United Way of Steele County
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$589K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds United Way of Steele County?
United Way of Steele County is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Otto Bremer Trust ($250K), Mayo Clinic Group Return ($95K), Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation ($69K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $589K in grants to United Way of Steele County between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Bremer Trust | $250,000 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| Mayo Clinic Group Return | $95,050 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | $68,502 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| United Way Worldwide | $33,577 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Allina Health System | $32,500 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer | $30,773 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| United Way of Southeast Minnesota | $25,757 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | $12,170 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $11,899 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Community Shares of Minnesota | $5,278 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gandrud Foundation | $3,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2025) to $132K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.
What grants has United Way of Steele County received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | CHILDRENS BOOKS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM LITERACY GRANTS | $18,092 |
| 2025 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | $2,540 |
| 2024 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | UNITED FOR CHILDCARE - CHILDCARE SUB PILOT / CHILDRENS BOOKS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM LITERACY GRANTS | $27,072 |
| 2024 | Mayo Clinic Group Return | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $20,850 |
| 2024 | United Way Worldwide | HUMAN & SOCIAL SERVICES | $12,577 |
| 2024 | United Way of Southeast Minnesota | DESIGNATION | $5,196 |
| 2024 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | $2,020 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM AND GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS | $500 |
| 2023 | Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | CHILDRENS BOOKS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM LITERACY GRANTS | $23,338 |
| 2023 | Mayo Clinic Group Return | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $21,200 |
| 2023 | Allina Health System | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,500 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,169 |
| 2023 | United Way of Southeast Minnesota | DESIGNATIONS | $5,925 |
| 2023 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Gandrud Foundation | To provide assistance to further program mission. | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2022 | United Way Worldwide | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $21,000 |
| 2022 | Mayo Clinic Group Return | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $18,000 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer | PROGRAM SERVICES | $17,273 |
| 2022 | Allina Health System | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,500 |
| 2022 | United Way of Southeast Minnesota | DESIGNATIONS | $6,808 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,730 |
| 2022 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | $2,020 |
| 2022 | Gandrud Foundation | To provide assistance to further program mission. | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Otto Bremer Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Mayo Clinic Group Return | SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | $19,000 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer | PROGRAM SERVICES | $13,500 |
| 2021 | United Way of Southeast Minnesota | DESIGNATIONS | $7,828 |
| 2021 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | ANNUAL FUNDRAISING | $1,820 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds United Way of Steele County?
United Way of Steele County is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Otto Bremer Trust ($250K), Mayo Clinic Group Return ($95K), Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation ($69K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $589K in grants to United Way of Steele County between 2019–2025.
Who is United Way of Steele County's largest funder?
Otto Bremer Trust is the largest recorded funder of United Way of Steele County, with $250K across 5 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has United Way of Steele County received?
IRS 990 filings record $589K in grants to United Way of Steele County across 39 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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