Becker County United Way

Organization Overview

Becker County United Way is located in Detroit Lakes, MN. The organization was established in 1972. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Becker County United Way 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 05/2024, Becker County United Way generated $261.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $232.7k during the year ending 05/2024. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2021, Becker County United Way has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $252,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY OF THE UNITED WAY IS TO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH A VOLUNTEER EFFORT. THOSE FUNDS ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN BECKER COUNTY AND ARE ADMINISTERED THROUGH NON-PROFIT AGENCIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FOOD FOR THOUGHT BACKPACK PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES APPROXIMATELY 6,400 BACKPACKS WITH FOOD FOR A WEEKEND FOR A HUNGRY CHILD FOR THE 9 MONTHS SCHOOL IS IN SESSION AT A COST OF $6.50/BAG. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO OUR MISSION OF MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED AS DETERMINED THROUGH A COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT


COMMUNITY CELEBRATION BRINGS ALL THE PARTNER AGENCIES UNDER ONE ROOF FOR A DAY SO PEOPLE CAN ACCESS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE PARTNER AGENCIES AT NO CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC AND AN ADMINISTRATION COST OF $1.25 PER PERSON ATTENDING FOR THE UNITED WAY TO ORGANIZE. IT IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT MAXIMIZES COMMUNITY RESOURCES.


MONEY ALLOCATED TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AS DETERMINED BY BUDGET & ALLOCATION COMMITTEE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$260,639
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$260,639
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $752
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $261,391

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Becker County United Way has awarded $67,750 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DETROIT LAKES

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$20,000

LAKES CRISIS CENTER

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$37,750

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WHITE EARTH

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$10,000
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$50,927,749
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$27,574,261
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$27,755,513
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$21,917,778
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$44,053,725
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$22,277,118
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$16,510,284
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$15,469,800
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$3,776,986
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$10,268,278
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$8,058,950
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$8,815,616
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$6,384,882
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$7,166,055
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$6,524,656
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$6,739,539
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$6,260,900
United Way Of Racine County Inc
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$5,021,408
Dana Brown Charitable Trust
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$5,865,507
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$4,184,871
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$6,629,357
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$3,564,360
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$3,451,495
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$3,452,829

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