Solid Ground

EIN: 363578158 501(c)(3) Human Services

White Bear Lake, MN

Total Revenue
$4,674,252
Total Expenses
$4,368,919
Total Assets
$8,425,531
Net Assets
$5,685,239
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Trisha Cummins Kauffman
Phone
6513082570
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Solid Ground, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.4M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

The mission of Solid Ground is to prevent and end homelessness for families with children in the communities we serve through housing, resources and opportunity.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,038,457 Revenue: $692,882

Prevention Assistance for unstably housed families expanded significantly in 2023. Solid Ground's Prevention team provides assistance with unpaid rent and utilities to help families avoid eviction...

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Prevention Assistance for unstably housed families expanded significantly in 2023. Solid Ground's Prevention team provides assistance with unpaid rent and utilities to help families avoid eviction, as well as security deposits and first month's rent for families to access more affordable housing. Prevention Assistance served 206 families with children in 2023.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,306,542

East Metro Place I and East Metro Place II provide 34 units of transitional and permanent supportive housing in White Bear Lake for families experiencing homelessness. Permanent units are designated...

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East Metro Place I and East Metro Place II provide 34 units of transitional and permanent supportive housing in White Bear Lake for families experiencing homelessness. Permanent units are designated for families with disabilities and/or histories of long-term homelessness. Parents receive a variety of services, including budgeting, tenant training, employment assistance, mental/chemical health support and parenting skills. Children receive assistance with school and early learning enrollment, after-school tutoring, summer camp and recreational activities. East Metro Place housing 156 adults and children in 2023.

Program 3
Expenses: $583,946

HomeAgain and HomeSafe provide scattered-site, time-limited housing for families experiencing homelessness in Washington and Ramsey Counties. Solid Ground partners with landlords in the community to...

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HomeAgain and HomeSafe provide scattered-site, time-limited housing for families experiencing homelessness in Washington and Ramsey Counties. Solid Ground partners with landlords in the community to provide housing and helps with security deposits and rental assistance paid directly to landlords to make the housing more affordable. Families receive in-home services and monthly rent assistance for 6-36 months while they stabilize and work to increase their income. The HomeAgain and HomeSafe programs served 59 adults and children in 2023 with housing and housing search services.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,849,414
Program Service Revenue $692,882
Investment Income $183,227
Other Revenue $-51,271
TOTAL REVENUE $4,674,252

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,368,992
Salaries & Benefits $1,839,756
Fundraising Expenses $309,179
Program Expenses $3,867,860
Other Expenses $1,160,171
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,368,919

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,674,252 $3,243,287 +0.4%
Expenses $4,368,919 $3,234,328 +0.4%
Net Income $305,333 $8,959 +33.1%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
38
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
$140,271
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lynnette Becker Board Chair 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Renae Oswald-Anderson Vice Chair 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Houge Treasurer 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alice Roberts-Davis Secretary 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Meek Past Chair 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carrie Cunnington Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Briana Joyner Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ify Onyiah Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cece Owens Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Otto Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mithra Irani Ramaley Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darbie Tamsett Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Tedesco Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janeen Vogelaar Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shannon Arend-Swanson Board Member- term ended 2023 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Byrd Board Member- term ended 2023 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Trisha Cummins Kauffman Executive Director 1.00
Officer
$131,262 $9,009 $140,271
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,674,252 $4,368,919 $8,425,531 $305,333
2022 $3,243,287 $3,234,328 $8,192,789 $8,959
2021 $2,474,334 $2,060,964 $4,930,887 $413,370
2020 $3,500,868 $1,741,958 $4,337,649 $1,758,910
2019 $1,769,705 $1,616,035 $2,544,837 $153,670
2018 $1,652,563 $1,479,290 $2,304,883 $173,273
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