Solid Ground is located in White Bear Lake, MN. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (P40) the organization is classified as: Family Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Solid Ground employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solid Ground 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, Solid Ground generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH HOUSING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EAST METRO PLACE, LOCATED NEAR CENTURY COLLEGE IN WHITE BEAR LAKE, PROVIDES 34 UNITS OF TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES. ALL UNITS RECEIVE RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO MAKE HOUSING AFFORDABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH VERY LOW INCOMES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT), SKILLS TRAINING, BUDGETING, TENANT TRAINING, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS. EAST METRO PLACE HOUSES OVER 200 ADULTS AND CHILDREN ANNUALLY.
HOMEAGAIN AND HOMESAFE PROVIDE 22-27 UNITS OF SCATTERED SITE, TIME-LIMITED HOUSING FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN WASHINGTON AND RAMSEY COUNTIES. FAMILIES RECEIVE IN-HOME SERVICES AND A MONTHLY RENTAL SUBSIDY FOR 12-24 MONTHS WHILE THEY STABILIZE AND WORK TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME. THE HOMEAGAIN AND HOMESAFE PROGRAMS SERVE ABOUT 130 ADULTS AND CHILDREN ANNUALLY WITH HOUSING AND HOUSING SEARCH SERVICES.
HOMEWORK STARTS WITH HOME PROVIDES PREVENTION ASSISTANCE AND REHOUSING SERVICES TO HELP PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS FOR FAMILIES WITH PREK-12 GRADE STUDENTS IN FOUR SUBURBAN RAMSEY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. FAMILIES RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MAKE HOUSING MORE AFFORDABLE TO THEM, AND SERVICES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE STABILITY AND WORK TOWARD INDEPENDENT HOUSING. CHILDREN ALSO RECEIVE ACADEMIC AND OTHER SUPPORTS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE SCHOOL SUCCESS. HSWH SERVES ABOUT 125 ADULTS AND CHILDREN ANNUALLY.
HOMEFRONT PROVIDES 10 UNITS OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED LONG-TERM HOMELESSNESS. RESIDENTS RECEIVE INCOME-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE HOUSING STABILITY, IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND INCREASE THEIR INCOME. HOMEFRONT HOUSES ABOUT 35 ADULTS AND CHILDREN ANNUALLY. HOME2STAY IS A NEW PROGRAM FUNDED BY A FEDERAL EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG-CV2) AWARDED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. HOME2STAY PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH PAST DUE RENT FOR FAMILIES AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, AS WELL AS RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS FOR FAMILIES NEEDING TO BE REHOUSED. THE PROGRAM SERVED 54 ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN 16 FAMILIES IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Trisha Cummins-Kauffman Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $114,021 |
Patty Curtice Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erika Perrault Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynnette Becker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Anderson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Lydon Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $158,900 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $380,539 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $521,478 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,195,737 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,422 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,256,654 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $63,633 |
Investment income | $135,306 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,009 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,474,334 |
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. | $114,688 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,203 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,151,526 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,511 |
Other employee benefits | $89,439 |
Payroll taxes | $91,326 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,822 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,768 |
Fees for services: Other | $22,643 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $47,900 |
Information technology | $26,260 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,052 |
Travel | $7,244 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,697 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,887 |
Insurance | $27,490 |
All other expenses | $22,178 |
Total functional expenses | $2,060,964 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $225,923 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $598,860 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,164 |
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 | $111,509 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $85,821 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,889,610 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,930,887 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $82,508 |
Grants payable | $152,000 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $234,508 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,911,274 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $785,105 |
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 | $4,930,887 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Solid Ground has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Garrett Family Foundation Mendota Heights, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL | $20,000 |
Beg. Balance | $474,182 |
Earnings | $99,126 |
Admin Expense | $6,238 |
Ending Balance | $567,070 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Hillcrest Family Services Dubuque, IA | $25,783,146 | $22,464,986 |
Cap Services Inc Stevens Point, WI | $51,415,788 | $20,477,463 |
Family Services Of Northeast Wisconsin Inc Green Bay, WI | $20,431,269 | $18,504,506 |
Village Family Service Center Fargo, ND | $12,107,956 | $15,579,947 |
Youth & Family Services Inc Rapid City, SD | $17,926,215 | $14,125,472 |
St Charles Youth And Family Services Inc Milwaukee, WI | $8,959,168 | $12,461,282 |
Jewish Family And Childrens Service Of Minneapolis Golden Valley, MN | $33,981,144 | $11,171,027 |
The Family Partnership Minneapolis, MN | $15,766,567 | $10,031,298 |
Community Emergency Assistance Program Inc Brooklyn Center, MN | $5,722,724 | $6,822,147 |
Catholic Charities North Dakota Fargo, ND | $5,763,005 | $7,681,422 |
Rock Walworth Comprehensive Family Services Inc Beloit, WI | $2,732,991 | $6,046,261 |
Perspectives Inc St Louis Park, MN | $5,864,131 | $4,782,856 |