United Way of Carlton and Pine
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United Way of Carlton and Pine at a glance
In short: United Way of Carlton and Pine gave $49K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,365
- -65.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,873
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $548,879
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Carlton and Pine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Head of the Lakes United Way ($17K). Together the top 5 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Way of Carlton and Pine gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2025) to $194K (2019). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $548,879 | $350,841 | $388,436 | $49,365 | 5 | $11,880 |
| 2024 | $674,978 | $385,155 | $411,183 | $142,249 | 12 | $990 |
| 2023 | $626,063 | $331,291 | $324,029 | $158,327 | 11 | $1,863 |
| 2022 | $617,599 | $338,531 | $325,547 | $173,877 | 12 | $8,016 |
| 2021 | $662,920 | $368,667 | $329,155 | $193,442 | 14 | $16,886 |
| 2020 | $587,766 | $347,683 | $321,913 | $184,578 | 12 | $9,171 |
| 2019 | $580,084 | $354,230 | $325,681 | $193,757 | 15 | $10,741 |
About United Way of Carlton and Pine
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Carlton and Pine is a public charity, 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Carlton and Pine is led by Shelly Peterson, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shelly Peterson
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Oberstar
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Reimer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Bergherr
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Nilsen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Foster
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Otis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Buhs
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$40K (2023) → $73K (2025)
John Shannon
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Bushey
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marta Vant
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Susan Zmyslony (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jessica Ochis (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Nora Rosemore (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Travis Hansen (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Colleen Fetters (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jonathan Ballmer (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Stephanie Hammitt (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ali Bilden Camps (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Amanda Rosebrock (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Janet Ashmore (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kevin Haley (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Marah Vallaincourt (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sheila Port (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Emily Hutchison (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Susan Zymslony (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Blythe Thill (2019) — Director
- Former: Cindy Kopic (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Dianne Barkos (2019) — Director
- Former: Heather Overn (2019) — Director
- Former: Kathy Lund (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Melissa Riess (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $73K, to Sarah Buhs (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Carlton and Pine
How much does United Way of Carlton and Pine give each year?
United Way of Carlton and Pine gave $49K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $142K across 12 grants.
What is United Way of Carlton and Pine's typical grant size?
United Way of Carlton and Pine's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,873, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Carlton and Pine give grants?
United Way of Carlton and Pine gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, MN (2 grants).
Does United Way of Carlton and Pine give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Carlton and Pine's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Carlton and Pine's largest grantees?
United Way of Carlton and Pine's largest 2025 grantees include Head of the Lakes United Way ($17,411), Carlton County Collaborative ($10,454) and First Witness ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Carlton and Pine?
United Way of Carlton and Pine reported $549K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $351K.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work United Way of Carlton and Pine 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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