Northland Foundation
- Assets
- $115.1m
- Revenue
- $11.7m
- Investments
- $5.9m
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 08/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 41-1554455
Organization Overview
Northland Foundation is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Northland Foundation employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northland Foundation 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 06/2023, Northland Foundation generated $11.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 8 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 2015, Northland Foundation has awarded 1,345 individual grants totaling $24,526,318. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NORTHEAST MINNESOTA PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WORKING TOWARD A FUTURE WHERE EVERYONE FEELS THEY BELONG AND CAN THRIVE. THE FOUNDATION'S ADDRESSES ITS MISSION THROUGH GRANTS, LOANS, PROGRAMMING, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES TO TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFITS AND PUBLIC ENTITIES SUCH AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN OUR 7-COUNTY REGION. OUR PRIORITY AREAS ARE: 1) CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES; 2) INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING; AND 3) MAADA'OOKIING, TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES. THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION ALSO ACTS AS AN INTERMEDIARY GRANTOR WHERE MISSION AND PRIORITIES ALIGN. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, NORTHLAND AWARDED 172 GRANTS TOTALING $3.7 MILLION AND DISTRIBUTED $2.3 MILLION IN MINNESOTA EARLY LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS ON BEHALF OF THE STATE.
THE KIDS PLUS PROGRAM HAS BEEN IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SINCE 1992. FROM BIRTH TO ADULTHOOD. KIDS PLUS PROVIDES: 1) EARLY CHILDHOOD EFFORTS ENCOMPASSING EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH, AND INCREASED ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE; 2) YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PHILANTHROPY ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING; AND 3) INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS CONNECTING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADULTS 55+. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, KIDS PLUS ENGAGED 1,697 PEOPLE IN 81 TRAININGS AND CONVENINGS, AND ITS PROGRAMS SERVED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ACROSS THE REGION.
THE BUSINESS SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FLEXIBLE FINANCING TO ASSIST WITH BUSINESS START-UP AND EXPANSION WITHIN OUR 7-COUNTY REGION, IN ORDER TO BOLSTER THE REGIONAL ECONOMY AND PROMOTE JOB CREATION - CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF THRIVING COMMUNITIES. FINANCING IS OFTEN IN THE FORM OF GAP LENDING MADE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BANKS OR OTHER DEVELOPMENT LENDERS. BORROWERS MAY BE FOR-PROFIT OR NONPROFIT ENTITIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, NORTHLAND CLOSED 14 LOANS TOTALING $2.1 MILLION WHICH HELPED CREATE LEVERAGE OF $9.4 MILLION IN OTHER INVESTMENTS. NORTHLAND FOUNDATION HOSTS THE REGIONAL SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC). THE SBDC'S MISSION IS TO "HELP ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES GROW AND SUCCEED" BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTING SERVICES TO SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES AT NO COST TO THE CLIENT. THE REGIONAL CENTER IS LOCATED IN DULUTH; THERE ARE ALSO FIVE OTHER SATELLITE OFFICES SPREAD ACROSS THE REGION. THE REGIONAL FOOTPRINT OF THE SBDC MATCHES THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION FOOTPRINT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Baabiitaw Boyd Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sumair Sheikh Trustee Until Sept. 2022 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Roy Smith Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamie Adams Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Ufford Trustee Until May 2023 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ashley Hall Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Northspan Group Inc Assist. Grant App. Review & Workgroup | 6/29/23 | $128,361 |
Mccracken Manzey Consulting Inc Accounting & Software Consulting Service | 6/29/23 | $112,313 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,210,948 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,747,296 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,958,244 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $300,963 |
| Investment income | $2,009,399 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,584,497 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,684,631 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,596,076 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,413,898 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $385,663 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,820 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,471,286 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $67,183 |
| Other employee benefits | $290,650 |
| Payroll taxes | $126,267 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,471 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $71,757 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,833 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $33,200 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $645,908 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,450,057 |
| Advertising and promotion | $65,696 |
| Office expenses | $80,674 |
| Information technology | $174,689 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,059 |
| Travel | $80,151 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $77,681 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $58,383 |
| Insurance | $38,124 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,246,207 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,045,208 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,434,349 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,069 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $4,136 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $5,007,681 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $40,028 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $88,370 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $86,447,689 |
| Investments—other securities | $5,894,626 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $122,125 |
| Total assets | $115,113,281 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $834,073 |
| Grants payable | $1,315,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,654,837 |
| 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 | $122,125 |
| Total liabilities | $4,926,035 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $106,474,809 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,712,437 |
| 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 | $115,113,281 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Northland Foundation has awarded $3,520,429 in support to 109 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RSH EDUCATION LLC PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CHILD CARE PROGRAM EXPANSION WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, WITH SUPPORT OF THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION. | $25,000 |
ELY ADVENTURE SCHOOL INC PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CHILD CARE PROGRAM EXPANSION WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, WITH SUPPORT OF THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION. | $25,000 |
SUNNY HILLS LEARNING CENTER LLC PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CHILD CARE PROGRAM EXPANSION WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, WITH SUPPORT OF THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION. | $10,000 |
LITTLE SEEDS LEARNING CENTER LLC PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CHILD CARE PROGRAM EXPANSION WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, WITH SUPPORT OF THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION. | $10,000 |
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE DULUTH THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRUST FUND TO PROVIDE MORE AFFORDABLE FINANCING OPTIONS. | $150,000 |
FAMILY FREEDOM CENTER PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH IN DULUTH'S CENTRAL HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD. | $100,000 |