Local Nonprofit Snapshot
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Local nonprofit sector snapshot
Spur defines the local nonprofit sector as the 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that provide programs and services that are broadly relevant and beneficial to the local community.
To learn more about local nonprofits you may also wish to visit ItsInOurNatureWRV.org. The “it’s in our nature” campaign, an initiative of Spur, highlights the indispensable role of local nonprofits in our community and seeks to inspire more people to learn, volunteer, and give back.
Since the founding in 1957 of the valley’s first and longest existing nonprofit, the Community Library, the nonprofit sector has grown steadily to support residents and enhance life in the valley
Nonprofits are a vital industry in our community
Sector size by mission category
Based on 2021 990 Filings
Contributed Income
Expenses
The economic impact of the nonprofit sector is large
10%+
of the Blaine County workforce consistently employed in the nonprofit sector
8-11%
of business income is generated from annual nonprofit revenue
$68.74
Avg. amount spent in addition to the cost of admission* for arts events
*Americans for the Arts - Arts & Economic Prosperity 5