Indiana Association of United Ways Inc
Indiana Association of United Ways Inc (also known as Indiana United Ways) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana at 2955 N Meridian Street, Suite 200. Established in 1978, the organization serves as the state membership association for United Ways operating across Indiana counties.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$100.1M
+3.1% YoY
Revenue
$12.0M
-86.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$4.5M
+192.3% YoY
Expenses
$9.1M
+8.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Indiana United Ways leads the effort to advocate, engage, and partner with its network of local United Way members and key stakeholders to advance human well-being throughout Indiana. The organization works to ensure that everyone, especially struggling working families, has the resources, supports, and opportunities needed to thrive.
The organization addresses financial hardship in the state, focusing on Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed (ALICE) populations—working adults in Indiana who are just one unexpected financial hardship or emergency away from dire straits.
Grantmaking
Indiana United Ways provides matching grant money to fund impact projects in local communities. In 2023, the organization awarded 42 grants totaling almost $6 million to Indiana communities through local United Ways and agencies.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves all Indiana counties through its network of 47 local United Way members. Additionally, UNIFI Solutions extends services to 31 local United Ways throughout the country.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $97,013,434
- Total Revenue: $91,336,890
- Total Expenses: $8,380,429
- Total Liabilities: $501,000
- Total Giving: $6,142,016
- Number of Employees: 15
The organization maintains a Four-Star rating with a 100% score in Accountability & Finance.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $100,063,603 | $97,013,434 | $13,627,160 |
| Revenue | $11,970,932 | $91,336,890 | $7,791,695 |
| Expenses | $9,107,481 | $8,380,429 | $5,170,180 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,516,184 | $1,544,813 | $42,828 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Indiana Association of United Ways Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL K BUDD | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $186,000 |
| FADY QADDOURA | CFO AND CIO | 40 | $149,500 |
| TONJA STOKES | VP OF ORG DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $119,794 |
| RACHEL LEE | STATEWIDE CAPITAL PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $130,000 |
| KAREN PIPES | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BRENT WAKE | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOHN NIEDERMAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ASHLEY MARTIN | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ANGIE NELSON DEUITCH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| TAMARA BRINKMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK STEWART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAM OTTERSBACH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JENNI MARSH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHAWN ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PRIYANKA BRUNESE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE CRANDALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LUCY DOWNTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIRK KLABUNDE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD LEGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TINA PATTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD PAYONK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAN RHODES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARSHALL SANDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LIZ SEDLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REX AMBROSE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NANCY VAUGHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN WEINZAPFEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA BONILLA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2023, Indiana United Ways awarded 42 grants totaling almost $6 million to Indiana communities. The organization released "The State of ALICE in Indiana: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship in Indiana," highlighting that 1 in 4 adults in Indiana can be counted as Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed.
United Way of Central Indiana awards over $1 million to 28 nonprofits outside\Six United Ways in Indiana received nearly $2 million in Early Learning Indiana grants in 2023.
United Way of Central Indiana awards over $1 million to 28 nonprofits outside\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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