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Est.

1943

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO RECEIVE GIFTS AND BEQUESTS, INVEST SUCH ITEMS, AND DISTRIBUTE THE INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS EARNED, NET OF ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES PAID, TO THE HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY.
Total Funding Given
$320.6K
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Head of the Lakes United Way
Duluth, MN
$2.7M
99%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$163.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$179.3K
J
Juhl Halvorson
Board Member
D
Deanna Benson
Board Member
G
Greg Goldman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST?
No. HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST give?
HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $163 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST make each year?
In 2024, HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $321 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Head of the Lakes United Way. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST?
HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.