Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc (MNRAAA) is a public charity based in Mankato, Minnesota, and the designated Area Agency on Aging for 27 counties in southwest Minnesota. It supports older adults and caregivers by funding services, connecting people with information and assistance, and working with communities and service providers to build local capacity.
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc at a glance
In short: Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc gave $4.9M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $190K), mostly in Minnesota. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,927,360
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $189,514
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $64,157
- Total assets
- $3,053,900
- +9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 N Broad St 102, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 387-1256
Website: https://mnraaa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc
CAPABLE Program (Community Aging in Place—Advancing Better Living for Elders)
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Title III-B Supportive Services
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Title III-C Congregate Meals and Home Delivered Meals
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ($2.7M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 120 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MNRAAA serves Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine counties in southwest Minnesota. The Age-Friendly Community grant is listed for Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, and Rock counties; the Community Engagement grant is listed for Renville, Meeker, and McLeod counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $272K. How we count
Medians: $33K first-time, $72K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2019) to $5.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Moorehead, MN | Congregate Meals; Home Delivered Meals | $2,515,408 |
| Prairie Five Community Action Council Inc Montevideo, MN | Congregate Meals; Home Delivered Meals | $658,660 |
| Essential Senior Services LLC Rushmore, MN | Chore; Homemaker | $201,878 |
| Southern MN Regional Legal Services Inc St. Paul, MN | Legal Assistance; Legal Education | $181,203 |
| VINE Faith in Action Mankato, MN | Special Access | $113,666 |
| United Community Action Partnership Marshall, MN | Assisted Transportation | $109,402 |
| VINE Faith in Action Mankato, MN | Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs | $105,973 |
| Prairie Five Community Action Council Inc Montevideo, MN | Education/Training; Outreach | $93,816 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Moorehead, MN | Caregiver Counseling; Support Groups; Training; Respite - In Home; Respite - Out of Home Day; Respite - Other | $92,378 |
| Waseca Area Caregiver Services Waseca, MN | Caregiver Counseling; Support Groups; Respite - In Home; Respite - Out of Home Day | $89,698 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,053,900 | $8,927,052 | $9,059,207 | $4,927,360 | 26 | $7,379 |
| 2023 | $2,789,080 | $9,149,406 | $9,130,761 | $5,160,523 | 27 | $1,087 |
| 2022 | $2,521,518 | $8,378,949 | $8,372,807 | $4,828,570 | 29 | $2,333 |
| 2021 | $2,137,697 | $7,668,556 | $7,615,908 | $3,941,459 | 24 | $2,959 |
| 2020 | $2,378,280 | $8,144,233 | $8,064,657 | $4,328,176 | 14 | $3,873 |
| 2019 | $1,666,931 | $6,442,775 | $6,363,072 | $2,672,672 | 12 | $8,403 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MNRAAA’s mission is to provide advocacy, information, resources, and assistance so older adults can maintain the lifestyle of their choice. Its stated vision is to assist older adults to thrive.
Its funding supports services for older adults and caregivers, including meals, transportation, chore and homemaker services, counseling, outreach, visiting, education and training, health promotion, legal assistance and education, and special access services. MNRAAA awards funds to agencies and organizations that provide direct services. Among 2024 grantees, Prairie Five Community Action describes its mission as “working together to strengthen the quality of life in our communities”; Essential Senior Services says it supports adults age 60 and older to thrive independently at home through services such as housekeeping, shopping, and snow removal; and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services says it provides legal services to low-income people and eligible groups in civil matters.
Grantmaking
In 2024, MNRAAA reported 26 grants totaling $4,927,360. Grant amounts ranged from $7,012 to $2,515,408, with a median of $64,156. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota.
The largest reported awards included $2,515,408 to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota for congregate and home-delivered meals; $658,660 to Prairie Five Community Action Council for the same meal services; $201,878 to Essential Senior Services for chore and homemaker services; and $181,203 to Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services for legal assistance and education. Other awards included $113,666 to VINE Faith in Action for special access and $109,402 to United Community Action Partnership for assisted transportation.
MNRAAA lists Title III-B Supportive Services, Title III-C Congregate Meals and Home Delivered Meals, and Title III-D Disease Prevention and Health Promotion as currently open funding programs. Its website also lists reopened Age-Friendly Community and Community Engagement grants. For those two community grants, the website directs applicants to register and sign in to its application portal and select “Funding Opportunities.” The Age-Friendly grant offers up to $11,500 to eligible communities in eight named counties; the Community Engagement grant offers up to $500 to support an event or program in Renville, Meeker, or McLeod County. The website says applications are accepted through December 31 but does not specify a year.
MNRAAA’s filing describes assessment and monitoring requirements for grantees and contractors, including annual formal assessments, quarterly review of grant outcomes, review of financial and program reports, and site visits or other monitoring.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Khou Lor as Chair, Beverly Gillund as Vice-Chair, Rosie Dehli as Secretary, and Pam Radunz as Treasurer. Directors listed are Sheila Westfield, Dianne Crowley, Kellian Clink, Kimberly Holm, Catie Lee, and Candace Fenske.
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc is led by Jason W Swanson, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason W Swanson
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$85K (2019) → $120K (2024)
Khou Lor
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candace Fenske
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellian Clink
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Crowley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Westfield
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catie Lee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Holm
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Gillund
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosie Dehli
Secretary
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Radunz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Kandyce Peton (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Deborah Rezac (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Stacy Hammer (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Alysia Bolstad (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Roesler (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Kat Preuss (2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Lange (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mary Perry (2019) — Director
- Former: Ron Skjong (2019) — Director
- Former: Rose Schlieman (2019) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Jason W Swanson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc
How much does Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc give each year?
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc gave $4.9M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.2M across 27 grants.
What is Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc's typical grant size?
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc's median grant in 2024 was $64,157, and its average grant was $189,514, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc give grants?
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Moorehead, MN (3 grants), Mankato, MN (3 grants), Montevideo, MN (2 grants) and Waseca, MN (2 grants).
Does Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc's largest grantees?
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ($2,664,427 across 3 grants), Prairie Five Community Action Council Inc ($752,476 across 2 grants) and VINE Faith in Action ($284,471 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc?
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.9M.
What does Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc fund?
MNRAAA’s mission is to provide advocacy, information, resources, and assistance so older adults can maintain the lifestyle of their choice. Its stated vision is to assist older adults to thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc?
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mnraaa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc's EIN?
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1632413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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