River Valley United Way Inc
River Valley United Way Inc is a public charity based in Russellville, Arkansas. Formed in 1982, it reports that it distributes funds for charitable purposes; in filing year 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $184,510.
River Valley United Way Inc at a glance
In short: River Valley United Way Inc gave $185K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Arkansas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,510
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,451
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,375
- Total assets
- $298,227
- -14.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to River Valley United Way Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 636, Russellville, AR 72811
Phone: (479) 968-5089
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who River Valley United Way Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Russ Bus Inc ($41K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is River Valley United Way Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2023) to $185K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Russ Bus Inc Russellville, AR | homeless assistance | $41,250 |
| River Valley Food 4 Kids Russellville, AR | food for kids | $30,000 |
| CASA of the 5th Judicial District Russellville, AR | Stand up speak out program | $23,010 |
| Johnson County Helping Hands Clarksville, AR | community assistance | $19,000 |
| Ozark Rape Crisis Center Clarksville, AR | victim services | $15,000 |
| Forrester Davis Devol Cntr Clarksville, AR | adult programs | $13,750 |
| Help Network Inc Russellville, AR | utility assistance | $13,500 |
| Community Service Inc Russellville, AR | mental health treatment | $10,000 |
| River Valley Christian Clinic Dardanelle, AR | free clinic | $10,000 |
| River Valley Shelter Russellville, AR | battered women/children shelter | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298,227 | $297,854 | $312,209 | $184,510 | 10 | $128 |
| 2023 | $350,082 | $291,044 | $306,525 | $130,183 | 9 | $118 |
| 2022 | $370,413 | $248,129 | $310,354 | $162,816 | 13 | $90 |
| 2021 | $432,636 | $278,700 | $313,354 | $160,132 | 11 | $91 |
| 2020 | $424,790 | $380,416 | $395,460 | $178,117 | 13 | $290 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to disperse funds for charitable purposes.” Its program description says that funds collected are distributed to charitable nonprofit agencies.
Among its 2024 grantees, River Valley Food 4 Kids Inc says its mission is to alleviate hunger among children in the local area. Help Network Inc describes itself as a clearinghouse for information and referrals to assistance programs for low-income and needy families in Pope and Yell Counties, Arkansas. River Valley Christian Clinic Inc says it provides health care and spiritual support to community members who cannot afford care or are not served by the established system.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, River Valley United Way Inc reported 10 grants totaling $184,510. Grants ranged from $9,000 to $41,250, with a median grant of $14,375.
The largest reported awards included $41,250 to Russ Bus Inc for homeless assistance, $30,000 to River Valley Food 4 Kids for food for kids, and $23,010 to CASA of the 5th Judicial District for its Stand up speak out program. Other awards included $19,000 to Johnson County Helping Hands for community assistance and $15,000 to Ozark Rape Crisis Center for victim services. The filing also lists grants for adult programs, utility assistance, mental health treatment, a free clinic, and a battered women/children shelter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristy Williams as Executive Director, Haley Sosebee as Vice President, Sarah Burgener as Secretary, and Micki Estep as President.
River Valley United Way Inc is led by Kristy Williams, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristy Williams
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Micki Estep
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Burgener
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Haley Sosebee
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Lori Ellis (2021–2023) — President
- Former: April Metcalf (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Ian Bryan (2020) — President
- Former: Jade Chisum (2020) — Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Rashad Woods (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Sarah Bauer (2020) — Board
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 $37K, to Kristy Williams (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about River Valley United Way Inc
How much does River Valley United Way Inc give each year?
River Valley United Way Inc gave $185K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $130K across 9 grants.
What is River Valley United Way Inc's typical grant size?
River Valley United Way Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,375, and its average grant was $18,451, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does River Valley United Way Inc give grants?
River Valley United Way Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Russellville, AR (6 grants) and Clarksville, AR (3 grants).
Does River Valley United Way Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on River Valley United Way Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are River Valley United Way Inc's largest grantees?
River Valley United Way Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Russ Bus Inc ($41,250), River Valley Food 4 Kids ($30,000) and CASA of the 5th Judicial District ($23,010), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is River Valley United Way Inc?
River Valley United Way Inc reported $298K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $298K.
What does River Valley United Way Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to disperse funds for charitable purposes.” Its program description says that funds collected are distributed to charitable nonprofit agencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from River Valley United Way Inc?
River Valley United Way Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is River Valley United Way Inc's EIN?
River Valley United Way Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0410894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). River Valley United Way Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/river-valley-united-way-inc-morg_03366ec27f4147b6a6a688854b2f1849
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