Inter-County Community Council
As a community action agency, we build communities to support people in poverty with resources and opportunities.
Inter-County Community Council at a glance
In short: Inter-County Community Council gave $150K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,385
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $50,128
- Median grant
- $30,246
- Total assets
- $2,073,873
- +3.8% 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 September 2026.
Who Inter-County Community Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mahube-Otwa ($91K). Together the top 3 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mahube-Otwa Detroit Lakes, MN | Program Assistance - Homeless | $90,740 |
| Tri Valley Opportunity Council Crookston, MN | Program Assistance - Homeless | $30,246 |
| Northwest Community Action Inc Badger, MN | Program Assistance - Homeless | $29,399 |
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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 | $2,073,873 | $5,155,012 | $5,099,734 | $150,385 | 3 | $34,763 |
| 2024 | $1,997,459 | $5,035,260 | $5,143,688 | — | — | $37,385 |
| 2023 | $2,228,611 | $4,880,577 | $4,877,259 | — | — | $35,299 |
| 2022 | $1,984,767 | $4,608,691 | $4,545,635 | — | — | $32,012 |
| 2021 | $1,938,313 | $4,248,748 | $4,313,598 | — | — | $20,190 |
| 2020 | $1,976,684 | $3,975,149 | $4,035,020 | — | — | $-49,469 |
| 2019 | $1,929,304 | $3,968,681 | $4,058,375 | — | — | $59,059 |
About Inter-County Community Council
Based on IRS filings
Inter-County Community Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Oklee, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Inter-County Community Council is led by Catherine Johnson, Executive Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Johnson
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$70K (2019) → $104K (2025)
James Duchamp
Chairperson
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Halvorson
Financial Director
Financial Di → Financial Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$67K (2019) → $95K (2025)
Frances Tougas
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Nelson
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Kiki Anderson
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hagl
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Fricke
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Hedlund
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Nelson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Forsberg
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Mickelson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Asp
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Forsberg
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Laferriere
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Emmel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessi Dessellier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonita Shaver
Vice Chairperson
Director → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Lee
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jen Forsbeg (2019–2024) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Jessica Horn (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Pastor Linda Molitor (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Rachael Walser (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Carol Sorensen (2019–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Tony Gerardy (2023) — Director
- Former: Delane John Dudycha (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Patty Purath (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Donald Jensen (2019–2021) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: John Lehrol (2019) — Director
- Former: Louann McGlynn (2019) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $104K, to Catherine Johnson (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Inter-County Community Council
How much does Inter-County Community Council give each year?
Inter-County Community Council gave $150K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Inter-County Community Council's typical grant size?
Inter-County Community Council's median grant in 2025 was $30,246, and its average grant was $50,128, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Inter-County Community Council give grants?
Inter-County Community Council gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Inter-County Community Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Inter-County Community Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Assistance - Homeless" (3 grants).
How large is Inter-County Community Council?
Inter-County Community Council reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What is Inter-County Community Council?
Inter-County Community Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Oklee, MN. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Inter-County Community Council's EIN?
Inter-County Community Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0888083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
Live grants for the work Inter-County Community Council funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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