Becker County United Way
To maximize community resources and mobilize the caring power to help people in need in Becker County, MN.
Becker County United Way at a glance
In short: Becker County United Way gave $89K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $18K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $89,000
- +27.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,800
- -23.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $229,623
- -11.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Becker County United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lakes Crisis Center ($42K). Together the top 5 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Becker County United Way gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2022) to $89K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakes Crisis Center Detroit Lakes, MN | — | $41,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes, MN | — | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of White Earth White Earth, MN | — | $10,000 |
| Lakes Area YES Network Detroit Lakes, MN | — | $8,750 |
| A Place to Belong Detroit Lakes, MN | — | $8,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $229,623 | $239,945 | $271,072 | $89,000 | 5 | $3,320 |
| 2025 | $260,636 | $288,508 | $240,673 | $69,625 | 3 | $2,944 |
| 2024 | $212,643 | $261,391 | $232,666 | $67,750 | 3 | $752 |
| 2023 | $183,806 | $238,547 | $269,041 | $59,000 | 2 | $640 |
| 2022 | $214,538 | $249,180 | $236,978 | $57,875 | 2 | $671 |
| 2021 | $201,430 | $239,686 | $224,029 | $67,375 | 4 | $312 |
About Becker County United Way
Based on IRS filings
Becker County United Way is a public charity, based in Detroit Lakes, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $230K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Becker County United Way is led by Terry Haus, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 20 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Terry Haus
Executive Director
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $56K (2026)
Laura Koenig
President
Board Member → President Elect, 2025
President Elect → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Askelson
Secretary & Accountant
Secretary & Bookkeeper → Secretary & Accountant, 2026
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $9K (2026)
Alyssa Hagedorn
Past President
President Elect → President, 2025
President → Past President, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Einerson
Past President
Past President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Herzog
Board Member
President Elect → Past President, 2023
Past President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanner Lane
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Okeson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Hochgraber
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anissa Newberg
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cara Frank
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney McNamee
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Bakken
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Courneya
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kessler
President Elect
Board Member → President Elect, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Alton
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanner Duncan
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Hefta
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanie Pace
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kala Fagre
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Bonnie Mohs (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Thorwaldsen (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Hope Adams (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Morlock (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Quinn Rogstad (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Annie Houdlum (2021–2023) — Student Board Member
- Former: Jordan Bjorus (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: LuAnn Porter (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Anna Schmitz (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Holly Disse (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Denise Kettner (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Baker (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sydney Haus (2021) — Student Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $56K, to Terry Haus (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Becker County United Way
How much does Becker County United Way give each year?
Becker County United Way gave $89K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $70K across 3 grants.
What is Becker County United Way's typical grant size?
Becker County United Way's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,800, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Becker County United Way give grants?
Becker County United Way gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit Lakes, MN (4 grants).
Who are Becker County United Way's largest grantees?
Becker County United Way's largest 2026 grantees include Lakes Crisis Center ($41,500), Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes ($20,000) and Boys & Girls Club of White Earth ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Becker County United Way?
Becker County United Way reported $230K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $240K.
What is Becker County United Way's EIN?
Becker County United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7225418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 17, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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