UNITED WAY OF GRAND FORKS EAST GRAND FORKS AND THE AREA INC

EIN: 450255772 501(c)(3)

GRAND FORKS, ND

Total Revenue
$1,188,703
Total Expenses
$1,542,447
Total Assets
$984,308
Net Assets
$560,272
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
HEATHER NOVAK
Phone
7017758661
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

UNITED WAY OF GRAND FORKS EAST GRAND FORKS AND THE AREA INC, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDE OUR NEIGHBORS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $547,264

EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO RECEIVE AN EDUCATION WITHOUT THE CHALLENGE OF FINDING CLOTHES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, OR OTHER ITEMS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. OUR KIDZ CLOSET PROVIDES ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY ITEMS TO...

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EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO RECEIVE AN EDUCATION WITHOUT THE CHALLENGE OF FINDING CLOTHES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, OR OTHER ITEMS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. OUR KIDZ CLOSET PROVIDES ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY ITEMS TO CHILDREN IN NEED. UNITED WAY ACCEPTS IN-KIND DONATIONS OF NEW OR USED CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS. THESE PRODUCTS ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN IN NEED RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $199,490 Revenue: $58,527

THE FAMILIES FIRST PROGRAM ENSURES PARENTS AND CHILDREN HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME. OUR STAFF PRIORITIZES FINDING STABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. THE...

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THE FAMILIES FIRST PROGRAM ENSURES PARENTS AND CHILDREN HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME. OUR STAFF PRIORITIZES FINDING STABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. THE FAMILIES FIRST PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTS FAMILIES WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES TO ESTABLISH LONG-TERM HOUSING SOLUTIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $108,443 Revenue: $22,494

LARIMORE FOOD PANTRY: THE LARIMORE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES EMERGENCY GROCERIES FOR THOSE IN NEED. WE STRIVE TO CONNECT HUNGRY FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH WHOLESOME FOOD TO TIDE THEM OVER DURING TIMES...

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LARIMORE FOOD PANTRY: THE LARIMORE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES EMERGENCY GROCERIES FOR THOSE IN NEED. WE STRIVE TO CONNECT HUNGRY FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH WHOLESOME FOOD TO TIDE THEM OVER DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. THE FOOD PANTRY SERVES FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN LARIMORE AND SURROUNDING RURAL COMMUNITIES. TOGETHER, WE ARE FIGHTING TO END HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,115,648
Program Service Revenue $81,021
Investment Income $7,512
Other Revenue $-15,478
TOTAL REVENUE $1,188,703

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $625,139
Salaries & Benefits $468,316
Fundraising Expenses $166,793
Program Expenses $1,013,270
Other Expenses $448,992
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,542,447

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,188,703 $1,385,809 -0.1%
Expenses $1,542,447 $1,253,359 +0.2%
Net Income $-353,744 $132,450 -3.7%
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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
11
Volunteers
488

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
$105,221
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HEATHER NOVAK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$95,313 $9,908 $105,221
ERIC SCHEFFER BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE DEMESTER BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY ANDREWS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA ROTH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG RIXEN PAST BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER BERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WRAY WRIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERICA MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS GREENBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY HENDRICKSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY STOCKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUANN DECHENE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY MOE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JARED DAVIDSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HUSCHLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI MCQUILLAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSANDRA RIEWER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNA ZAVORAL DIRECTOR (LEFT JUNE 2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LASHA OSS DIRECTOR (LEFT JUNE 2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB DUNHAM DIRECTOR (LEFT JUNE 2025) 1.00
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 $1,188,703 $1,542,447 $984,308 $-353,744
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,021,151 $1,087,194 $1,025,752 $-66,043
2022 $1,136,548 $1,061,034 $781,540 $75,514
2021 $1,027,160 $1,000,163 $706,857 $26,997
2019 $565,469 $788,303 $636,448 $-222,834
2018 $536,610 $770,936 $830,300 $-234,326
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