United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc
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United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $984,308
- -27.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,188,703
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $7,512
- -44.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,542,447
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $56K (2023). In 2023 it reported $56K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myally Health Grand Forks, ND | Contraceptive Devices | $7,500 |
| Prairie Harvest Mental Health Grand Forks, ND | Job Development Application Station | $7,500 |
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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 | $984,308 | $1,188,703 | $1,542,447 | — | — | $7,512 |
| 2024 | $1,364,935 | $1,385,809 | $1,253,359 | — | — | $13,526 |
| 2023 | $1,025,752 | $1,021,151 | $1,087,194 | $55,691 | Total only | $2,632 |
| 2022 | $781,540 | $1,136,548 | $1,061,034 | $15,000 | 2 | $898 |
| 2021 | $706,857 | $1,027,160 | $1,000,163 | $20,963 | 1 | $1,971 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Grand Forks, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $984K in total assets. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc is led by Heather Novak, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Novak
Executive Director
Vice President of Operations → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$57K (2021) → $95K (2025)
Eric Scheffer
Board Chair
Treasurer → Board Vice Chair, 2024
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Huschle
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruann Dechene
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Zavoral
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lasha Oss
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Dunham
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Berg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wray Wright
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Hendrickson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Stocker
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Greenberg
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Davidson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Moe
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerica Miller
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Riewer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni McQuillan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Rixen
Past Board Chair
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Past Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Roth
Treasurer
Board Chair → Past Board Chair, 2024
Past Board Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Demester
Board Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Andrews
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Brandon Baumbach (2021–2023) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Cheryl Ramberg (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Griffin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Chrissy Brabandt (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Dachtler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Terry Brenner (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tricia Berg (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dave Sena (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jodi Sorum (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Marty McDonald (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tony Telken (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Johnson (2021) — Past Campaign Chair
- Former: Phyllis Johnson (2021) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $95K, to Heather Novak (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc
How large is United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc?
United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc reported $984K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc?
United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Grand Forks, ND. It holds $984K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc operate?
United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc's EIN?
United Way of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and the Area Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0255772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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