Heart of Florida United Way Inc
Heart of Florida United Way is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Orlando, Florida, serving as Central Florida's largest supporter of local health and human service agencies. Founded in 1939 (formerly known as Community Chest of Orlando), the organization mobilizes community resources to address critical needs across the region. With a team of approximately 88-200 employees, Heart of Florida United Way works to improve the lives of individuals and families by building strong communities through strategic partnerships and direct service delivery.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.1M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
+5.7% YoY
Grant Count
71
+16.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
-9.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Heart of Florida United Way fights for the education, health, and financial stability of every person in Central Florida.
The organization focuses on four pivotal areas:
- Education
- Income
- Health
- Basic Needs
A key strategic focus is supporting the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population—working families who earn above the federal poverty level but struggle to afford basic necessities.
Grantmaking
Heart of Florida United Way distributes significant funding to local nonprofits and community agencies:
Grant Range
** $45,000 - $195,000+ (based on disclosed awards)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Heart of Florida United Way serves Central Florida, with primary focus on:
- Orange County
- Osceola County
- Seminole County
- Brevard County (for Ryan White Part B services)
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $50.2 million
- Total Revenue: $21.8 million
- Total Expenses: $23.6 million
- Total Liabilities: $6.7 million
- Total Giving: $7.46 million
2023-2024 Activity:
- Annual campaign raised: $9.8 million
- Community investment: $22.5 million
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,068,412 | $50,224,464 | $52,774,466 |
| Revenue | $21,765,416 | $21,817,934 | $22,197,166 |
| Expenses | $22,043,978 | $23,620,161 | $23,122,834 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,791,379 | $1,241,143 | $1,695,248 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Mr. Jeffery J. Hayward
Key Executives:
- Jennifer Anders, Director, Leadership Giving
- Joan Nelson, Senior Vice President, Community Investment
- Jessica Ganson, Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVEED SHUJAAT | BOARD CHAIR (FROM 7/24) | 2.5 | — |
| STEPHANIE GARDNER | TREASURER | 2.5 | — |
| JAMES TOSCANO ESQ | SECRETARY | 2.5 | — |
| JAMES ADAMCZYK | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| LYSA BARBANO | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| NICOLLA BINFORD | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| GRACE CHEHANSKY | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| JAY DARULLA | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| JOHN F DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| HEIDI DEBENEDETTI | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| JARROD DILLON | DIRECTOR (FROM 7/24) | 2.5 | — |
| SUSIE DYER | DIRECTOR (FROM 7/24) | 2.5 | — |
| DONNA DYSON | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| EDDY ELGUEZABAL | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| STEPHANIE GARRIS ESQ | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| TODD GOODMAN | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| CHAR JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| GEORGIA LORENZ | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| MARIE MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| MARITZA MARTINEZ-GUERRERO | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| ATTILA MISZTI | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| MICHAEL MUELLER | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| JOHN MYERS IV | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| PHIL NIX | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| GABY ORTIGONI | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| TAMMY PAYCER | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| JOHN PISAN | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| ORLANDO ROLON | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| DAVID RUIZ | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| ED TIMBERLAKE | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| ANNETTA WILSON | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| BILL WILSON ESQ | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| CHAD WILSON | DIRECTOR | 2.5 | — |
| TRACEY D POWELL | BOARD CHAIR (TERM 9/24) | 2.5 | — |
| HOPE NEWSOME ESQ | VICE CHAIR (TERM 11/24) | 2.5 | — |
| JOAN SOAPES | DIRECTOR (TERM 9/24) | 2.5 | — |
| JEFFERY HAYWARD | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | $415,030 |
| JILL GREVI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $288,751 |
| GRACIELA NORIEGA JACOBY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $282,188 |
| CAROLYN SHERMER | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT TECHNOLOGY | 50 | $139,361 |
| JAHKIYA BELL | SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT AND CEO | 50 | $116,454 |
| ASHLEY BLASEWITZ | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL RE | 50 | $143,707 |
| RAYMOND LARSEN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTSTRATEGIC IMPACT & COMMUNITY | 50 | $111,376 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Invested $1 million to expand student and community services at Seminole State College
Heart of Florida United Way Invests $1 Million to Expand Student and CommunityInvested $140,000 in three local agencies to support education, health, and youth initiatives
Heart of Florida United Way Invests $140,000 in Three Local Agencies to SupportReceived $100,000 grant from Dr. Phillips Charities
Invested $250,000 in five local agencies to stabilize ALICE households
Heart of Florida United Way Invests $140,000 in Three Local Agencies to SupportReceived grants from Charter Communications and The Duke Energy Foundation (2023-2024)
Contact Information
Address: Dr. Nelson Ying Center, 1940 Cannery Way, Orlando, FL 32804-4714
Phone: (407) 835-0900
24/7 Helpline: 211
Website: www.hfuw.org
EIN: 59-0808854
IRS Ruling Year: 1942
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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