UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC

Financials

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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

608 EAST DR, CHISHOLM, MN 55719-2080

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

CHAD BUUS, 608 EAST DRIVE, CHISHOLM, MN 55719

Signed the 990

CHAD BUUS, PRESIDENT

Phone

(218) 215-2420

Website

WWW.UNITEDWAYNEMN.ORG

Return prepared by

CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INVESTS IN NONPROFITS, PROGRAMS, AND COLLABORATIONS THAT EQUIP AND EMPOWER, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO THRIVE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

Program accomplishments

• YOUTH OPPORTUNITYUNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA (UWNEMN) PRIORITIZES A HOLISTIC, MULTI-GENERATIONAL APPROACH TO ENSURING LOCAL CHILDREN HAVE THE BEST CHANCE AT SUCCESSFUL FUTURES. WE BELIEVE EDUCATION IS A POWERFUL TOOL FOR BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, AND WE RECOGNIZE THAT BUILDING RESILIENCY IS KEY TO IMPROVING HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES.OUR IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:IMAGINATION LIBRARY: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE MONTHLY BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5 WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, WE'VE MAILED OVER 400,000 BOOKS, HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN BUILD EARLY LITERACY SKILLS AND A LOVE FOR READING.BRIGHT BEGINNINGS: THIS INITIATIVE ADDRESSES THE CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF CHILD CARE IN OUR REGION BY WORKING TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY, IMPROVE QUALITY, AND EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN LOCAL CHILD CARE SETTINGS.BABYSITTER TRAINING: WE OFFER TRAINING FOR LOCAL YOUTH TO EQUIP THEM WITH CHILD CARE SKILLS, ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBILITY, AND PROMOTE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP.LUNCH BUDDIES: THIS MENTORING PROGRAM PAIRS STUDENTS WITH CARING ADULT MENTORS WHO MEET WITH THEM WEEKLY DURING LUNCH AND RECESS, OFFERING POSITIVE SUPPORT AND CONSISTENT ADULT PRESENCE IN THEIR LIVES.IN ADDITION TO OUR IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS, UWNEMN INVESTS IN PARTNER PROGRAMS THAT EMPHASIZE EARLY INTERVENTION, ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. WE CURRENTLY FUND 11 AGENCY PARTNERS THAT WORK WITH CHILDREN DURING CRITICAL STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT TO: IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SUPPORT EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTIONS THAT PREVENT LONG-TERM CHALLENGES.BY SUPPORTING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE, EARLY EDUCATION, TUTORING, AND MENTORING, UWNEMN HELPS CHILDREN THROUGHOUT NORTHERN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, KOOCHICHING COUNTY, LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY, AND PARTS OF ITASCA COUNTY REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND PREPARE FOR BRIGHT, SUCCESSFUL FUTURES.
  Expenses $1,311,733 · grants $981,582
• HEALTHY COMMUNITIESUNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA (UWNEMN) IS COMMITTED TO ELIMINATING BARRIERS SO THAT EVERYONE IN OUR REGION HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE A LONG, HEALTHY LIFE. WE KNOW THAT IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES, PARTICULARLY THROUGH ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE CARE, PROPER NUTRITION, AND STRONG SOCIAL CONNECTIONS LEADS TO A MORE RESILIENT AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY.WE ALSO RECOGNIZE THAT FOOD ACCESS IS FOUNDATIONAL TO HEALTH. WITHOUT RELIABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS, INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, ARE AT GREATER RISK FOR POOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES. THAT'S WHY HUNGER RELIEF IS A KEY COMPONENT OF OUR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES STRATEGY.IN-HOUSE PROGRAMSBUDDY BACKPACKS: THIS WELL-KNOWN UWNEMN PROGRAM IS A VITAL HUNGER-RELIEF EFFORT THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE HEALTH AND SUCCESS OF CHILDREN BY PROVIDING WEEKEND MEAL KITS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO STUDENTS IN EVERY SCHOOL IN OUR SERVICE AREA. WITHOUT BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOOD BEING MET, CHILDREN STRUGGLE TO FOCUS, GROW, AND LEARN.MEET UP AND CHOW DOWN: A FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM THAT OFFERS NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO CHILDREN AGES 1-18 AT 14 SITES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THIS PROGRAM HELPS BRIDGE THE NUTRITION GAP WHEN SCHOOL MEALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, SUPPORTING HEALTHY GROWTH AND REDUCING CHILDHOOD HUNGER.UNITED FOR VETERANS: A VETERAN-LED INITIATIVE THAT SUPPORTS THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF LOCAL VETERANS. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING CRISIS FUNDS AND HOLIDAY MEAL BASKETS TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, THE PROGRAM ALSO HOSTS CONNECTION EVENTS AND HEALING RETREATS. THESE EFFORTS HELP COMBAT ISOLATION, REDUCE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES SUCH AS PTSD AND DEPRESSION, AND BUILD A SENSE OF BELONGING AND PURPOSE AMONG THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED.SMILES UNITED: LAUNCHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN'S DENTAL SERVICES (CDS), THIS PROGRAM DELIVERS VITAL DENTAL CARE INCLUDING CLEANINGS, FLUORIDE TREATMENTS, SEALANTS, X-RAYS, AND RESTORATIVE PROCEDURES TO UNDERINSURED AND UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN LOCAL SCHOOLS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR AND AT THE UWNEMN OFFICE IN THE SUMMER. ORIGINALLY FOCUSED ON CHILDREN, THE PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED TO SERVE PATIENTS OF ALL AGES. TO FURTHER ADDRESS RURAL DENTAL CARE SHORTAGES, UWNEMN FORMED A DENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED SERVICES. GRANT FUNDING HAS ALSO BEEN SECURED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS IN URGENT DENTAL CRISES ACCESS CARE.VOLUNTEER CENTER: UWNEMN OPERATES A REGIONAL VOLUNTEER CENTER PROMOTING BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS IT'S ENTIRE SERVICE AREA.COMMUNITY INVESTMENTSUWNEMN ALSO FUNDS SEVEN AGENCY PARTNERS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE OF VULNERABLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THESE PARTNERS PROVIDE:ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CANCER OR LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES, SERVICES THAT HELP SENIORS REMAIN SAFE, HEALTHY, AND INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES, ENHANCED CARE AND OUTREACH TO VETERANS AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND OVERALL WELL-BEING.TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACROSS NORTHERN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, KOOCHICHING COUNTY, LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY, AND PARTS OF ITASCA COUNTY HAVE ACCESS TO THE CARE, NUTRITION, AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO THRIVE - PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY.
  Expenses $972,565 · grants $639,162
• COMMUNITY RESILIENCYUNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA (UWNEMN) PRIORITIZES ENSURING THE SAFETY, STABILITY, AND SECURITY OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO MEETING ESSENTIAL NEEDS PROMPTLY AND WITH COMPASSION DURING TIMES OF CRISIS WHILE ALSO HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WORK TOWARD LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY ONCE STABILIZED.OUR IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS ADDRESSING THIS FOCUS AREA INCLUDE:COMFORTS OF HOME: PROVIDES HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECOVERING FROM A FIRE OR TRANSITIONING INTO STABLE, PERMANENT HOUSING.CRISIS RESPONSE: IN JUNE 2024, UWNEMN RESPONDED SWIFTLY TO THE DEVASTATING FLOODING THAT IMPACTED COMMUNITIES ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA, INCLUDING THE DESTRUCTION IN THE CITY OF COOK. WE MOBILIZED VOLUNTEERS FOR CLEANUP EFFORTS, RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT AFFECTED HOMEOWNERS AND BUSINESSES, AND SERVED AS A CENTRAL HUB FOR INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND REFERRALS.BEYOND OUR INTERNAL PROGRAMS, UWNEMN FUNDS 10 AGENCY PARTNERS THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO STABILIZE INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS. THESE PARTNERS WORK TO:ADDRESS EMERGENCY FOOD INSECURITY, PROVIDE SHELTER AND HOUSING STABILITY, SUPPORT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, REDUCE THE PREVALENCE OF ABUSE IN OUR COMMUNITIES, PROMOTE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND SAFE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS.ADDITIONALLY, UWNEMN SUPPORTS ALL LOCAL FOOD SHELVES WITHIN OUR REGION, HELPING TO ENSURE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED.THESE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS SERVE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NORTHERN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, KOOCHICHING COUNTY, LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY, AND PARTS OF ITASCA COUNTY, REINFORCING OUR COMMITMENT TO BUILDING A RESILIENT, COMPASSIONATE, AND STABLE REGION FOR ALL.
  Expenses $437,244 · grants $372,996
• FINANCIAL SECURITYUWNEMN SEEKS TO GENERATE A STRONGER FINANCIAL FUTURE FOR EVERY GENERATION. WE BELIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY IS KEY TO A THRIVING, RESILIENT REGION. THAT'S WHY UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA (UWNEMN) IS FOCUSED NOT ONLY ON MEETING IMMEDIATE NEEDS - BUT ALSO ADDRESSING THE LONG-TERM BARRIERS THAT PREVENT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM ACHIEVING LASTING ECONOMIC SECURITY.DAY OF ACTION: 170 VOLUNTEERS UNITED IN NASHWAUK IN JUNE FOR UWNEMN'S ANNUAL DAY OF ACTION, A POWERFUL DISPLAY OF WHAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLABORATION. VOLUNTEERS COMPLETED 35 REVITALIZATION PROJECTS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING HOMEOWNERS, SMALL BUSINESSES, AND THE CITY ITSELF.RESIDENTS EITHER APPLIED FOR ASSISTANCE OR WERE NOMINATED BY NEIGHBORS. PROJECTS WERE PRIORITIZED BASED ON FINANCIAL OR PHYSICAL BARRIERS THAT MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR HOMEOWNERS TO COMPLETE THE WORK THEMSELVES. THIS INITIATIVE BRINGS NOT JUST IMMEDIATE RELIEF BUT REAL, LASTING VALUE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.ALICE: THIS YEAR, UWNEMN JOINED UNITED WAYS ACROSS MINNESOTA TO BRING THE ALICE REPORT A GROUNDBREAKING TOOL THAT REVEALS THE TRUE EXTENT OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN OUR STATE. FOR DECADES, WE RELIED ON THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, A FORMULA CREATED IN THE 1960S THAT NO LONGER REFLECTS THE REAL COST OF LIVING. ALICE CHANGES THAT.ALICE (ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED) HOUSEHOLDS EARN ABOVE THE POVERTY LINE BUT STILL STRUGGLE TO AFFORD BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS HOUSING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, AND HEALTHCARE. THE DATA IS UPDATED ANNUALLY AND BROKEN DOWN BY COMMUNITY, OFFERING A CLEARER, MORE ACCURATE VIEW OF ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY.ACROSS OUR REGION NEARLY 1 IN 3 HOUSEHOLDS ARE WORKING HARD BUT STILL FALLING BEHIND.THESE ARE OUR NEIGHBORS, COWORKERS, CAREGIVERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THEY ARE DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT BUT SIMPLY CAN'T KEEP UP.UWNEMN IS ALREADY REACHING ALICE FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE BUDDY BACKPACKS, COMFORTS OF HOME, AND DAY OF ACTION. BUT WE KNOW IT'S NOT ENOUGH.WE'RE ACTIVELY EDUCATING LOCAL LEADERS AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT THE REALITIES ALICE FAMILIES FACE, USING ALICE DATA TO INFORM PROGRAM DESIGN, INVESTMENTS, AND POLICY ADVOCACY AND ENCOURAGING AGENCY PARTNERS TO ADAPT THEIR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO INCLUDE ALICE HOUSEHOLDS.WHILE WE ARE STILL DEVELOPING NEW INITIATIVES SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TO ALICE, WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS, NOT JUST TEMPORARY RELIEF.TOGETHER, WE CAN ENSURE THAT WORKING FAMILIES AREN'T LEFT BEHIND AND THAT A STRONGER FINANCIAL FUTURE IS POSSIBLE FOR EVERY GENERATION.
  Expenses $136,638 · grants $91,600

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

41-0908454

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

1966

Accounting year ends

March

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$4,562,030

Income (IRS master file)

$2,820,370

Filing history

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 41-0908454).

Questions about UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC

What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC is 41-0908454.

Is UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.

Are donations to UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA 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 UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.

Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC?

The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names CHAD BUUS.

Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC?

The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,525 (ERIN SHAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,714,803, expenses of $3,163,708 and total assets of $4,562,030 at year end.

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