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FY 2023

Verified NonprofitLast Filed 2023EIN 41-0857077

Head of the Lakes United Way

DULUTH, MNNTEE: T70Founded 1922Website

mission statement

To strengthen the communities we serve by uniting people and resources.

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Total Revenue

$1.6M

FY 2023

Program Spending

58.3%

of total expenses

Known Funders

2019–2024 filings

Key Metrics (FY 2023)

The Numbers

$8.5M

Total Assets

$8.0M net

61.4 mo

Operating Reserves

FY 2023

+1%

Revenue Growth

YoY

Total Employees

FY 2023

Funding Track Record

Backed by 29 Institutional Funders

$4.2M raised across 89 grants · +$280 committed (2019–2024 filings)

Funder Geography

Funders across 13 states (2019–2024 filings)

Institutional Funding by Year

PaidCommittedBoth

Funder	Location	Total Awarded
Head of the Lakes United Way Trust	DULUTH, MN	$1,744,581
Minnesota Power Foundation	DULUTH, MN	$625,000
Muriel Whiteside Charitable Tr	MILWAUKEE, WI	$534,562
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Inc	DULUTH, MN	$413,375
American Online Giving Foundation Inc	NEWARK, DE	$393,715
Charities Aid Foundation America	ALEXANDRIA, VA	$87,457
United Way of Carlton and Pine County Area	CLOQUET, MN	$78,722
American Gift Fund	WILMINGTON, DE	$50,000
Northland Foundation	DULUTH, MN	$35,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program	SOUTHEASTERN, PA	$29,800

Total tracked: $4,192,544 across 89 grants · +$280 committed across 2 commitments (2019–2024 filings)

Totals reflect grants as reported on funder tax returns. Timing may not match recipient revenue: funder and recipient fiscal years often differ, and grants paid by a funder in one year may be recognized by the recipient in a different year.

Programs (FY 2023)

What They Do

$175K in expenses

Programming and Initiatives: (1) The Volunteer Center is a "one stop shop" for volunteer opportunities. (2) Day of Caring is a bi-annual community-wide volunteer and supply drive event connecting community members to projects with nonprofit partners. (3) Twin Ports College Connect is a partnership with local colleges to help connect students with volunteer opportunities. (4) Stuff the Bus mobilizes the community to collect school supplies and coordinate with local partners to distribute the supplies where they are most needed. (5) Be on Board is a training program that provides individuals with the tools they need to serve on a nonprofit board. (6) 211 is a free information and referral resource available 24 hours a day on a variety of topics.

$83K in expenses

Our Community Investment Process provides funding for nearly 70 community programs within the focus areas of health, education, and financial stability. This process is community-driven, reflecting the collective input and priorities of the communities we serve. Every program is monitored, evaluated, and measured for effectiveness. In this way, HLUW validates that investments get results and make a difference where it matters most.

$652K in expenses

AFL-CIO community services is a partnership with organized labor that supports working families and strengthens our communities. Through this partnership, we operate an Emergency Member Assistance Program and Holiday Assistance Program. Community Services also plays a key role in organizing community events such as Construct Tomorrow, Workers Memorial Day, and the Labor Day picnic.

Financial History