Nonprofit · EIN 41-0885981
BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC
Tax-exempt · BEMIDJI, MN 56619
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,485,892 | $10,493,153 | -$7,261 | $4,383,215 | $2,379,700 | $2,003,515 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,707,635 | $10,785,285 | -$77,650 | $4,693,439 | $2,682,663 | $2,010,776 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,018,947 | $10,724,094 | $294,853 | $4,562,111 | $2,473,685 | $2,088,426 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,766,785
- of which government grants
- $9,620,299
- Program service revenue
- $535,244
- Investment income
- $16,883
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $9,200
- Other revenue
- $166,980
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,119,830
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $277,364
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,799,514
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,696,403
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,645
- Accounting fees
- $45,327
- Occupancy
- $664,666
- Travel
- $55,126
- Depreciation
- $199,498
- Program services (functional)
- $9,077,131
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,416,022
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,693,439
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,383,215
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,379,700
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,003,515
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,030,857
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,930,880
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $72,635
- Gross receipts
- $10,485,892
- Employees
- 201
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 1966
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARB MORAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $111,814 | $32,962 |
| LINDA LIEN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,583 | $24,340 |
| KATHERINE NOTON | FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $109,927 | $24,045 |
| SUE GLIDDEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GOULD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY MILLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE LINDSETH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BRUNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER LABAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA JORSTAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET DOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AFTON SCHAEFFER | DIRECTOR (END 08/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICKY CROAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW KOTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARISA SAUCEDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IAN CADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONNIYA BORDERS | DIRECTOR (12/24-08/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JODI RUBIO | DIRECTOR (END 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARB MORAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $103,583 | $28,967 |
| KATHY NOTON | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $97,719 | $21,598 |
| COLLEEN MORAVEK | CHAIRPERSON (END 04/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE GLIDDEN | DIRECTOR/CHAIRPERSON (BEG 04/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN SMITH | VICE CHAIRPERSON (END 12/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GOULD | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRPERSON (BEG 01/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE RAMSEY MCKINNON | TREASURER (END 06/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH SMITH | TREASURER (BEG 06/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY MILLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE LINDSETH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BRUNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER LABAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI RUBIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA JORSTAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET DOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AFTON SCHAEFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICKY CROAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KOTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY OLDING | DIRECTOR (END 02/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN WARDELL | DIRECTOR (END 12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA TRAN | DIRECTOR (END 12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA DAY | DIRECTOR (END 02/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARB MORAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $98,424 | $17,769 |
| KATHY NOTON | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $84,719 | $12,662 |
| COLLEEN MORAVEK | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REED OLSON | VICE CHAIRPERSON THRU 1/11/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN SMITH | VICE CHAIRPERSON AS OF 1/12/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE RAMSEY MCKINNON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY MILLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER LABAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BRUNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA TRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GOULD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY OLDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN WARDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET DOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE GLIDDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA DAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AFTON SCHAEFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 579, BEMIDJI, MN 56619-0579
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BARB MORAN, PO BOX 579, BEMIDJI, MN 566190579
- Signed the 990
- BARB MORAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (218) 751-4631
- Website
- WWW.BICAP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC
Mission
HELPING PEOPLE IN BELTRAMI AND CASS COUNTIES EXPERIENCING BARRIERS ON THEIR PATHS TO ECONOMIC STABILITY.
Program accomplishments
- BI-CAP'S LARGEST PROGRAM IS THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS A SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM WHICH HELPS FAMILIES PROVIDE THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN IN PREPARATION FOR KINDERGARTEN. WITH A TWO-GENERATION APPROACH, PROGRAMS WORK WITH FAMILIES TO MAKE CONNECTION IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY LIVE, SUPPORT NEEDS, AND SET GOALS. EARLY HEAD START PROMOTES HELATHY PRENATAL OUTCOMES, ENHANCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS, AND PROMOTES HEALTHY FAMILY FUNCTIONING. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH COMMUNITY. DURING FY2025, 56 RECIPIENTS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $9,361 IN GRANTS.Expenses $4,984,015 · grants $9,361
- THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM COMPRISES OF OVER 12 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS THAT UTILIZE VARIOUS FUNDING SOURCES, INCLUDING HUD, MN HOUSING, AND HOMELESSNESS, HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND LOCAL FUNDING WHEN AVAILABLE. THE PROGRAMS TYPICALLY SERVE THOSE WHO ARE UNHOUSED AND WITH MULTIPLE BARRIERS. SERVICES OFFERED RANGE FROM ONE-TIME ASSISTANCE TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE THAT INCLUDES ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES.Expenses $1,438,600 · grants $763,219
- THE WEATHERIZATION DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH CLIENTS TO IMPROVE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND TO DECREASE THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THEIR HOME. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED HOUSEHOLDS WITH HIGH ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND SINGLE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN. 126 RECIPIENTS RECEIVED $345,762 IN GRANT FUNDS DURING FY2025.Expenses $1,263,518 · grants $345,762
- THE MINNESOTA ENERGY ASSITANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS TO HELP PAY A PORTION OF THEIR HOME ENERGY AND HEATING BILLS. THE GRANTS ARE BASED ON THE HOUSEHOLD SIZE, INCOME, FUEL TYPE, AND ENERGY USAGE. PRIMARY HEAT GRANTS ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE HOUSEHOLD'S FUEL AND/OR ELECTRIC VENDORS TO ASSIST HOUSEHOLDS' ABILITY TO MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE AND CONTINUOUS ENERGY BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO LOWER THEIR ENERGY BURDEN. HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT BICAP'S ADOPTION OF CYBERRECRUITER HAS LED TO A SIMPLIFIED APPLICANT TRACKING PROCESS, EASY APPLICATION SHARING WITH MANAGERS, FAST SCHEDULING AND AN IMPROVED CANDIDATE AND USER EXPERIENCE.CYBER RECRUITER HAS:- AN AUTOMATED REQUISITION PROCESS QUICKLY POSTS JOB OPENING AND DESCRIPTIONS TO OUR CAREER PAGE AFTER APPROVAL.- APPLICANTS CAN APPLY ONLINE IN AROUND 15 MINUTES. A RESUME UPLOAD FEATURE SAVES THE CANDIDATE MANUAL ENTERING TIME.- HR USERS CAN EASILY ROUTE NEW APPLICANTS TO MANAGERS FOR APPROVAL; THE MANAGERS CAN SELECT NEXT STEPS VIA LINKS IN THE EMAIL.- INTERVIEW SCHEDULING AND DISTRIBUTING CALENDAR INVITES IS DONE SEAMLESSLY THROUGH THE SOFTWARE.- MANAGERS SCORE INTERVIEWS IN CYBERRECRUITER FOR HR DIRECTOR OVERSIGHT.- OFFER LETTERS, SUPERVISOR TASKS AND CANDIDATES NOTIFICATIONS ARE GENERATED IN CYBERRECRUITER.- THERE ARE EXTENSIVE REPORTING AND METRICS TO COMPLY WITH AA REPORTING AND MEASURE APPLICANT METRICS LIKE TIME TO HIRE AND APPLICATION ABANDONMENT RATE, AMONG OTHERS.YOUTHBUILD IS A COMPREHENSIVE WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OPPORTUNITY YOUTH, AGES 16-24, WHO HAVE LEFT THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH TO SPEND 29 HOURS PER WEEK IN ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION/WORKEXPERIENCE TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS LEARNING, AND CAREER/POSTSECONDARY EXPLORATION. YOUTHBUILD PARTICIPANTS ARE MENTORED FOR FOUR DAYS A WEEK, ALTERNATING THEIR TIME BETWEEN THE CLASSROOM, CONSTRUCTION SITE, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO RESOLVE BARRIERS, SET AND ACHIEVE GOALS, EXPLORE CAREERS AND MORE. THEY RECIEVE SCHOOL CREDIT AND AN HOURLY WAGE FOR PARTICIPATION IN ALL ACTIVITIES DURING THEIR TIME IN THE PROGRAM. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT WHILE PURSUING POSTPROGRAM PLACEMENT AND A FULL YEAR OF FOLLOWUP SUPPORT AFTER COMPLETING THEPROGRAM. CASS LAKE BENA ALC IS BICAP YOUTHBUILD'S EDUCATIONAL PARTNER. THEY PROVIDE AN ONSITE TEACHER/LEARNER MANAGER TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN WORKING TOWARD THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. THEY ALSO PROVIDE TEACHING STAFF THROUGH ADULT BASIC EDUCATION TO PREPARE THOSE PARTICIPANTS MORE SUITED TO EARNING THEIR GED OR ADULT DIPLOMA EQUIVALENCY.Expenses $1,390,998 · grants $1,488 · revenue $702,224
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
- 41-0885981
- 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
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,383,215
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,485,892
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $10,485,892 | $10,493,153 | $4,383,215 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,707,635 | $10,785,285 | $4,693,439 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $11,018,947 | $10,724,094 | $4,562,111 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $10,197,107 | $9,792,223 | $4,444,331 | IRS |
| 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 41-0885981).
Questions about BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC
- What is the EIN of BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC is 41-0885981.
- Is BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC 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 BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC 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 BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC 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 BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BARB MORAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,814 (BARB MORAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,485,892, expenses of $10,493,153 and total assets of $4,383,215 at year end.
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