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Head of the Lakes United Way

Head of the Lakes United Way

Duluth, MN 558021590
Tax ID41-0857077

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,191,872

Expenses

$2,344,527

Website

hlunitedway.org

Mission

HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY WORKS TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD BY FOCUSING ON CRITICAL NEEDS IN THE HEAD OF THE LAKES REGION. OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE LONG LASTING CHANGES. WE DO THIS BY RESEARCHING, IDENTIFYING, ANALYZING, AND REPORTING ON OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING ISSUES. WE STRATEGICALLY INVEST IN LOCAL PROGRAMS AND HIGH IMPACT INITIATIVES THAT ACHIEVE MEASURABLE OUTCOMES AND DEMONSTRATE RESULTS. WE UNITE OUR EFFORTS WITH OTHERS TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE AND TOGETHER, UNITED, WE INSPIRE HOPE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. WE EXIST TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES AND WE GET RESULTS.

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT - UNITED WAY STRATEGICALLY INVESTS IN LOCAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES AND STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY. EACH YEAR UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS, WITH THE SUPPORT OF STAFF, PERFORM AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF PROGRAMS APPLYING FOR FUNDING. ALLOCATIONS ARE MADE TO PROGRAMS MEETING IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ACHIEVING MEASURABLE RESULTS. HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY WORKS TO LEVERAGE AND MAXIMIZE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE HIGH IMPACT RESULTS AND COMMUNITY CHANGE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY PRIORITIES: 1)EDUCATION - FOSTERING SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN AND YOUTH. UNITED WAY HELPS ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ARE READY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE BY STRATEGICALLY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE SCHOOL READINESS AND PROVIDE YOUTH WITH THE PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND ACADEMIC SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL.2) HEALTH - IMPROVING PEOPLE'S HEALTH. UNITED WAY INCREASES ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND BENEFITS FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PEOPLE BY STRATEGICALLY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND DENTAL SERVICES TO THOSE WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE RECEIVE THE CARE THEY NEED. 3) INCOME - PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. UNITED WAY ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE TRANSITION OUT OF POVERTY BY STRATEGICALLY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE INCOME, SAVINGS AND ASSETS - LEADING TO INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. 4) BASIC NEEDS - ENSURING A STRONG NETWORK OF BASIC HUMAN SERVICES. UNITED WAY PROVIDES VITAL ONGOING OPERATING SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENSURE A STRONG NETWORK OF BASIC HUMAN SERVICES. UNITED WAY SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT MEET PEOPLE'S EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL NEEDS FOR FOOD, SHELTER, HOUSING, SAFETY AND CLOTHING.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “Head of the lakes united way's mission is to unite caring people and mobilize resources to empower individuals and strengthen communities.”.

When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “Head of the lakes united way works to advance the common good by focusing on critical needs in the head of the lakes region. our goal is to create long lasting changes. we do this by researching, identifying, analyzing, and reporting on our community's most pressing issues. we strategically invest in local programs and high impact initiatives that achieve measurable outcomes and demonstrate results. we unite our efforts with others to achieve positive community change and together, united, we inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. we exist to improve people's lives and we get results.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is MN, as per legal records.
  • The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 424 W SUPERIOR STREET NO 402, DULUTH, MN, 558021590.
  • According to the non-profit's form, they have 17 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$152,655.
  • The organization has 22 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1922.
  • The organization pays $827,676 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $339,429 in fundraising expenses.

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