Solid Ground
- Assets
- $8.4m
- Revenue
- $4.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- White Bear Lake, MN
- Founding
- 06/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-3578158
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Solid Ground employed 38 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 12/2023, Solid Ground generated $4.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.4% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SOLID GROUND IS TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE THROUGH HOUSING, RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PREVENTION ASSISTANCE FOR UNSTABLY HOUSED FAMILIES EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2023. SOLID GROUND'S PREVENTION TEAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH UNPAID RENT AND UTILITIES TO HELP FAMILIES AVOID EVICTION, AS WELL AS SECURITY DEPOSITS AND FIRST MONTH'S RENT FOR FAMILIES TO ACCESS MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. PREVENTION ASSISTANCE SERVED 206 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN 2023.
HOMEWORK STARTS WITH HOME (HSWH) PROVIDES PREVENTION ASSISTANCE AND REHOUSING SERVICES TO HELP PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS FOR FAMILIES WITH PRE-K-12 GRADE STUDENTS IN SUBURBAN RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. FAMILIES RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MAKE HOUSING MORE AFFORDABLE AND SERVICES TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE STABILITY AND WORK TOWARD INDEPENDENT HOUSING. CHILDREN RECEIVE ACADEMIC AND OTHER SUPPORT TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE SCHOOL SUCCESS. HSWH PROVIDED 310 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH SCATTERED-SITE REHOUSING, PREVENTION ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES IN 2023.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 HOUSED 34 ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN 2023.WELCOME HOME WASHINGTON LAUNCHED IN LATE 2023 TO PROVIDE SCATTERED-SITE, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS FAMILIES HEADED BY AN ADULT WITH A DISABILITY. FAMILES WILL RECEIVE INCOME-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND ACHIEVE HOUSING STABILITY. ONCE FULLY OPERATIONAL, WHW IS EXPECTED TO SERVE 52 ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN 16 FAMILIES.
EAST METRO PLACE I AND EAST METRO PLACE II PROVIDE 34 UNITS OF TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN WHITE BEAR LAKE FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. PERMANENT UNITS ARE DESIGNATED FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR HISTORIES OF LONG-TERM HOMELESSNESS. PARENTS RECEIVE A VARIETY OF SERVICES, INCLUDING BUDGETING, TENANT TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, MENTAL/CHEMICAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND PARENTING SKILLS. CHILDREN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHOOL AND EARLY LEARNING ENROLLMENT, AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING, SUMMER CAMP AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. EAST METRO PLACE HOUSING 156 ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN 2023.
HOMEAGAIN AND HOMESAFE PROVIDE SCATTERED-SITE, TIME-LIMITED HOUSING FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN WASHINGTON AND RAMSEY COUNTIES. SOLID GROUND PARTNERS WITH LANDLORDS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND HELPS WITH SECURITY DEPOSITS AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO LANDLORDS TO MAKE THE HOUSING MORE AFFORDABLE. FAMILIES RECEIVE IN-HOME SERVICES AND MONTHLY RENT ASSISTANCE FOR 6-36 MONTHS WHILE THEY STABILIZE AND WORK TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME. THE HOMEAGAIN AND HOMESAFE PROGRAMS SERVED 59 ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN 2023 WITH HOUSING AND HOUSING SEARCH SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynnette Becker Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Renae Oswald-Anderson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Mark Houge Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Alice Roberts-Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Sarah Meek Past Chair | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Carrie Cunnington Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $140,800 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $297,543 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,719,882 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,691,189 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $160,618 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,849,414 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $692,882 |
| Investment income | $183,227 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$51,271 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,674,252 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,368,992 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $140,271 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,460 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,452,734 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,733 |
| Other employee benefits | $114,478 |
| Payroll taxes | $117,540 |
| Fees for services: Management | $29,804 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,548 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $242,640 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,677 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $409,899 |
| Travel | $11,459 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $18,222 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $158,221 |
| Insurance | $68,623 |
| All other expenses | $29,480 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,368,919 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $678,049 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $79,918 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $813,603 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $33,944 |
| 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 | $122,881 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,511,362 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,172,008 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13,766 |
| Total assets | $8,425,531 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $499,177 |
| Grants payable | $76,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,431 |
| 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 | $2,108,645 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $54,039 |
| Total liabilities | $2,740,292 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,097,758 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,587,481 |
| 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 | $8,425,531 |