Lake County Ambulance Service is located in Two Harbors, MN. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (E62) the organization is classified as: Emergency Medical Services & Transport, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lake County Ambulance Service employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake County Ambulance Service 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, Lake County Ambulance Service generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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:
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TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AMBULANCE AND AUXILIARY SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, INSURANCE COVERAGE, OR GOVERNMENTAL REIMBURSEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAKE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE (LCAS) IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES PART-TIME ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCE SERVICE IN LAKE, COOK, AND ST. LOUIS COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA, ALONG THE NORTH SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR. COMMUNITIES SERVED INCLUDE: TWO HARBORS, KNIFE RIVER, BRIMSON, ISABELLA, BEAVER BAY, SILVER BAY, AND FINLAND. THE PRIMARY SERVICE AREA COVERED IS 1,535 SQUARE MILES WITH AN APPROXIMATE PERMANENT RESIDENT POPULATION OF 10,905 ACCORDING TO THE 2020 CENSUS. MOST OF THE SERVICE AREA IS 'SUPER RURAL' WITH THE LARGEST CITY HAVING A POPULATION OF 3,525 RESIDENTS. THE SERVICE AREA'S POPULATON INCREASES GREATLY WITH HEAVY TOURISM WHICH IS VERY PROMINENT IN THE SUMMER AND FALL SEASONS. CURRENTLY, LCAS STAFFS TWO STATIONS WITH THE BASE OF OPERATIONS IN THE CITY OF TWO HARBORS WITH ONE SUBSTATION IN SILVER BAY. ONE AMBULANCE IS STAFFED AT BOTH LOCATIONS 24 HOURS A DAY. AN ALS RAPID RESPONSE VEHICLE IS STAFFED PART-TIME IN TWO HARBORS. CURRENTLY, LCAS HAS 28 EMPLOYEES TOTAL WITH A MIXTURE OF EMTS, PARAMEDICS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A TOTAL OF 7 VOTING MEMBERS, AND 1 MEDICAL DIRECTOR OVERSEE THE SERVICE'S OPERATIONS. IN 2021, LCAS RESPONDED TO A TOTAL OF 1,452 CALLS FOR SERVICE. LCAS PROVIDES ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC OF LAKE COUNTY BY MAINTAINING THE NUMBER OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED PARAMEDICS. LCAS RECEIVED A $500,000 STIPEND FROM LAKE COUNTY TO ASSIST WITH THE STEADILY INCREASING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SERVICE. THIS ASSISTED WITH PAYROLL AND OPERATING COSTS. SOME ADDITIONAL REVENUE IS GENERATED THROUGH CPR INSTRUCTION TO THE PUBLIC BY OUR ORGANIZATION. EXPENSES RELATED ARE TO RECERTIFY OUR STAFF AND ONGOING COSTS FOR NECESSARY DISPOSABLE SUPPLIES. SEVERAL STAFF HAVE BECOME AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR INSTRUCTORS, ALLOWING US TO OFFER CPR CLASSES TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AS WELL AS LAY-PERSON CPR FOR THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julia Shepersky Interim Exec. Director, Mar - Dec. | Officer | 40 | $47,639 |
Stacy Cavallin Business Manager | Officer | 40 | $45,270 |
Derrick Bruestle Executive Director, Jan. - Feb. | Officer | 40 | $17,966 |
Karen Kaczrowski Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Goutermont Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelley Fredrickson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $500,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,781 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $521,781 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,268,977 |
Investment income | $28 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,791,904 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $118,465 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,465 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $727,066 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $81,326 |
Payroll taxes | $62,446 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,663 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $49,287 |
Advertising and promotion | $50 |
Office expenses | $14,768 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,672 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,019 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $123,573 |
Insurance | $45,688 |
All other expenses | $34,696 |
Total functional expenses | $1,447,259 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $508,869 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $118,279 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $265,898 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $43,999 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,271 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $427,750 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,374,066 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $87,655 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $87,655 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,219,858 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,553 |
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 | $1,374,066 |
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