SIOUX EMPIRE UNITED WAY INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

SIOUX EMPIRE UNITED WAY INC

EIN 46-0233701 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T)

What they do

to LEAD, SUSTAIN, and NURTURE A UNIFIED, EFFECTIVE RESPONSE to COMMUNITY NEEDS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $87.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders35 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

84.73%of revenue went to mission work87.2% of expenses · Program services

5.06%of revenue went to fundraising5.2% of expenses

$97.20spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

7.41%of revenue went to management and office costs7.6% of expenses

$1.41in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

96.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $127,548 for CHRISTINA RISS (CHIEF OPERATIONS OFF). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$9,016,807

Mission workProgram services$7,640,00384.73% of revenue87.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$668,0667.41% of revenue7.6% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$456,1525.06% of revenue5.2% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$252,5862.80% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$8,764,22197.20% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 87.2% mission · 7.6% management · 5.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.20% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 88.5% mission · 5.7% management · 5.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.81% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 87.3% mission · 7.8% management · 4.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 118.21% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 88.9% mission · 5.6% management · 5.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.27% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 90.2% mission · 4.9% management · 4.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.63% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 90.4% mission · 4.0% management · 5.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.51% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 91.3% mission · 3.7% management · 5.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.89% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 91.1% mission · 4.8% management · 4.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.01% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$9,016,807

Expenses$8,764,221

Annual surplus $252,586 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$7,640,003 · 87.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$668,066 · 7.6% of expenses

Fundraising$456,152 · 5.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$9,016,807

Expenses$8,764,221

Assets$12,329,979

Income$9,016,807

Contributions$8,702,709

Mission work (program services)$7,640,003

Fundraising$456,152

Grants given$67,792,275

Average grant$131,892

Management and general$668,066

Stocks and bonds$5,144,021

Accounting fees$18,054

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CHRISTINA RISSCHIEF OPERATIONS OFF · 40 hrs/week $127,548Base $114,572 · Other $12,976

LISA ROMKEMACEO (STARTED IN JULY) · 40 hrs/week $79,514Base $70,158 · Other $9,356

PAM HANNEMANINTERIM CEO (JAN-AUG) · 40 hrs/week $78,161

ALAN H TURNER IIPRESIDENT/CEO THROUGH JAN · 40 hrs/week $71,634Base $69,843 · Other $1,791

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (35)

CHRISTINA RISSCHIEF OPERATIONS OFF

LISA ROMKEMACEO (STARTED IN JULY)

PAM HANNEMANINTERIM CEO (JAN-AUG)

ALAN H TURNER IIPRESIDENT/CEO THROUGH JAN

TOLCHA MESELEFIRST VICE-CHAIR (THROUGH AUG)

TIM BLOTSKEMEMBER

SARAH HOGGMEMBER

VICKI STEWARTMEMBER

SANDY DIELEMANMEMBER

RANDY KNECHTPAST CHAIR

PAUL HANSONVICE CAMPAIGN CHAIR

ADRIENNE MCKEOWNCOMM. IMP CHAIR

MONIE SIEMONSMAMEMBER

MILES BEACOMMEMBER

MIKE TOWNSENDMEMBER

MATT HOCKSMEMBER

MARK MILLAGEMEMBER

LUKE CARRMEMBER

WAYNE BAUMBERGERMEMBER

KIRA KIMBALLMEMBER

KIM BURMACAMPAIGN CHAIR

KELLY HEFTIMEMBER

KATE KOTZEACHAIR

JULIE WAAGEMEMBER

JULIA DISBURGVICE COMM IMPACT CHAIR

JOEL SYLVESTERSECOND VICE-CHAIR

JEREMY BILLMEMBER

JAMIE HEGGEMARKETING CHAIR

DR JANE STAVEMMEMBER

COREY HEATONMEMBER

BRENDA KIBBEMEMBER

BOB MUNDTMEMBER

ANNA JANKORDMEMBER

ANGIE HILLESTADTREASURER

ANGELA LAMMERSMEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1957
Location: 1000 N WEST AVE STE 120, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104-1314
County: Minnehaha
In care of: LISA ROMKEMA
Primary officer: LISA ROMKEMA, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(605) 336-2095

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BRADY MARTZ & ASSOCIATES PC
NTEE classification: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (T)
IRS tax category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Grant-giving organization: Yes