To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
United Way of Mower County Inc makes local grants almost entirely through community-based nonprofit partnerships in Mower County, and its recent record shows a strong emphasis on housing, mental health, family support, and essential services. The largest listed awards went to Nexus Foundation - Gerard Family Healing for mental health-related work, including $261,735 in 2023 and $238,266 in 2024 through a Hormel Foundation pass-through grant. Another large stream supported Parenting Resource Center in Austin, with $206,850 in 2023 and $146,850 in 2024 for programs tied to partnering with parents, childcare, and welcome-center services. The foundation also backed The Salvation Army in Austin for community meals and emergency housing, and Comprehensive Human Services Foundation for housing stabilization service and mental health. Across the recent grants list, the same local agencies appear more than once, suggesting ongoing support for programs that operate year to year rather than isolated one-off awards. The work aligns with the foundation’s stated focus on Education, Health, Financial Stability, and Basic Needs, but the grant descriptions show how those priorities are translated into practical services for children, families, seniors, and people facing housing or behavioral-health challenges.
In family-support work, the foundation funded Parenting Resource Center in Austin with $206,850 in 2023 for partnering with parents, childcare, the Seibel Family Center, helping homes, and the Welcome Center, then $146,850 in 2024 for Seibel Center, Welcome Center, partnering with parents, and Catherwood Home Child Care. In housing and emergency support, The Salvation Army in Austin received $85,000 in both 2023 and 2024 for community meals and emergency housing. Behavioral health also appears prominently: Comprehensive Human Services Foundation in Austin got $83,000 in 2024 for housing stabilization service and mental health, after a $79,925 award in 2023 for mental health services and financial coaching. For seniors, Mower County Seniors Inc in Austin received $45,000 in 2024 for advocacy, transportation, and chore support.
Typical grants cluster around a mid-sized local range: the 25th percentile is $13,522, the median is $30,000, and the 75th percentile is $48,890. The recent list shows repeat funding to the same organizations across 2023 and 2024, including multiple awards to several local agencies, which points to ongoing program support rather than isolated gifts. The foundation operates as a public charity and uses a competitive Community Investment grant process, with a preliminary application step for new programs and programs not already funded. It also has a Board Discretionary Fund for immediate needs and one-time support.
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Most grants fall between $14K and $49K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$49K
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Grantmaking is local and entirely within the United States in the recent list. Austin appears frequently, including awards to Parenting Resource Center, The Salvation Army, Comprehensive Human Services Foundation, Mower County Seniors Inc, and Life Mower County. Rochester is another recurring recipient city through Childrens Dental Health Services. Other Minnesota locations include Plymouth for Nexus Foundation - Gerard Family Healing and Rushford for Semcac. The recipient-country distribution is 100% US.
New programs or programs not already funded by the foundation start with a preliminary application. The Board reviews that step for Community Investment eligibility, and eligible programs are then invited to submit a full Community Investment grant application.
The grant-size distribution centers on a median award of $30,000, with the 25th percentile at $13,522 and the 75th percentile at $48,890.
The recent grants connect to Education, Health, Financial Stability, and Basic Needs through program descriptions such as family support, community meals, emergency housing, mental health, housing stabilization, senior services, and childcare support.
Yes. The geographic scope is local, 100% of grants in the recent list went to recipients in Minnesota, and the top state by grant count is MN.
The recent list includes community meals and emergency housing for The Salvation Army in Austin, housing stabilization and mental health for Comprehensive Human Services Foundation, and advocacy, transportation, and chore support for Mower County Seniors Inc.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from United Way of Mower County that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Non-profit agencies or programs in need of a one-time grant whose request fits under one of the four impact areas and contributes to the goals and outcomes.
Deadline: Year-round
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN ASPIRES INC | AUSTIN, MN | $130,000 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | AUSTIN, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | EMERGENCY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY MEALS PROGRAM |
| CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | ROCHESTER, MN | $90,408 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, MN | $90,000 | 2026 | MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING AND HOUSING & HOMELESS SERVICES |
| NEXUS GERARD FAMILY HEALING | PLYMOUTH, MN | $65,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH |
| COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, MN | $60,000 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS INC | AUSTIN, MN | $60,000 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| SEMCAC | RUSHFORD, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | SENIOR NUTRITION AND HOUSING PAYMENT ASSISTANCE |
| CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | ROCHESTER, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | HAPPY HEALTHY TEETH |
| HORMEL HISTORIC HOME | AUSTIN, MN | $49,018 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC | AUSTIN, MN | $49,000 | 2026 | ADVOCACY, CHORE PROGRAM, AND TRANSPORTATION |
| LIFE MOWER COUNTY | AUSTIN, MN | $40,000 | 2026 | OUR PLACE RECREATION CENTER, ADVOCACY & FAMILY SUPPORT, AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS |
| HORMEL HISTORIC HOME | AUSTIN, MN | $40,000 | 2026 | AUTISM FRIENDLY AUSTIN |
| CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES INC | AUSTIN, MN | $40,000 | 2026 | COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY & SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT |
| CHANNEL ONE FOOD BANK | ROCHESTER, MN | $36,601 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| AUSTIN ASPIRES INC | AUSTIN, MN | $35,000 | 2026 | CRADLE TO CAREER PROGRAMMING |
| CRIME VICTIMS RESOURCE CENTER | AUSTIN, MN | $35,000 | 2026 | VICTIM SERVICES |
| MOWER COUNCIL FOR THE HANDICAPPED INC | AUSTIN, MN | $30,000 | 2026 | ADVOCACY |
| COMUNIDADES LATINAS UNIDAS EN SERVICIO | SAINT PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | CANASTA FAMILIAR AUSTIN |
| YMCA OF AUSTIN MN | AUSTIN, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | TEEN CENTER |
| SERVE MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | READING CORPS |
| ST OLAF WEE LEARNING CENTER | AUSTIN, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | ROCHESTER, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | WORKFORCE SUCCESS |
| ADAMS AREA AMBULANCE SERVICE | ADAMS, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| SCOUTING AMERICA TWIN VALLEY COUNCIL | MANKATO, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| COMUNIDADES LATINAS UNIDAS EN SERVICIO | SAINT PAUL, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| RECOVERY IS HAPPENING | ROCHESTER, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | RECOVERY ON A MISSION |
| IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA | SAINT PAUL, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | RURAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT |
| SOUTHERN MINNESOTA WOMEN'S CENTER | AUSTIN, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | PARENTING WITH PURPOSE |
| LIFE MOWER COUNTY | AUSTIN, MN | $11,440 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| APPLE LANE COMMUNITY CHILD CARE CENTER | AUSTIN, MN | $10,700 | 2026 | CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS |
| RECOVERY IS HAPPENING | ROCHESTER, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNCATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| MOWER COUNCIL FOR THE HANDICAPPED INC | AUSTIN, MN | $9,000 | 2026 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| WAGONWHEEL'S HUB | AUSTIN, MN | $8,000 | 2026 | EQUINE THERAPEUTIC RIDING |
| NEXUS FOUNDATION - GERARD ACADEMY FUND | AUSTIN, MN | $238,266 | 2024 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| PARENTING RESOURCE CENTER | AUSTIN, MN | $146,850 | 2024 | SEIBEL CENTER - WELCOME CENTER - PARTNERING WITH PARENTS - CATHERWOOD HOME CHILD CARE |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | AUSTIN, MN | $85,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY MEALS - EMERGENCY HOUSING |
| COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, MN | $83,000 | 2024 | HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICE - MENTAL HEALTH |
| AUSTIN ASPIRES | AUSTIN, MN | $78,000 | 2024 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| NEXUS-GERARD FAMILY HEALING | AUSTIN, MN | $70,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH |
| COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, MN | $60,000 | 2024 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | ROCHESTER, MN | $59,592 | 2024 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| CHILDRENS' DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | ROCHESTER, MN | $55,000 | 2024 | HAPPY TEETH - HEALTHY TEETH |
| PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS INC | AUSTIN, MN | $45,294 | 2024 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC | AUSTIN, MN | $45,000 | 2024 | ADVOCACY - TRANSPORTATION - CHORE |
| SEMCAC | RUSHFORD, MN | $40,000 | 2024 | HOUSING PAYMENT ASSISTANCE - SENIOR NUTRITION |
| HORMEL HISTORIC HOME | AUSTIN, MN | $36,305 | 2024 | HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT |
| LIFE MOWER COUNTY | AUSTIN, MN | $35,000 | 2024 | ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL - OUR PLACE RECREATION CENTER - SPECIAL OLYMPICS |
| CRIME VICTIMS RESOURCE CENTER | AUSTIN, MN | $35,000 | 2024 | VICTIM SERVICES |
| CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES | AUSTIN, MN | $34,000 | 2024 | COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT - COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT |
AUSTIN ASPIRES INC
$130,000HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$100,000EMERGENCY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY MEALS PROGRAM
HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION
$90,000MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING AND HOUSING & HOMELESS SERVICES
NEXUS GERARD FAMILY HEALING
$65,000COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION
$60,000HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS INC
$60,000HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
SEMCAC
$50,000SENIOR NUTRITION AND HOUSING PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
HORMEL HISTORIC HOME
$49,018HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC
$49,000ADVOCACY, CHORE PROGRAM, AND TRANSPORTATION
LIFE MOWER COUNTY
$40,000OUR PLACE RECREATION CENTER, ADVOCACY & FAMILY SUPPORT, AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS
HORMEL HISTORIC HOME
$40,000AUTISM FRIENDLY AUSTIN
CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES INC
$40,000COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY & SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
AUSTIN ASPIRES INC
$35,000CRADLE TO CAREER PROGRAMMING
CRIME VICTIMS RESOURCE CENTER
$35,000VICTIM SERVICES
MOWER COUNCIL FOR THE HANDICAPPED INC
$30,000ADVOCACY
ST OLAF WEE LEARNING CENTER
$20,000CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
$15,000WORKFORCE SUCCESS
ADAMS AREA AMBULANCE SERVICE
$15,000AMBULANCE SERVICE
SCOUTING AMERICA TWIN VALLEY COUNCIL
$15,000HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
RECOVERY IS HAPPENING
$15,000RECOVERY ON A MISSION
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA WOMEN'S CENTER
$15,000PARENTING WITH PURPOSE
LIFE MOWER COUNTY
$11,440HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
APPLE LANE COMMUNITY CHILD CARE CENTER
$10,700CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS
RECOVERY IS HAPPENING
$10,000HORMEL FOUNCATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
MOWER COUNCIL FOR THE HANDICAPPED INC
$9,000HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT - UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
WAGONWHEEL'S HUB
$8,000EQUINE THERAPEUTIC RIDING
NEXUS FOUNDATION - GERARD ACADEMY FUND
$238,266HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
SEIBEL CENTER - WELCOME CENTER - PARTNERING WITH PARENTS - CATHERWOOD HOME CHILD CARE
THE SALVATION ARMY
$85,000COMMUNITY MEALS - EMERGENCY HOUSING
COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION
$83,000HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICE - MENTAL HEALTH
AUSTIN ASPIRES
$78,000HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
NEXUS-GERARD FAMILY HEALING
$70,000COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION
$60,000HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS INC
$45,294HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
MOWER COUNTY SENIORS INC
$45,000ADVOCACY - TRANSPORTATION - CHORE
SEMCAC
$40,000HOUSING PAYMENT ASSISTANCE - SENIOR NUTRITION
HORMEL HISTORIC HOME
$36,305HORMEL FOUNDATION GRANT-UW PASSES THROUGH GRANT
LIFE MOWER COUNTY
$35,000ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL - OUR PLACE RECREATION CENTER - SPECIAL OLYMPICS
CRIME VICTIMS RESOURCE CENTER
$35,000VICTIM SERVICES
CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES
$34,000COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT - COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT