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Northern Lakes Partners Inc

EIN 20-5764841 · Rhinelander, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT WHERE GOD'S WORD IS USED TO INITIATE FAITH AND GROWTH IN JESUS CHRIST.

Income
$837,730
Spending
$896,395
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
35
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$60,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $733,851 spent. PROGRAM ACTIVITY OF OPERATING CRESCENT LAKE BIBLE CAMP: A YEAR-ROUND CHRISTIAN DAYTIME AND OVERNIGHT (RESIDENTIAL) CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER FOR CHURCHES, CHURCH GROUPS, CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: (I) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOCUSED ON BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION; (II) CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THE SPIRIUAL DISCIPLINES OF PRAYER, DEVOTIONAL READING OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES AND CHRISTIAN MEDITATION; AND (III) SAFE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLESOME DEVELOPMENT OF GOD-GIVEN HUMAN BODIES,EMOTIONS, AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS. DURING 2024, 1,483 CAMPERS WERE SERVED ACROSS APPROXIMATELY 42 DIFFERENT EVENTS AND/OR SESSIONS.
  2. $2,471 spent. PROGRAM ACTIVITY OF OPERATING NORTHERN LAKES IMPACT CENTER: RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SERVING FAITH-BASED SCHOOLS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, TEAM-BUILDING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CREATED ORDER AND RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST THROUGH DAYTIME AND OVERNIGHT PROGRAMMING. DURING 2024, 2,276 CAMPERS WERE SERVED ACROSS APPROXIMATELY 66 DIFFERENT EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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