STANDARD SURVEYS AND DECADES OF EXPERIENCE TO DESIGN OUR COMPENSATION PLAN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND COPIES OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE.
PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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