Nonprofit · EIN 41-0883443
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES
Tax-exempt · ST PAUL, MN 55104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $38,614,265 | $38,308,409 | $305,856 | $11,257,288 | $5,429,713 | $5,827,575 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $41,368,925 | $41,273,526 | $95,399 | $10,313,668 | $4,791,949 | $5,521,719 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $35,315,834 | $35,407,991 | -$92,157 | $10,254,301 | $4,827,981 | $5,426,320 |
| September 30, 2022 | 990 | $47,935,900 | $48,649,478 | -$713,578 | $10,617,554 | $5,099,077 | $5,518,477 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,959,331
- of which government grants
- $32,941,124
- Program service revenue
- $5,606,986
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $21,629
- Other revenue
- $47,948
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,960,307
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $599,084
- Other salaries and wages
- $18,216,994
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $26,211,002
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $71,712
- Accounting fees
- $100,466
- Occupancy
- $1,431,104
- Travel
- $171,646
- Depreciation
- $292,727
- Program services (functional)
- $35,415,203
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,889,980
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,226
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,313,668
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,257,288
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,429,713
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,827,575
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,153,281
- Gross receipts
- $39,352,300
- Employees
- 453
- Volunteers
- 280
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Gass | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $233,545 | $32,284 |
| Karri Kerns | Deputy Director, Head Start Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,703 | $34,549 |
| Nicolee Mensing | Director, Head Start Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,091 | $14,530 |
| Julie Hickok | Director of HR Officer | 40 | $113,282 | $24,326 |
| Sandra Pyles | Director, Energy Assistance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,133 | $8,082 |
| Brian Fisher | Director, Energy Conservation Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,269 | $13,109 |
| Ruben Vazquez | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $28,887 | $2,013 |
| Priyanka Wadhawan | Finance Director Officer | 40 | $12,019 | $3,924 |
| Jesskia Thomas-Powell | Member (End 06/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kiara White | Member (End 12/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Latoya Whitfield | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Luvidia Williams | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Smith | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Frethem | Member (End 03/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mai Chong Xiong | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasey Wiedrich | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Curtis Johnson | Member (End 03/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Temmy Olasimbo | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| George Stone | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Emma Corrie | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas Och | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jillian McAdams | Member (End 12/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia E Gass | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $173,800 | $4,388 |
| Nicolee Mensing | Senior Director, Head Start Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,625 | $11,898 |
| Julie Hickok | Director, Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,149 | $28,219 |
| Karri Kerns | Deputy Director, Head Start Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,404 | $10,538 |
| George Stone | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kasey Wiedrich | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Och | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mai Chong Xiong | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessika Thomas-Powell | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emma Corrie | Member - former Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Johnson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chai Lee | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kiara White | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Frethem | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaToya Whitfield | Member-at-Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Smith | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Luvidia Williams | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Temmy Olasimbo | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jillian McAdams | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia E Gass | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $38,923 | $1,477 |
| Nicole Frethem | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Luvidia Williams | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Och | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jillian McAdams | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Herme | Treasurer - former Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessika Thomas-Powell | Member-at-large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Toni Carter | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emma Corrie | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Johnson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George Stone | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LaToya Whitfield | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kasey Wiedrich | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mai Chong Xiong | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chai Lee | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kiara White | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karla Bigham | Member - former Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2022: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Adams | Senior Director Officer | 40 | $139,061 | $19,058 |
| Cheryl Butz | Former Senior Director, Finance Officer | 40 | $125,697 | $3,692 |
| Sonia E Gass | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $38,923 | $1,477 |
| Nicole Frethem | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Luvidia Williams | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Herme | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jillian McAdams | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessika Thomas-Powell | Member-at-large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Toni Carter | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emma Corrie | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Johnson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George Stone | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaToya Whitfield | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kasey Wiedrich | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicolee Mensing | Senior Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Feleshia Edwards | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina Iliev | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pamela Maldonado | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 450 N SYNDICATE STREET, ST PAUL, MN 55104-4107
- In care of
- % JULIE HICKOK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ruben Vazquez, 450 N Syndicate Street, St Paul, MN 55104
- Signed the 990
- Ruben Vazquez, Interim CEO
- Phone
- (651) 645-6445
- Website
- www.caprw.org
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
Invest in people experiencing poverty to build generational prosperity.
Program accomplishments
- Head Start:Federal Head Start grants are the largest source of funding for the Organization, comprising approximately 43% of total revenue for the year ended September 30, 2025. Head Start and Early Head Start services provide comprehensive early childhood education and family services to families with children birth through five years. The program promotes school readiness through educational, health, nutritional, social and parent services to children birth through five of their families. During the calendar year, approximately 1,478 families were served.Expenses $22,964,962 · grants $1,184,593 · revenue $4,317,808
- Energy Assistance:Energy Assistance is a health and safety program funded by the federal government's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant contract which helps with utility bill payments, crisis intervention when utility service shut off is imminent, advocacy for utility consumer rights, and referrals to other support programs. Approximately 20,050 households were served during the program year through heat and crisis assistance.Expenses $1,762,515
- Energy Conservation:Energy Conservation and Weatherization program activities are supported by funding from the U.S. Departments of Energy and Health and Human Services, plus utility conservation improvement program funds. The program performs energy audits on single and multifamily dwellings for low-income owners and renters, utilizing specialized staff which uses the latest energy conservation tools and techniques to perform the work. Work includes performing energy audits; repairing and replacing mechanical systems; and insulating and air sealing homes. 248 homes received either standalone or full audit services by the CAPRW Weatherization team in 2025.Expenses $4,593,787 · grants $120,053 · revenue $377,731
- Community Engagement is funded through the federal Community Services Block Grant and the Minnesota Community Action Grant. The program helps low-income individuals achieve economic stability by increasing income, building assets, and promoting civic engagement that drives systemic change.Additional organizational activities include Community Housing, Property Management, and Neighborhood Investments. Community Housing provides affordable housing across Ramsey and Washington counties. Property Management leases a portion of the organization's headquarters to mission-aligned organizations to offset occupancy costs. Neighborhood Investments leads communications, impact measurement, strategic planning, and community assessment efforts to enhance public awareness and organizational effectiveness.Expenses $6,093,939 · grants $655,661 · revenue $911,447
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-0883443
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,257,288
- Income (IRS master file)
- $39,352,300
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $38,614,265 | $38,308,409 | $11,257,288 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $41,368,925 | $41,273,526 | $10,313,668 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $35,315,834 | $35,407,991 | $10,254,301 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $47,935,900 | $48,649,478 | $10,617,554 | XML |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-0883443).
Questions about COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES is 41-0883443.
- Is COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Ruben Vazquez.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $233,545 (Sonia Gass, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $38,614,265, expenses of $38,308,409 and total assets of $11,257,288 at year end.
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