Nonprofit · EIN 41-1567744
UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA
Tax-exempt · BEMIDJI, MN 56619
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,327,489 | $1,171,251 | $156,238 | $2,189,429 | $1,236,541 | $952,888 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,178,752 | $1,263,763 | -$85,011 | $1,086,286 | $289,962 | $796,324 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,285,686
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $41,803
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $27,748
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $369,570
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $91,560
- Other salaries and wages
- $226,660
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $356,751
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,600
- Occupancy
- $28,721
- Depreciation
- $10,943
- Program services (functional)
- $1,008,199
- Management and general (functional)
- $62,500
- Fundraising (functional)
- $100,552
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,086,286
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,189,429
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,236,541
- Net assets, end of year
- $952,888
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $47,451
- Publicly traded securities
- $421,610
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $691,997
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $260,891
- Gross receipts
- $1,482,707
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 1,006
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENAE ALAMANO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $91,560 |
| JUSTIN KANEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LORI LUNDBERG | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROB BELANGER | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER COAUETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA KINGBIRD | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF LIND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DREW HILDENBRAND | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON RYLANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ARLENE HOGQUIST | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MEGAN STEIGAUF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KEV JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HEIDI MYHRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANNA CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENAE ALAMANO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $86,800 |
| NIKKI BRINK | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROB BELANGER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN KANEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH HOKUF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER COAUETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NINA JOHNSON | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANDREA KINGBIRD | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF LIND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DREW HILDENBRAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MEGAN STEIGAUF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ARLENE HOGQUIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LORI LUNDBERG | AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON RYLANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 27, BEMIDJI, MN 56619-0027
- In care of
- % ASHLI BOWEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DENAE ALAMANO, PO BOX 27, BEMIDJI, MN 56619
- Signed the 990
- DENAE ALAMANO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (218) 444-8929
- Website
- WWW.UNITEDWAYBEMIDJI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KBA PETERSON ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY. OUR FOCUS ON ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD CREATES A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF AREA CHILDREN, YOUTH, AGING ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, PEOPLE IN CRISIS AND PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES BY FOCUSING ON THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A GOOD LIFE: EDUCATION - HELPING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL; INCOME - PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY, INCREASING SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE; AND, HEALTH - IMPROVING PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING, AND PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE UNITED WAY'S AGENDA FOR ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD INCLUDES: INVESTING IN NONPROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE MOST CRITICAL NEEDS AND DELIVER THE GREATEST IMPACT POSSIBLE; IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES AND SUPPORT YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS NEW AND EMERGING NEEDS; AND, FORMING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABO
Program accomplishments
- UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA STRATEGICALLY INVESTS DOLLARS IN REPUTABLE, KNOWLEDGEABLE AGENCIES THAT BUILD A SOLID NETWORK OF SUPPORT AROUND OUR COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS ENSURES THAT UNITED WAY'S INVESTMENTS IN NONPROFIT PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE MOST SERIOUS HUMAN NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY AND CREATE REAL, LASTING CHANGE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CABINET IS THE HALLMARK OF UNITED WAY'S ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE COMMUNITY. PRIOR TO MAKING FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE UNITED WAY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CABINET SPENDS COUNTLESS HOURS THOROUGHLY REVIEWING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING, INCLUDING INTERVIEWING THE AGENCIES APPLYING FOR FUNDING, REVIEWING THE AGENCY'S FINANCIALS, THE PROGRAM'S OUTCOMES, THE AGENCY'S COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS, THE AGENCY'S ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY MEET COMMUNITY AND CLIENT NEEDS, AND THE ALIGNMENT TO UNITED WAY'S FOCUS ON ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FINAL INVESTMENT DECISIONS WHEN THEY APPROVE THE TOTAL INVESTMENTS TO PARTNER AGENCIES EACH YEAR. ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS GAPS IN RESPONDING TO CRITICAL, NEW AND EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS AROUND THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH.Expenses $377,800 · grants $369,570
- COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES - UNITED WAY IDENTIFIES A LIMITED NUMBER OF CRITICAL ISSUES (GAPS IN SERVICES OR EMERGING NEEDS) WHERE ACTION IS REQUIRED AND DEVELOPS IMPACT STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS IN RESPONSE. THE UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA BACKPACK BUDDIES PROGRAM IS A FOOD PACK PROGRAM THAT ENSURES BEMIDJI AREA CHILDREN EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY AND HUNGER HAVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIONAL, EASY-TO-PREPARE AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ON WEEKENDS AND DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS. THE UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA'S HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR KIDS PROGRAM COLLECTS CHIRSTMAS GIFTS AND DISTRIBUTES THEM TO AREA CHILDREN IN NEED. OTHER INITIATIVES INCLUDE: COATS FOR THE COMMUNITY, THE EARNED INCOME AND CHILD TAX CREDIT OUTREACH AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, FAMILYWIZE, A FREE PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD FOR THE UNINSURED, AND THE VENTURE GRANT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ONE-TIME FUNDING TO AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW OR EXPANSION OF EXISTING PROGRAMS.Expenses $630,399
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1567744
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,189,429
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,482,707
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,327,489 | $1,171,251 | $2,189,429 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,178,752 | $1,263,763 | $1,086,286 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $944,519 | $1,015,462 | $1,122,251 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1567744).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA is 41-1567744.
- Is UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DENAE ALAMANO.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,560 (DENAE ALAMANO, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,327,489, expenses of $1,171,251 and total assets of $2,189,429 at year end.
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