TY 2024 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(1) MEG LOUWAGIE...................................................................... CEO	40.00 .................		X	54,710	9,904
(2) AL CASTOR...................................................................... CHAIR	3.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(3) SHAWNA CHRISTIANSON...................................................................... COMMUNITY IM	3.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(4) DOUG DESMET...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(5) TRACIE HANSEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(6) ANGIE HENNEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(7) KIM HOLM...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(8) BRIAN JEREMIASON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(9) ANDY LANOUE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(10) MELISSA MARANELL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(11) RACHEL NUESE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(12) MIKE PANKA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(13) CASEY POHLEN...................................................................... TREASURER	3.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(14) CHERYL SMITH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(15) MATT SUBY...................................................................... RESOURCE DEV	3.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(16) SCOTT VOSS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0
(17) CEDRIC WILLIAMS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	3.00 .................	X		0	0

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

Employer identification number

41-6023143

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	534,393	487,449	465,834	550,200	384,166	2,422,042
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	534,393	487,449	465,834	550,200	384,166	2,422,042
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..						1,072,943
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						1,349,099

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	534,393	487,449	465,834	550,200	384,166	2,422,042
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	3,469	1,096	1,643	17,449	20,284	43,941
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						2,465,983

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

61,908

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

54.710 %

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

54.570 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
PART II, LINE 10

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

Employer identification number

41-6023143

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA		Employer identification number 41-6023143

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA			Employer identification number 41-6023143
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

Employer identification number

41-6023143

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	20,094	15,502	4,592
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				4,592

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
LEASE LIABILITY	7,808








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	7,808
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	415,667
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	5,900
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	5,900
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	409,767
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	409,767

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	524,406
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	5,900
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	5,900
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	518,506
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	518,506

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X

THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 740-10, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUALLY EVALUATES EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW, AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD BE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

Employer identification number

41-6023143

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 BEER DINNER (event type)	(b) Event #2 POWER OF THE PU (event type)	(c) Other events 1 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	19,910	18,520	9,825	48,255
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	14,138	13,635	6,003	33,776
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	5,772	4,885	3,822	14,479

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .	736	1,289		2,025
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	803	500		1,303
7	Food and beverages . . .	3,955	2,882		6,837
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	278	214	3,822	4,314
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				14,479
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

Employer identification number
41-6023143

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) SERVEMINNESOTA READING CORPS 120 SOUTH 6TH STREET SUITE 226 MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402	41-2010058	501C3	16,000	YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
(2) IMAGINATION LIBRARY 800 E MAIN STREET MARSHALL,MN56258	41-6023143	501C3	63,691	YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
(3) WILD ABOUT KINDERGARTEN 800 E MAIN STREET MARSHALL,MN56258	41-6023143	501C3	13,327	YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
(4) UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION PTSHP YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 1400 S SARATOGA STREET MARSHALL,MN56258	41-0904860	501C3	10,000	YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
(5) STUFF THE BUS 800 E MAIN STREET MARSHALL,MN56258	41-6023143	501C3	15,526	YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
(6) HOPE HARBOR 219 NORTH HIGH DRIVE MARSHALL,MN56258	20-0652270	501C3	7,700	COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
(7) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT 1745 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST ST PAUL,MN55104	84-4640555	501C3	10,000	FINANCIAL SECURITY
(8) UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION PTSHP VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PRO 1400 S SARATOGA STREET MARSHALL,MN56258	41-0904860	501C3	16,840	FINANCIAL SECURITY
(9) UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION PTSHP THE REFUGE 1400 S SARATOGA STREET MARSHALL,MN56258	41-0904860	501C3	23,572	COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
(10) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MN 715 N 11TH STREET 401C MOORHEAD,MN56560	41-0872993	501C3	10,000	HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
(11) MARSHALL FOOD4KIDS PO BOX 771 MARSHALL,MN56258	83-0865066	501C3	14,000	HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
(12) PRAIRIE FIVE COMMUNITY ACTION PRAIRIE FIVE MEALS PO BOX 159 MONTEVIDEO,MN56265	41-0904802	501C3	10,000	HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
(13) UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION PTSHP KITCHEN TABLE FOOD SHELVES 1400 S SARATOGA STREET MARSHALL,MN56258	41-0904860	501C3	32,500	HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
(14) NEW HORIZONS CRISIS CENTER CRIME VICTIM SERVICES 109 S 5TH STREET MARSHALL,MN56258	41-1404769	501C3	26,388	COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
(15) NEW HORIZONS CRISIS CENTER PARENTING TIME PROGRAM 109 S 5TH STREET MARSHALL,MN56258	41-1404769	501C3	16,000	COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

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Schedule I (Form 990) Rev. 1-2025

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2

GRANT AWARDS AND ALLOCATIONS - WE VERIFY NONPROFIT STATUS, COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATRIOT ACT, AND ADHERENCE TO REGULATIONS TO OPERATE ON A NON- DISCRIMINATORY BASIS. TO ASSURE EFFECTIVE PROGRAM PERFORMANCES AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, WE ALSO REVIEW AUDIT AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION, AS WELL AS PROGRAM OUTCOME EXPECTATIONS (PROGRAM RESOURCES, ACTIVITIES, OUTPUTS, OUTCOMES, INDICATORS AND PROGRAM TARGETS). ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED TO ASSURE THAT THEY ALIGN WITH THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA GOALS FOR THE COMMON GOOD. EACH AGENCY APPLYING FOR A COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT MUST MEET WITH A PANEL OF VOLUNTEERS THAT REVIEWS HOW UNITED WAY RESOURCES ARE INVESTED AND MAKES SURE THAT THERE ARE POSITIVE RESULTS ACHIEVED WITH CONTRIBUTIONS GIVEN TO UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA. THESE PANELS THEN MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA FOR ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMPACT AND SMALL PROJECTS GRANT FUNDING BASED ON THESE REVIEWS.

SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV

PART II, LINE 1: HEALTHY COMMUNITY ACHIEVING A HEALTHIER START TO LIFE ENHANCE COMMUNITY CONDITIONS THAT SUPPORT HEALTHY BEHAVIORS PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EXPAND ACCESS TO PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL FITNESS CONNECT INDIVIDUALS TO FOOD SUPPORT EFFORTS, PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES INCREASE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR THOSE IN NEED BOOST NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS, FOOD BUDGETING, AND BASIC COOKING SKILLS YOUTH OPPORTUNITY ENSURE CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN DEVELOPMENTALLY ON TRACK IN LITERACY, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE SKILLS PREPARE ELEMENTARY-AGED STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN LATER GRADES AND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ASSIST LEARNERS IN EXPLORING INTERESTS AND PREPARING FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND CAREERS SUPPORT IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS PROMOTE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ENHANCE LITERACY DEVELOPMENT FOSTER COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS FINANCIAL SECURITY INCREASE FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MOVE TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY EXPAND ACCESS TO EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND JOB TRAINING ENSURE COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO HELP NAVIGATE CHALLENGING TIMES OF CRISIS. SUPPORT ADULT EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, AND CAREER PATHWAYS PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND COACHING PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS COMMUNITY RESILIENCY INCREASE SUICIDE PREVENTION, SUPPORT, OUTREACH, AND AWARENESS ENHANCE ACCESS TO SERVICES THAT PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FREE FROM SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE, BULLYING, AND CRIME OFFER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, SERVICE, MENTORING, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STRENGTHENING EFFORTS TO CREATE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND INCREASE AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT IN OUTREACH SERVICES AND PROGRAMS SUPPORT CRISIS HOTLINE AND SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMS

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(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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Name of the organization

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

Employer identification number

41-6023143

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FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA INVESTS DONATIONS INTO OUR COMMUNITIES PRIMARILY THROUGH COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS. WE FOCUS ON FOUR KEY AREAS: YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. PROGRAMS THAT RECEIVE FUNDING ARE CAREFULLY SELECTED BASED ON THEIR SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS IN LINCOLN, LYON, MURRAY, YELLOW MEDICINE, AND PARTS OF COTTONWOOD, LAC QUI PARLE, NOBLES, AND REDWOOD COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	COMMUNITY IMPACT: UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. IT IS A LOCAL AUTONOMOUS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WORKING TO CREATE LASTING CHANGES IN PEOPLE'S LIVES AND THE COMMUNITIES IN LINCOLN, LYON, MURRAY, YELLOW MEDICINE AND PORTIONS OF COTTONWOOD, LAC QUI PARLE, NOBLES AND REDWOOD COUNTIES OF MINNESOTA. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY PARTNERING WITH NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS OR LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT THAT SERVE PEOPLE IN THIS AREA OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND BY TARGETING GRANTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE OUTCOMES WITHIN THE AREAS OF YOURTH OPPORTUNITY, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. ANNUALLY, THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE OVERALL FUNDING LEVEL FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS BASED UPON RESOURCES GATHERED DURING THE PRECEDING FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN. QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LOCAL PEOPLE ARE INVITED TO PREPARE GRANT PROPOSALS THAT ADDRESS STRATEGIES WITHIN THE ABOVE LISTED PRIORITY AREAS. GRANT APPLICATIONS UNDERGO REVIEW THROUGH AN ORGANIZED CITIZEN REVIEW PROCESS (OUTLINED IN PART IV, SCHEDULE I, PART 1, LINE 2). RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THEN PRESENTED TO THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL. APPROVED GRANTS BECOME AVAILABLE JULY 1 OF EACH YEAR. ALL COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS ARE PAID OUT IN QUARTERLY INSTALLMENTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B	INTERNAL PROGRAMS: UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA FOCUSES ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, HUNGER, AND SAFETY & WELL-BEING. THE UNITED WAY SUCCESS BY 6 INITIATIVE STRIVES TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE READY TO SUCCEED WHEN THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN. CHILDREN WHO START BEHIND, STAY BEHIND. KEY STRATEGIES INCLUDE SPONSORSHIP OF THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM WHICH PUTS QUALITY, AGE APPROPRIATE BOOKS INTO THE HANDS OF CHILDREN (BIRTH - AGE 5) EACH MONTH AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILIES; PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL READINESS KITS FOR ALL CHILDREN PRIOR TO ENTERING KINDERGARTEN; AND PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LITERACY BUILDING AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS. OTHER INITIATIVE EXAMPLES: ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES WHERE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA PROVIDES STAFF SUPPORT, VOLUNTEERS, PUBLICITY, AND SERVES AS FISCAL AGENT; AND UNITED WAY STAFF ORGANIZE AND RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS FOR TARGETED COMMUNITY PROJECTS, I.E. DAYS OF ACTION, FOOD COLLECTION, AND VOLUNTEER READING EFFORTS. INITIATIVES ARE DEVELOPED OR SUPPORTED WHEN UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA IDENTIFIES A GAP OR NEED THAT IS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO TAKE ACTION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	FORM 990 REVIEWED BY CEO AND OFFICE STAFF. ALSO AVAILABLE IN OFFICE FOR GOVERNING BODY TO VIEW.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA EMPLOYEES AND REPRESENTATIVES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROMPTLY, OPENLY AND FORTHRIGHTLY DISCLOSE ANY PERCEIVED BREACH OF THE CODE OF ETHICS OR A REASONABLE BELIEF THAT THERE HAS BEEN FINANCIAL FRAUD OR A VIOLATION OF LAWS. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA, UPON COMMENCING EACH TERM AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, SHALL DISCLOSE ANY AND ALL DUALITIES OF INTEREST THAT MAY BECOME A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL INCLUDE PERSONAL OR FAMILY INTERESTS RELATED TO THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA PARTNER AGENCIES OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE OPERATED BY OR DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PARTNER AGENCIES. THE DISCLOSURE SHALL BE ON A FORM ADOPTED BY THE BOARD. THE DUTY TO DISCLOSE IS AN ONGOING DUTY. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE NEW DUALITIES OF INTEREST AS THEY ARRIVE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	CEO COMPENSATION: ANNUALLY THE NOMINATING/PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR THE CEO AND STAFF AND RECOMMENDS A SALARY RANGE FOR EACH POSITION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPARABLE SALARY DATA INCLUDES COLLECTED INFORMATION FROM UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLISHED COMPENSATION SURVEYS GATHERED AND COMPILED BY MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS, RESULTS OF SURVEYS GATHERED BY THE LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND OTHER LOCAL INFORMATION. THE CEO IS EVALUATED BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF AND THE INFORMATION IS COMPILED BY THE CHAIR OF THE NOMINATING/PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND IS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE APRIL BOARD MEETING. AT THIS MEETING, INFORMATION REGARDING SALARY RESEARCH IS CONSIDERED, AS WELL AS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION INFORMATION, THEN SALARY AND BENEFITS ARE DETERMINED FOR THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFO: THE IRS FORM 990 AND THE ANNUAL REPORT ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA OFFICE. IN ADDITION, SEVERAL KEY POLICY DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.UNITEDWAYSWMN.ORG, GET TO KNOW US TAB, PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY: CODE OF ETHICS (WHICH INCLUDES CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES); BYLAWS; AND OUR ANNUAL REPORT (WHICH INCLUDES A GRAPH OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT). THE ANNUAL REPORT IS ALSO PRINTED AND IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE REQUESTING A COPY.

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Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	550,200	384,166
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........		1,000
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	17,449	20,284
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	4,073	4,317
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	571,722	409,767
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	300,214	316,305
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	137,904	129,676
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 65,323
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	60,679	72,525
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	498,797	518,506
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	72,925	-108,739
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	861,140	787,438
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	189,819	224,856
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	671,321	562,582

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 302,789 including grants of $ 213,489 ) (Revenue $ )
	COMMUNITY IMPACT: UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. IT IS A LOCAL AUTONOMOUS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WORKING TO CREATE LASTING CHANGES IN PEOPLE'S LIVES AND THE COMMUNITIES IN LINCOLN, LYON, MURRAY, YELLOW MEDICINE AND PORTIONS OF COTTONWOOD, LAC QUI PARLE, NOBLES AND REDWOOD COUNTIES OF MINNESOTA. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY PARTNERING WITH NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS OR LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT THAT SERVE PEOPLE IN THIS AREA OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND BY TARGETING GRANTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE OUTCOMES WITHIN THE AREAS OF YOURTH OPPORTUNITY, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. ANNUALLY, THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE OVERALL FUNDING LEVEL FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS BASED UPON RESOURCES GATHERED DURING THE PRECEDING FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN. QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LOCAL PEOPLE ARE INVITED TO PREPARE GRANT PROPOSALS THAT ADDRESS STRATEGIES WITHIN THE ABOVE LISTED PRIORITY AREAS. GRANT APPLICATIONS UNDERGO REVIEW THROUGH AN ORGANIZED CITIZEN REVIEW PROCESS (OUTLINED IN PART IV, SCHEDULE I, PART 1, LINE 2). RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THEN PRESENTED TO THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL. APPROVED GRANTS BECOME AVAILABLE JULY 1 OF EACH YEAR. ALL COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS ARE PAID OUT IN QUARTERLY INSTALLMENTS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 100,742 including grants of $ 100,742 ) (Revenue $ 1,000 )
	INTERNAL PROGRAMS: UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA FOCUSES ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, HUNGER, AND SAFETY & WELL-BEING. THE UNITED WAY SUCCESS BY 6 INITIATIVE STRIVES TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE READY TO SUCCEED WHEN THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN. CHILDREN WHO START BEHIND, STAY BEHIND. KEY STRATEGIES INCLUDE SPONSORSHIP OF THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM WHICH PUTS QUALITY, AGE APPROPRIATE BOOKS INTO THE HANDS OF CHILDREN (BIRTH - AGE 5) EACH MONTH AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILIES; PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL READINESS KITS FOR ALL CHILDREN PRIOR TO ENTERING KINDERGARTEN; AND PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LITERACY BUILDING AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS. OTHER INITIATIVE EXAMPLES: ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES WHERE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA PROVIDES STAFF SUPPORT, VOLUNTEERS, PUBLICITY, AND SERVES AS FISCAL AGENT; AND UNITED WAY STAFF ORGANIZE AND RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS FOR TARGETED COMMUNITY PROJECTS, I.E. DAYS OF ACTION, FOOD COLLECTION, AND VOLUNTEER READING EFFORTS. INITIATIVES ARE DEVELOPED OR SUPPORTED WHEN UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA IDENTIFIES A GAP OR NEED THAT IS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO TAKE ACTION.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,074 including grants of $ 2,074 ) (Revenue $ )
	SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM: IS TO PROVIDE AUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, OR INITIATIVES IN NEED OF A SMALL, ONE-TIME GRANT FOR WORK THAT ALIGNS WITH UWSWMN GOALS FOR THE COMMON GOOD. UWSWMN SMALL GRANTS CAN BE USED FOR PROJECTS SUCH AS: PROGRAM WORK INCLUDING PLANNING, TRAINING AND/OR DEVELOPMENT; ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING INCLUDING STRATEGIC PLANNING, GOVERNANCE AND OTHER TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING AND/OR DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES; COMMUNITY AND/OR HUMAN SERVICE WORK THAT INCLUDES VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION OR EMERGING OR UNMET NEEDS; AND/OR TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL ISSUES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses405,605

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			20,284			20,284
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 35,178of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	14,479
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	14,479
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a	13,340
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b	10,574
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			2,766			2,766
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

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11a	REIMBURSEMENTS		900099	1,536	1,536
b	MISCELLANEOUS		900099	15	15
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			1,551
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			409,767	2,551		23,050

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA INVESTS DONATIONS INTO OUR COMMUNITIES PRIMARILY THROUGH COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS. WE FOCUS ON FOUR KEY AREAS: YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. PROGRAMS THAT RECEIVE FUNDING ARE CAREFULLY SELECTED BASED ON THEIR SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS IN LINCOLN, LYON, MURRAY, YELLOW MEDICINE, AND PARTS OF COTTONWOOD, LAC QUI PARLE, NOBLES, AND REDWOOD COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	17
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	17
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	2
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	201
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) HANS ZAHRBOCK........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	3.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	54,710	9,904

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	35,178
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	348,988

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		384,166

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2a	STUFF THE BUS	900099	1,000	1,000
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		1,000

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	316,305	316,305
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	65,803	28,232	11,432	26,139
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	44,824	22,608	15,689	6,527
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......	11,178	3,972	3,330	3,876
10	Payroll taxes ...........	7,871	3,542	1,968	2,361
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	7,218	1,517	794	4,907
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	5,899	2,654	1,475	1,770
12	Advertising and promotion ....	7,620	716	398	6,506
13	Office expenses .......	4,238	1,710	1,242	1,286
14	Information technology ......	7,688	3,899	1,335	2,454
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	18,000	10,612	4,449	2,939
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	3,652	1,643	913	1,096
20	Interest ...........	311	140	78	93
21	Payments to affiliates .......	5,009	2,254	1,252	1,503
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	501	226	125	150
23	Insurance ...	2,907	1,308	727	872
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	MEMBERSHIPS AND DUES	4,580	2,061	1,145	1,374
b	TELEPHONE	2,974	1,338	744	892
c	EQUIPMENT LEASE	1,928	868	482	578
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e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	518,506	405,605	47,578	65,323
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			73,299	1	64,126
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			615,156	2	660,919
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			139,005	3	36,055
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			6,708	9	4,474
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	20,094
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	15,502	3,120	10c	4,592
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			23,852	15	17,272
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			861,140	16	787,438

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	8,662	17	3,559
18	Grants payable ...	181,157	18	213,489
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25	7,808
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	189,819	26	224,856

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	532,316	27	526,527
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	139,005	28	36,055
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	671,321	32	562,582
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	861,140	33	787,438