United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, registered in 1945, with $395,411 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
120 E Washington Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 EIN 41-0873718 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2024)
$395K
▼ 11.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$470K
Net assets
$514K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -19% 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 United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties: 13 mo reserves · -19% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 120 E Washington Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
- City
- Fergus Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $518K (FY2013) to $395K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $514K
Operating margin
-18.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$534K
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$514K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,411▼11.1% | $469,559▼8.5% | $514,347▲11.9% | $533,909▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $444,937▼19.9% | $513,151▲1.1% | $459,575▼12.1% | $524,752▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $555,771▲17.5% | $507,508▲3.2% | $522,644▲7.5% | $560,726▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $472,995▼20.7% | $491,781▼1.4% | $486,170▼2.1% | $515,888▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $596,271▲10.3% | $498,967▼10.5% | $496,353▲19.3% | $519,379▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $540,537▲1.0% | $557,364▼7.2% | $416,104▼1.9% | $443,102▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $534,929▲1.2% | $600,857▲4.1% | $424,275▼12.2% | $437,875▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $528,686▼1.3% | $577,244▲21.1% | $483,351▼7.8% | $498,469▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $535,405▲20.5% | $476,635▲5.8% | $524,385▲12.3% | $535,168▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $444,220▼7.8% | $450,573▼4.3% | $466,994▲7.6% | $473,977▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $481,934▼7.0% | $470,823▼8.1% | $434,014▲2.6% | $442,139▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $518,058 | $512,153▲7.9% | $422,903▲1.4% | $433,939▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $474,712▲4.1% | $416,998▼0.5% | $423,766▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $455,933▲17.5% | $418,961▲0.6% | $421,851▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $387,936 | $416,574 | $419,938 | 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.
Grants received · $46K total
7 grants to United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties totaling $46K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astera Health | General support | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $7,650 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $6,061 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2016 | $8,769 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | Summer programming for children in otter tail coun | 2016 | $5,100 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | Day of caring and community connect, to be added t | 2015 | $5,790 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | Project support | 2014 | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-0873718, based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties's EIN?
- United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0873718.
- How much revenue does United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties report?
- United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties reported $395,411 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties have?
- CharityIndex grades United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties (EIN 41-0873718) 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.