United Way of Carlton and Pine

Foundation · Grantmaker Cloquet, MN EIN: 41-1358283 Website

UNITED WAY FIGHTS FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND BASIC NEEDS OF EVERY PERSON IN EVERY COMMUNITY.

Key facts about United Way of Carlton and Pine

EIN: 41-1358283
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $49,365
Grants made (2025): 5
Average grant: $9,873
Median grant: $7,500
Total assets: $548,879
Primary geography: Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who United Way of Carlton and Pine funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for United Way of Carlton and Pine's 5 itemized 2025 grants were Minnesota (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, MN (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How United Way of Carlton and Pine gives

Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$549K

-18.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$49K

-65.3% YoY

Grant Count

-58.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-16.7% YoY

About United Way of Carlton and Pine

Based on IRS filings

United Way of Carlton and Pine is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cloquet, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $549K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $12K.

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $49K (100%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Minnesota Wisconsin

Cities

CloquetDuluthTwo HarborsTamarackHermantownCarltonWaite ParkCromwellMoose LakeRosevilleSuperior

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$548,879	$674,978	$626,063
Revenue	$350,841	$385,155	$331,291
Expenses	$388,436	$411,183	$324,029
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$11,880	$990	$1,863
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
September 26, 2026 Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

54 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Head of the Lakes United Way ($17,411), Carlton County Collaborative ($10,454), First Witness ($7,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY Duluth, MN	COMMUNITY GIVING	$17,411
CARLTON COUNTY COLLABORATIVE Cloquet, MN	JUMP START 4 KINDERG	$10,454
FIRST WITNESS Duluth, MN	ADVOCACY CHILDREN	$7,500
JUST KIDS DENTAL Two Harbors, MN	DENTAL KIDS	$7,500
TRI-COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF Tamarack, MN	FOOD SHELF	$6,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Sarah Buhs	Executive Di	40	$73,450
Shelly Peterson	President	1	—
Marta Vant	Vice Preside	1	—
John Shannon	Treasurer	1	—
Jake Bushey	Secretary	1	—
Jon Reimer	Director	1	—
Vicki Oberstar	Director	1	—
Jessica Otis	Director	1	—
Carrie Foster	Director	1	—
Laura Nilsen	Director	1	—
Heather Bergherr	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Way of Carlton and Pine?

United Way of Carlton and Pine is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cloquet, MN. It holds $549K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is United Way of Carlton and Pine?

As of 2025, United Way of Carlton and Pine holds $549K in total assets with $351K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $49K in 2025.

Where does United Way of Carlton and Pine operate?

United Way of Carlton and Pine has awarded grants in Minnesota, Wisconsin.

What size grants does United Way of Carlton and Pine award?

In 2025, United Way of Carlton and Pine awarded 5 grants totaling $49K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is United Way of Carlton and Pine's EIN?

United Way of Carlton and Pine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1358283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.