Nonprofit · EIN 41-1297737
EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC
Tax-exempt · BEMIDJI, MN 56619
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,615,125 | $2,635,993 | -$20,868 | $1,336,782 | $620,230 | $716,552 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,741,513 | $2,761,689 | -$20,176 | $1,489,728 | $752,308 | $737,420 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,920,891 | $2,893,205 | $27,686 | $1,176,183 | $418,587 | $757,596 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,306,020
- of which government grants
- $2,013,910
- Program service revenue
- $304,459
- Investment income
- $4,646
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,009
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $206,477
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $251,510
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,223,371
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,749,429
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $127,428
- Travel
- $6,287
- Depreciation
- $49,655
- Program services (functional)
- $2,472,445
- Management and general (functional)
- $112,960
- Fundraising (functional)
- $50,588
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,489,728
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,336,782
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $620,230
- Net assets, end of year
- $716,552
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $270,786
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $697,479
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $19,073
- Gross receipts
- $2,617,633
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIA MONTEBELLO | FINANCE/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $98,993 | $32,856 |
| EBONY WARREN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $111,832 | $7,829 |
| JENNIFER PIRKL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH EK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SHEQUEN SMITH | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE AXTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE FIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE MCMARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA SANTALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DELILAH SORENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEA STOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK WHICHELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBONY WARREN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $98,154 | $7,232 |
| JULIA MONTEBELLO | FINANCE/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $61,419 | $32,043 |
| JENNIFER PIRKL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH EK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SHEQUEN SMITH | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE AXTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NADINE BILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MOFFETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA SANTALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEA STOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAD SWANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK WHICHELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE MCMARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE FIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBONY WARREN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,592 | $1,992 |
| JULIA MONTEBELLO | FINANCE/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $88,362 | $1,787 |
| JENNIFER PIRKL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH EK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY SHEQUEN SMITH | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER AHOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE AXTMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NADINE BILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MOFFETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA SANTALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEA STOLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAD SWANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK WHICHELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 662, BEMIDJI, MN 56619-0662
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RENEE AXTMAN, PO BOX 662, BEMIDJI, MN 566190662
- Signed the 990
- RENEE AXTMAN, CHAIR
- Phone
- (218) 751-8223
- Website
- WWW.EVERGREENYFS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING YOUTH, PRESERVING FAMILIES, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THOSE LIVING IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES A REGION OF THE STATE THAT IS HIGHLY REMOTE, RURAL, AND DISADVANTAGED. THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 30 FULL AND PART-TIME STAFF THAT PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FROM TWO SITES. ALL THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES ARE FREE TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, STAY FOSTER PROGRAMMING, STREET OUTREACH AND DROP-IN SERVICES ARE LOCATED IN THE EVERGREEN YOUTH SERVICES SITE WHICH IS ANCHORED BY THE YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER WHICH IS OPEN 36 HOURS PER WEEK. THE DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDES DAY SHELTER, MEALS, SNACKS, LAUNDRY AND SHOWER FACILITIES, COMPUTER ACCESS, A YOUTH EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND BABY SUPPLIES. THE STAFF AT THE DROP-IN-CENTER PROVIDE SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ADULT GUIDANCE AND REFERRALS TO MULTIPLE EVERGREEN PROGRAMS INCLUDING YOUTH SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, REFERRALS TO ON-SITE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, SAFE HARBOR AND CRIME VICTIM SERVICES AS WELL AS REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMMING. EVERGREEN HAS A CONTINUUM OF HOUSING OPTIONS INCLUDING A TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM WITH ON-SITE UNITS AND SCATTERED SITE HOUSING, RAPID REHOUSING AND PREVENTION FUNDING. SERVICES INCLUDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PLAN, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND SKILL BUILDING. SKILLS GROUPS TEACH SKILLS IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY, FINANCE, COMMUNICATION, AND TRAIN YOUTH IN SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND RELATIONSHIPS. YOUTH RECEIVE HELP WITH EMPLOYMENT, PARENTING, ACCESSING MAINSTREAM RESOURCES AND CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION. YOUTH ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORT TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL AND DRUG ISSUES, PREGNANCY AND STI/STD PREVENTION. IN 2025 EVERGREEN SERVED 18 YOUTH IN ON-SITE HOUSING, 24 IN SCATTERED SITE HOUSING OR IN PREVENTION OR RAPID REHOUSING. STAY FOSTER YOUTH SERVICES SERVED 24 YOUTH. IN 2025 THERE WERE 3,329 CLIENT DROP-IN VISITS AND STREET OUTREACH MADE 1630 CONTACTS WITH YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,179,670 · grants $206,477 · revenue $9,017
- YOUTH CRISIS SHELTER: THE EVERGREEN YOUTH SHELTER PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH 9 TO 17 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE HOMELESS/RUNAWAYS, TRAFFICKED, EXPERIENCING PERSONAL, SCHOOL OR FAMILY CRISIS OR HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR FAMILIES BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES. THE YOUTH CRISIS SHELTER IS LICENSED THROUGH MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR 10 BEDS AND IS OPEN 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. THE SHELTER SERVES YOUTH FROM 14 COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA INCLUDING THREE AMERICAN INDIAN RESERVATIONS (LEECH LAKE, RED LAKE, AND WHITE EARTH). THE SHELTER IS A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO GET THE HELP THEY NEED WHEN THEY ARE IN CRISIS OR FACING TRAUMATIC SITUATIONS IN LIFE. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO DO NOT REQUIRE A SHELTER STAY. THE YOUTH CRISIS SHELTER PROVIDES SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY CRISIS INTERVENTION, PARENT EDUCATION AND COACHING. IN 2025 THE SHELTER SERVED 108 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH. THERE WERE 101 TOTAL CLIENT STAYS AND 960 CLIENT DAYS. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY WAS 10 DAYS.Expenses $703,134 · revenue $229,014
- EVERGREEN YOUTH SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE EVERGREEN YOUTH SERVICES HEADING INCLUDE ON AND OFF SITE CONTRACTED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, CRIME VICTIM SERVICES ADVOCACY AND SAFE HARBOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ADVOCACY AND LIFE COACHING SERVICES. 260 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN THESE PROGRAMS.Expenses $468,338
- OTHER PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION IS A REGIONAL TRAINER ON YOUTH AND FAMILY ISSUES AND ANNUALLY HOSTS A CONFERENCE FOR YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE EQUIPS YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONAL WITH ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO EFFECTIVELY SERVICE YOUTH; GIVE BEST PRACTICES THAT CAN IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN HIGH-RISK SITUATIONS; AND OFFER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2025 THERE WERE 176 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES. EVERGREEN ALSO HAS STATE PREP GRANT FUNDING THAT FUNDS A YOUTH HEALTH EDUCATOR POSITION THAT PROVIDES GROUP EDUCATION TO EVERGREEN YOUTH AND OTHER YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY ON SAFE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND STI EDUCATION/PREVENTION.Expenses $121,303 · revenue $66,428
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1297737
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L40Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,336,782
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,617,633
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,615,125 | $2,635,993 | $1,336,782 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,741,513 | $2,761,689 | $1,489,728 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,920,891 | $2,893,205 | $1,176,183 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,701,328 | $2,626,903 | $1,481,522 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 41-1297737).
Questions about EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC
- What is the EIN of EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC is 41-1297737.
- Is EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV 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 EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RENEE AXTMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,993 (JULIA MONTEBELLO, FINANCE/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does EVERGREEN YOUTH & FAMILY SERV INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,615,125, expenses of $2,635,993 and total assets of $1,336,782 at year end.
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