Greater Twin Cities United Way
78% goes to programs $15 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Greater Twin Cities United Way is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 2000, with $50,927,749 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 78% of spending to programs.
404 S 8th St Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 EIN 41-1973442 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2023)
$50.9M
▼ 29.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$49.6M
Net assets
$141.4M
Employees
216
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating78% to programs · $15 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Greater Twin Cities United Way: 78% to programs · $15 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating34 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Greater Twin Cities United Way: 34 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Greater Twin Cities United Way: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Greater Twin Cities United Way: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Our mission is to unite changemakers, advocate for social good and develop solutions to address the challenges no one can solve alone.
What they do
Educational success: united way's vision - all young children and their families enter kindergarten ready to learn and thrive, and all youth have the skills, relationships and mindsets to choose and direct their futures. united way meets urgent needs by supporting nonprofits doing impactful work in early childhood education and career and future readiness, and by connecting callers to education resources via its 211 resource helpline. united way also makes lasting change to improve the education system through its 80x3 initiative, which is focused on expanding early childhood trauma-informed care; career academies initiative, focused on expanding access to wealth-building careers for youth; and advocacy efforts that support quality childcare and young people's career readiness. in 2023, united way and its partners provided early childhood and family education programming for more than 54,000 children and adults, and united way's 80x3 initiative supported trauma-sensitive care for more than 500 children and more than 400 families. united way's advocacy for children day brought together more than 400 children and parents to advocate for quality early childcare and education, and united way's coalition advocacy efforts resulted in more than $2 billion in investments in childcare. grants from united way's women united initiative helped nearly 9,500 mothers and children grow their family stability through financial education and high-quality early learning. youth programs supported by united way's holistic grantmaking engaged more than 14,750 young people. more than 10,000 students deepened their career readiness through programs supported by career academies. united way's action day initiative provided more than 45,000 students with backpacks full of school supplies for young people, and the organization's legislative coalitions successfully advocated for $4 billion in new public investments in higher education and youth career readiness.
Donor designations - gtcuw fundraising results also include contributions to united way that donors direct to specific non-profit organizations. there were 5,654 donor designations to 1,214 agencies in 2023.
Economic opportunity: united way's vision - all adults enter the workforce prepared for skilled employment and increased wealth. united way meets urgent needs by supporting nonprofits doing impactful work to provide job training and entrepreneurship support, and by connecting callers to employment resources via its 211 resource helpline. united way also makes lasting change to improve systems by building educator-employer partnerships and advocating for policies that mitigate the impacts of the "benefits cliff." in 2023, partners funded by united way disbursed nearly $27 million in entrepreneurship grants to communities of color throughout the greater twin cities. united way partners focusing on employment helped provide job training and counseling for nearly 12,000 adults seeking employment, with approximately 70 percent retaining their job for at least 12 months.united way's 211 resource helpline: united way's 211 resource helpline specialists provide information and referrals to statewide resources and services to help people meet their basic needs, including rental assistance, food programs, childcare, employment and more. in 2023, united way responded to over 342,000 requests to 211 from across minnesota, and housing continued to be the most requested resource, followed by utilities and energy assistance. additionally, the data united way secures through 211 about community needs informs its grant investments in housing, food, education and jobs, as well as its advocacy strategies in advancing equitable policies and state funding to support people experiencing poverty. 988 suicide and crisis lifeline: in 2023, greater twin cities united way continued offering support as a minnesota-based provider of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. when minnesotans call 988, local, trained and cari
Contact & location
- Address
- 404 S 8th St Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55404
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- Subcategory
- Federated Giving Programs
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $96.2M (FY2013) to $50.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $5.8MNet assets $141.4M
Operating margin
2.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$147.2M
Total liabilities
$5.8M
Net assets
$141.4M
Salaries & benefits
$18.0M
36% of expenses
Board members
56
56 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,927,749▼29.3% | $49,612,149▼7.7% | $141,385,199▲5.1% | $147,178,139▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $72,055,831▲28.3% | $53,750,144▲1.5% | $134,496,958▲7.9% | $141,116,541▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $56,166,906▼2.7% | $52,950,966▼12.5% | $124,622,229▲6.3% | $131,397,199▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $57,734,510▼5.9% | $60,509,503▼12.8% | $117,241,598▲0.8% | $123,376,115▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $61,336,481▼10.6% | $69,416,883▼9.5% | $116,352,989▼3.7% | $124,513,990▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $68,621,418▼10.2% | $76,671,581▼10.6% | $120,763,739▼11.2% | $127,972,190▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $76,414,596▼13.1% | $85,788,732▼9.1% | $136,002,258▼3.9% | $145,836,866▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $87,943,800▼10.8% | $94,334,923▼1.5% | $141,580,411▼2.3% | $153,267,700▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $98,556,016▼3.3% | $95,728,199▲3.1% | $144,960,572▲0.4% | $158,666,636▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $101,878,221▲5.9% | $92,826,249▲1.3% | $144,312,134▲5.7% | $156,616,916▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $96,195,805 | $91,626,038▼0.2% | $136,544,439▲8.5% | $148,512,376▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $91,829,692▼0.6% | $125,859,358▲3.1% | $143,124,934▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $92,399,506▼1.9% | $122,051,838▼1.3% | $139,681,176▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $94,205,709 | $123,687,609 | $140,737,760 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: John Wilgers — $450,912 (0.91% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wilgers | President and Ceo | 40 | $450,912 |
| Athena Mihas | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $187,585 |
| Kristina Salkowski | Svp Advancement | 40 | $173,543 |
| Joseph Munnich | Executive Director Gen Next | 40 | $171,743 |
| Mala Thao | Vp Individual Giving & Donor Diversification | 40 | $159,948 |
| Megan O'meara | Sr Director Holistic Grant Making & Innovation | 40 | $152,267 |
| Kelly Puspoki | Vp Marketing & Communications | 40 | $151,296 |
| Michelle Daniel | Associate Vp Development | 40 | $144,747 |
| Juli Durda | Vp Human Resources | 40 | $141,222 |
| Erin Flicker | Director - Impact Strategy & Execution | 40 | $138,703 |
| Ceri Steer | Senior Director It | 40 | $137,234 |
| Elliott Erickson | Associate Vp Data Strategy, Campaign & Processing | 40 | $133,372 |
| Al Mcfarlane | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Amy Dahl | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Anu Codaty | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Asad Zaman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Beth Simermeyer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Allingham | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chad Poitra | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Hadaway | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Hylden Advocacy & Law | Advocacy Consulting Services | $226,500 |
| Ka Nicholas Consulting LLC | Breakthrough Consulting Services | $149,238 |
Grants received · $93.1M total
270 grants to Greater Twin Cities United Way totaling $93.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $2,019,925 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, human services | 2024 | $1,165,338 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $751,772 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $326,066 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $108,320 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $101,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $72,599 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $23,677 |
| United Way of Central Indiana Inc | Donor choice | 2024 | $22,807 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $22,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $18,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support charitable purpose | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $10,245 |
Grants made · $13.8M in FY2023
134 grants totaling $13.8M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Greater Twin Cities United Way →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury United Communities | Program costs | $583,367 |
| Project For Pride In Living Inc | Program costs | $501,676 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis | Program costs | $478,412 |
| Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Inc | Program costs | $359,550 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | Program costs | $352,100 |
| Merrick Community Services | Program costs | $330,894 |
| Youthlink | Program costs | $315,513 |
| Avivo | Program costs | $288,184 |
| The Bridge For Youth | Program costs | $283,521 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Program costs | $278,298 |
| The Link | Program costs | $273,713 |
| Al-maauun | Program costs | $232,592 |
| The Family Partnership | Program costs | $227,487 |
| Centro Tyrone Guzman | Program costs | $222,951 |
| Connections Independence | Program costs | $222,866 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Greater Twin Cities United Way a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Greater Twin Cities United Way is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1973442, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Greater Twin Cities United Way's EIN?
- Greater Twin Cities United Way's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1973442.
- How much revenue does Greater Twin Cities United Way report?
- Greater Twin Cities United Way reported $50,927,749 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Greater Twin Cities United Way's spending goes to programs?
- Greater Twin Cities United Way spends about 78% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Greater Twin Cities United Way have?
- CharityIndex grades Greater Twin Cities United Way A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Greater Twin Cities United Way's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Greater Twin Cities United Way's latest Form 990 is $450,912, paid to John Wilgers (President and Ceo).
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Data for Greater Twin Cities United Way (EIN 41-1973442) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.