United Way Of Mower County Inc

Organization Overview

United Way Of Mower County Inc is located in Austin, MN. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2024, United Way Of Mower County Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way Of Mower County Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2024, United Way Of Mower County Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, United Way Of Mower County Inc has awarded 326 individual grants totaling $13,395,617. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE UNITED WAY IMPROVES LIVES BY MOVING PEOPLE FORWARD TOWARDS COMMUNITY GOALS WHILE PROVIDING FOR THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND CONNNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH UNITED WAY SUPPORTED COMMUNITY RESOURCES.


THE HOMETOWN FOOD SECURITY PROJECT IS A CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATIVE COALITION WITH A MISSION TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND PROMOTE FOOD SECURITY IN MOWER COUNTY BY PROVIDING FOOD AND RESOURCES TO THOSE IN NEED. HFSP IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM FOOD SECURITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.


THE SUCCESS BY 6 PROGRAM MAKES PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE HORMEL FOUNDATION, THE UNITED WAY ADMINISTERS THE PROGRAM BY GRANTING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO QUALITY PRESCHOOLS THROUGHOUT MOWER COUNTY AND COORDINATING WITH SMART TRANSIT TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AREA PRESCHOOLS. THE GRANT ALSO PROVIDES FOR AIDES TO RIDE ALONG ON ALL ROUTES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOUNG RIDERS. BY REMOVING THE BARRIERS OF COST AND TRANSPORTATION TO LOWER INCOME FAMILIES, THE SB6 PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO CHOOSE THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM THAT BEST SUITS THEIR NEEDS WHILE SETTING THEM ON A COURSE FOR BETTER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. THIS PROGRAM WOULD NOT BE SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT THE STRONG COLLABORATION OF THE UNITED WAY, SMART, AND THE PARENTING RESOURCE CENTER. THROUGH CONTINUED PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, WE CONTINUE TO SERVE MORE AREA FAMILIES, PROVIDING BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR OUR YOUNGEST LEARNERS.


STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS: UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY HELPS MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES BY COORDINATING THE SUCCESS CLOSET AND BACKPACK PROGRAM. THE SUCCESS CLOSET PROVIDES CLOTHING, WINTERWEAR, PERSONAL CARE, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FREE OF CHARGE TO THOSE IN NEED. THE BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKEND FOOD BAGS FREE OF CHARGE TO THOSE IN NEED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jayne Gibson
President
$0
Jennifer Riggs
Vice President
$0
Tom Dankert
Treasurer
$0
Amy Baskin
Secretary
$0
Katie Baskin
Director
$0
Sara Lee
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$40,941
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,220,792
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $16,722
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,261,733
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $17,493
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$38
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$3,018
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,276,170

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Mower County Inc has awarded $1,500,641 in support to 39 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ADAMS AREA AMBULANCE SERVICE

PURPOSE: AMBULANCE SERVICE

$15,000

APPLE LANE CHILD CARE

PURPOSE: HOT LUNCH PROGRAM - CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS

$18,000

CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES

PURPOSE: COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT - COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

$34,000

CHILDRENS' DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

PURPOSE: HAPPY TEETH - HEALTHY TEETH

$55,000

COMUNIDADES LATINOS UNIDAS EN SERVICIO

PURPOSE: CANASTA FAMILIAR-AUSTIN

$20,000

COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICE - MENTAL HEALTH

$83,000
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