GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC

EIN: 390848188 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

ONALASKA, WI

Total Revenue
$3,256,724
Total Expenses
$2,881,909
Total Assets
$2,942,381
Net Assets
$2,401,493
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1954
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
MARY KAY WOLF
Phone
6087961400
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC, founded in 1954, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.9M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES WILL ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, INCOME STABILITY AND HEALTHY LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $501,347 Revenue: $1,980

FUND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS, WITH THE SUPPORT OF UNITED WAY STAFF PERFORM IN-DEPTH REVIEW AND ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM THE ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE TO 49 LOCAL PROGRAMS AT 28 LOCAL...

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FUND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS, WITH THE SUPPORT OF UNITED WAY STAFF PERFORM IN-DEPTH REVIEW AND ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM THE ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE TO 49 LOCAL PROGRAMS AT 28 LOCAL PARTNER AGENCIES. THE PROGRAMS MUST ADDRESS IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS, TRACK PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND ACHIEVE POSITIVE RESULTS IN THE FOLLOWING IMPACT AREAS: POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR YOUNGEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS; STABILIZE HOUSEHOLD ECONOMIC SITUATIONS SO PEOPLE EXPERIENCE THRIVING LIVES; AND SUPPORT A HEALTHY AND SOCIALLY-CONNECTED COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,538,285

GREAT RIVERS HUB - IS A SYSTEM TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND THE SOCIAL SERVICE SECTOR FOR COST SAVINGS, IMPROVED POPULATION HEALTH OUTCOMES AND INCREASED CLIENT EXPERIENCE AND...

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GREAT RIVERS HUB - IS A SYSTEM TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND THE SOCIAL SERVICE SECTOR FOR COST SAVINGS, IMPROVED POPULATION HEALTH OUTCOMES AND INCREASED CLIENT EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT. THE HUB MODEL IS FOCUSED ON RISK REDUCTION THROUGH OUTCOME-BASED PATHWAYS. THERE ARE 20 IDENTIFIED PATHWAYS THAT REVOLVE AROUND HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. EACH PATHWAY HAS A DEFINED OUTCOME BASED ON CLINICAL BEST PRACTICE AND EVIDENCE BASED MODELS. THE HUB UTILIZES COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO COMPLETE PATHWAYS FOR IDENTIFIED AT-RISK POPULATIONS. GREAT RIVERS HUB SUPPORTS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN LA CROSSE, JACKSON, MONROE, AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES. WORK INCLUDES STAFF INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY YOUTH SUPPORTS, ALLIANCE 2 HEAL, TOTAL NAVIGATION TEAM, AND COMMUNITY UNITED FOR FAMILIES. THE GREAT RIVERS HUB PROVIDES COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING, WORKFORCE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS STATEWIDE. GREAT RIVERS HUB STAFF ARE INVOLVED WITH THE WISCONSIN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION, WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR CHWS AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHWS.

Program 3
Expenses: $164,922

COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING - COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING EFFORTS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNITED WAY STAFF INVOLVEMENT AND RESOURCES FOR LA CROSSE COUNTY FAMILY POLICY BOARD, COULEE COLLABORATIVE TO...

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COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING - COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING EFFORTS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNITED WAY STAFF INVOLVEMENT AND RESOURCES FOR LA CROSSE COUNTY FAMILY POLICY BOARD, COULEE COLLABORATIVE TO END HOMELESSNESS, REBUILDING FOR LEARNING COMMUNITY RETREAT, LA CROSSE MENTAL HEALTH COALITION, MONROE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COALITION, MONROE COUNTY SAFE COMMUNITY COALITION, BETTER TOGETHER, RESILIENCE TRAUMA INFORMED CARE FRAMEWORK, 2-1-1 ADVISORY COMMITTEE, HEALTHY FAMILIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, W-2 STEERING COMMITTEE, COMMUNITY YOUTH SUPPORTS, COULEE REGION VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS, AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY EFFORTS., PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LAUNCHED LEARN TO LEAD PROGRAM EDUCATING PEOPLE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON NONPROFIT BOARDS. COORDINATED A CITY-WIDE FOOD DRIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROTARY LIGHTS. LAUNCHED IMPACKS AN INITIATIVE FOR BUSINESS PARTERS TO HAVE EMPLOYEES PACK KITS TO HELP LOCAL NONPROFITS WITH HYGIENE ITEMS, CLEANING SUPPLIES, SNACK PACKS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. BORN LEARNING TRAILS ARE AN OUTDOOR LITERACY TOOL FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR CARE GIVERS. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF COORDINATING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TRAILS CURRENTLY IN SPARTA, ONALASKA, LA CROSSE, LA CRESCENT, TOMAH, AND BLACK RIVER FALLS. READ TO SUCCESS IS A ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING PROGRAM FOR 3RD GRADERS THAT AIMS TO PUT KIDS ON A ROAD TO SUCCESS. PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS INCLUDE LA CROSSE, CALEDONIA, ONALASKA, WEST SALEM, SPARTA, TOMAH, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, AND BLACK RIVER FALLS. COORDINATED THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY IN CRAWFORD AND GRANT COUNTIES. IN 2024, 5,737 BOOKS WERE MAILED TO 485 CHILDREN. HEALTHCONNECT ASSISTS INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WHO PURCHASE MARKETPLACE PLANS WITH PREMIUM ASSISTANCE. PUBLISHED COMPASS NOW 2024 A COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT WITH LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, HEALTH CENTER, AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS. VIEW THE 2024 REPORT AT COMPASSNOW.ORG. THIS EFFORT HELPS IDENTIFY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE CRITICAL ISSUES AND WHAT COMMUNITY ASSETS CAN BE LEVERAGED IN FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR A SIX COUNTY AREA (HOUSTON (MN), BUFFALO, LA CROSSE, MONROE, TREMPEALEAU, AND VERNON (WI)). THE COMPASS REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INFORMATION AND PRESENTS THE RESULTS OF DATA COLLECTED THROUGH A COMMUNITY SURVEY, FOCUS GROUPS, AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS, AND AN INVENTORY OF COMMUNITY ASSETS. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPASS REPORT IS TO SERVE AS A REFERENCE TOOL AND FOUNDATION FOR ACTION PLANS THAT SOLVE PROBLEMS LONG TERM.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,097,230
Program Service Revenue $75,717
Investment Income $35,744
Other Revenue $48,033
TOTAL REVENUE $3,256,724

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $877,602
Salaries & Benefits $1,241,117
Fundraising Expenses $340,542
Program Expenses $2,389,833
Other Expenses $763,190
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,881,909

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,256,724 $3,009,173 +0.1%
Expenses $2,881,909 $3,262,976 -0.1%
Net Income $374,815 $-253,803 -2.5%
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
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
17
Volunteers
492

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
6
$203,524
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIE REYNERTSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISAAC ZICKERT BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY ARNDT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD ANTHONY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM BAUER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY BLANCHARD BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN BOSTRACK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE CHRISTENSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYLEIGH DAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANTEL HARTZELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA HAUSER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE THICKE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA LEAHY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY SAAREM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA NEWMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH OELTJEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONYA WAGNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD WEBER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK WEST BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HACKBARTH FINANCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$7,183 $100 $7,283
MARY KAY WOLF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$99,510 $18,938 $118,448
JAN HENRY FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$72,037 $5,756 $77,793
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 $3,256,724 $2,881,909 $2,942,381 $374,815
2023 $3,009,173 $3,262,976 $3,082,102 $-253,803
2022 $2,449,809 $2,402,144 $3,320,949 $47,665
2021 $2,415,023 $2,417,237 $3,290,456 $-2,214
2020 $2,994,777 $2,750,187 $3,477,988 $244,590
2019 $2,345,029 $2,491,798 $3,284,443 $-146,769
2018 $2,378,248 $2,351,619 $3,601,338 $26,629
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