United Way of Mahaska County
United Way of Mahaska County empowers our communities by promoting education, encouraging healthy living, and strengthening financial stability.
United Way of Mahaska County at a glance
In short: United Way of Mahaska County gave $191K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,940
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,868
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,500
- Total assets
- $735,042
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Mahaska County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mahaska County YMCA ($53K). Together the top 8 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 48 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Mahaska County gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $169K (2022) to $191K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mahaska County YMCA Oskaloosa, IA | Health Programming | $53,240 |
| Crisis Intervention Services Oskaloosa, IA | Domestic violence and sexual assault survivors | $28,050 |
| Oskaloosa Education Foundation Oskaloosa, IA | Iowa Reading Corps (elementary reading assistance) and Peer Helpers | $25,500 |
| Friends of Mahaska County Consercation Oskaloosa, IA | Youth playscape | $25,000 |
| Family Crisis Center Oskaloosa, IA | Domestic violence survivors | $18,000 |
| 4-H Foundation Oskaloosa, IA | Youth Programming | $15,000 |
| Imagine the Possibilities Oskaloosa, IA | Disabled Individuals Assistance | $14,150 |
| Iowa Legal Aid Oskaloosa, IA | Legal Assistance | $12,000 |
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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 | $735,042 | $480,602 | $363,673 | $190,940 | 8 | $4,367 |
| 2023 | $620,988 | $401,333 | $382,887 | $186,143 | 8 | $3,253 |
| 2022 | $630,399 | $396,536 | $336,251 | $169,106 | 10 | $238 |
| 2021 | $547,207 | $356,304 | $331,730 | $178,450 | 11 | $207 |
| 2020 | $525,101 | $398,437 | $374,447 | $190,035 | 11 | $520 |
About United Way of Mahaska County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Mahaska County is a public charity, based in Oskaloosa, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $735K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $191K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Mahaska County is led by Michella Friesen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michella Friesen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $57K (2024)
Cassie Veldhuizen
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Raven Williams
Accountant & Community Impact Coordinator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Courtney Perreault
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melinda Walter
Treasurer
Member at Large → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nate Harris
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Angella Foster
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Haley VanDerPol
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jane Krutzfeldt
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Micaela Van Zee
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kayleigh Robertson
Vice President
Member at Large → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shayla Van Wyk
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Eddie Pierson
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Marsha DeVore
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Collins
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Whitney Rodgers
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Ryan Colter (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Choua Sayaxang (2021–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Paige Spears (2022–2023) — Community Impact Coordinator & Accountant
- Former: Dan Gillette (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Roger Beane (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Christopher Moody (2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Amy Simmons (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Angella Gambell (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Dan Adams (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Julie Hyland (2020–2021) — Accountant
- Former: Larry Anderson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Maria DeStefano (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Nik Rule (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Eric Palmer (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Karla Christensen (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Malea Trainer (2020) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $57K, to Michella Friesen (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Mahaska County
How much does United Way of Mahaska County give each year?
United Way of Mahaska County gave $191K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $186K across 8 grants.
What is United Way of Mahaska County's typical grant size?
United Way of Mahaska County's median grant in 2024 was $21,500, and its average grant was $23,868, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Mahaska County give grants?
United Way of Mahaska County gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oskaloosa, IA (8 grants).
Does United Way of Mahaska County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Mahaska County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Mahaska County's largest grantees?
United Way of Mahaska County's largest 2024 grantees include Mahaska County YMCA ($53,240), Crisis Intervention Services ($28,050) and Oskaloosa Education Foundation ($25,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Mahaska County?
United Way of Mahaska County reported $735K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $481K.
What is United Way of Mahaska County's EIN?
United Way of Mahaska County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-0869502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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