Sherburne County Area United Way

Organization Overview

Sherburne County Area United Way, operating under the name Fka Caring Rivers United Way I, is located in Elk River, MN. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Fka Caring Rivers United Way I employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fka Caring Rivers United Way I 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 06/2022, Fka Caring Rivers United Way I generated $292.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $269.2k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY STRIVES TO DRIVE LASTING CHANGE IN THE SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA BY UNITING CHANGEMAKERS TO ADVOCATE OR THE COMMON GOOD OF THE COMUNITY AND TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL COMPLEX CHALLENGES THAT CANNOT BE SOLVED ALONE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

A DIRECT IMPACT PROGRAM WE HAVE IS COMMUNITY CONNECT (PREVIOUSLY PROJCT HOMELESS WHERE WE HAVE AN EVENT AT THE ELK RIVER HIGH SCHOOL ON MEA THURSDAY TO SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED. WE HAVE OVER 45 VENDORS WHO OFFER RESOURCES AND SERVICES AS WELL AS EDUCATION TO THE PARTICIPANTS, AND WE OFFER FREE PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO THEM. UNITED WE SHIVER WAS NEW TO US THIS PAST YEAR. IT IS A ONE-DAY EVENT THAT STARTS WITH FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES, A BBQ RIBS COOKOFF, AND A PLUNGE INTO FROZEN BIG LAKE WHERE THE PLEDGES RAISED BY EACH JUMPER GOES TO THEIR NONPROFIT OF CHOICE. THE EVENT RAISED OVER $30,000 FOR 15 LOCAL NONPROFITS WITH 70 JUMPERS. THE EVENT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN A LONG STANDING COMMUNITY EVENT HELD BY THE ELK RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.


DOLLY PARTONS IMAGINATION LIBRARY WE CURRENTLY PROVIDE BOOKS TO 1400 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5 IN THE SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA. WE BECAME AN AFFILIATE OF THE PROGRAM IN OCT. 2021. THE PROGRAMS SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVE IS TO GET BOOKS INTO THE HANDS OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE IS TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND INCREASE THE THIRD GRADE READING LEVELS IN MN TO OVER 50%.


ART BRIGHT SINCE OCT. 2021, WE HAVE PROVIDED SESSIONS TO 115 ATTENDEES OF THE PROGRAM. THE SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SOCIAL INTERACTION FOR THE AGING POPULATION AND RESPITE FOR MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS. THE LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY ABOUT MEMORY LOSS AND THE GROWING OF THE AGING POPULATION THAT NEEDS SUPPORT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kat Sarff
Executive Director
$54,000
Tove Lichty
Board Member
$0
Heather Brooks
Board Member
$0
Madeline Sadler
Board Member
$0
Barb Hiller
Secretary
$0
David Richter
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $20,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$235,921
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$255,921
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $82
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $36,316
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $292,319

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Sherburne County Area United Way has awarded $11,190 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ELK RIVER YMCA

PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTION

$5,000

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM, ER TREATMENT SENSORY ROOM, AND SHY PROGRAM.

$6,190
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