United Way of Mower County Inc
United Way of Mower County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Austin, Minnesota, dedicated to strengthening the community through collaborative fundraising and resource allocation. Founded in 1958 and tax-exempt since June 1945, the organization operates as a civic and social organization that brings together private businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to address community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-14.1% YoY
Grant Count
34
-12.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
-1.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: United Way of Mower County is dedicated to enhancing the ability of the community to care for one another. This is accomplished by volunteers who assess needs, raise funds, allocate resources, and encourage cooperative efforts to build a better community.
Primary Impact Areas: The organization focuses on four key areas:
- Income
- Education
- Health
- Basic Needs
To qualify for funding, programs must be operated by a 501(c)(3) organization and align with one of these four impact areas.
Grantmaking
Applicant organizations must be 501(c)(3) entities with programs fitting within United Way's four designated impact areas.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Mower County serves Mower County, Minnesota, with headquarters in Austin, Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $1,976,487
- Total revenue: $2.28 million
- Total expenses: $2.25 million
- Total liabilities: $910,000
- Annual revenue (alternative source): $4,928,206
Staffing: The organization employs approximately 5-14 staff members.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,976,487 | $1,896,975 | $1,896,147 |
| Revenue | $2,130,792 | $2,276,170 | $2,110,009 |
| Expenses | $2,054,253 | $2,253,965 | $2,035,732 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $22,507 | $17,455 | $7,228 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from United Way of Mower County Inc
Board Discretionary Fund
UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Investment Grant Application
UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
New Program Application
UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: Molly Lanke
- Board Member: Lori Marco
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYNE GIBSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER RIGGS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| TOM DANKERT | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| AMY BASKIN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| KATIE BASKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA SWENSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMAAL GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN WIECHMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRYSTAL PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOLLY LANKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $88,724 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Mower County launched its 2025-26 campaign with a fundraising goal of $1.275 million. The organization announced annual fundraising results in May 2025.
United Way of Mower County launches 2025-26 campaign with $1.275M goalThe organization operates the "United is the Way" campaign, emphasizing workplace giving opportunities where employees can contribute directly to community impact. The campaign focuses on ensuring children have learning opportunities, providing families with resources for financial security, strengthening health and well-being, and meeting urgent needs like food and shelter.
Contact Information
Address: 111 Main Street N, Suite 202 Austin, MN 55912
Phone: (507) 437-2313
Fax: (507) 437-8419
Website: uwmower.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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