United Way of Ne Minnesota
UNITED WAY OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INVESTS IN NONPROFITS, PROGRAMS, AND COLLABORATIONS THAT EQUIP AND EMPOWER, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO THRIVE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$606K
-44.7% YoY
Grant Count
27
+8.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-48.8% YoY
About United Way of Ne Minnesota
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Ne Minnesota is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in CHISHOLM, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 27 grants totaling $606K. Net investment income was $37K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,562,030 | $4,885,921 | $4,505,924 |
| Revenue | $2,714,803 | $2,900,252 | $2,072,692 |
| Expenses | $3,163,708 | $2,715,197 | $2,166,222 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $37,270 | $17,689 | $6,202 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Bois Forte Band of Chippewa ($50,000), Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank ($40,000), Star of the North Maternity Home ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVOCATES FOR FAMILY PEACE GRAND RAPIDS, MN | SUPPORT FOR BATTERED INDIVIDUALS | $15,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HIBBING DULUTH, MN | POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $35,000 |
| CAMP CHICAGAMI EVELETH, MN | POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $19,000 |
| CARE PARTNERS EVELETH, MN | SUPPORT FOR CANCER VICTIMS | $29,000 |
| CHECK AND CONNECT VIRGINIA, MN | STRUCTURED MENTORING INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS AND ENGAGEMENT AT SCHOOL. | $13,000 |
| CHILDREN'S DENTAL SERVICES MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PROVIDES PREVENTATIVE DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN IN A SCHOOL BASED SETTING | $23,000 |
| ELY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ELY, MN | TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE SERVICES WITH A VISION TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH. | $25,000 |
| ELY COMMUNITY RESOURCE INC ELY, MN | MENTORING FOR AT RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | $20,000 |
| FRIENDS AGAINST ABUSE INTL FALLS, MN | SUPPORT FOR BATTERED AND SEXUALLY ASSUALTED VICTIMS | $10,000 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI LAKES AND PINES WAITE PARK, MN | POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN SHAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $97,525 |
| CHAD BUUS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MATT HITI | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| GREG SCHULTZENBERG | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JACK FURLONG | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DEAN DEBELTZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LATISHA GIETZEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISSY BARTOVICH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIC CLEMENT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STACY KUUSINEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEANNIE NOBENS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MIKE NORTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NICK RENOLLET | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER CLEMENT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALICIA DICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUNNIE HARDY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMES HELMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAIME JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNA LEHTI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHARI MCGREGOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TRACI MILLERBERND | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIE ROWLAND | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMANDA PIHLAJA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Ne Minnesota?
United Way of Ne Minnesota is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in CHISHOLM, MN. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is United Way of Ne Minnesota?
As of 2025, United Way of Ne Minnesota holds $4.6M in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $606K in 2025.
Where does United Way of Ne Minnesota operate?
United Way of Ne Minnesota has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does United Way of Ne Minnesota award?
In 2025, United Way of Ne Minnesota awarded 27 grants totaling $606K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Ne Minnesota's EIN?
United Way of Ne Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0908454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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