GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOUNDATION

EIN: 205931949 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

GRAND MARAIS, MN

Total Revenue
$459,256
Total Expenses
$295,762
Total Assets
$4,865,282
Net Assets
$982,206
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
HOWARD HEDSTROM
Phone
2183700777
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOUNDATION, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $459K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 76% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $163K, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THE GREAT EXPECTATIONS SCHOOL AND ITS PUBLIC SUPPORTED AFFILIATES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $336,116
Program Service Revenue $184,884
Investment Income $-61,744
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $459,256

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $4,664
Program Expenses $283,732
Other Expenses $295,762
TOTAL EXPENSES $295,762

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $459,256 $261,305 +0.8%
Expenses $295,762 $116,330 +1.5%
Net Income $163,494 $144,975 +0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAY COSTELLO SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD HEDSTROM CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN JOHNSON MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH KENNEDY VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE-KIRVIDA LEHR SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY NESGODA MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA OREST MEMBER AT LA 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB PADZIESKI TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE USEM MEMBER AT L 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $459,256 $295,762 $4,865,282 $163,494
2024 $261,305 $116,330 $3,824,998 $144,975
2023 $279,470 $68,742 $1,214,141 $210,728
2022 $201,218 $84,473 $1,037,068 $116,745
2021 $155,505 $103,848 $991,627 $51,657
2020 $176,917 $102,354 $962,271 $74,563
2019 $178,234 $93,167 $933,925 $85,067
2018 $163,362 $106,292 $909,070 $57,070
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