Northland Foundation
- Assets
- $110.9m
- Revenue
- $27.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 08/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- 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 06/2022, Northland Foundation employed 22 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 06/2022, Northland Foundation generated $27.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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.
Since 2015, Northland Foundation has awarded 1,236 individual grants totaling $21,005,889. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION INVESTS IN PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT A THRIVING NORTHEAST MINNESOTA. WE SERVE SEVEN COUNTIES AND FIVE TRIBAL NATIONS IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA WITH GRANTS, BUSINESS LOANS, KIDS PLUS PROGRAM, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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 2022, NORTHLAND AWARDED 564 GRANTS TOTALING $5.8 MILLION AND DISTRIBUTED $1.9 MILLION IN MINNESOTA EARLY LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS ON BEHALF OF THE STATE.
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 2022, NORTHLAND CLOSED 17 LOANS TOTALING $1.87 MILLION WHICH HELPED CREATE LEVERAGE OF $17.1 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.
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 2022, KIDS PLUS ENGAGED 1884 PEOPLE IN 77 TRAININGS AND CONVENINGS, AND ITS PROGRAMS SERVED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ACROSS THE REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Sertich President | Officer | 55 | $183,839 |
Heather Brouse Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 50 | $117,725 |
Zane Bail Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $116,984 | |
Michael Colclough Business Finance Director | 45 | $114,357 | |
Lynn Haglin Former Officer - VP Termed 6/2021 | 50 | $105,329 | |
Erik Torch Director Of Grantmaking | 45 | $102,763 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,146,048 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,344,292 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,490,340 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $973,295 |
| Investment income | $2,090,802 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,357,559 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $27,913,272 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,682,877 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,110,523 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $365,282 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,831 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,281,051 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $58,874 |
| Other employee benefits | $288,816 |
| Payroll taxes | $116,899 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $25,214 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $65,178 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $28,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $719,239 |
| Fees for services: Other | $873,669 |
| Advertising and promotion | $54,193 |
| Office expenses | $58,719 |
| Information technology | $120,611 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $107,976 |
| Travel | $42,232 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $58,987 |
| Interest | $62,278 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,257 |
| Insurance | $28,067 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,225,025 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,093,817 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,290,210 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,561 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $5,024,470 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $29,988 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $126,776 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $92,310,448 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $110,895,270 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,167,021 |
| Grants payable | $827,300 |
| Deferred revenue | $835,620 |
| 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 | $2,829,941 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $106,718,596 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,346,733 |
| 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 | $110,895,270 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Northland Foundation has awarded $4,576,421 in support to 314 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Duluth, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AN INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO INCREASE SERVICES, SUPPORTS, AND PERMANENT HOUSING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, AGES 0-8, IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. TO CONDUCT A STUDY TRIP TO VISIT MINNEAPOLIS AND ST PAUL PROGRAMS TO LEARN ABOUT PROMISING APPROACHES TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS. | $160,500 |
Duluth, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WORK IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTHEAST MINNESOTA TO FOSTER BELONGING AND ADDRESS STRUCTURAL INEQUITIES. | $150,000 |
Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION TRAINING AND ACTION PLANNING FOR THE FOOD BANKS SERVING NORTHEAST MINNESOTA. TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AMONG CHILDREN. | $66,000 |
Duluth, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH IN THE CENTRAL HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD OF DULUTH. TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO STABILIZE YOUTH WHO ARE AT RISK OF AND EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. | $60,000 |
BOIS FORTE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LENDING PROGRAM AND PILOT THE USE OF CELLULAR HEALTH MONITORING EQUIPMENT TO HELP ELDERS CONTINUE TO LIVE AT HOME. | $50,000 |
FOND DU LAC BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES FOR FOND DU LAC ELDERS. | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Northland Foundation has recieved totaling $2,352,531.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Margaret A Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR INTEGRATED RURAL COMMUNITY AGING PROGRAM | $690,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $635,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $635,000 |
Bcbsm Foundation Inc St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PATHWAYS TO QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION EXPANSION INITIATIVE | $100,000 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT TO NORTHLAND FOUNDATION AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THE UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OVER 18 MONTHS IN RURAL MINNESOTA. | $100,000 |
Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GRANTMAKING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $101,086,478 |
| Earnings | -$4,260,585 |
| Admin Expense | $745,420 |
| Net Contributions | $5,547 |
| Other Expense | $2,599,068 |
| Grants | $259,455 |
| Ending Balance | $93,227,497 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Thedacare Family Of Foundations Inc Appleton, WI | $89,256,611 | $25,439,996 |
The Hormel Foundation Austin, MN | $1,540,722,314 | $34,366,937 |
South Dakota Community Foundation Pierre, SD | $805,282,495 | $215,504,617 |
Society Of St Vincent De Paul- Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $592,562 | $17,408,500 |
Northland Foundation Duluth, MN | $110,895,270 | $27,913,272 |
David Lynch Foundation For Consciousness-Based Education And Fairfield, IA | $9,280,358 | $8,736,448 |
Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $5,745,517 | $4,719,862 |
Hope Gospel Mission Inc Eau Claire, WI | $10,860,307 | $6,194,588 |
Community Foundation Of Johnson Coralville, IA | $45,550,796 | $9,673,780 |
The American Center For Philanthropy Inc Northfield, MN | $38,336,369 | $9,301,432 |
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Inc Rock Rapids, IA | $2,226,608 | $3,365,358 |
Morgan Memorial Foundation Inc Morgan, MN | $3,017,509 | $3,804,451 |