Promote independence and dignity of older people in the region by coordinating, funding and developing programs and services; link people with information, advocate for older adults, build community capacity through partnerships, grants and contracts, and steward federal, state and local resources.
Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging Inc. centers its grantmaking on the social, nutritional, and health-related well-being of older adults, with repeated large awards to community providers that serve seniors across southeastern Minnesota. The largest recent grant in the record is $2,383,537 to Semcac Inc in Rushford for the social well-being of the aging population, followed by $435,671 to Three Rivers Community Action Inc in Zumbrota for the same purpose. These awards sit within a broader pattern of funding older-adult services rather than individuals, using grants and contracts to support direct service organizations in the region. The foundation’s work is closely tied to aging-in-place supports: nutrition services, social engagement, caregiver assistance, home-based help, and programs that help older people remain independent. It also promotes funding opportunities administered by the Minnesota Board on Aging, including dementia-focused grants and vaccine-access funding. Recent grants also show support for legal services, county senior programs, and local nonprofits that provide ongoing services to older adults.
A major theme in the portfolio is nutrition and social support for older adults. Semcac Inc in Rushford received $2,067,941 in 2024 and $1,962,232 in 2023 for the nutritional and social well-being of the aging population, while Three Rivers Community Action Inc in Zumbrota received $378,472 and $317,644 in 2024 for the same purpose. The foundation also backs community-based senior services in multiple local settings. Elder Network in Rochester received $286,765 in 2025 and $221,343 in 2024 for the social well-being of the aging population, and Family Service Rochester Inc received $149,236 in 2025 for the same general purpose. Another clear focus is legal and navigation support for older adults. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Inc in St Paul received $109,810 in 2024 and $93,148 in 2024, both for the social well-being of the aging population, showing that the portfolio includes access-oriented supports alongside direct service programs.
The typical grant size sits at $51,770 at the 25th percentile, $74,241 at the median, and $156,990 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also shows repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, especially for ongoing older-adult service contracts. That pattern suggests multi-year funding relationships rather than isolated one-off awards. The organization does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. It also uses both administered funding and competitive opportunities, including solicitations that accept unsolicited proposals in some programs and closed application structures in others.
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Most grants fall between $52K and $157K, with a median of $74K.
25th Percentile
$52K
Median
$74K
75th Percentile
$157K
LAURIE BROWNELL
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Grantmaking is fully concentrated in Minnesota, with 100% of grants to recipients in the state. The activity reaches several southeastern Minnesota cities, including Rushford, Zumbrota, Rochester, Austin, Albert Lea, Winona, and La Crescent. St Paul appears as the location for a legal services grantee, but the overall pattern remains regional and local rather than national or multi-state.
The portfolio shows grants to community action agencies, senior service providers, legal aid organizations, county-level senior programs, and local nonprofits serving older adults. Recent recipients include Semcac Inc in Rushford, Elder Network in Rochester, and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Inc in St Paul, all funded for older-adult social well-being or related services.
The distribution is relatively concentrated: the 25th percentile is $51,770, the median is $74,241, and the 75th percentile is $156,990. The record also includes much larger contract-style awards, including a $2,383,537 grant to Semcac Inc.
The record shows repeated awards to the same organizations across multiple years, including Semcac Inc, Three Rivers Community Action Inc, Elder Network, Family Service Rochester Inc, and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Inc. That points to ongoing service relationships and recurring support for older-adult programs.
Grantmaking is local and entirely within Minnesota. The recipient cities in the recent record include Rushford, Zumbrota, Rochester, Austin, Albert Lea, Winona, La Crescent, and St Paul, with 100% of grants going to Minnesota recipients.
The portfolio emphasizes older adult support services, nutrition and meal programs, independent living supports such as chore and homemaker help, caregiver support, dementia-related programming, health promotion, and outreach around Medicare and vaccines. Recent programs also include short-term carryover Title III funding and vaccine-access funding.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Competitive grant applicants proposing work that increases awareness of dementias, increases cognitive testing, promotes early diagnosis, or connects caregivers to education and resources; grants should stimulate collaboration and community partnerships.
Deadline: 12-month term, July 1-June 30
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEMCAC INC | RUSHFORD, MN | $2,383,537 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ACTION INC | ZUMBROTA, MN | $435,671 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| ELDER NETWORK | ROCHESTER, MN | $286,765 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| FAMILY SERVICE ROCHESTER INC | ROCHESTER, MN | $149,236 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC | AUSTIN, MN | $93,312 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| LACRESCENT AREA HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | LA CRESCENT, MN | $86,961 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES INC | ST PAUL, MN | $84,810 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SENIOR RESOURCES OF FREEBORN COUNTY | ALBERT LEA, MN | $75,210 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| CITY OF WINONA | WINONA, MN | $61,120 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN MN | WINONA, MN | $35,482 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| FAITH IN ACTION IN RED WING | RED WING, MN | $30,026 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY | WINONA, MN | $26,341 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SEMCAC INC | RUSHFORD, MN | $2,067,941 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SEMCAC INC | RUSHFORD, MN | $2,057,898 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ACTION INC | ZUMBROTA, MN | $378,472 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ACTION INC | ZUMBROTA, MN | $317,644 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| ELDER NETWORK | ROCHESTER, MN | $221,343 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| ELDER NETWORK | ROCHESTER, MN | $164,863 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| FAMILY SERVICE ROCHESTER INC | ROCHESTER, MN | $149,116 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES INC | ST PAUL, MN | $109,810 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES INC | ST PAUL, MN | $93,148 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| FAMILY SERVICE ROCHESTER INC | ROCHESTER, MN | $85,459 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SENIOR RESOURCES OF FREEBORN COUNTY | ALBERT LEA, MN | $82,043 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| CITY OF WINONA | WINONA, MN | $79,017 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC | AUSTIN, MN | $74,241 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SENIOR RESOURCES OF FREEBORN COUNTY | ALBERT LEA, MN | $72,718 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| CITY OF WINONA | WINONA, MN | $66,092 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC | AUSTIN, MN | $65,757 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| LACRESCENT AREA HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | LA CRESCENT, MN | $56,397 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| LACRESCENT AREA HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | LA CRESCENT, MN | $50,297 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY | WINONA, MN | $48,454 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN MN | WINONA, MN | $34,079 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN MN | WINONA, MN | $30,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| FAITH IN ACTION IN RED WING | RED WING, MN | $25,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| LA CRESCENT DINING | LA CRESCENT, MN | $25,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| PRAIRIE ISLAND INDIAN COMMUNITY HLTH DEPT | WELCH, MN | $13,700 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SEMCAC INC | RUSHFORD, MN | $1,962,232 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ACTION INC | ZUMBROTA, MN | $283,876 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| ELDER NETWORK | ROCHESTER, MN | $181,007 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES INC | ST PAUL, MN | $84,571 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| FAMILY SERVICE ROCHESTER INC | ROCHESTER, MN | $83,334 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| SENIOR RESOURCES OF FREEBORN COUNTY | ALBERT LEA, MN | $72,717 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC | AUSTIN, MN | $70,073 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| LACRESCENT AREA HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | LA CRESCENT, MN | $54,985 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| CITY OF WINONA | WINONA, MN | $53,243 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN MN | WINONA, MN | $31,500 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
| WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY | WINONA, MN | $27,778 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION |
SEMCAC INC
$2,383,537TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC
$93,312TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
SENIOR RESOURCES OF FREEBORN COUNTY
$75,210TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
CITY OF WINONA
$61,120TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
FAITH IN ACTION IN RED WING
$30,026TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
$26,341TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
SEMCAC INC
$2,067,941TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
SEMCAC INC
$2,057,898TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
SENIOR RESOURCES OF FREEBORN COUNTY
$82,043TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
CITY OF WINONA
$79,017TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC
$74,241TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
SENIOR RESOURCES OF FREEBORN COUNTY
$72,718TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
CITY OF WINONA
$66,092TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC
$65,757TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
$48,454TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
FAITH IN ACTION IN RED WING
$25,000TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
LA CRESCENT DINING
$25,000TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
PRAIRIE ISLAND INDIAN COMMUNITY HLTH DEPT
$13,700TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
SEMCAC INC
$1,962,232TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
SENIOR RESOURCES OF FREEBORN COUNTY
$72,717TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC
$70,073TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
CITY OF WINONA
$53,243TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
$27,778TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE AGING POPULATION
