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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Barbara Kaus CEO | Officer | 40 | $126,382 |
Tyson Twait Chair Of The | Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Chris Austin Vice Chair | Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
Wendy Keenan Finance Chai | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Alissa Brekke Campaign Cha | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jessica Blais Community Im | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,788,284 |
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. | $126,382 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,332 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $393,617 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $76,957 |
Other employee benefits | $45,551 |
Payroll taxes | $40,173 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,771 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $503 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,350 |
Office expenses | $9,871 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $57,395 |
Travel | $1,336 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,340 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $32,037 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,421 |
Insurance | $7,676 |
All other expenses | $5,588 |
Total functional expenses | $3,591,345 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,675 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,448,408 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,528,131 |
Accounts receivable, net | $54,041 |
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 | $14,858 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,243 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $313,399 |
Total assets | $4,399,755 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,063 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $14,081 |
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 | $35,184 |
Total liabilities | $94,328 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,872,034 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,433,393 |
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 | $4,399,755 |
Over the last fiscal year, Greater Mankato Area United Way Inc has awarded $1,767,621 in support to 35 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |