Nonprofit · EIN 39-0848188
GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC
Tax-exempt · ONALASKA, WI 54650
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,865,577 | $2,983,918 | -$118,341 | $3,068,109 | $742,169 | $2,325,940 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,256,724 | $2,881,909 | $374,815 | $2,942,381 | $540,888 | $2,401,493 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,009,173 | $3,262,976 | -$253,803 | $3,082,102 | $1,055,424 | $2,026,678 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,647,644
- of which government grants
- $622,839
- Program service revenue
- $2,719
- Investment income
- $136,289
- Net rental income
- $23,744
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,747
- Net income from fundraising events
- $55,181
- Other revenue
- $78,925
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $656,937
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $196,637
- Other salaries and wages
- $772,150
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,238,407
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,425
- Occupancy
- $61,587
- Travel
- $18,029
- Depreciation
- $24,971
- Program services (functional)
- $2,384,809
- Management and general (functional)
- $341,160
- Fundraising (functional)
- $257,949
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,942,381
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,068,109
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $742,169
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,325,940
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $452,050
- Publicly traded securities
- $974,043
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,325,901
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,000,039
- Gross receipts
- $2,946,582
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 641
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY KAY WOLF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $111,636 | $19,988 |
| AMY HACKBARTH | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,000 | $6,300 |
| TODD ANTHONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY ARNDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM BAUER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY BLANCHARD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN BOSTRACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE CHRISTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANTEL HARTZELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA HAUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA LEAHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH OELTJEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SAAREM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE THICKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONYA WAGNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ISAAC ZICKERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AARON ENGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY KLEIBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANI STUHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY KAY WOLF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,510 | $18,938 |
| JAN HENRY | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $72,037 | $5,756 |
| AMY HACKBARTH | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $7,183 | $100 |
| JULIE REYNERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAAC ZICKERT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY ARNDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD ANTHONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM BAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY BLANCHARD | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN BOSTRACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE CHRISTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAYLEIGH DAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANTEL HARTZELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA HAUSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE THICKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA LEAHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SAAREM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH OELTJEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA WAGNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY KAY WOLF | EXEUCTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,044 |
| JAN HENRY | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $51,630 |
| BRENT DWYER | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 28.75 | $21,506 |
| JULIE REYNERTSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ISAAC ZICKERT | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMY HACKBARTH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TODD ANTHONY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIM BAUER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY BLANCHARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN BOSTRACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE CHRISTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLEIGH DAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN ERDMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW FJERSTAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE KLAUKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA LEAHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH OELTJEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONYA WAGNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD WEBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK WEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1855 E MAIN ST, ONALASKA, WI 54650-6727
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARY KAY WOLF, 1855 EAST MAIN STREET, ONALASKA, WI 54650
- Signed the 990
- MARY KAY WOLF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (608) 796-1400
- Website
- WWW.GRUW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON BLOCK & CO INC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES WILL ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION, INCOME STABILITY AND HEALTHY LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- FUND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS, WITH THE SUPPORT OF UNITED WAY STAFF PERFORM IN-DEPTH REVIEW AND ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM THE ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE TO 43 LOCAL PROGRAMS AT 28 LOCAL PARTNER AGENCIES. THE PROGRAMS MUST ADDRESS IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS, TRACK PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND ACHIEVE POSITIVE RESULTS IN THE FOLLOWING IMPACT AREAS: COMMUNITY MENTAL WELLBEING AND BASIC NEEDS.Expenses $932,161 · grants $656,937 · revenue $2,707
- THE COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM - IS A PROGRAM BUILT ON PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS HIRING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS), IMPLEMENTING A STANDARDIZED MODEL OF CARE IN ORDER TO ADDRESS BOTH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND CLINICAL HEALTH NEEDS FOR TARGETED POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE GRUW REGION. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON RISK REDUCTION THROUGH AN OUTCOME-BASED APPROACH. PARTNERING AGENCIES HAVE CHW EMPLOYEES THAT IMPLEMENT THE MODEL, DOCUMENT IN A COMMON DATABASE, AND ARE SUPPORTED AND TRAINED BY GRUW PROGRAM STAFF. THE PROGRAM IS BEING IMPLEMENTED IN LA CROSSE, JACKSON AND MONROE COUNTIES. GRUW STAFF PROVIDE TRAINING, ONGOING SUPPORT, A MONTHLY COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETING, AND ADVOCATE FOR CHWS ACROSS THE STATE.Expenses $989,509
- COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING - COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING EFFORTS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNITED WAY STAFF INVOLVEMENT AND RESOURCES FOR LA CROSSE COUNTY FAMILY POLICY BOARD, COULEE COLLABORATIVE TO END HOMELESSNESS, REBUILDING FOR LEARNING COMMUNITY RETREAT, LA CROSSE MENTAL HEALTH COALITION, MONROE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COALITION, , RESILIENCE TRAUMA INFORMED CARE FRAMEWORK, 2-1-1 ADVISORY COMMITTEE, HEALTHY FAMILIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, W-2 STEERING COMMITTEE, COMMUNITY YOUTH SUPPORTS, COULEE REGION VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS, AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY EFFORTS. OUR WORK IN COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING IS DATA-DRIVEN AND INFORMED BY STUDYING COMMUNITY NEEDS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND HOSPITALS. WE PUBLISH COMPASS NOW, A COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT EVERY THREE YEARS. VIEW THE 2024 REPORT AT COMPASSNOW.ORG. THIS EFFORT HELPS IDENTIFY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE CRITICAL ISSUES AND WHAT COMMUNITY ASSETS CAN BE LEVERAGED IN FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR A SIX COUNTY AREA (HOUSTON (MN), BUFFALO, LA CROSSE, MONROE, TREMPEALEAU, AND VERNON (WI)). THE COMPASS REPORT PROVIDES VALUABLE INFORMATION AND PRESENTS THE RESULTS OF DATA COLLECTED THROUGH A COMMUNITY SURVEY, FOCUS GROUPS, AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC INDICATORS, AND AN INVENTORY OF COMMUNITY ASSETS. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPASS REPORT IS TO SERVE AS A REFERENCE TOOL AND FOUNDATION FOR ACTION PLANS THAT SOLVE PROBLEMS LONG TERM.Expenses $463,139 · revenue $12
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-0848188
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,068,109
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,946,582
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,865,577 | $2,983,918 | $3,068,109 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,256,724 | $2,881,909 | $2,942,381 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,009,173 | $3,262,976 | $3,082,102 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,449,809 | $2,402,144 | $3,320,949 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-0848188).
Questions about GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC
- What is the EIN of GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC is 39-0848188.
- Is GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARY KAY WOLF.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,636 (MARY KAY WOLF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GREAT RIVERS UNITED WAY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,865,577, expenses of $2,983,918 and total assets of $3,068,109 at year end.
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