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Nonprofit · EIN 41-0831896

UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, MN 55912

Financials

$2.3M$2.3M2023$2.1M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$2,130,792$2,054,253$76,539$1,976,487$912,553$1,063,934
March 31, 2024990$2,276,170$2,253,965$22,205$1,896,975$909,580$987,395
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,110,796
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$22,507
Net gain from sales of assets
-$234
Net income from fundraising events
-$2,511
Other revenue
-$2,511

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,279,778
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$91,213
Other salaries and wages
$114,432
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$240,564
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,049
Occupancy
$21,140
Depreciation
$1,926
Program services (functional)
$1,897,600
Management and general (functional)
$108,461
Fundraising (functional)
$48,192

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,896,975
Total assets, end of year
$1,976,487
Total liabilities, end of year
$912,553
Net assets, end of year
$1,063,934
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,927
Net assets without donor restrictions
$625,558
Net assets with donor restrictions
$438,376
Gross receipts
$2,133,537
Employees
16
Volunteers
250
Year formed
1958
State of legal domicile
MN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MOLLY LANKEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$88,724$2,489
JAYNE GIBSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JENNIFER RIGGSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TOM DANKERTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
AMY BASKINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATIE BASKINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SARA LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISSA SWENSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMAAL GIBSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAN WIECHMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CRYSTAL PETERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MOLLY LANKEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$72,649$1,230
JAYNE GIBSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JENNIFER RIGGSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TOM DANKERTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
AMY BASKINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATIE BASKINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SARA LEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISSA SWENSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMAAL GIBSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAN WIECHMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CRYSTAL PETERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 605, AUSTIN, MN 55912-0605
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MOLLY LANKE, 111 N MAIN ST STE 202 PO BOX 605, AUSTIN, MN 55912
Signed the 990
MOLLY LANKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(507) 437-2313
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $1,462,944 · grants $1,279,778
  • 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.
    Expenses $206,877
  • 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.
    Expenses $178,676
  • 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.
    Expenses $49,103

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-0831896
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,976,487
Income (IRS master file)
$2,133,537

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$2,130,792$2,054,253$1,976,487XML
990March 2024$2,276,170$2,253,965$1,896,975XML
990March 2023$2,110,009$2,035,732$1,896,147IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-0831896).

Questions about UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC

What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC is 41-0831896.
Is UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
Are donations to UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names MOLLY LANKE.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,724 (MOLLY LANKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,130,792, expenses of $2,054,253 and total assets of $1,976,487 at year end.

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