Greater Twin Cities United Way
- Assets
- $131.4m
- Revenue
- $56.2m
- Investments
- $64.4m
- Employees
- 208
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 06/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1973442
Organization Overview
Greater Twin Cities United Way is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Greater Twin Cities United Way employed 208 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Twin Cities United Way is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Greater Twin Cities United Way generated $56.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $53.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Greater Twin Cities United Way has awarded 1,465 individual grants totaling $253,077,090. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE AS CHANGEMAKERS, ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL GOOD AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES NO ONE CAN SOLVE ALONE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HOUSEHOLD STABILITY - UNITED WAY'S VISION IS THAT HOMELESSNESS AND HUNGER ARE RARE, BRIEF AND NONRECURRING. UNITED WAY AND ITS PARTNERS STABILIZE THE COMMUNITY VIA EMERGENCY FOOD AND HUNGER RELIEF SERVICES AS WELL AS SAFE SHELTER AND HOUSING. IN 2021, 33,618 PEOPLE RECEIVED HOUSING SERVICES AND 851,121 PEOPLE RECEIVED FOOD, HEALTH AND NUTRITION SERVICES.
EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS - UNITED WAY'S VISION IS THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE READY TO THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, PERSONALLY AND SOCIALLY. UNITED WAY AND PARTNERS SUPPORT ACCESS TO CULTURALLY RELEVANT, HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION SO ALL CHILDREN HAVE A THRIVING START. THEY ALSO SUPPORT YOUTH AS THEY PREPARE FOR THEIR FUTURES. IN 2021, 32,686 CHILDREN AND ADULTS RECEIVED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT SERVICES, AND 51,273 YOUTH RECEIVED EDUCATIONAL, CAREER AND FUTURE READINESS SERVICES.
DONOR DESIGNATIONS - UNITED WAY FUNDRAISING RESULTS ALSO INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNITED WAY THAT DONORS DIRECT TO SPECIFIC NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 4,963 DONOR DESIGNATIONS TO 1,534 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN 2021.
UNITED WAY 2-1-1 RESOURCE HELPLINE: UNITED WAY'S 211 CALL SPECIALISTS PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO STATEWIDE RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD PROGRAMS, CHILDCARE, EMPLOYMENT AND MORE. IN 2021, UNITED WAY FULFILLED 480,000+ REQUESTS FOR HELP AND PARTNERED WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO HELP PEOPLE ACCESS RENTHELPMN, RESULTING IN $390.5 MILLION IN RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WHO NEEDED IT MOST. ADDITIONALLY, THE DATA UNITED WAY SECURES THROUGH 211 INFORMS ITS GRANT INVESTMENTS IN HOUSING, FOOD, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS ITS ADVOCACY STRATEGIES IN ADVANCING EQUITABLE POLICIES AND STATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT PEOPLE EXPERIENCING POVERTY. SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: IN 2021, GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY BECAME A MINNESOTA-BASED PROVIDER OF THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE. ACTING AS A BRIDGE INTO THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CARE RESPONSE SYSTEM, UNITED WAY SPECIALISTS COMPASSIONATELY SUPPORT PEOPLE AND CONNECT THEM TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS WHO DELIVER A BROAD RANGE OF DIRECT SERVICES. IN 2021, UNITED WAY ANSWERED 9,284 CALLS AND PROVIDED SAFETY PLANS AND RESOURCE REFERRALS, LETTING PEOPLE KNOW THAT RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE AND THEY ARE NOT ALONE.ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: UNITED WAYS'S VISION IS THAT ALL ADULTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORKFORCE AND ADVANCE TOWARD FAMILY SUSTAINING WAGES. UNITED WAY AND ITS PARTNERS ARE FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY WEALTH-BUILDING APPROACHES, SUCH AS PROVIDING CAREER PATHWAY TRAINING THAT LEADS TO JOB PLACEMENT AND ADVANCEMENT; INCREASING ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES; AND SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP. IN 2021, 48,658 PEOPLE RECEIVED SERVICES.ADVOCACY: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT SECTORS, UNITED WAY LEVERAGES RELATIONSHIPS AND REAL-TIME DATA TO AMPLIFY COMMUNITY VOICES, EDUCATE LAWMAKERS ON PRESSING ISSUES AND DEVELOP LASTING SOLUTIONS. IN 2021, UNITED WAY AND PARTNERS INFLUENCED LEGISLATORS TOWARD MOMENTUM IN EVICTION PREVENTION, HOUSING ACCESS, EARLY CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION, AND NONPROFIT SECTOR STABILIZATION.INNOVATION: THROUGH THOUGHTFUL COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS, UNITED WAY CO-CREATES AND DELIVERS SCALABLE AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO GAPS IN COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO DISRUPT INEQUITIES AND FUEL LASTING, SYSTEMS-LEVEL CHANGE. 1) CAREER ACADEMIES: UNITED WAY AND PARTNERS ENGAGED 5,500 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CAREER PATHWAYS DURING THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR AND PROVIDED 350 HOURS OF PARTNER ASSISTANCE. 2) 80X3 RESILIENT FROM THE START: IN 2021, UNITED WAY RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD BRAIN DEVELOPMENT WITH EMPHASIS ON TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. 3) PATHWAYS HOME: IN 2021, UNITED WAY RAISED FUNDS FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION FOR PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND YOUTH EXITING FOSTER CARE. 4) FULL LIVES: IN 2021, UNITED WAY RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD-LEVEL, SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIPS: UNITED WAY AMPLIFIES THE REGION'S NONPROFIT SECTOR BY INVESTING IN NONPROFIT LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS ON THE FRONTLINES OF COMMUNITY-LED CHANGE VIA FUNDING, LEADERSHIP AND STAFF SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. IN 2021, UNITED WAY AWARDED GRANTS TO 126 NONPROFITS AND HOSTED 861 PEOPLE AT 13 CONVENINGS. BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL PARTNERSHIPS: UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH COMPANIES AND FOUNDATIONS TO HELP THEM MEET THEIR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY GOALS AND ENGAGE THEIR EMPLOYEES IN ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS. UNITED WAY ALSO CONNECTS PEOPLE WHO SHARE SIMILAR PASSIONS FOR DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TOGETHER AND COLLABORATES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS WHILE CREATING A MEANINGFUL LEGACY. IN 2021, UNITED WAY PARTNERED WITH 645 COMPANIES, 38 FOUNDATIONS AND 60,000 INDIVIDUALS IN COMMUNITY-LED CHANGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Wilgers President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $372,516 |
Acooa Ellis SVP Community Impact | Officer | 40 | $194,904 |
Athena Mihas Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $181,322 |
Trent Blain SVP Marketing | Officer | 40 | $177,962 |
Colleen Fahey SVP Individual Giving | Officer | 40 | $176,612 |
Kristina Salkowski VP Corporate & Foundation Partnership | Officer | 40 | $153,266 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Advent Creative Group Inc Uw 211 Call Center Outsourcing | 12/30/21 | $2,074,528 |
Nancy Hylden Advocacy Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $200,333 |
Sni Companies Accounting Temp Staff | 12/30/21 | $214,578 |
Lois L Lindauer Llc Staff Recruitment Services | 12/30/21 | $156,000 |
Nina Hale Consulting Inc Marketing, Consulting And Media | 12/30/21 | $281,932 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $119,276 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,879,854 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $45,175,023 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,756,821 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $49,174,153 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $149,796 |
| Investment income | $1,184,054 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $15,726 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,254,216 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$11,613 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $56,166,906 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $29,969,935 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $18,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,590,735 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $313,105 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,030,073 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $399,181 |
| Other employee benefits | $928,717 |
| Payroll taxes | $830,589 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $44,699 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $119,155 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $115,833 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $39,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $99,664 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,672,022 |
| Advertising and promotion | $721,866 |
| Office expenses | $334,265 |
| Information technology | $696,346 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $407,501 |
| Travel | $9,745 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $247,725 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $770,034 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $443,069 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $52,950,966 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,156,924 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,852,275 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $27,849,114 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $167,368 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $381,971 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,291,470 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,465,178 |
| Investments—other securities | $64,374,844 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,858,055 |
| Total assets | $131,397,199 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,726,921 |
| Grants payable | $4,541,772 |
| Deferred revenue | $58,491 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $447,786 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,774,970 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $35,385,078 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $89,237,151 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $131,397,199 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Greater Twin Cities United Way has awarded $16,846,003 in support to 125 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS | $738,440 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS | $710,086 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS | $547,317 |
St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS | $541,255 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS | $532,648 |
St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS | $529,790 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Greater Twin Cities United Way has recieved totaling $372,763.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Deluxe Corporation Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: EMPLOYEE GIVING | $356,763 |
Therese Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | $15,000 |
Marvin J Pertzik Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: ANNUAL APPEAL | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $61,047,267 |
| Earnings | $10,180,312 |
| Net Contributions | $1,233,255 |
| Grants | $2,692,621 |
| Ending Balance | $69,768,213 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Way Of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc Milwaukee, WI | $57,056,595 | $64,052,238 |
Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN | $131,397,199 | $56,166,906 |
Aurora Health Care Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $332,167,553 | $7,899,285 |
United Way Of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | $37,480,917 | $26,442,012 |
Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minneapolis, MN | $195,630,681 | $22,381,825 |
Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $275,238,952 | $33,191,987 |
United Way Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | $25,467,311 | $22,528,941 |
Marquardt Home And Community Based Services Inc Watertown, WI | $9,140,172 | $14,598,397 |
Best Buy Foundation Richfield, MN | $56,998,788 | $22,106,255 |
United Way Fox Cities Inc Menasha, WI | $16,186,120 | $10,302,524 |
Sioux Empire United Way Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $14,046,411 | $8,857,048 |
New Harmony Care Center Inc Edina, MN | $17,674,874 | $11,846,414 |