About
The northland foundation supports northeastern minnesota people and communities working toward a future where everyone feels they belong and CAN thrive.
Donations are tax-deductible
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2025-06-30Financial history
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $14.0M · Peak FY2018: $17.0M · Avg: $11.6M
501(h) election
This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.
Political & Grant Activity
Address
202 W Superior Street 800 Sellwood
Duluth, MN, 55802-193
Governance
Voting board members12
Independent members12
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Board-designated %100.0%
Permanent endowment %0.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Net to org-$38K
Retained by contractors$38K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
Public records
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