Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc

Organization Overview

Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc is located in Bismarck, ND. The organization was established in 1985. 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 06/2021, Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc 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 06/2021, Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc has awarded 220 individual grants totaling $9,246,146. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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MISSOURI SLOPE AREAWIDE (MSA) UNITED WAY UNITES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY. WORKING SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH THE COMMUNITY, MSA UNITED WAY TAKES ON THE BIGGEST, MOST COMPLEX ISSUES FACING BISMARCK-MANDAN AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. OUR UNITED APPROACH CHANGES THE ODDS FOR THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND MOVES THEM OUT OF POVERTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ALLOCATION PAYMENTS TO PARTICIPATING UNITED WAY BENEFICIARY AGENCIES:EDUCATION, MENTORING, A STABLE HOME LIFE, AND JOBS - MSA UNITED WAY FIGHTS POVERTY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND INVESTMENTS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD ENTERS SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED, ARE READING AT GRADE LEVEL, AND GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME. MSA UNITED WAY STABILIZES HOMES OF AT-RISK STUDENTS BY PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND MENTORS TO INCREASE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND IMPROVE BEHAVIORS. MSA UNITED WAY INVESTS IN PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE ACADEMIC OUTCOMES AND ASSIST THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY WITH FINDING AND RETAINING EMPLOYMENT.MSA UNITED WAY PROVIDED 2,637,820 MEALS TO THOSE IN NEED AND 35,282 NIGHTS OF SHELTER TO THE HOMELESS. THESE PAYMENTS INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONORS FOR SPECIFIC AGENCIES. MSA UNITED WAY RESPONSIBLY FULFILLS DONOR INTENT.


UNITED WAY BACKPACK PROGRAM:MSA UNITED WAY FIGHTS HUNGER BY ADMINISTERING THE UNITED WAY BACKPACK PROGRAM, PROVIDING MORE THAN 1,400 BACKPACKS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND FULL OF FOOD TO STUDENTS IN BISMARCK-MANDAN AND OUTLYING RURAL COMMUNITIES. IN 2021, 139,038 MEALS WERE PROVIDED TO AT-RISK YOUTH TO END WEEKEND HUNGER. 74,657 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE OPTIONS FOR A NUTRITIOUS DIET.


HOMELESS SHELTER:IN OCTOBER OF 2017, A MAJOR LOCAL EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER SHUT DOWN, LEAVING MANY WITHOUT NEEDED FOOD, SHELTER, AND RESOURCES. UNITED WAY STEPPED UP AND BEGAN PROVIDING EMERGENCY SHELTER THROUGHOUT THE FRIGID WINTER MONTHS AND MEETING WITH THE HOMELESS NIGHTLY. UNITED WAY OPENED A PERMANENT EMERGENCY SHELTER IN MARCH 2018. UNITED WAY KEPT 940 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WARM AND SAFE. MSA UNITED WAY PROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO EXPEDITE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC. ADDITIONALLY, MSA UNITED WAY PROVIDED HOTEL ROOMS TO NEW CLIENTS AND FACILITATED ACCESS TO COVID-19 TESTING PRIOR TO ADMISSION INTO THE SHELTER TO KEEP ALL RESIDENTS SAFE.


EXPENSES PAID FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS.INCLUDED IN COMMUNITY SERVICES IS THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY ADMINISTERED BY UNITED WAY AND OTHER SMALLER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY IS A PROGRAM WHERE UNITED WAY PROVIDES FREE BOOKS MAILED MONTHLY TO THE HOMES OF LOCAL CHILDREN AGES 0-5 EACH MONTH. IN 2021, 44,156 BOOKS WERE DELIVERED TO 3,680 PRESCHOOLERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jena Gullo
Executive Director
$117,600
John Weber
Vice President
$0
Barb Aasen
Past President
$0
Tyler Halm
Treasurer
$0
Dr Steve Chuppe
Member At Large
$0
Kurt Schley
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$67,545
Related organizations$0
Government grants $83,951
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,908,858
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $102,761
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,060,354
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $10,133
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$436
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$22,626
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,064,301

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc has awarded $776,250 in support to 21 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MISSOURI VALLEY FAMILY YMCA

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Bismarck, ND

PURPOSE: MEET HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE NEED

$100,250

NEIGHBORS NETWORK

PURPOSE: MEET HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE NEED

$95,500

ABUSED ADULT RESOURCE CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bismarck, ND

PURPOSE: MEET HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE NEED

$85,000

Bismarck, ND

PURPOSE: MEET HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE NEED

$78,000

DAKOTA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bismarck, ND

PURPOSE: MEET HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE NEED

$60,000

BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: MEET HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE NEED

$44,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Inc has recieved totaling $736,143.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tom & Frances Leach Foundation Inc

Bismarck, ND

PURPOSE: 5 YEAR PLEDGE OF $500,000 SUPPORTING PURCHASE OF A PERMANENT EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER "CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITY" LOCATED IN BISMARCK. BALANCE OF $200,000 AT 12/31/21.

$200,000
Otto Bremer Trust

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY SHELTER AND CAPITAL SUPPORT

$200,000
Otto Bremer Trust

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY SHELTER AND CAPITAL SUPPORT

$125,000
North Dakota Community Foundation

Bismarck, ND

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$61,951
United Way Of Cass-Clay

Fargo, ND

PURPOSE: Support Agency Programs

$44,795
Sanford

Sioux Falls, SD

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

$38,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,894,589
Earnings$357,474
Admin Expense$48,754
Net Contributions$276,765
Ending Balance$2,480,074

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