United Way of Steele County
TO CHANGE LIVES BY MOBILIZING AND OPTIMIZING THE CARING POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$554K
+4.5% YoY
Grant Count
14
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+11.9% YoY
About United Way of Steele County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Steele County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OWATONNA, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $554K. Net investment income was $38K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,500,401 | $1,561,997 | $1,620,750 |
| Revenue | $1,227,093 | $1,118,994 | $1,228,622 |
| Expenses | $1,331,502 | $1,235,589 | $1,232,764 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $38,161 | $34,718 | $15,685 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Pathways of Steele County ($80,200), Steele County Transitional Housing ($67,500), Let's Smile Inc ($61,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OWATONNA, MN | MENTORING PROGRAM | $45,000 |
| BLOOMING PRAIRIE YOUTH CLUB BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN | EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
| CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES OWATONNA, MN | ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES | $17,000 |
| COMMUNITY PATHWAYS OF STEELE COUNTY OWATONNA, MN | PROVIDE FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO THOSE IN NEED | $80,200 |
| CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER OWATONNA, MN | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM/VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY OWATONNA, MN | IN-HOME MENTORING/CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION | $35,000 |
| HEALTHFINDERS COLLABORATIVE INC OWATONNA, MN | PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE TO THOSE WHO LACK SUFFICIENT HEALTH INSURANCE | $15,000 |
| LET'S SMILE INC OWATONNA, MN | DONATION TOWARDS PROMOTING ORAL HEALTH | $61,000 |
| MEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MEDFORD, MN | CHILD CARE | $25,000 |
| OWATONNA HEALTHY SENIORS PROGRAM OWATONNA, MN | NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD TROUT | CHAIR | 0.63 | — |
| STEPHANIE OLSON | PAST CHAIR | 0.63 | — |
| KAREN DUNCAN | SECRETARY | 0.63 | — |
| BEN FLEMKE | VICE CHAIR | 0.63 | — |
| STEPHANIE WANOUS | VICE CHAIR | 0.63 | — |
| TYLER NELSON | VICE CHAIR | 0.63 | — |
| TYLER BORST | TREASURER | 0.63 | — |
| TESS BROWN | CHAIR ELECT | 0.63 | — |
| CHRISTINA WETMORE | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| JASON KLEEBERGER | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| JEFFREY ELSTAD | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| GRACE HANNOVER | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| WARREN SIMONS | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| MELINDA ESTEY | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| RACHEL BOSS | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| MATT BISSONETTE | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| BRIAN COLEMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| SCOTT KOZELKA | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| BRAD MEIER | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| HERMINIA MACK | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| OSCAR MAZARIEGO | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| RENAE FRY | DIRECTOR | 0.63 | — |
| ANNETTE DUNCAN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $75,200 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Steele County?
United Way of Steele County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OWATONNA, MN. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of Steele County?
As of 2024, United Way of Steele County holds $1.5M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $554K in 2024.
Where does United Way of Steele County operate?
United Way of Steele County has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does United Way of Steele County award?
In 2024, United Way of Steele County awarded 14 grants totaling $554K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Steele County's EIN?
United Way of Steele County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7366680. 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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