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PROVIDE INTELLECTUAL AND MORAL PREPARATION FOR RESPONSIBLE LIVING AND MEANINGFUL WORK.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$112.4M
Program Spending
90%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$10.2M
Total Expenses
▼$107.8M
Total Assets
$210.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$63.5M
Net Assets
$147.1M
Officer Compensation
→$801.7K
Other Salaries
$35.6M
Investment Income
$9.7M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $263.7K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ESSENTIA HEALTH41-0883623 | DULUTH, MN | $93.7K | Cash | SEE PART IV |
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER41-0777937 | DULUTH, MN | $80.6K | Cash | SEE PART IV |
ST MARY'S DETROIT LAKES HOSPITAL41-1620386 | DETROIT LAKES, MN | $22.7K | Cash | SEE PART IV |
FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER41-0991680 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15.3K | Cash | SEE PART IV |
MANKATO CLINIC LTD41-0849339 | MANKATO, MN | $12.2K | Cash | SEE PART IV |
CENTRACARE CLINIC41-1806657 | ST CLOUD, MN | $11.1K | Cash | SEE PART IV |
DEER RIVER HEALTHCARE CENTER41-0844574 | DEER RIVER, MN | $9,361 | Cash | SEE PART IV |
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM41-1842965 | STAPLES, MN | $6,956 | Cash | SEE PART IV |
CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER41-1724637 | CROSBY, MN | $6,707 | Cash | SEE PART IV |
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MN41-0872993 | DULUTH, MN | $5,122 | Cash | SEE PART IV |
| Total | $263.7K | |||
DULUTH, MN
$93.7K
DULUTH, MN
$80.6K
DETROIT LAKES, MN
$22.7K
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$15.3K
MANKATO CLINIC LTD
MANKATO, MN
$12.2K
ST CLOUD, MN
$11.1K
DEER RIVER, MN
$9,361
STAPLES, MN
$6,956
CROSBY, MN
$6,707
DULUTH, MN
$5,122
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$14.3M
Awards Found
16
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | UPWARD BOUND | $1.7M | FY2012 | Sep 2012 – Aug 2017 | Open → |
| Department of Education | STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM | $1.4M | FY2010 | Sep 2010 – Aug 2015 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | ADVANCED EDUCATION NURSING TRAINEESHIP | $1.4M | FY2012 | Sep 2012 – Jun 2016 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | ADVANCED NURSING EDUCATION EXPANSION | $1.3M | FY2010 | Sep 2010 – Sep 2016 | Open → |
| National Science Foundation | CS10K: TEACHIT - SCALING MOBILE CSP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ONLINE | $1.3M | FY2015 | Mar 2015 – Jun 2020 | Open → |
| Department of Education | UPWARD BOUND MATH & SCIENCE | $1.3M | FY2012 | Sep 2012 – Sep 2017 | Open → |
| Department of Education | RONALD E. MCNAIR POSTBACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT | $1.2M | FY2013 | Oct 2012 – Sep 2017 | Open → |
| National Science Foundation | STRATEGIES TO INCREASE THE SIZE, EFFICACY, AND RETENTION OF THE MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHING WORKFORCE IN HIGH-NEED MINNESOTA DISTRICTS | $1.2M | FY2016 | Jul 2016 – Jun 2021 | Open → |
| Department of Education | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $1M | FY2010 | Jul 2010 – Jun 2014 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (BHWET) PROGRAM | $666.6K | FY2017 | Sep 2017 – Aug 2021 | Open → |
| National Science Foundation | ENCOURAGING INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING IN SCIENCE, MATH, AND COMPUTING | $609.2K | FY2015 | Jul 2015 – Jun 2020 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | INCREASING AGING RESEARCH BY SOCIAL WORK FACULTY | $393.9K | FY2003 | Sep 2003 – Jun 2015 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | ADVANCED EDUCATION NURSING TRAINEESHIP | $350K | FY2016 | Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 | Open → |
| Department of Justice | VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (VIP): A CAMPUS MODEL | $300K | FY2013 | Oct 2012 – May 2016 | Open → |
| National Science Foundation | C4C@MOBILE CSP IMMERSION WEEK | $47.8K | FY2017 | Jul 2017 – Jun 2019 | Open → |
| National Science Foundation | COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: ENHANCING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES THROUGH EXTRAGALACTIC RADIO ASTRONOMY | $9,000 | FY2016 | Sep 2016 – Aug 2019 | Open → |
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.4M
ADVANCED EDUCATION NURSING TRAINEESHIP
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.3M
ADVANCED NURSING EDUCATION EXPANSION
National Science Foundation
$1.3M
CS10K: TEACHIT - SCALING MOBILE CSP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ONLINE
Department of Education
$1.2M
RONALD E. MCNAIR POSTBACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT
National Science Foundation
$1.2M
STRATEGIES TO INCREASE THE SIZE, EFFICACY, AND RETENTION OF THE MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHING WORKFORCE IN HIGH-NEED MINNESOTA DISTRICTS
Department of Health and Human Services
$666.6K
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (BHWET) PROGRAM
National Science Foundation
$609.2K
ENCOURAGING INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING IN SCIENCE, MATH, AND COMPUTING
Department of Health and Human Services
$393.9K
INCREASING AGING RESEARCH BY SOCIAL WORK FACULTY
Department of Health and Human Services
$350K
ADVANCED EDUCATION NURSING TRAINEESHIP
Department of Justice
$300K
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (VIP): A CAMPUS MODEL
National Science Foundation
$9,000
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: ENHANCING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES THROUGH EXTRAGALACTIC RADIO ASTRONOMY
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Years audited
10
Clean years
10
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditurecombined across all audits filed that year | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $36M | Yes | 2026-03-09 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $35.8M | Yes | 2024-11-05 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $36.6M | Yes | 2024-01-09 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $46.3M | Yes | 2023-02-05 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $46.1M | Yes | 2022-09-29 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $48.4M | Yes | 2021-08-04 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $49.8M | Yes | 2019-11-10 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $45.9M | Yes | 2018-11-08 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $48.9M | Yes | 2017-11-27 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $46.7M | Yes | 2017-01-04 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$36M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$35.8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$36.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$46.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$46.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$48.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$49.8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$45.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$48.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure, combined across all audits filed that year
$46.7M
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $112.4M | $10.2M | $107.8M | $210.7M | $147.1M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $109.5M | $9.3M | $113.3M | $209.2M | $140.6M |
| 2021 | $117.6M | $15.8M | $112.4M | $228.2M | $156.2M |
| 2020 | $123.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2023)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Barbara Mcdonald | President | 40 | $359.5K | $0 | $42.1K | $401.6K |
| Ryan Sandefer | VP For Academic Affairs | 40 | $164.3K | $0 | $40.9K | $205.2K |
| Jill Larson | Cfo, Treasurer | 40 | $128.9K | $0 | $19.1K | $147.9K |
| Deborah A Amberg | Trustee, Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Crawford | Trustee, Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Barbara Mcdonald
President
$401.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$359.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$42.1K
Ryan Sandefer
VP For Academic Affairs
$205.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$164.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$40.9K
Jill Larson
Cfo, Treasurer
$147.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$128.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.1K
Deborah A Amberg
Trustee, Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ed Crawford
Trustee, Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Mueller | VP For College Advancement | 40 | $152.5K | $0 | $57K | $209.5K |
| Diane Vertin | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $166.2K | $0 | $36.7K | $202.9K |
| Benjamin Deneen | Dean Of Strategic Development | 40 | $144.8K | $0 |
Chris Mueller
VP For College Advancement
$209.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$152.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$57K
Diane Vertin
Chief Operating Officer
$202.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$166.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$36.7K
Benjamin Deneen
Dean Of Strategic Development
$175.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$144.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$31K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concetta Renda | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Fellman | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Herman | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Lewis | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabriella Caldecott | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Alaspa | Trustee |
Concetta Renda
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Craig Fellman
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Herman
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $12.5M |
| $121M |
| $198M |
| $126.8M |
| 2019 | $118.4M | $8.1M | $117.4M | $192.5M | $126.1M |
| 2018 | $119.7M | $7.7M | $114.1M | $189.8M | $123.4M |
| 2017 | $114M | $6.7M | $109.6M | $181.1M | $113.5M |
| 2016 | $115M | $10.9M | $111.2M | $169.7M | $99.8M |
| 2015 | $123.6M | $10M | $108.2M | $168.8M | $98.4M |
| 2014 | $111.1M | $8M | $108.9M | $159.4M | $92.2M |
| 2013 | $107.8M | $7.3M | $104.4M | $149M | $82.2M |
| 2012 | $104.7M | $8.6M | $100.2M | $144.5M | $77.4M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | — |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| $31K |
| $175.8K |
| Sheryl Sandahl | Dean Of Nursing | 40 | $146.6K | $0 | $21.6K | $168.2K |
| Aileen Beard | Avp For Academic Affairs | 40 | $144.2K | $0 | $21.2K | $165.4K |
Sheryl Sandahl
Dean Of Nursing
$168.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$146.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.6K
Aileen Beard
Avp For Academic Affairs
$165.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$144.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.2K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| John Strange | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| M Michele Hogan | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Lambert | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Tanner | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Stender | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sister Beverly Raway | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sister Danile Lynch | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sister Donna Schroeder | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sister Gretchen Johnston | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Kent | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Burgess | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Ross | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Renier | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Wedige | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fred Lewis
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gabriella Caldecott
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jennifer Alaspa
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Strange
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
M Michele Hogan
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Lambert
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary Tanner
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michelle Stender
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sister Beverly Raway
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sister Danile Lynch
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sister Donna Schroeder
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sister Gretchen Johnston
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Stephen Kent
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steve Burgess
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sue Ross
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tom Renier
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tom Wedige
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0