United Way of Mahaska County
United Way of Mahaska County empowers our communities by promoting education, encouraging healthy living, and strengthening financial stability.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$735K
+18.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$191K
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+2.6% YoY
About United Way of Mahaska County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Mahaska County is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $735,042 | $620,988 | $630,399 |
| Revenue | $480,602 | $401,333 | $396,536 |
| Expenses | $363,673 | $382,887 | $336,251 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,367 | $3,253 | $238 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mahaska County YMCA ($53,240), Crisis Intervention Services ($28,050), Oskaloosa Education Foundation ($25,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine the Possibilities Oskaloosa, IA | Disabled Individuals Assistance | $14,150 |
| Mahaska County YMCA Oskaloosa, IA | Health Programming | $53,240 |
| Oskaloosa Education Foundation Oskaloosa, IA | Iowa Reading Corps (elementary reading assistance) and Peer Helpers | $25,500 |
| Crisis Intervention Services Oskaloosa, IA | Domestic violence and sexual assault survivors | $28,050 |
| Family Crisis Center Oskaloosa, IA | Domestic violence survivors | $18,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid Oskaloosa, IA | Legal Assistance | $12,000 |
| 4-H Foundation Oskaloosa, IA | Youth Programming | $15,000 |
| Friends of Mahaska County Consercation Oskaloosa, IA | Youth playscape | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michella Friesen | Executive Director | 40 | $57,068 |
| Raven Williams | Accountant/ Community Impact Coordinator | 40 | $20,493 |
| Cassie Veldhuizen | President | — | — |
| Kayleigh Robertson | Vice President | — | — |
| Angella Foster | Past President | — | — |
| Melinda Walter | Treasurer | — | — |
| Courtney Perreault | Secretary | — | — |
| Jane Krutzfeldt | Member at Large | — | — |
| Micaela Van Zee | Member at Large | — | — |
| Shayla Van Wyk | Member at Large | — | — |
| Nate Harris | Member at Large | — | — |
| Haley VanDerPol | Member at Large | — | — |
| Eddie Pierson | Member at Large | — | — |
| Marsha DeVore | Member at Large | — | — |
| Michael Collins | Member at Large | — | — |
| Whitney Rodgers | Member at Large | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is United Way of Mahaska County?
As of 2024, United Way of Mahaska County holds $735K in total assets with $481K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $191K in 2024.
Where does United Way of Mahaska County operate?
United Way of Mahaska County has awarded grants in Iowa.
What size grants does United Way of Mahaska County award?
In 2024, United Way of Mahaska County awarded 8 grants totaling $191K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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