Achievement Unlimited Foundation is located in Fargo, ND. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (S12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Achievement Unlimited Foundation 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, Achievement Unlimited Foundation generated $84.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $36.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
ACHIEVEMENTS UNLIMITED FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF IMPACT FOUNDATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVENESSACHIEVEMENTS UNLIMITED FOUNDATION, THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF IMPACT FOUNDATION (COLLECTIVELY THE "FOUNDATIONS"), RECOGNIZES THAT MANY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OFTEN LACK EXPERTISE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO INVEST IN ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING TRAINING TO ENSURE THEIR ORGANIZATION'S EFFECTIVENESS AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. THE FOUNDATIONS PARTNERED WITH DAKOTA MEDICAL FOUNDATION, UNRELATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, THROUGH THE IMPACT INSTITUTE (INSTITUTE) TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND COACHING SESSIONS FOR NONPROFIT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. SINCE INCEPTION IN 2005, THE INSTITUTE HAS TRAINED NONPROFT EXECUTIVES AND DIRECTORS FROM OVER 500 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TRAINED IN INSTITUTE AND FUNDRAISING CONCEPTS.NONPROFIT BOARD AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING: TRAINING BOARDS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THEIR ORGANIZATIONS IN A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANNER IS A KEY EDUCATION FOCUS FOR THE FOUNDATIONS. HAVING ENCOURAGED MANY AREA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ATTEND THE INSTITUTE'S EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, IN 2021, THE INSTITUTE HELPED READILY-EQUIP 500 CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS TO SOLVE COMPLEX COMMUNITY CHALLENGES. WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS IN FUNDRAISING, MANY CHARITIES CONTINUED THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A FUNDRAISING CURRICULUM AND COACHING PROGRAM CALLED HIGH IMPACT FUNDRAISING. THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO BUILD A MASTERY OF FUNDRAISING AND LEADERSHIP. AS A RESULT OF PARTICIPATING IN FUNDRAISING TRAINING, A STUDY OF 21 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SHOWED COMMUNITY SUPPORT ON GIVING HEARTS DAY INCREASED OVER A TWELVE-YEAR PERIOD FROM $353,000 IN DONATIONS IN 2008 TO $2.5 MILLION IN DONATIONS IN 2021.GRANT WRITING SERVICES: SINCE 2005, THE FOUNDATIONS HAVE SUPPORTED GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH-RELATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THEIR PROGRAMS. SINCE THE FORMAL ADDITION OF GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE, THE FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER REGIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE SECURED OVER $28.9 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dan Carey Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Susan Mathison MD Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Phil Hansen Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Sindy Keller Board Member (aug-Dec) | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
J Patrick Traynor Executive Director | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $150 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $150 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $37,779 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $46,631 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $84,560 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,688 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,120 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $24 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $36,682 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $71,023 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,087,558 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,158,581 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $11,002 |
Total liabilities | $11,002 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,147,579 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,158,581 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Achievement Unlimited Foundation has recieved totaling $48,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Dakota Business Lending Fargo, ND PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $48,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Owatonna Area Chamber Foundation Owatonna, MN | $195,093 | $449,503 |
Whitefish Thrift Haus Inc Whitefish, MT | $112,476 | $461,497 |
Missoula Community Foundation Missoula, MT | $506,830 | $579,738 |
Mille Lacs Trails Inc Aitkin, MN | $865,196 | $621,358 |
Ndn Fund Rapid City, SD | $6,707,836 | $217,223 |
Cooperstown Municipal Association Cooperstown, ND | $1,277,517 | $652,098 |
Itasca-Mantrap Co-Op Electricalassn Trust Park Rapids, MN | $37,042 | $0 |
Fearless Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $177,508 | $0 |
Minnesota Knights Of Columbus Student Loan Fund Inc Belle Plaine, MN | $2,205,246 | $102,565 |
Fairfield Education And Community Association Fairfield, MT | $572,259 | $152,634 |
Achievement Unlimited Foundation Fargo, ND | $1,158,581 | $84,560 |
Gackle Community Boosters Gackle, ND | $5,884 | $0 |