Women of Waconia
Women of Waconia is a private foundation, based in Waconia, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $17K.
Women of Waconia at a glance
In short: Women of Waconia gave $17K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,362
- +33.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,170
- -16.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $8,963
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Women of Waconia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waconia Community Toy Drive ($14K). Together the top 8 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waconia Community Toy Drive Waconia, MN | Annual Toy Drive that allows parents and guardians to select Christmas gifts for children that would otherwise not have gifts for Christmas. | $13,686 |
| Relay for Life Carver County Chaska, MN | Support Local Walk for Cancer Research | $1,142 |
| Bio Girls Waconia, MN | BIO Girls increases the self-esteem of adolescent girls through empowerment of self and service to others. | $540 |
| Love Inc Chaska, MN | Contribution toward purchase of school supplies for needy students | $500 |
| Waconia High School Waconia, MN | Contribution to support National Honor Society | $500 |
| Crown College Polars Softball St Bonifaciu, MN | New Uniforms | $400 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Waconia, MN | Donation for Waconia Cares & Poppy Programs | $300 |
| Hope House Chanhassen, MN | Requested Donation for homeless teenagers | $294 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,963 | $21,036 | $18,684 | $17,362 | 8 | $18,228 |
| 2024 | $6,611 | $15,582 | $14,793 | $13,004 | 5 | $14,344 |
| 2023 | $5,822 | $12,274 | $13,217 | $11,921 | 7 | $13,217 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Women of Waconia is led by Kathy Witherow, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Witherow
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Worm
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Butz
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Diane Herrmann (2023) — President
- Former: Lisa Donabauer (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Women of Waconia
How much does Women of Waconia give each year?
Women of Waconia gave $17K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 5 grants.
What is Women of Waconia's typical grant size?
Women of Waconia's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,170, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Women of Waconia give grants?
Women of Waconia gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waconia, MN (4 grants) and Chaska, MN (2 grants).
Does Women of Waconia give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Women of Waconia's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Women of Waconia's largest grantees?
Women of Waconia's largest 2025 grantees include Waconia Community Toy Drive ($13,686), Relay for Life Carver County ($1,142) and Bio Girls ($540), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Women of Waconia?
Women of Waconia reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What is Women of Waconia's EIN?
Women of Waconia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-5043374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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