NORTHLAND FOUNDATION

EIN: 411554455 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

DULUTH, MN

Total Revenue
$14,042,992
Total Expenses
$11,406,033
Total Assets
$124,680,871
Net Assets
$120,992,697
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
ANTHONY SERTICH
Phone
2187234040
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTHLAND FOUNDATION, founded in 1986, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $14.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $2.6M, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NORTHEAST MINNESOTA PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WORKING TOWARD A FUTURE WHERE EVERYONE FEELS THEY BELONG AND CAN THRIVE. THE FOUNDATION ADDRESSES ITS MISSION THROUGH GRANTS, LOANS, PROGRAMMING, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES.

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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 $7,167,067
Program Service Revenue $443,937
Investment Income $6,429,147
Other Revenue $2,841
TOTAL REVENUE $14,042,992

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,624,213
Salaries & Benefits $2,807,615
Fundraising Expenses $197,490
Program Expenses $9,720,483
Other Expenses $2,935,805
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,406,033

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $14,042,992 $16,195,946 -0.1%
Expenses $11,406,033 $16,956,916 -0.3%
Net Income $2,636,959 $-760,970 -4.5%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
23
Volunteers
278

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
$423,394
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
1
$180,959
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMIE ADAMS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN BENOIT TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENA FOSHAY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY HALL TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIA MARIE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUMAIR SHEIKH TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARREN SHELDON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN VAKE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER MCDERMOTT CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY HARRELSON VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROY SMITH TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY ANDERSON BINA SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY SERTICH PRESIDENT 55.00
Officer
$214,991 $32,214 $247,205
HEATHER BROUSE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 50.00
Officer
$135,321 $40,868 $176,189
ZANE BAIL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 50.00
Key Emp
$154,870 $26,089 $180,959
MICHAEL COLCLOUGH BUSINESS FINANCE DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$125,278 $46,228 $171,506
VICKI HAGBERG SBDC REGIONAL DIRECTOR 55.00
Highest
$113,156 $14,824 $127,980
MICHELLE UFFORD DIRECTOR OF GRANTMAKING 40.00
Highest
$125,539 $6,023 $131,562
CURT WALCZAK ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$112,113 $25,090 $137,203
JEANINE DAHL COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$100,285 $27,481 $127,766
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 $14,042,992 $11,406,033 $124,680,871 $2,636,959
2024 $16,195,946 $16,956,916 $119,701,176 $-760,970
2023 $11,684,631 $11,246,207 $115,113,281 $438,424
2022 $27,913,272 $12,225,025 $110,895,270 $15,688,247
2021 $27,712,007 $13,423,865 $122,061,030 $14,288,142
2020 $16,414,612 $9,357,440 $95,143,879 $7,057,172
2019 $4,374,925 $8,346,665 $87,209,560 $-3,971,740
2018 $16,993,895 $9,568,283 $87,351,872 $7,425,612
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