SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY

EIN: 237057093 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

ELK RIVER, MN

Total Revenue
$223,008
Total Expenses
$359,058
Total Assets
$175,941
Net Assets
$170,285
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
MN
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $223K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $359K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 61% operating deficit.

Mission

SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY STRIVES TO DRIVE LASTING CHANGE IN THE SHERBURNE COUNTY AREA BY UNITING CHANGEMAKERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL COMPLEX CHALLENGES THAT CANNOT BE SOLVED ALONE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $119,466

DONOR DESIGNATIONS AND SUPPORT - THE ORGANIZATION RUNS FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY BY GIVING OUT GRANTS TO MEMBER AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY. SCAUW WAS ABLE TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC BY RAISING...

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DONOR DESIGNATIONS AND SUPPORT - THE ORGANIZATION RUNS FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY BY GIVING OUT GRANTS TO MEMBER AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY. SCAUW WAS ABLE TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC BY RAISING ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO MEMBER AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY.AN ADDITIONAL COMPONENT OF THIS PROGRAM IS THE UNITED WE SHIVER. THIS IS A ONE-DAY EVENT THAT STARTS WITH FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES, A BBQ RIBS COOKOFF, AND A PLUNGE INTO FROZEN BIG LAKE WHERE THE PLEDGES RAISED BY EACH JUMPER GOES TO THEIR NONPROFIT OF CHOICE. THE EVENT RAISED OVER $40,000 FOR 19 LOCAL NONPROFITS WITH 70 JUMPERS. THE EVENT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN A LONG STANDING COMMUNITY EVENT HELD BY THE ELK RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. SHORT TERM GOAL IS TO RAISE FUNDS AND RECOGNITION FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS. THE LONG TERM GOAL IS FOR THESE NONPROFITS TO BECOME FINANCIALLY STABLE AND TO BECOME WELL KNOWN IN THE COMMUNITY, INCREASING BOTH CLIENTS, DONORS, AND VOLUNTEERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $54,484

AFFILIATE OF DOLLY PARTONS IMAGINATION LIBRARY THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BOOKS FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5. THE BOOKS ARE MAILED DIRECTLY FROM THE DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION ONCE A MONTH TO THE REGISTERED...

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AFFILIATE OF DOLLY PARTONS IMAGINATION LIBRARY THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BOOKS FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5. THE BOOKS ARE MAILED DIRECTLY FROM THE DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION ONCE A MONTH TO THE REGISTERED CHILDREN. IT IS OUR JOB TO PROMOTE THE PROGRAM AND ENROLL THE CHILDREN INTO THE BOOK DATABASE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION TO THE FOUNDATION. IT IS ALSO OUR DUTY TO FUNDRAISE FOR THE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO PAY AN ESTIMATED $2.30 PER BOOK. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 1500 CHILDREN ENROLLED LIVING WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA (INCLUDING THE ZIP CODES: 55309, 55330, 55371, 55377, 55398). SHORT TERM GOAL IS TO GET BOOKS INTO THE HANDS OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE LONG TERM GOAL IS TO INCREASE KINDERGARTEN READINESS.

Program 3
Expenses: $16,177

COMMUNITY SUPPORT - A DIRECT IMPACT PROGRAM WE HAVE IS COMMUNITY CONNECT (PREVIOUSLY PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT), WHERE WE BRING TOGETHER OVER 40 VENDORS TO OFFER RESOURCES AND EDUCATION TO PEOPLE IN...

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT - A DIRECT IMPACT PROGRAM WE HAVE IS COMMUNITY CONNECT (PREVIOUSLY PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT), WHERE WE BRING TOGETHER OVER 40 VENDORS TO OFFER RESOURCES AND EDUCATION TO PEOPLE IN NEED. WE ALSO OFFER FREE LUNCH, HAIRCUTS, AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS SUCH AS HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND HOME WINTERIZING. OVER 200 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED THE EVENT, REPRESENTING OVER 400 PEOPLE WITHIN THE FAMILIES. THE SHORT TERM GOAL OF THE EVENT IS TO OFFER THE RESOURCES TO THE EVENT ATTENDEES. THE LONG TERM GOAL IS TO EXPAND THE REACH OF RESOURCES AND INFORMATION BEYOND THE WALLS OF THE EVENT BY THE ATTENDEES SHARING THEIR INFORMATION, AS WELL AS GETTING THE COMMUNITY TO KNOW WHAT ORGANIZATIONS EXIST IN ORDER TO HELP SUPPORT OR BE SUPPORTED BY. ART BRIGHT SINCE OCT. 2021, WE HAVE PROVIDED SESSIONS TO 115 ATTENDEES OF THE PROGRAM. THE SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SOCIAL INTERACTION FOR THE AGING POPULATION AND RESPITE FOR MEMORY LOSS CAREGIVERS. THE LONG-TERM OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY ABOUT MEMORY LOSS AND THE GROWING OF THE AGING POPULATION THAT NEEDS SUPPORT. COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE- THIS IS A NEW PROGRAM WITH DIFFERENT AREAS. ONE IS CALLED DIRECTORS UNITED WHICH SERVICES THE ELK RIVER AND BIG LAKE AREA NONPROFIT LEADERS. THE OTHER IS CALLED NONPROFITS UNITED WHICH SERVICES THE PRINCETON AREA NONPROFIT LEADERS. THESE GROUPS BRING TOGETHER NONPROFIT LEADERS TO ENGAGE IN NETWORKING, RESOURCE SHARING, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING WITHIN THE VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE SHORT TERM GOAL IS TO CONNECT THE LOCAL NONPROFITS FOR IMMEDIATE NEEDS. THE LONG TERM GOAL IS TO BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE NONPROFITS SO THEY CAN RELY ON EACH OTHER AND WORK TOGETHER OUTSIDE

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $222,550
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $458
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $223,008

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $73,853
Salaries & Benefits $143,453
Fundraising Expenses $95,586
Program Expenses $190,127
Other Expenses $141,752
TOTAL EXPENSES $359,058

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $223,008 $302,134 -0.3%
Expenses $359,058 $283,483 +0.3%
Net Income $-136,050 $18,651 -8.3%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
3
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
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$56,139
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAT SARFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
Director
$56,139 $0 $56,139
PETE BUERKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK CHRISTENSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENETTE BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARB HILLER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGIE RONAYNE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH MCCARTY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOVE LICHTY PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $223,008 $359,058 $175,941 $-136,050
2023 $302,134 $283,483 $317,050 $18,651
2022 $292,319 $269,248 $292,647 $23,071
2021 $215,577 $166,664 $307,539 $48,913
2020 $237,020 $221,099 $269,147 $15,921
2019 $242,806 $247,224 $254,895 $-4,418
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