United Way of Southwest Minnesota
THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA INVESTS DONATIONS INTO OUR COMMUNITIES PRIMARILY THROUGH COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS. WE FOCUS ON FOUR KEY AREAS: YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. PROGRAMS THAT RECEIVE FUNDING ARE CAREFULLY SELECTED BASED ON THEIR SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS IN LINCOLN, LYON, MURRAY, YELLOW MEDICINE, AND PARTS OF COTTONWOOD, LAC QUI PARLE, NOBLES, AND REDWOOD COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$787K
-8.6% YoY
Revenue
$410K
-28.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$20K
+16.2% YoY
Expenses
$519K
+4.0% YoY
About United Way of Southwest Minnesota
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Southwest Minnesota is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MARSHALL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $787K in total assets. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $787,438 | $861,140 | $820,050 |
| Revenue | $409,767 | $571,722 | $483,822 |
| Expenses | $518,506 | $498,797 | $496,551 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,284 | $17,449 | $1,643 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Southwest Minnesota
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEG LOUWAGIE | CEO | 40 | $54,710 |
| AL CASTOR | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| SHAWNA CHRISTIANSON | COMMUNITY IM | 3 | — |
| DOUG DESMET | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| TRACIE HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ANGIE HENNEN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KIM HOLM | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BRIAN JEREMIASON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ANDY LANOUE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MELISSA MARANELL | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| RACHEL NUESE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MIKE PANKA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CASEY POHLEN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| CHERYL SMITH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MATT SUBY | RESOURCE DEV | 3 | — |
| SCOTT VOSS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CEDRIC WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| HANS ZAHRBOCK | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Southwest Minnesota?
United Way of Southwest Minnesota is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MARSHALL, MN. It holds $787K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is United Way of Southwest Minnesota?
As of 2025, United Way of Southwest Minnesota holds $787K in total assets with $410K in annual revenue.
Where does United Way of Southwest Minnesota operate?
United Way of Southwest Minnesota has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is United Way of Southwest Minnesota's EIN?
United Way of Southwest Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6023143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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