Second Harvest Northland
Second Harvest Northland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Duluth, Minnesota (EIN: 36-3479964), with an additional location in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The organization functions as the Northland's largest hunger-relief organization, focused on food rescue and distribution to nonprofit programs and residents in need across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
Key facts about Second Harvest Northland
- EIN
- 36-3479964
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,368,270
- Grants made (2025)
- 115
- Average grant
- $124,941
- Median grant
- $31,812
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (40 of 115, 2025)
- Total assets
- $25,811,972
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Second Harvest Northland funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Second Harvest Northland's 115 itemized 2025 grants were Minnesota (89%) and Wisconsin (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, MN (22 grants), Grand Rapids, MN (11 grants), International Falls, MN (5 grants) and Brainerd, MN (4 grants). None of its 115 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Food Assistance" (115 grants).
Is Second Harvest Northland open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 40 of 115 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $163K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $69K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.8M
+14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.4M
+265.2% YoY
Grant Count
115
+139.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$125K
+52.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: End Hunger Together in NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin
Vision: A hunger-free Northland
Strategic Goals:
- Improve Neighbor Access & Experience — Ensure equitable access to preferred foods, convenient services, and dignified experiences for all neighbors facing hunger
- Enhance Food Sourcing & Sharing — Expand partnerships and improve food sourcing and sharing across the network to better meet neighbors' needs and preferences
- Expand Policy Advocacy — Advocate for public policy change in collaboration with neighbors and other partners to increase neighbor access to resources and address the root causes of food insecurity
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 115 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Revenue: $30,437,505
- Total Expenses: $27,013,177
- Net Income: $3,424,328
- Net Assets: $24,232,487
- Total Assets: $25,811,972
Revenue Composition (FY2025):
- Contributions: $28,027,826 (92.1%)
- Program Services: $1,471,870 (4.8%)
- Investment Income: $398,325 (1.3%)
- Sales of Assets: $539,484 (1.8%)
Operational Efficiency:
- 94% of every dollar given supports hunger-relief programs
Financial Trends:
- Revenue increased 23% from FY2024 to FY2025
- Expenses increased 19% from FY2024 to FY2025
- Net assets grew 15% from FY2024 to FY2025
- The organization has maintained an operating surplus for the last nine reported years
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,811,972 | $22,640,775 | $14,370,420 |
| Revenue | $30,437,505 | $24,688,717 | $17,425,179 |
| Expenses | $27,013,177 | $22,725,928 | $16,386,876 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $937,809 | $289,654 | $186,929 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
297 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Quad City Food Shelf AEOA ($1,241,252), Duluth Vineyard Food Shelf ($890,954), Princeton Pantry ($865,986).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quad City Food Shelf AEOA Mountain Iron, MN | Community Food Assistance | $1,241,252 |
| Duluth Vineyard Food Shelf Duluth, MN | Community Food Assistance | $890,954 |
| Princeton Pantry Princeton, MN | Community Food Assistance | $865,986 |
| Hibbing Salvation Army Hibbing, MN | Community Food Assistance | $722,648 |
| Brainerd Salvation Army Food Shelf Brainerd, MN | Community Food Assistance | $691,004 |
| CHUM Food Shelf (Downtown) Duluth, MN | Community Food Assistance | $596,878 |
| Faith United Methodist Church Superior, WI | Community Food Assistance | $589,013 |
| Union Gospel Mission Duluth, MN | Community Food Assistance | $509,063 |
| Walker Food Shelf Walker, MN | Community Food Assistance | $466,070 |
| Lakes Area Food Shelf Pequot Lakes, MN | Community Food Assistance | $459,900 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Shaye Moris — President/CEO
- Kevin Bryant — Director of Operations
- Kelsey Miller — Director of Partnerships and Programs
- Megan Montalvo — Contracted Controller
- Trisha Zimmerman — Director of Development
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Dean | Board Chair | 0.35 | — |
| Erich Heppner | Vice Chair | 0.35 | — |
| Mike Stefan | Board Secretary | 0.35 | — |
| Chris Thompson | Board Treasurer | 0.35 | — |
| Charles Andresen | Board Member | 0.35 | — |
| Courtney Benson | Board Member | 0.35 | — |
| Jennifer Bymark | Board Member (until 5/2025) | 0.35 | — |
| Mike Graves | Board Member | 0.35 | — |
| Ann Koetz | Board Member | 0.35 | — |
| Patrick Miner | Board Member | 0.35 | — |
| Timothy Mowbray | Board Member | 0.35 | — |
| Brianne Wagner | Board Member | 0.35 | — |
| Shaye Moris | CEO & President | 45 | $156,217 |
Contact Information
Duluth Office: 2302 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808 (218) 727-5653
Grand Rapids Office: 2222 Cromell Drive, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (218) 326-4420
Email: info@secondharvestnorthland.org
Website: secondharvestnorthland.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Second Harvest Northland fund?
**Mission:** End Hunger Together in NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin **Vision:** A hunger-free Northland **Strategic Goals:** • Improve Neighbor Access & Experience — Ensure equitable access to preferred foods, convenient services, and dignified experiences for all neighbors facing hunger • Enhance Food Sourcing & Sharing — Expand partnerships and improve food sourcing and sharing across the network to better meet neighbors' needs and preferences • Expand Policy Advocacy — Advocate for public poli…
Where does Second Harvest Northland make grants?
The organization serves northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
What size grants does Second Harvest Northland award?
In 2025, Second Harvest Northland awarded 115 grants totaling $14.4M — an average of about $125K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Second Harvest Northland's EIN?
Second Harvest Northland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3479964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.