Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors
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Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors at a glance
In short: Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,503
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $27,503
- Median grant
- $27,503
- Total assets
- $504,525
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dav Lakeland Chapter 31 ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dav Lakeland Chapter 31 Detroit Lakes, MN | Accessible Dock | $27,503 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $504,525 | $230,698 | $247,042 | $27,503 | 1 | $9,183 |
| 2024 | $529,625 | $204,778 | $227,629 | — | — | $6,994 |
| 2023 | $559,817 | $107,530 | $275,875 | — | — | $362 |
| 2022 | $771,258 | $321,665 | $223,493 | — | — | $958 |
| 2021 | $611,245 | $352,740 | $274,184 | — | — | $1,046 |
| 2020 | $537,083 | $344,054 | $285,456 | — | — | $3,211 |
| 2019 | $478,885 | $444,551 | $282,151 | — | — | $1,567 |
About Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors
Based on IRS filings
Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors is a public charity, based in Detroit Lakes, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $505K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors is led by Lori Ellefson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Ellefson
President
Past President → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jason Bristlin
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jim Keeley
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Grant Briard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kristina Carlson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Michelle Bjerke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Bryan Domholt
Secretary
Past President → State Director, 2023
State Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Arianna Zavala
Past President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tricia Bellefeuille
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Chris Nord (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Paula Okeson (2019–2024) — Past President
- Former: Stacy Palmer Scott (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jack Labarre (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kari Sahr (2020–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Alexis Peters (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Lara Burnside (2022) — Director
- Former: Amber Bender (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Bruce Zeller (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Deanna Sinclair (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Leif Rogstad (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Cindi L. Branson (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors
How much does Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors give each year?
Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors?
Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors reported $505K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $231K.
Where does Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors operate?
Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors's EIN?
Detroit Lakes Area Board of Realtor DBA Lakes Country Assoc of Realtors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1494784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
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