Lakes Area United Way is located in Brainerd, MN. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lakes Area United Way employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lakes Area 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 06/2022, Lakes Area United Way generated $214.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $248.5k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Lakes Area United Way has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $303,012. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF CROW WING COUNTY UNITED WAY INC. IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY. IT DOES THIS EACH DAY THROUGH THE PARTNERSHIPS CREATED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. WHETHER IT IS BOARD MEMBERS, PARTNER PROGRAMS, OR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WANTING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THEIR NEIGHBORS, UNITED WAY PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND LIVING IN CROW WING AND CASS COUNTIES IS ABOUT SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST LIVING INDIVIDUAL LIVES: IT'S ABOUT LIVING AS AN INTERCONNECTED COMMUNITY. IT'S ABOUT LIVING UNITED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN IN THE FALL OF EACH YEAR. AFTER DEDUCTING FUNDRAISING AND OPERATING EXPENSES, ALL MONIES ARE DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET UNITED WAY REQUIREMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kim Rollins Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $34,609 |
Jon Aga Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $14,307 |
Kim Blank Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kara Griffin Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chad Wottreng Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shane Riffle Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $20,370 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $211,771 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $232,141 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | -$21,431 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,231 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $214,941 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $85,000 |
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. | $48,916 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,892 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $36,057 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,557 |
Payroll taxes | $6,782 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,396 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,013 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,969 |
Office expenses | $266 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,500 |
Travel | $623 |
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 | $1,943 |
All other expenses | $1,451 |
Total functional expenses | $248,467 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,094 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $21,269 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $73,115 |
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 | $1,691 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $145,132 |
Total assets | $265,301 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,511 |
Grants payable | $85,000 |
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 | $91,511 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $173,790 |
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 | $265,301 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lakes Area United Way has awarded $12,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Brainerd, MN PURPOSE: 1:1 MENTORING | $6,500 |
Brainerd, MN PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP/ TRANSPORTATION | $6,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Lakes Area United Way has recieved totaling $26,468.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $14,600 |
Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION | $8,306 |
Minnesota Power Foundation Duluth, MN PURPOSE: 2021 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN | $3,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $42 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $20 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Give Back Foundation Madison, WI | $36,333,568 | $83,771,815 |
Car Donation Foundation St Louis Park, MN | $12,821,701 | $65,728,159 |
Sanford Health Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $1,085,759,919 | $148,692,334 |
Searle Freedom Trust Madison, WI | $105,094,955 | $12,616,372 |
Bradley Impact Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI | $79,584,497 | $81,442,514 |
Worth County Development Authority Northwood, IA | $8,240,749 | $6,157,684 |
Constellation Fund Minneapolis, MN | $8,581,079 | $5,161,859 |
Washington County Riverboat Foundation Washington, IA | $2,209,057 | $4,844,569 |
Catholic United Financial Foundation St Paul, MN | $37,486,034 | $6,021,022 |
Seeds Of Change Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $998,757 | $2,484,573 |
Fond Du Lac Area Foundation Fond Du Lac, WI | $72,661,560 | $12,050,578 |
John Herr Foundation Tr Fairfield, IA | $3,532,679 | $2,035,740 |