Laura Baker School Association
- Assets
- $5.4m
- Revenue
- $5.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 221
- Location
- Northfield, MN
- Founding
- 05/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1291483
Organization Overview
Laura Baker School Association is located in Northfield, MN. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Laura Baker School Association employed 221 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Laura Baker School Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Laura Baker School Association generated $5.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND OTHER SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OAK STREET RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: AN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPT OF HEALTH (ICF-DD AND SUPERVISED LIVING FACILITY) AND THE MINNESOTA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES (CONSOLIDATED STANDARDS FOR LICENSED PROGRAMS SERVING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES). SERVICES ARE FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH MEDICAID AND ARE AUTHORIZED THROUGH EACH PERSONS INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND THEIR COUNTY OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR RATES ARE DETERMINED BY THE MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES. INCREASES/DECREASES ARE APPROVED THROUGH THE MN LEGISLATURE. CURRENTLY AT 19, WE ARE LICENSED TO SERVE 30 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EACH PERSON SERVED RECEIVES SERVICES 24 HOURS A DAY AND RECEIVES ACTIVE TREATMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST HIM/HER TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE IN ANY AREAS THAT LIMIT HIS/HER ABILITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. ACTIVE TREATMENT INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AND PROGRAM PLANS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND UPDATED MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND ANNUALLY TO MEASURE PROGRESS TOWARD THOSE GOALS. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO EACH PERSON IN THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SELF-CARE (E.G. DRESSING, GROOMING, TOILETING), MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ACCESS AND INTEGRATION, MOBILITY, LEISURE AND RECREATION.
COMMUNITY SERVICES: THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE NORTHFIELD AREA IN EACH PERSON'S HOME. WE OPERATE 6 COMMUNITY RESIDENTAL HOMES WHICH SUPPORT 3 OR 4 PEOPLE EACH. WE HAVE ANOTHER 10 CLIENTS TO WHOM WE PROVIDE IN-HOME SUPPORT IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR APARTMENTS. THESE SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES. SERVICES ARE FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH MEDICAID, AND ARE AUTHORIZED THROUGH EACH PERSON'S INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND THEIR COUNTY OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE PAID AN HOURLY RATE FOR IN-HOME SUPPORT. COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS HAVE A DAILY RATE DETERMINED BY THEIR COUNTY OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES. EACH PERSON'S RATE IS DEPENDENT UPON HIS/HER NEEDS FOR SUPPORT AND IS INDIVIDUALIZED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE. SERVICES GENERALLY ARE FUNDED BY MEDICAID. WHILE RATE CHANGES CAN BE INITIATED BASED UPON CHANGES IN AN INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS, GENERAL RATE CHANGES TO ACCOMMODATE INFLATION AND STAFF INCREASES ARE APPROVED THROUGH THE MN LEGISLATURE. WE ARE CURRENTLY SERVING 33 INDIVIDUALS IN COMMUNITY SERVICES. EACH PERSON HAS INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AND PROGRAM PLANS WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND UPDATED MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND ANNUALLY TO MEASURE PROGRESS TOWARD THOSE GOALS. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO EACH PERSON IN THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED: SELF-CARE (E.G. DRESSING, GROOMING, TOILETING), MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ACCESS AND INTEGRATION, MOBILITY, LEISURE AND RECREATION.
LAURA BAKER SCHOOL: IN 2016, WE CLOSED OUR PRIVATE SCHOOL AND LEASE THAT SPACE TO THE CANNON VALLEY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE, THE CVSEC. CVSEC UTILIZES THIS SPACE TO PROVIDE SCHOOLING TO CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO THRIVE IN A TYPICAL PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING. THE LEASE WAS COMPLETED AS OF JUNE 30, 2021.
OAK STREET RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: AN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPT OF HEALTH (ICF-DD AND SUPERVISED LIVING FACILITY) AND THE MINNESOTA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES (CONSOLIDATED STANDARDS FOR LICENSED PROGRAMS SERVING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES). SERVICES ARE FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH MEDICAID AND ARE AUTHORIZED THROUGH EACH PERSONS INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND THEIR COUNTY OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR RATES ARE DETERMINED BY THE MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES. INCREASES/DECREASES ARE APPROVED THROUGH THE MN LEGISLATURE. CURRENTLY AT 19, WE ARE LICENSED TO SERVE 30 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EACH PERSON SERVED RECEIVES SERVICES 24 HOURS A DAY AND RECEIVES ACTIVE TREATMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST HIM/HER TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE IN ANY AREAS THAT LIMIT HIS/HER ABILITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. ACTIVE TREATMENT INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AND PROGRAM PLANS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND UPDATED MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND ANNUALLY TO MEASURE PROGRESS TOWARD THOSE GOALS. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO EACH PERSON IN THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SELF-CARE (E.G. DRESSING, GROOMING, TOILETING), MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ACCESS AND INTEGRATION, MOBILITY, LEISURE AND RECREATION.
COMMUNITY SERVICES: THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE NORTHFIELD AREA IN EACH PERSON'S HOME. WE OPERATE 6 COMMUNITY RESIDENTAL HOMES WHICH SUPPORT 3 OR 4 PEOPLE EACH. WE HAVE ANOTHER 10 CLIENTS TO WHOM WE PROVIDE IN-HOME SUPPORT IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR APARTMENTS. THESE SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES. SERVICES ARE FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH MEDICAID, AND ARE AUTHORIZED THROUGH EACH PERSON'S INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND THEIR COUNTY OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE PAID AN HOURLY RATE FOR IN-HOME SUPPORT. COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS HAVE A DAILY RATE DETERMINED BY THEIR COUNTY OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES. EACH PERSON'S RATE IS DEPENDENT UPON HIS/HER NEEDS FOR SUPPORT AND IS INDIVIDUALIZED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE. SERVICES GENERALLY ARE FUNDED BY MEDICAID. WHILE RATE CHANGES CAN BE INITIATED BASED UPON CHANGES IN AN INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS, GENERAL RATE CHANGES TO ACCOMMODATE INFLATION AND STAFF INCREASES ARE APPROVED THROUGH THE MN LEGISLATURE. WE ARE CURRENTLY SERVING 33 INDIVIDUALS IN COMMUNITY SERVICES. EACH PERSON HAS INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AND PROGRAM PLANS WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND UPDATED MONTHLY, QUARTERLY AND ANNUALLY TO MEASURE PROGRESS TOWARD THOSE GOALS. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO EACH PERSON IN THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED: SELF-CARE (E.G. DRESSING, GROOMING, TOILETING), MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ACCESS AND INTEGRATION, MOBILITY, LEISURE AND RECREATION.
LAURA BAKER SCHOOL: IN 2016, WE CLOSED OUR PRIVATE SCHOOL AND LEASE THAT SPACE TO THE CANNON VALLEY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE, THE CVSEC. CVSEC UTILIZES THIS SPACE TO PROVIDE SCHOOLING TO CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO THRIVE IN A TYPICAL PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING. THE LEASE WAS COMPLETED AS OF JUNE 30, 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sandra Gerdes Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $100,759 |
Paul Jurewicz CFO | Officer | 32 | $54,391 |
Ruth Neuger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Greg Closser President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kent Holden Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Gilbertson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $313,659 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,523,602 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $753,193 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,943 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,066,852 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,390,103 |
| Investment income | $2,441 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $158,882 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$56,920 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,578,294 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,660 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,145 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,402,273 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,360 |
| Other employee benefits | $141,637 |
| Payroll taxes | $246,936 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,068 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $55,297 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $304,720 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,329 |
| Office expenses | $8,686 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $288,385 |
| Travel | $25,183 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,373 |
| Interest | $109,240 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $242,208 |
| Insurance | $128,696 |
| All other expenses | $153,714 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,884,323 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,868 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $667,829 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $377,504 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $42,775 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,653,369 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $603,736 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,250 |
| Total assets | $5,414,331 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $312,504 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $760,631 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,073,135 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,310,250 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,946 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,414,331 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Laura Baker School Association has recieved totaling $62,539.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, HUMAN SERVICES | $25,200 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $14,500 |
Dugan-Scallon Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $14,000 |
The American Center For Philanthropy Inc Northfield, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $8,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $184 |
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation Rolling Meadows, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
La Causa Inc Milwaukee, WI | $21,522,910 | $16,623,620 |
Summit Academy Oic Minneapolis, MN | $17,542,372 | $16,544,974 |
Groves Academy St Louis Park, MN | $27,486,120 | $17,504,895 |
Chileda Institute Inc La Crosse, WI | $16,643,719 | $12,257,585 |
Northeast Residence Inc White Bear Lake, MN | $10,561,990 | $9,409,360 |
Metro Deaf School Inc Saint Paul, MN | $5,404,852 | $8,171,369 |
Lake Region Corporation Devils Lake, ND | $4,659,780 | $9,506,457 |
Shepherds Baptist Ministries Inc Union Grove, WI | $10,932,314 | $7,438,958 |
New Century School St Paul, MN | $4,915,885 | $6,864,275 |
Phoenix Alternatives Inc White Bear Lake, MN | $5,941,141 | $7,421,750 |
Laura Baker School Association Northfield, MN | $5,414,331 | $5,578,294 |
A Chance To Grow Inc Minneapolis, MN | $4,925,101 | $6,534,279 |