Mitchell United Way
Mitchell Area United Way is a public charity based in Mitchell, South Dakota. It raises and distributes funds to support local nonprofit organizations; its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in the Mitchell area.
Mitchell United Way at a glance
In short: Mitchell United Way gave $269K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in South Dakota. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $269,000
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,158
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $952,682
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mitchell United Way
- How to Apply
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The website says nonprofit entities serving the needs of the Mitchell community may apply. It describes Community Impact Grants for established agencies with ongoing operational needs and Community Sponsorships for specific events in the Mitchell area. The 2026–2027 application cycle had an April 1, 2026 deadline, which has passed.
- Review Cycle
- April 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. (past deadline for the 2026–2027 cycle).
- Deadline
- April 1, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 729, Mitchell, SD 57301-0729
Phone: (605) 996-3915
Website: https://mitchellunitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mitchell United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army ($40K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that its service area includes Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Douglas, and Hutchinson counties in south-central South Dakota. All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2025 went to recipients in South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mitchell United Way open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) 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 $9K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $269K (2025) to $325K (2019). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $269K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Mitchell, SD | General Assistance | $40,000 |
| Life Quest Mitchell, SD | General Assistance | $30,000 |
| Abbott House Mitchell, SD | General Assistance | $30,000 |
| Mitchell Area Safe House Mitchell, SD | General Assistance | $30,000 |
| Dakota Counciling Institute Mitchell, SD | General Assistance | $28,000 |
| First Citcuit CASA Program Mitchell, SD | General Assistance | $20,000 |
| Cornerstone Career Learning Mitchell, SD | General Assistance | $11,000 |
| Boy Scouts Mitchell, SD | General Assistance | $9,000 |
| Weekend Snack Pack Mitchell, SD | General Assistance | $9,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Mitchell, SD | General Assistance | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $952,682 | $527,610 | $495,807 | $269,000 | 19 | $12,828 |
| 2024 | $925,191 | $529,260 | $519,217 | $270,400 | 19 | $16,952 |
| 2023 | $911,314 | $477,734 | $472,548 | $274,159 | 18 | $11,263 |
| 2022 | $902,808 | $461,511 | $405,704 | $272,520 | 16 | $1,608 |
| 2021 | $846,968 | $502,596 | $415,589 | $288,237 | 16 | $1,830 |
| 2020 | $759,908 | $430,733 | $450,283 | $310,629 | 17 | $5,581 |
| 2019 | $780,458 | $461,909 | $434,600 | $325,107 | 19 | $7,494 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to unite people and resources to foster education, financial stability, and wellness. Its website identifies partner agencies under three pillars: Health Resources, Education, and Financial Stability.
Its 2025 filing describes support for nonprofit organizations in the Mitchell area. Among its 2025 grantees, Abbott House says it provides psychiatric residential treatment for girls ages 7–17 and foster care for boys and girls. The filing lists the grant to Abbott House as general assistance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Mitchell United Way reported 19 grants totaling $269,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $8,500. The largest listed awards were $40,000 to the Salvation Army; $30,000 each to LifeQuest, Abbott House, and Mitchell Area Safe House; and $28,000 to Dakota Counseling Institute. These grants were listed for general assistance.
The 2025 filing also reports $47,476 in grants to 15 other 501(c)(3) organizations, in addition to the $269,000 in grants to 19 organizations listed on Schedule I.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ashley Hobbs as executive director; Ann Scott as administrative assistant; Jared Hofer as vice president; and Liz Salmonson as president. It lists Phil Becker, Hilary Rockwell, David Brown, Ken Schlimgen, Julie Hart-Schutte, and Rob Schelske as directors.
Mitchell United Way is led by Ashley Hobbs, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ashley Hobbs
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2023
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$71K (2023) → $63K (2025)
Liz Salmonson
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Schlimgen
Director
President → Past President, 2024
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Becker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Penney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Brown
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Guenthner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Rockwell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqson Collins
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Stemper
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn Johnson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rena Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rj Rylance
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Hart-Schutte
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Schelske
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Scott
Administrative Assistant
Director & Secretary → Administrative Assistant, 2025
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$27K (2025)
Mark Spitzenberger
Past President
Campaign Chair & Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Hofer
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Brett Sinkie (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Deb Olson (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jayson Plamp (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Kitty Allen (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Becky Roth (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Tera Tramp (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Karen Harrington (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lee Anderson (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Lyndon Maas (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Lebrun (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Tim Bottum (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Audrey Stahl (2019–2022) — Campaign Chair
- Former: David Stevens (2019–2022) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Derek Fahey (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Pam Olinger (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Jill Luque (2022) — Director
- Former: Darren Brewster (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jon Farris (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nate Van Berkum (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lori Baye (2021) — Director
- Former: Doug Ekeren (2020) — Director
- Former: Julie Brookbank (2019) — Director
- Former: Nicole Stahle (2019) — Director
- Former: Pete Spates (2019) — Director
- Former: Terry Krome (2019) — Director
- Former: Tom Clark (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $63K, to Ashley Hobbs (Exec Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mitchell United Way
How much does Mitchell United Way give each year?
Mitchell United Way gave $269K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $270K across 19 grants.
What is Mitchell United Way's typical grant size?
Mitchell United Way's median grant in 2025 was $8,500, and its average grant was $14,158, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mitchell United Way that year got $9K on average.
Where does Mitchell United Way give grants?
Mitchell United Way gives mostly in South Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mitchell, SD (18 grants).
Does Mitchell United Way give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Mitchell United Way's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Genral Assistance" (7 grants).
Who are Mitchell United Way's largest grantees?
Mitchell United Way's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army ($40,000), Life Quest ($30,000) and Abbott House ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mitchell United Way?
Mitchell United Way reported $953K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $528K.
What does Mitchell United Way fund?
The organization’s mission is to unite people and resources to foster education, financial stability, and wellness. Its website identifies partner agencies under three pillars: Health Resources, Education, and Financial Stability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mitchell United Way?
The website says nonprofit entities serving the needs of the Mitchell community may apply. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mitchell United Way's EIN?
Mitchell United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1250302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Mitchell United Way funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mitchell-united-way-morg_7100a57ccb1d4523bbcfdfbabf46ecf0
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