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Lakes Area Senior Activity Center Inc

EIN 41-1360211 · Brainerd, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENCOURAGING MATURE ADULTS TO ENGAGE IN HEALTHY LIVING, SOCIALIZATION, LIFE LONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.

Income
$488,671
Spending
$536,095
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
20.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 35%
Employees
9
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$48,024, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $415,674 spent. THE BRAINERD CENTER SERVES ADULTS AGE 45+ THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING, SOCIAL CONNECTION, LIFELONG LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE CENTER SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,400 MEMBERS AND RECORDED AN ESTIMATED 20,000+ PARTICIPANT VISITS THROUGH DAILY AND WEEKLY FITNESS, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS (ESTIMATED). THE CENTER'S DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 20,000 HOURS BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES, OUTREACH, FUNDRAISING, AND PEER-LED ACTIVITIES.HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES ENGAGED HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS WEEKLY (ESTIMATED), HELPING MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ALIKE MAINTAIN PHYSICAL HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE. SOCIAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS REDUCED ISOLATION AND SUPPORTED EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. CREATIVE VOLUNTEER GROUPS PRODUCED THOUSANDS OF DONATED ITEMS, INCLUDING MORE THAN 7,300 HANDMADE QUILTS TO DATE, WHICH ARE GIFTED TO HOSPICE ORGANIZATIONS AND CARDIAC REHAB PROGRAMS TO BRING COMFORT, JOY, AND ENCOURAGEMENT DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS CREATED BY CENTER MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS THAT KEEP ADULTS ACTIVE, ENGAGED, AND CONNECTED.LONG-TERM GOAL: STRENGTHEN HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ADULTS 45+ WHILE SERVING AS A COMMUNITY FOCAL POINT FOR AGING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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