Heart of Indiana United Way Inc
Heart of Indiana United Way is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and federated giving program headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. Founded in 1925, the organization mobilizes communities across five counties to address interconnected challenges including education, financial stability, health, and basic needs. The organization brings together donors, volunteers, advocates, and community partners to create lasting change through grants and direct service programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$650K
-36.4% YoY
Grant Count
37
+27.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-50.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Heart of Indiana United Way mobilizes communities to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive. The organization works to improve the quality of life by engaging people and organizations to advance education, financial stability, and access to quality health care.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education: Preparing children for success in school and life, with emphasis on grade-level reading by third grade
- Financial Stability: Helping families and individuals build and maintain savings and assets, access to health care coverage and services
- Health & Resilience: Supporting healthy behaviors and helping people meet basic needs
- Youth Development: Supporting young adults' transition from high school to college and career
- Support for Vulnerable Populations: Assisting seniors and persons with disabilities to remain independent
The organization identifies service gaps and aligns efforts with proven programs and partners to address root causes of community challenges.
Grantmaking
Heart of Indiana United Way distributes grants to nonprofit organizations addressing community needs across its service area. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Heart of Indiana United Way serves five counties in Indiana:
- Delaware County
- Fayette County
- Henry County
- Madison County
- Randolph County
The organization maintains offices in Muncie and Anderson, with over 4,000 individual and corporate donors annually supporting work across the region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $2,644,910
- Total Expenses: $2,822,766
- Total Assets: $5,340,430
- Total Liabilities: $1,510,000
- Staff: 22 employees
Giving Methods: The organization accepts donations through multiple channels including cash, checks, credit cards, mobile pay, stocks, securities, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), IRA rollovers, planned giving, and cryptocurrencies.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,183,010 | $5,340,430 | $5,441,622 |
| Revenue | $2,518,438 | $2,644,910 | $3,535,635 |
| Expenses | $2,344,027 | $2,822,766 | $4,254,832 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $110,436 | $30,498 | $178,018 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Heart of Indiana United Way Inc
Campaign for Grade Level Reading
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
THRIVE Network Application
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Weaving the Safety Net
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Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pathstone Housing Corp ($74,000), Bev's Kindergarten Prep ($35,000), Huffer Memorial Children's Center ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A BETTER WAY MUNCIE, IN | FUNDING ALLOCATION | $12,000 |
| ALTERNATIVES INC ANDERSON, IN | FUNDING ALLOCATION | $12,000 |
| ANDERSON HOUSING AUTHORITY ANDERSON, IN | FUNDING ALLOCATION | $10,000 |
| ANDERSON IMPACT CENTER ANDERSON, IN | FUNDING ALLOCATION | $20,000 |
| BEV'S KINDERGARTEN PREP NEW CASTLE, IN | FUNDING ALLOCATION | $35,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MUNCIE MUNCIE, IN | FUNDING ALLOCATION | $15,000 |
| CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF DELAWARE COUNTY INC MUNCIE, IN | FUNDING ALLOCATION | $7,000 |
| ECOREHAB MUNCIE, IN | FUNDING ALLOCATION | $11,000 |
| FAYETTE COUNTY COMMUNITY VOICES CONNERSVILLE, IN | FUNDING ALLOCATION | $12,000 |
| FIREFLY CHILDREN AND FAMILY ALLIANCE INDIANAPOLIS, IN | FUNDING ALLOCATION | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jenni Marsh - President and CEO
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNYDER-LOGAN BEKAH | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SMITH OBADIAH | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| WELLS ALISA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DUDLEY JENNIFER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KELSEY MATT | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BOSTIC TREVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRAMWELL GREG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ECKERTY KEVIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GIBSON JENNIFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KWIATKOWSKI LEEANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LASH KATIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SPRONG MARIANNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STALLINGS DANIEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS TYRONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLARD RASHIDA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARSH JENNIFER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $115,375 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Centennial Celebration:** Heart of Indiana United Way is celebrating 100 years of operation (founded 1925, celebrating in 2025)
Heart of Indiana United Way Announces Over $1.4 Million in Grant Awards\**Next Century Fund:** Launched a new initiative inviting donors to invest in the organization's future and fuel bold solutions
**Legacy Society:** Established to allow donors to extend their impact beyond a lifetime through planned giving
**Rebranding:** The organization refreshed its branding and launched a redesigned website as part of centennial activities
**THRIVE Network:** Operating a support network providing job support, financial coaching, and housing assistance to families in crisis
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Heart of Indiana United Way Inc fund?
**Mission:** Heart of Indiana United Way mobilizes communities to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive. The organization works to improve the quality of life by engaging people and organizations to advance education, financial stability, and access to quality health care. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Education: Preparing children for success in school and life, with emphasis on grade-level reading by third grade • Financial Stability: Helping families and individuals build and main…
How do I apply for a grant from Heart of Indiana United Way Inc?
Heart of Indiana United Way distributes grants to nonprofit organizations addressing community needs across its service area. Recent grant activity includes: • **2024 Grant Awards:** Over $1.4 million in grant awards announced at the Annual Grants and Gratitude Event • **Early Learning Initiative:** Received $300,000 to boost early learning for infants and toddlers across East Central Indiana • **Sample Grant:** Pathstone Corporation received $158,500 in funding allocation (2023) The organizati…
Where does Heart of Indiana United Way Inc make grants?
Heart of Indiana United Way serves five counties in Indiana: • Delaware County • Fayette County • Henry County • Madison County • Randolph County The organization maintains offices in Muncie and Anderson, with over 4,000 individual and corporate donors annually supporting work across the region.
What size grants does Heart of Indiana United Way Inc award?
In 2024, Heart of Indiana United Way Inc awarded 37 grants totaling $650K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Heart of Indiana United Way Inc's EIN?
Heart of Indiana United Way Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0996148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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