Nonprofit · EIN 41-1470043
BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER
Also known as COUNCIL ON AGING INC
Tax-exempt · BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $252,410 | $122,139 | $130,271 | $478,624 | $729 | $477,895 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $101,703 | $87,198 | $14,505 | $348,508 | $884 | $347,624 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $172,436
- Membership dues
- $31,943
- Program service revenue
- $3,750
- Investment income
- $6,041
- Net rental income
- $3,396
- Net income from fundraising events
- $41,758
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,678
- Other revenue
- $70,183
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $35,056
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,281
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $50,222
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $29,078
- Depreciation
- $19,811
- Program services (functional)
- $3,750
- Management and general (functional)
- $47,056
- Fundraising (functional)
- $71,333
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $348,508
- Total assets, end of year
- $478,624
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $729
- Net assets, end of year
- $477,895
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $148,545
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $477,895
- Gross receipts
- $412,536
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 35
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERNA LENKER | CENTER MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 20 | $35,056 |
| SANDY GREGORY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOSIE PROULX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KATHY SANDERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CAROL GILBERTSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BOB LARSON | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DONNA KIMMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DARICE DWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BILL ERDMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LINDA SHUTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BARB ZENTEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TOM HALDEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERNA LENKER | CENTER MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 20 | $33,850 |
| ROBERT LARSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CAROL GILBERTSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DARICE DWYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SANDY GREGORY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DONNA KIMMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BECKY LIVERMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KATHY SANDERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOSIE PROULX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LINDA SHUTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BARB ZENTEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 216 3RD ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN 56601-3112
- In care of
- % SANDY GREGORY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SANDY GREGORY, 216 3RD ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN 56601
- Signed the 990
- SANDY GREGORY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (218) 751-8836
- Website
- bemidjiseniorcenter.org
Mission
TO PROVIDE A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT ENCOMPASSING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS, PRIMARILY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE BEMIDJI AREA.
Program accomplishments
- Matter of Balance Classes: Matter of balance classes were held two hours each week for eight weeks. These classes gave seniors the opportunity to learn how to help prevent falls.Expenses $2,500 · grants $2,500
- Walk with Ease Classes: Walk with ease classes were conducted for one hour three days per week for six weeks which helped seniors realize better health, improved fitness and less pain.Expenses $1,250 · grants $1,250
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 | Not 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
- 41-1470043
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $478,624
- Income (IRS master file)
- $412,536
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $252,410 | $122,139 | $478,624 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $101,703 | $87,198 | $348,508 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 41-1470043).
Questions about BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER
- What is the EIN of BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER is 41-1470043.
- Is BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER 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 BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SANDY GREGORY.
- Who are the officers and directors of BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,056 (VERNA LENKER, CENTER MANAGER).
- How much revenue does BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $252,410, expenses of $122,139 and total assets of $478,624 at year end.
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