Women of Waconia
Preselected recipients only
Women of Waconia is a private foundation in Waconia, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,362 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $13,686. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$17,362
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$13,686
- Assets$8,963
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,004 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,921 | 7 | $5,822 |
| 2024 | $13,004 | 5 | $6,611 |
| 2025 | $17,362 | 8 | $8,963 |
How to apply
Women of Waconia says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Women of Waconia funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | $17,362 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waconia Community Toy Drive | Annual Toy Drive that allows parents and guardians to select Christmas gifts for children that would otherwise not have gifts for Christmas. | $13,686 |
| Relay for Life Carver County | Support Local Walk for Cancer Research | $1,142 |
| Bio Girls | BIO Girls increases the self-esteem of adolescent girls through empowerment of self and service to others. | $540 |
| Love Inc | Contribution toward purchase of school supplies for needy students | $500 |
| Waconia High School | Contribution to support National Honor Society | $500 |
| Crown College Polars Softball | New Uniforms | $400 |
| American Legion Auxiliary | Donation for Waconia Cares & Poppy Programs | $300 |
| Hope House | Requested Donation for homeless teenagers | $294 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathy Witherow
- Debbie Butz
- Cindy Worm
Questions people ask
Does Women of Waconia accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Women of Waconia give?
$17,362 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Women of Waconia?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathy Witherow (President), Debbie Butz (Treasurer) and Cindy Worm (Secretary).
What does Women of Waconia fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.