Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc

Organization Overview

Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc is located in Mankato, MN. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc 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, Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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.

Since 2015, Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc has awarded 272 individual grants totaling $13,421,461. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SEE PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 1.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GREATER MANKATO AREA UNITED WAY'S (GMAUW) CORE COMMITMENTS ARE TO SECURE RESOURCES, CONVENE THE COMMUNITY, AND CONNECT PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO RESOURSES. THROUGH THESE ACTIONS, GMAUW AIMS TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING, STABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND TO BUILD A BETTER TOMORROW FOR ALL IN OUR REGION. GMAUW PROVIDED FUNDING TO 55 PROGRAMS ACROSS 38 NONPROFIT AGENCIES IN 2023. OF THESE PROGRAMS, 34 RECEIVED ADDITIONAL "ONE-TIME" FUNDING IN 2023. GMAUW SECURES RESOURCES BY SOLICITING INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE REGION DURING THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. IN 2023, APPROXIMATELY 5,000 INDIVIDUALS DONATED THROUGH WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS OR OTHER PERSONAL GIVING, WHILE APPROXIMATELY 180 COMPANIES PLEDGED A CORPORATE GIFT. ADDITIONALLY, MORE THAN 1,600 VOLUNTEERS DONATED OVER 14,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE ENABLING GMAUW TO KEEP OVERHEAD LOW WHILE MAXIMIZING IMPACT. IN-KIND DONATIONS, WHOSE VALUE TOTALED OVER 803,000 IN 2023, ARE ALSO ESSENTIAL TO ENSURING GMAUW ACTIVITIES HAVE THE MAXIMUM IMPACT. COMMUNITY IMPACT - EDUCATION GMAUW HELPS TO STABILIZE FAMILIES IN NEED AND GIVES THEM TOOLS FOR SUCCESS BY SUPPORTING BASIC NEEDS, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH. THE FOCUS AREA OF EDUCATION IS STRUCTURED TO BUILDING SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN, ENSURE YOUTH HAVE HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND THAT YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER POSITIVE EXPERIENCES. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED ABOUT 21,252 YOUTH IN 2023. EXAMPLES OF OTHER EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE UNITED WAY FOURTH GRADE BOOK PROJECT, WHICH SERVED ABOUT 1,600 INDIVIDUALS, AND THE ANNUAL READING FESTIVAL, WHICH SERVED MORE THAN 600.


COMMUNITY IMPACT - HEALTH GMAUW HELPS PEOPLE LIVE HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT LIVES. THE FOCUS OF HEALTH SUPPORTS INCREASED INDEPENDENCE THROUGH BUILDING SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS, SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE THEIR LIVES FULLY ENGAGED IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORTING VULNERABLE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING THEM TOOLS TO MAINTAIN ALL ASPECTS OF HEALTHY LIVING. THESE PROGRAMS SERVICED ABOUT 14,001 PEOPLE IN 2023. IN ADDITION, THE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT COMMUNITY CONNECT RESOURCE EVENT SERVED MORE THAN 680.


COMMUNITY IMPACT - BASIC NEEDS GMAUW STABILIZES FAMILIES IN NEED AND GIVES THEM TOOLS FOR SUCCESS. THE FOCUS OF BASIC NEEDS SUPPORTS ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD BY PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. THIS FOCUS AREA ALSO SUPPORTS PROGRAMS TO INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH BUILDING SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED ABOUT 3,097 PEOPLE IN 2023. IN ADDITION, THE 2-1-1 HELP NETWORK SERVED ABOUT 1,154 INDIVIDUALS, AND THE WEEK OF ACTION CONNECTED HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO NEEDS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Barbara Kaus
CEO
$126,382
Tyson Twait
Chair Of The
$0
Chris Austin
Vice Chair
$0
Wendy Keenan
Finance Chai
$0
Alissa Brekke
Campaign Cha
$0
Jessica Blais
Community Im
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$287,295
Related organizations$0
Government grants $425,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,091,169
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $502,114
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,803,464
Total Program Service Revenue$118,713
Investment income $75,702
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $52,809
Net Income from Gaming Activities $63,070
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,114,212

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc has awarded $1,767,621 in support to 35 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BLUE EARTH COUNTY

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

$52,790

BEYOND BRINK

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

$11,479

THE ARC MINNESOTA SOUTHWEST

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

$7,986

BETHLEHEM INN OF WASECA

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

$11,978

AMERICAN RED CROSS

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

$39,928

BOY SCOUTS TWIN VALLEY COUNCIL

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

$93,831
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