RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY

EIN: 416025711 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

NORTHFIELD, MN

Total Revenue
$476,397
Total Expenses
$445,944
Total Assets
$459,940
Net Assets
$260,453
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
LAURA RIEHLE-MERRILL
Phone
5076643510
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY, founded in 1972, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $476K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $446K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY WORKS TO MOBILIZE THE RESOURCES AND CARING POWER OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND NETWORKS TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $279,736

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: PARTNERING WITH NONPROFIT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS AND LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT, RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY AWARDS GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF...

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT: PARTNERING WITH NONPROFIT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS AND LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT, RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY AWARDS GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND FINANCIAL STABILITY/BASIC NEEDS. OUR PARTNER AGENCIES HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH SAFE HOUSING, FOOD SECURITY, HEALTH CARE AS WELL AS OTHER BASIC NEEDS. OUR PARTNERS ALSO HELP ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN CAN FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. PARTNER AGENCIES DELIVER EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS WITH MEASURABLE OUTCOMES.

Program 2
Expenses: $54,112

IMAGINATION LIBRARY: RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY IS THE COUNTY-WIDE SPONSOR FOR DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY, PROVIDING FREE, AGE- APPROPRIATE BOOKS EACH MONTH TO OVER 1,800 LOCAL CHILDREN AGED...

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IMAGINATION LIBRARY: RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY IS THE COUNTY-WIDE SPONSOR FOR DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY, PROVIDING FREE, AGE- APPROPRIATE BOOKS EACH MONTH TO OVER 1,800 LOCAL CHILDREN AGED BIRTH TO FIVE. IMAGINATION LIBRARY PAVES THE WAY FOR EARLY SCHOOL SUCCESS FOR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY BY ENSURING THAT ALL FAMILIES HAVE FREE ACCESS TO AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS IN THE HOME.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,700

1,566 DONOR DESIGNATIONS: CONTRIBUTIONS TO RICE COUNTY AREA UNITED WAY THAT DONORS DIRECT TO SPECIFIC AGENCIES. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 7 DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO 7 AGENCIES IN FY 2023.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $439,741
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $7,254
Other Revenue $29,402
TOTAL REVENUE $476,397

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $263,812
Salaries & Benefits $116,463
Fundraising Expenses $55,476
Program Expenses $335,548
Other Expenses $65,669
TOTAL EXPENSES $445,944

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $476,397 $426,248 +0.1%
Expenses $445,944 $410,870 +0.1%
Net Income $30,453 $15,378 +1.0%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
113

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
$78,524
Total Directors
11
$78,524
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURA RIEHLE-MERRILL EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$78,524 $0 $78,524
GORDON LIU TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANETTE MARQUARDT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN MASCHOFF MARKETING DI 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY GLAMPE NOMINATIONS 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SCHEFFERT VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL MATNEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE WALTER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE CAMPBELL CHEIF BOOKST 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN WALKER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE SYLVESTER DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $476,397 $445,944 $459,940 $30,453
2024 $426,248 $410,870 $430,763 $15,378
2023 $437,079 $434,496 $441,515 $2,583
2022 $462,220 $420,462 $438,065 $41,758
2021 $484,884 $434,141 $455,568 $50,743
2020 $582,580 $477,863 $360,768 $104,717
2019 $345,042 $358,165 $243,768 $-13,123
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