Kerr County United Way
Kerr County United Way (KCUW) provides an avenue for consolidating the fund raising efforts of many charities into one fund drive. KCUW has an annual fund drive and then grants funds to non-profits in Kerr county that have applied for funding assistance.
Kerr County United Way at a glance
In short: Kerr County United Way gave $106K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,645
- -34.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,411
- +130.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kerr County United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($79K). Together the top 4 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2024) to $188K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | General Support | $79,145 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry Kerrville, TX | Support Program Services of 501(C)(3) | $10,000 |
| Hill Country Crisis Council Kerrville, TX | Support Program Services of 501(C)(3) | $9,000 |
| Kerr County Child Services Board Kerrville, TX | Support Program Services of 501(C)(3) | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $151,558 | $244,234 | $105,645 | 4 |
| 2023 | $95,087 | $162,298 | $281,169 | $160,500 | 14 |
| 2022 | $213,648 | $174,468 | $54,346 | — | — |
| 2021 | $104,235 | $203,538 | $79,153 | — | — |
| 2020 | $51,187 | $244,651 | $291,116 | $187,500 | 17 |
About Kerr County United Way
Based on IRS filings
Kerr County United Way is a public charity, based in Kerrville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $106K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kerr County United Way is led by Debbi Lehr, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbi Lehr
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$37K (2023) → $72K (2024)
Toby Appleton
President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Vandenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Avirett Zachry
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Jobe
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Potter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Hueber
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cody Scott
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Colby Johle (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jenna Moebes (2020–2023) — Executive Director Previo
- Former: Kenneth Early (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Kim Clarkson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kyle Bond (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Zach Riffett (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Caitlin Hamilton (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Gibson (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Samantha Robinett (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Guerreiro (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pete Calderon (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Buddy Volpe (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Gregg Appel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jill Sadberry (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John M. Hewitt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark McDaniel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark McEwin (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $72K, to Debbi Lehr (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Kerr County United Way
How much does Kerr County United Way give each year?
Kerr County United Way gave $106K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $161K across 14 grants.
What is Kerr County United Way's typical grant size?
Kerr County United Way's median grant in 2024 was $9,500, and its average grant was $26,411, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kerr County United Way give grants?
Kerr County United Way gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kerrville, TX (4 grants).
Does Kerr County United Way give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Kerr County United Way's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Support Program Services of 501(C)(3)" (3 grants).
What is Kerr County United Way's EIN?
Kerr County United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1475945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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