Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF POVERTY AND IMPROVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ALL HOUSEHOLDS IN A SIX-COUNTY AREA IN NORTH DAKOTA. AREAS OF SERVICE OR PROGRAM OPERATIONS INCLUDE FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, HOUSING, CHILD CARE, ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Income
- $2.5 million
- Spending
- $2.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 97%
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $78,191, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 17% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (3)
- $1.7 million spent. WEATHERIZATION AND HOUSING: HOME WEATHERIZATION - A PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES LOWER ENERGY COSTS BY PROVIDING ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES TO THEIR RESIDENCE, AS WELL AS ENSURING THEY HAVE A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT. FOR THOSE AT OR BELOW 200% (DOE) OR 150% (LIHEAP) POVERTY LEVEL.WEATHERIZATION - COOLING PROGRAM - A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A COOLED AREA IN THE RESIDENCE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A MEDICAL NEED OR OVER THE AGE OF 60. MUST QUALIFY FOR LIHEAP/FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AND HAVE A DOCUMENTED MEDICAL NEED OR ARE OVER AGE 60.WEATHERIZATION - COOLING & FURNACE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO OFFSET THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF FURNACES/HOT WATER HEATERS THAT ARE NOT OPERATING OR ARE A HEALTH RISK. MUST QUALIFY FOR LIHEAP/FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AND OWN THEIR HOME.HOUSING INFORMATION & REFERRAL - PROVIDING INFORMATION AND/OR REFERRAL TO SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM DPCAA OR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WITH REGARD TO HOUSING ISSUES.HELPING HAND GRANT - FUNDS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH WEATHERIZATION FUNDS TO COVER COSTS WHEN THERE ARE AREAS OF CONCERN IN THE HOUSEHOLD THAT CAN'T BE COVERED WITH WEATHERIZATION FUNDING. AT OR BELOW 150% POVERTY LEVEL AND CURRENTLY BEING WEATHERIZED.HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM - FUNDS PROVIDED BY A FEDERAL GRANT; THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REHABILITATE HOMES OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS; HOMES ARE BROUGHT UP TO HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES. FOR THOSE AT OR BELOW 80% MEDIAN COUNTY INCOME.
- $434,237 spent. SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS: SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM INFORMATION & REFERRAL - PROVIDING INFORMATION & REFERRAL TO THE SELF RELIANCE PROGRAM AT DPCAA.SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM - CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WORK TOWARD FINANCIAL, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS IN AN EFFORT TO DECREASE GOVERNMENT DEPENDENCY.SELF-SUFFICIENCY SCHOLARSHIPS - SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESGENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT - CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WITH GENERAL DAILY LIVING SKILLS.
- $7,237 spent. NUTRITION AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: EMERGENCY INFORMATION & REFERRAL - PROVIDING INFORMATION AND/OR REFERRAL TO ANY SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM DPCAA OR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP RESOLVE A HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY SITUATION.EMERGENCY RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH FIRST MONTH'S RENT WHEN HOMELESS OR PAST DUE RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENT WHERE THE HOUSEHOLD IS FACED WITH AN EVICTION. HELP WITH A PERCENTAGE OF ONE MONTH'S RENT AMOUNT IS GENERALLY PROVIDED AND HOUSEHOLD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A PERCENTAGE ALSO. MUST BE HOMELESS OR FACED WITH EVICTION, HAVE RESOURCES TO PAY ONGOING LIVING EXPENSES AND BE AT OR BELOW 125% POVERTY LEVEL.EMERGENCY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE - THESE HOME DOLLARS WILL BE USED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS OR TO ASSIST PERSONS IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO SECURE PERMANENT RENTAL HOUSING. FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN SECURING A MORE AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNIT. FUNDS WILL BE USED ONLY FOR SECURITY OR UTILITY DEPOSITS, OR AN APPROVED TBRA PROGRAM.EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHELTER - SHORT TERM TEMPORARY SHELTER PROVIDED IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ON A LIMITED BASIS.EMERGENCY ENERGY SUPPORT - VARIOUS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH EMERGENCY PAYMENT OF A PAST DUE UTILITY TO PREVENT EVICTION OR HOMELESSNESS. MOST GRANTS ALLOW FOR HELP WITH ONE MONTH'S BILL FOR A SPECIFIC UTILITY. INCOME ELIGIBILITY VARIES FOR DIFFERENT GRANTS/PROGRAMS USED TO PROVIDE UTILITY ASSISTANCE.EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE - ONE-TIME EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF A VOUCHER FOR GAS. GAS ASSISTANCE REQUIRES VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE & VERIFICATION OF NEEDING ASSISTANCE.PERSONAL/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SUCH AS DISHES, KETTLES, BEDDING, TOWELS & FURNITURE ARE PROVIDED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS TO HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED. AVAILABILITY OF ITEMS IS DEPENDENT ON DONATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.NUTRITIONNUTRITION INFORMATION & REFERRAL -PROVIDING INFORMATION AND/OR REFERRAL TO ANY NUTRITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM DPCAA OR WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS USDA COMMODITY FOODS THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY ON AN EMERGENCY AS NEEDED BASIS. PARTICIPATION PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED FOR THOSE AT OR BELOW 200% FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. (ROLLA OFFICE ONLY)FOOD PANTRY - ASSISTANCE PROVIDED WITH A FOOD BASKET TO HELP MEET HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY FOOD NEEDS. (ROLLA OFFICE ONLY)SPORTSMEN AGAINST HUNGER - THE DONATION OF VENISON, CANADIAN GEESE, AND SNOW GEESE FOR PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION THROUGH AGENCY OPERATED AND SUPPORTED FOOD PANTRIES AS PART OF EMERGENCY FOOD BASKETS. PROCESSING IS DONE UTILIZING DONATED FUNDS AND MUST BE DONE IN A USDA APPROVED FACILITY IN ADHERENCE TO STRICT PROCESSING GUIDELINES. PROCESSED MEAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO FOOD PANTRIES WITHIN REGION III. HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS - FOOD BASKETS PROVIDED TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS WITH EXTRA EXPENSES OF HOLIDAY MEALS GENERALLY AT THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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