LAKES AREA HEROES
EIN 92-0472818 · Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Public Safety (M12)
What they do
During 2025 Lakes Area Heroes Provided Direct Financial Assistance and Support to First Responders and Their Families Experiencing Hardship Medical Emergencies Injury Illness and Other Crisis Situations. Assistance Was Provided Through Community-funded Charitable Programs Supported By Fundraising Events Sponsorships and Donations. Funds Were Used to Help Local Heroes and Their Families During Times of Need.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (3)
ISAIAH MOENGENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JOHH KINKEADETREASURER
JOHN RYANVICE PRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- 15175 EDGEWOOD DR STE 160, BAXTER, MN 56401-6944
- County
- Crow Wing
- In care of
- % ISAIAH MOENGEN
- Primary officer
- John Kinekade, Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Public Safety (M12)
- IRS tax category
- Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2025