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WEST Central Initiative

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Foundations · FERGUS FALLS, MN · EIN 36-3453471

About

Serving to improve WEST central minnesota through funding, programs, and technical assistance. Vision of a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable world starts HERE in WEST central minnesota.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Foundations
Employees
32
Volunteers
661

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$16.0M
Expenses
$11.8M
Assets
$96.5M
Liabilities
$2.3M

Financial history

$16.0M$8.0M$0
171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $16.0M · Avg: $9.7M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$5K
Grants Given
$6.3M
WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE
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Address

1000 Western AVE
Fergus Falls, MN, 56537-480

Governance

Voting board members15
Independent members15
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %61.7%
Permanent endowment %38.3%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Public records
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