Shelby County United Fund Inc
Shelby County United Fund Inc, known as Shelby County United Fund for You or SCUFFY, is based in Shelbyville, Indiana. Formed in 1955, it is a public charity that conducts one annual fundraising campaign to support social service agencies serving Shelby County residents.
Shelby County United Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Shelby County United Fund Inc gave $805K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Indiana. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $804,935
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,078
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,200
- Total assets
- $2,733,270
- +4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shelby County United Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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Potential member agencies submit a membership application and the supporting information described above. The board reviews requests and approves funding for specific programs or projects.
- Contact
Mailing address: 126 N Harrison St, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: (317) 398-6231
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Shelby County United Fund Inc
Who Shelby County United Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys Club ($203K). Together the top 10 received $789K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 57 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SCUFFY’s website describes its annual campaign as supporting local agencies and providing aid and services to Shelby County residents. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shelby County United Fund Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). 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 $710K (2020) to $805K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $805K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Club Shelbyville, IN | Member Allocation | $202,750 |
| Girls Inc Shelbyville, IN | Member Allocation | $202,750 |
| Shelby Senior Services Shelbyville, IN | Member Allocation | $90,515 |
| The Salvation Army Shelbyville, IN | Member Allocation | $74,300 |
| Shelby Co Cancer Association Shelbyville, IN | Member Allocation | $63,200 |
| Turning Point Columbus, IN | Member Allocation | $54,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Hagerstown, IN | Member Allocation | $32,400 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Indianapolis, IN | Member Allocation | $28,000 |
| The Arc Indianapolis, IN | Member Allocation | $21,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Shelbyville, IN | Member Allocation | $19,800 |
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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 | $2,733,270 | $1,080,170 | $1,097,398 | $804,935 | 12 | $118,554 |
| 2023 | $2,610,276 | $1,104,850 | $1,058,809 | $788,600 | 12 | $70,380 |
| 2022 | $2,351,953 | $1,188,449 | $1,105,360 | $774,030 | 12 | $45,176 |
| 2021 | $2,619,713 | $1,109,827 | $1,038,728 | $710,220 | 10 | $67,811 |
| 2020 | $2,367,369 | $1,071,703 | $994,604 | $710,220 | 11 | $65,730 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to improve the quality of life in Shelby County by mobilizing the caring power of volunteers and donors to advance the common good.
SCUFFY supports member agencies. For example, Boys & Girls Clubs of Shelby County says its mission is to inspire Shelby County youth to reach their full potential, while Girls Incorporated of Shelbyville Shelby County says it aims to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Shelby Senior Services says it works to support seniors’ quality of life and independence. The Cancer Association of Shelby County says it supports local cancer patients financially, personally, and spiritually. Columbus Regional Shelter for Victims of says it works toward preventing and eliminating domestic and dating violence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, SCUFFY reported 12 grants totaling $804,935. Grant amounts ranged from $8,020 to $202,750, with a median of $43,200. The largest reported grants included $202,750 each to Boys Club and Girls Inc. in Shelbyville, $90,515 to Shelby Senior Services, $74,300 to The Salvation Army, $63,200 to Shelby County Cancer Association, and $54,000 to Turning Point.
Potential member agencies must submit a membership application with information about the agency’s history, intended use of funds, assessment-of-need data, organizational budget, and requested funding amount. The board reviews funding requests and approves support for specific programs or projects. SCUFFY staff and board members monitor funded work and require periodic financial and project-goal reporting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephanie Davis as president, Michelle Woodall as first vice president, Ryan Mikus as second vice president, Dana Sherwood as treasurer, Elizabeth Blue as secretary, and Kyle Beaty as past president. It also lists Dede Allender, Jason Clark, Mike Evans, and Andrew Fansler as directors.
SCUFFY’s website describes its board as a volunteer body of local residents and says the organization has an executive director and an office manager.
Shelby County United Fund Inc is led by Alecia Gross, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alecia Gross
CEO
Executive Di → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $66K (2024)
Stephanie Davis
President
Secretary → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Rife
Director
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Sandman
Director
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Pike
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Loudin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dede Allender
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Evans
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Larrison
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Fansler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Clark
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Sherwood
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Beaty
Past-Preside
1st Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past-Preside, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Blue
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Woodall
1st Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Mikus
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Aaron Haehl (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Glasco (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elaina Tindall (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Amber Dile (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Deannette Pryor (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Drew Little (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ben Warnecke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brent Baker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Carol Da Silva (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Chris King (2020) — Director
- Former: David Fisher (2020) — Past-Preside
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 $66K, to Alecia Gross (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Shelby County United Fund Inc
How much does Shelby County United Fund Inc give each year?
Shelby County United Fund Inc gave $805K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $789K across 12 grants.
What is Shelby County United Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Shelby County United Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $43,200, and its average grant was $67,078, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Shelby County United Fund Inc give grants?
Shelby County United Fund Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shelbyville, IN (7 grants), Columbus, IN (2 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does Shelby County United Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Shelby County United Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Member Allocation" (12 grants).
Who are Shelby County United Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Shelby County United Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys Club ($202,750), Girls Inc ($202,750) and Shelby Senior Services ($90,515), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shelby County United Fund Inc?
Shelby County United Fund Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Shelby County United Fund Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to improve the quality of life in Shelby County by mobilizing the caring power of volunteers and donors to advance the common good. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shelby County United Fund Inc?
Potential member agencies submit a membership application and the supporting information described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shelby County United Fund Inc's EIN?
Shelby County United Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0953458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Shelby County United Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shelby-county-united-fund-inc-morg_40cd338f8a8a453a9df56537bdd11012
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