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United Way of Steele County’s recent grantmaking is built around direct service programs that stabilize households in Owatonna and across Steele County. The largest awards in the record go to Community Pathways of Steele County for food and essentials, including $80,200 in 2025 and $74,500 in 2024, showing sustained support for basic needs. The foundation also backs housing stability, with $67,500 to Steele County Transitional Housing in 2025, and supports domestic violence services through Crisis Resource Center, which received $62,000 in 2023 and $50,000 in 2025 for violence prevention education and programming. Health and family support also appear in its portfolio: Let’s Smile Inc received $61,000 in 2025 for oral health, while Owatonna Healthy Seniors Program received $50,000 in 2025 for its Neighbor to Neighbor program. Across the recent record, grants are tied to specific programs rather than broad operating support, and the recipients reflect a community-level strategy focused on immediate needs, prevention, and stabilization.
Food security is a clear priority. Community Pathways of Steele County received $66,500 in 2023 for food and essentials, followed by $74,500 in 2024 and $80,200 in 2025 for the same purpose. Housing stability is another recurring area: Steele County Transitional Housing was awarded $65,000 in 2024 for eviction prevention and transitional housing, after a $50,000 grant in 2023 for the same work. In youth development, Big Brothers Big Sisters received $43,500 in 2023 and $45,000 in both 2024 and 2025 for mentoring. The foundation also funds culturally specific education support, including $40,000 in 2025 to Somali American Cultural Society of Owatonna for adult language support and K-12 tutoring, plus $35,000 in 2024 for homework help.
Typical grant sizes sit in a fairly tight range: the 25th percentile is $24,000, the median is $29,000, and the 75th percentile is $40,000. The recent record shows repeat awards to the same organizations across multiple years, including Community Pathways of Steele County, Steele County Transitional Housing, Crisis Resource Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Owatonna Healthy Seniors Program. Grants are program- and project-specific, not general operating support, and the funder’s Strategic Impact programs are described as competitive and year-round. An application pathway is available for some grant programs, and several are listed as accepting unsolicited proposals.
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Most grants fall between $24K and $40K, with a median of $29K.
25th Percentile
$24K
Median
$29K
75th Percentile
$40K
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United Way of Steele County gives locally, and every grant in the recent record goes to U.S. recipients. The recipient cities cluster heavily in Owatonna, MN, which appears across the largest grants and most of the named partners. Beyond Owatonna, recent recipients include Medford, MN and Blooming Prairie, MN. The grant geography aligns with Steele County rather than a broad multi-state footprint, with 100% of grants going to recipients in Minnesota.
The recent record centers on food and essentials, eviction prevention and transitional housing, domestic violence prevention, oral health, primary care access for uninsured people, mentoring, tutoring, child abuse prevention, senior services, and childcare. The grants are tied to specific programs such as food distribution, housing stability, and in-home mentoring.
Yes. Several organizations appear across multiple years, including Community Pathways of Steele County, Steele County Transitional Housing, Crisis Resource Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Owatonna Healthy Seniors Program, Let's Smile Inc, Rachel's Light, and Healthfinders Collaborative Inc.
The typical award sits around the high-$20,000s to low-$40,000s. The 25th percentile is $24,000, the median is $29,000, and the 75th percentile is $40,000.
It is local. All recent grants in the provided record go to Minnesota recipients, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. The program descriptions also point to Steele County and Owatonna as the core service area.
Yes for several programs. The Strategic Impact and RFP opportunities are described as competitive, year-round or cycle-based grant programs for nonprofit organizations serving Steele County, and some listed programs explicitly accept unsolicited applications.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Deadline: The deadline to submit the 2027–2028 Request for Proposal has passed; no specific deadline date is provided in the scraped content.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY PATHWAYS OF STEELE COUNTY | OWATONNA, MN | $80,200 | 2025 | PROVIDE FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO THOSE IN NEED |
| STEELE COUNTY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | OWATONNA, MN | $67,500 | 2025 | EVICTION PREVENTION/TRANSITIONAL HOUSING |
| LET'S SMILE INC | OWATONNA, MN | $61,000 | 2025 | DONATION TOWARDS PROMOTING ORAL HEALTH |
| OWATONNA HEALTHY SENIORS PROGRAM | OWATONNA, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR PROGRAM |
| CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER | OWATONNA, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM/VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | OWATONNA, MN | $45,000 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM |
| SOMALI AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF OWATONNA | OWATONNA, MN | $40,000 | 2025 | ADULT LANGUARGE SUPPORT AND K-12 TUTORING |
| EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY | OWATONNA, MN | $35,000 | 2025 | IN-HOME MENTORING/CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION |
| THE LIGHTHOUSE OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA | OWATONNA, MN | $30,000 | 2025 | HOUSING STABILITY |
| BLOOMING PRAIRIE YOUTH CLUB | BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
| MEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | MEDFORD, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | CHILD CARE |
| CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES | OWATONNA, MN | $17,000 | 2025 | ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES |
| HEALTHFINDERS COLLABORATIVE INC | OWATONNA, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE TO THOSE WHO LACK SUFFICIENT HEALTH INSURANCE |
| SEMCAC | OWATONNA, MN | $13,000 | 2025 | SENIOR NUTRITION/REACH OUT FOR WARMTH/CAREGIVER & ADVOCACY PROGRAM |
| COMMUNITY PATHWAYS OF STEELE COUNTY | OWATONNA, MN | $74,500 | 2024 | PROVIDE FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO THOSE IN NEED |
| STEELE COUNTY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | OWATONNA, MN | $65,000 | 2024 | EVICTION PREVENTION/TRANSITIONAL HOUSING |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | OWATONNA, MN | $45,000 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM |
| LET'S SMILE INC | OWATONNA, MN | $44,000 | 2024 | DONATION TOWARDS PROMOTING ORAL HEALTH |
| OWATONNA HEALTHY SENIORS PROGRAM | OWATONNA, MN | $40,000 | 2024 | NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR PROGRAM |
| CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER | OWATONNA, MN | $40,000 | 2024 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM/VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION |
| SOMALI AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF OWATONNA | OWATONNA, MN | $35,000 | 2024 | HOMEWORK HELP |
| HEALTHFINDERS COLLABORATIVE INC | OWATONNA, MN | $30,000 | 2024 | PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE TO THOSE WHO LACK SUFFICIENT HEALTH INSURANCE |
| RACHEL'S LIGHT | OWATONNA, MN | $30,000 | 2024 | STABILIZATION |
| CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES | OWATONNA, MN | $27,000 | 2024 | ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES |
| MEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | MEDFORD, MN | $25,000 | 2024 | CHILD CARE |
| BLOOMING PRAIRIE YOUTH CLUB | BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN | $25,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
| EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY | OWATONNA, MN | $22,000 | 2024 | IN-HOME MENTORING/CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION |
| SEMCAC | OWATONNA, MN | $17,500 | 2024 | SENIOR NUTRITION/REACH OUT FOR WARMTH/CAREGIVER & ADVOCACY PROGRAM |
| SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RELATIONS CENTER | OWATONNA, MN | $10,000 | 2024 | CARE PROGRAM/SAGE ENRICHMENT CENTER |
| COMMUNITY PATHWAYS OF STEELE COUNTY | OWATONNA, MN | $66,500 | 2023 | PROVIDE FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO THOSE IN NEED |
| CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER | OWATONNA, MN | $62,000 | 2023 | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM/VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION |
| STEELE COUNTY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | OWATONNA, MN | $50,000 | 2023 | EVICTION PREVENTION/TRANSITIONAL HOUSING |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | OWATONNA, MN | $43,500 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM |
| OWATONNA HEALTHY SENIORS PROGRAM | OWATONNA, MN | $40,000 | 2023 | NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR PROGRAM |
| LET'S SMILE INC | OWATONNA, MN | $34,500 | 2023 | DONATION TOWARDS PROMOTING ORAL HEALTH |
| RACHEL'S LIGHT | OWATONNA, MN | $30,000 | 2023 | STABILIZATION |
| CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES | OWATONNA, MN | $29,000 | 2023 | ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES |
| HEALTHFINDERS COLLABORATIVE INC | OWATONNA, MN | $27,500 | 2023 | PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE TO THOSE WHO LACK SUFFICIENT HEALTH INSURANCE |
| MEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | MEDFORD, MN | $26,348 | 2023 | CHILD CARE |
| BLOOMING PRAIRIE YOUTH CLUB | BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN | $25,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
| SOMALI AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF OWATONNA | OWATONNA, MN | $25,000 | 2023 | HOMEWORK HELP |
| WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INC | ROCHESTER, MN | $24,000 | 2023 | JOB READINESS |
| EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY | OWATONNA, MN | $18,250 | 2023 | IN-HOME MENTORING/CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION |
| SOUTHERN MN REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES | OWATONNA, MN | $18,000 | 2023 | GOVERNMENT BENEFITS PROGRAM |
| SEMCAC | OWATONNA, MN | $16,250 | 2023 | SENIOR NUTRITION/REACH OUT FOR WARMTH/CAREGIVER & ADVOCACY PROGRAM |
| CHILDRENS REMEDIAL FUND | OWATONNA, MN | $8,000 | 2023 | CHILDREN'S REMEDIAL FUND |
| SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RELATIONS CENTER | OWATONNA, MN | $7,500 | 2023 | CARE PROGRAM/SAGE ENRICHMENT CENTER |
PROVIDE FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO THOSE IN NEED
LET'S SMILE INC
$61,000DONATION TOWARDS PROMOTING ORAL HEALTH
OWATONNA HEALTHY SENIORS PROGRAM
$50,000NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR PROGRAM
CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER
$50,000DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM/VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION
MENTORING PROGRAM
SOMALI AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF OWATONNA
$40,000ADULT LANGUARGE SUPPORT AND K-12 TUTORING
EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY
$35,000IN-HOME MENTORING/CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
BLOOMING PRAIRIE YOUTH CLUB
$25,000EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
MEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$25,000CHILD CARE
CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES
$17,000ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES
PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE TO THOSE WHO LACK SUFFICIENT HEALTH INSURANCE
SEMCAC
$13,000SENIOR NUTRITION/REACH OUT FOR WARMTH/CAREGIVER & ADVOCACY PROGRAM
PROVIDE FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO THOSE IN NEED
LET'S SMILE INC
$44,000DONATION TOWARDS PROMOTING ORAL HEALTH
OWATONNA HEALTHY SENIORS PROGRAM
$40,000NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR PROGRAM
CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER
$40,000DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM/VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION
SOMALI AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF OWATONNA
$35,000HOMEWORK HELP
PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE TO THOSE WHO LACK SUFFICIENT HEALTH INSURANCE
RACHEL'S LIGHT
$30,000STABILIZATION
CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES
$27,000ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES
MEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$25,000CHILD CARE
BLOOMING PRAIRIE YOUTH CLUB
$25,000EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY
$22,000IN-HOME MENTORING/CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
SEMCAC
$17,500SENIOR NUTRITION/REACH OUT FOR WARMTH/CAREGIVER & ADVOCACY PROGRAM
SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RELATIONS CENTER
$10,000CARE PROGRAM/SAGE ENRICHMENT CENTER
PROVIDE FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO THOSE IN NEED
CRISIS RESOURCE CENTER
$62,000DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM/VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION
OWATONNA HEALTHY SENIORS PROGRAM
$40,000NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR PROGRAM
LET'S SMILE INC
$34,500DONATION TOWARDS PROMOTING ORAL HEALTH
RACHEL'S LIGHT
$30,000STABILIZATION
CEDAR VALLEY SERVICES
$29,000ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES
PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE TO THOSE WHO LACK SUFFICIENT HEALTH INSURANCE
MEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$26,348CHILD CARE
BLOOMING PRAIRIE YOUTH CLUB
$25,000EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
SOMALI AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF OWATONNA
$25,000HOMEWORK HELP
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INC
$24,000JOB READINESS
EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY
$18,250IN-HOME MENTORING/CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
SEMCAC
$16,250SENIOR NUTRITION/REACH OUT FOR WARMTH/CAREGIVER & ADVOCACY PROGRAM
CHILDRENS REMEDIAL FUND
$8,000CHILDREN'S REMEDIAL FUND
SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RELATIONS CENTER
$7,500CARE PROGRAM/SAGE ENRICHMENT CENTER
