Mitchell County Economic Development Commission
Promote economic development in Mitchell county
Mitchell County Economic Development Commission at a glance
In short: Mitchell County Economic Development Commission gave $221K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $44K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $220,708
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- Average grant
- $44,142
- Median grant
- $32,400
- Total assets
- $895,049
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Mitchell County Economic Development Commission funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Osage Community Daycare ($84K). Together the top 5 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $221K (2026) to $454K (2024, 18 months). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $221K.
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osage Community Daycare Osage, IA | — | $84,247 |
| Little Cats Daycare Riceville, IA | — | $65,372 |
| Wee Saints St Ansgar, IA | — | $32,400 |
| Stacyville Kids Care Stacyville, IA | — | $20,782 |
| Mitchell County Economic Deve Osage, IA | — | $17,907 |
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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 | $895,049 | $349,248 | $437,318 | $220,708 | 5 | $20,144 |
| 2024* | $978,445 | $1,542,676 | $1,147,709 | $454,165 | 4 | $23,921 |
| 2023 | $579,886 | $155,121 | $245,341 | — | — | $9,148 |
| 2022 | $670,106 | $269,780 | $160,276 | — | — | $566 |
| 2021 | $447,420 | $197,699 | $113,380 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $326,283 | $157,866 | $284,421 | — | — | — |
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Mitchell County Economic Development Commission
Based on IRS filings
Mitchell County Economic Development Commission is a public charity, based in Osage, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $895K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $221K. Net investment income was $20K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mitchell County Economic Development Commission is led by Judy Voaklander, Executive Director on the 2026 filing; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Judy Voaklander
Executive Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Frein
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2026
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Backer
Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$76K (2024) → $81K (2026)
Kayla J. Zimmerman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
36 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $42K (2026)
Christina Hubka
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Bartels
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Hemann
Vice Chairman
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Harlan Bisbee (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sam Heimer (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Rick Bodensteiner (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Mark Jensen (2021) — President
- Former: Amanda Adams (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $81K, to Jennifer L Backer (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell County Economic Development Commission
How much does Mitchell County Economic Development Commission give each year?
Mitchell County Economic Development Commission gave $221K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is Mitchell County Economic Development Commission's typical grant size?
Mitchell County Economic Development Commission's median grant in 2026 was $32,400, and its average grant was $44,142, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mitchell County Economic Development Commission give grants?
Mitchell County Economic Development Commission gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Osage, IA (2 grants).
Who are Mitchell County Economic Development Commission's largest grantees?
Mitchell County Economic Development Commission's largest 2026 grantees include Osage Community Daycare ($84,247), Little Cats Daycare ($65,372) and Wee Saints ($32,400), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mitchell County Economic Development Commission?
Mitchell County Economic Development Commission reported $895K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $349K.
What is Mitchell County Economic Development Commission's EIN?
Mitchell County Economic Development Commission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1515842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
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