Souris Valley United Way
Souris Valley United Way is a Minot, North Dakota–based public charity (Form 990) formed in 1930. It raises and distributes funds through partnerships with local agencies, supporting community programs that advance education, financial stability, and health while addressing basic human needs.
Souris Valley United Way at a glance
In short: Souris Valley United Way gave $348K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $32K), mostly in North Dakota. 36% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $347,502
- +14.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $31,591
- -26.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,088,973
- -3.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Souris Valley United Way
- How to Apply
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The organization’s grant information says eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving its listed counties may submit an online application with required documents. The process includes an initial eligibility and completeness review, followed by evaluation by a Community Impact Panel, which may ask applicants questions about impact and finances. The panel makes recommendations to the board, which announces funding decisions.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 application cycle is past. The grant webpage gives an April 3, 2026 closing date, while the grant-program listing gives April 8, 2026. The program listing also gives a February 19 opening date, panel review dates of May 6–8, and decisions in June; the grant webpage says funds are distributed in February 2027.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 application cycle is past.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 3Rd Ave Sw Ste F, Minot, ND 58701
Phone: (701) 839-2994
Website: https://svunitedway.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Souris Valley United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Northern Plains Child Advocacy ($90K). Together the top 10 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 38 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s grant information identifies Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Renville, and Ward counties as its service area. The 2026 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Souris Valley United Way open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2022) to $348K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $348K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Plains Child Advocacy Minot, ND | To assist those who have unmet basic human needs | $90,000 |
| Domestic Violence Crisis Center Minot, ND | To assist those who have unmet basic human needs | $50,000 |
| Minot Commission on Aging Minot, ND | To assist those who have unmet basic human needs | $50,000 |
| Mountain Plains Child Care Minot, ND | To assist those who have unmet basic human needs | $50,000 |
| F5 Project Fargo, ND | To assist those who have unmet basic human needs | $22,000 |
| Community Action Minot, ND | To assist those who have unmet basic human needs | $20,000 |
| Companions for Children Minot, ND | To assist those who have unmet basic human needs | $20,000 |
| Minot Area Homeless Coalition Minot, ND | To assist those who have unmet basic human needs | $20,000 |
| Village Family Service Center Fargo, ND | To assist those who have unmet basic human needs | $10,000 |
| Mountain Plains Youth Works Bismarck, ND | To assist those who have unmet basic human needs | $8,999 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2026 filing reports 11 grants; the 2025 and 2024 filings report 7 and 8 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,088,973 | $738,215 | $892,138 | $347,502 | 11 | $51,373 |
| 2025 | $2,161,625 | $725,249 | $805,004 | $302,409 | 7 | $45,805 |
| 2024 | $2,200,186 | $936,708 | $814,544 | $272,095 | 8 | $46,613 |
| 2023 | $1,895,489 | $819,827 | $732,888 | $174,858 | 6 | $1,746 |
| 2022 | $1,826,642 | $812,494 | $663,919 | $143,000 | 6 | $1,334 |
| 2021 | $1,722,414 | $703,620 | $736,788 | $157,136 | 10 | $15,739 |
| 2020 | $1,825,149 | $954,209 | $672,837 | $148,755 | 10 | $5,109 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to mobilize people, organizations, and resources to advance education, financial stability, and health while addressing basic human needs. Its grant information highlights food security, health, and education. Its 2025 filing describes supported programs in emergency assistance, financial stability, nutrition, physical and emotional wellness, school readiness, and youth leadership.
The organization’s 2025 filing also describes the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which provides books to children in surrounding communities, and Backpack Buddies, which provides weekend food for children who might otherwise go without. These are programs described by the organization, rather than grants for outside applicants.
Recent grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. The Domestic Violence Crisis Center says its mission is to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and reduce domestic violence through public education. The Minot Commission on Aging says it provides meals and health services to seniors in a seven-county area. Companions for Children says it connects children with volunteer adult mentors, while the Minot Area Homeless Coalition says it advocates for and coordinates services for people experiencing homelessness. F5 Project describes its work as helping people transition from confinement to a new life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, Souris Valley United Way reported 11 grants totaling $347,502. Grant amounts ranged from $6,503 to $90,000, with a median of $20,000. The stated purpose for each itemized grant was to assist people with unmet basic human needs.
The largest awards were $90,000 to Northern Plains Child Advocacy; $50,000 each to Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Minot Commission on Aging, and Mountain Plains Child Care; and $22,000 to F5 Project. Other awards included $20,000 each to Community Action, Companions for Children, and Minot Area Homeless Coalition; $10,000 to Village Family Service Center; $8,999 to Mountain Plains Youth Works; and $6,503 to Minot Literacy Volunteers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Tom Rafferty as president, Karna Taft as vice president, and Mick Kossan as treasurer. It also lists Monica Peterson, Heidi Llewellyn, Paul Gillund, Amanda Heim, Lofton Klabunde, Shawna Knight, and Theresa Getzlaff as directors.
The organization’s website identifies Christy Miller as executive director, Emily Lindquist as director of outreach and engagement, and Kathryn Aubol as office manager.
Souris Valley United Way is led by Christine Miller, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Christine Miller
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$65K (2024) → $74K (2026)
Tom Rafferty
President
Director → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Llewellyn
Director
President → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Peterson
Director
Past President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Gillund
Director
Vice President → President, 2025
President → Director, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Heim
Director
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lofton Klabunde
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Knight
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Getzlaff
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mick Kossan
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karna Taft
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Casey Klein (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jim Knudsen (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Vollmer (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Richard Berg (2020–2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Jennifer Hubrig (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Karla Paurus (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tammy Green (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Cole Krueger (2022) — Director
- Former: Joan Mattson Wu (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Perry Erdmann (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tawnya Bernsdorf (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Perry Olson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $74K, to Christine Miller (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Souris Valley United Way
How much does Souris Valley United Way give each year?
Souris Valley United Way gave $348K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $302K across 7 grants.
What is Souris Valley United Way's typical grant size?
Souris Valley United Way's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $31,591, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Souris Valley United Way that year got $12K on average.
Where does Souris Valley United Way give grants?
Souris Valley United Way gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minot, ND (8 grants) and Fargo, ND (2 grants).
Does Souris Valley United Way give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Souris Valley United Way's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist Those Who Have Unmet Basic Human Needs" (11 grants).
Who are Souris Valley United Way's largest grantees?
Souris Valley United Way's largest 2026 grantees include Northern Plains Child Advocacy ($90,000), Domestic Violence Crisis Center ($50,000) and Minot Commission on Aging ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Souris Valley United Way?
Souris Valley United Way reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $738K.
What does Souris Valley United Way fund?
The organization states that its mission is to mobilize people, organizations, and resources to advance education, financial stability, and health while addressing basic human needs. Its grant information highlights food security, health, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Souris Valley United Way?
The organization’s grant information says eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving its listed counties may submit an online application with required documents. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Souris Valley United Way's EIN?
Souris Valley United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0308679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Souris Valley United Way funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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