Moffat County United Way
Moffat County United Way is a public charity based in Craig, Colorado. Formed in 1978, it stated that it unites the community toward positive change by strengthening residents’ health, education, and financial stability. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Moffat County United Way at a glance
In short: Moffat County United Way gave $306K across 21 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. 25% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $306,365
- Grants made (2023)
- 21
- Average grant
- $14,589
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed). New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Moffat County United Way
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 995, Craig, CO 81626
Phone: (970) 824-6222
Website: https://unitedwaymoffat.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moffat County United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Community Budget Center ($63K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 63 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. All 10 listed recipients were in Craig, Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Moffat County United Way open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $36K repeat.
- 75% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $214K (2022) to $306K (2023, 18 months). In 2023 it made 21 grants totaling $306K.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Budget Center Craig, CO | Social Services | $38,318 |
| Memorial Regional Health Craig, CO | Health Services | $30,925 |
| Horizons Craig, CO | Adult Specialed Services | $28,927 |
| Community Budget Center Craig, CO | Social Services | $25,000 |
| Northwest Colorado Health Craig, CO | Aging Well & Intergrated Oral Health Services | $23,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Craig, CO | Provide Youth Programs | $22,100 |
| Northwest Colorado Health Craig, CO | Aging Well & Intergrated Oral Health Services | $16,120 |
| Boys and Girls Club Craig, CO | Provide Youth Programs | $14,250 |
| Horizons Craig, CO | Adult Specialed Services | $12,700 |
| Love Inc Craig, CO | Donor Designated | $12,392 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | — | $653,030 | $702,402 | $306,365 | 21 | $512 |
| 2022 | $320,097 | $449,042 | $475,247 | $213,994 | 10 | $253 |
| 2021 | $348,107 | $590,953 | $558,448 | $267,098 | 16 | $367 |
| 2019 | $238,986 | $545,896 | $606,738 | $267,098 | 16 | $-20 |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to unite the community toward positive change by strengthening health, education, and financial stability for residents. Its 2023 grants included support for health services, social services, youth programs, services for older adults, and resources for children and families.
Among the organizations it supported, Community Budget Center describes its mission as providing low- or no-cost clothing and household items to people in need, then distributing proceeds after administrative expenses for short-term housing, medical, food, and transportation needs. Connections 4 Kids describes its mission as strengthening resources and services for children ages 0–8 and their families in Northwest Colorado.
Grantmaking
The largest grants were to Memorial Regional Health ($30,925), Horizons ($28,927), Community Budget Center ($25,000), Northwest Colorado Health ($23,000), and Boys and Girls Club ($22,100).
Other 2023 recipients were Love Inc. ($12,392), The Journey at First Baptist Church ($9,105), Connections 4 Kids ($6,754), Senior Social Center ($5,687), and Bear River Young Life ($5,159).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Sheli Steele as president and Donna Malvitz as secretary. Judy Lewis was listed as treasurer. Members listed were Melody Villard, Jim Ferree, Tori Pingley, Lynnette Siedschlow, Jennifer Holloway, Nate Browning, and Sheryl Zulian.
Moffat County United Way is led by Sheli Steele, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 16 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sheli Steele
President
Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Fross
Executive Director
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Malvitz
Secrectary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Holloway
Member
Member → President, 2021
President → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Ferree
Member
Vice President → Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Lewis
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Cooper
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marci Marumoto
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melody Villard
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate Browning
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Zulian
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tori Pingley
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Duran
Member
Member → President, 2022
President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynnette Siedschlow
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashly Shipman
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cuyler Meade
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Audrey Anna Masterson (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Scott Pankow (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Jessie Smith-Golden (2022) — Member
- Former: Kristen Olson (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Kristen Vigil (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Rena Olsen (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Carla Johnson (2021) — Member
- Former: Amanda Arnold (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Annette Norton (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Ashley Green (2019) — Member
- Former: Caral Johnson (2019) — Member
- Former: David Ulrich (2019) — Member
- Former: Nancy Sadvaar (2019) — Member
- Former: Renee Campbell (2019) — President
- Former: Ryan Dennison (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Moffat County United Way
How much does Moffat County United Way give each year?
Moffat County United Way gave $306K across 21 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. The 2023 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2022 it gave $214K across 10 grants.
What is Moffat County United Way's typical grant size?
Moffat County United Way's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,589, across 21 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moffat County United Way that year got $10K on average.
Where does Moffat County United Way give grants?
Moffat County United Way gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Craig, CO (20 grants).
Does Moffat County United Way give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Moffat County United Way's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donor Designated" (3 grants).
Who are Moffat County United Way's largest grantees?
Moffat County United Way's largest 2023 grantees include Community Budget Center ($63,318 across 2 grants), Horizons ($41,627 across 2 grants) and Northwest Colorado Health ($39,120 across 2 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Moffat County United Way fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to unite the community toward positive change by strengthening health, education, and financial stability for residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moffat County United Way?
Moffat County United Way has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwaymoffat.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Moffat County United Way's EIN?
Moffat County United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0746208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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