St Joseph County United Way
St. Joseph County United Way is a public charity based in Centreville, Michigan. Its mission is to mobilize the community to improve lives and advance the common good. The organization reports funding local agencies and health and human service programs.
St Joseph County United Way at a glance
In short: St Joseph County United Way gave $510K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $24K). 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $510,186
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,295
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,515
- Total assets
- $2,386,010
- +32.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to St Joseph County United Way
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 577, Centreville, MI 49032
Phone: (269) 467-9099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St Joseph County United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Special Grants ($172K). Together the top 10 received $417K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 104 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Centreville, Michigan. Its filing describes funding for local agencies, and it identifies itself as the fiscal agent for funds raised for and distributed to families within St. Joseph County affected by significant medical issues. The website describes its funded agencies as serving the local community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is St Joseph County United Way open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $357K (2019) to $537K (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $510K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Grants | — | $172,368 |
| Keystone Place | — | $48,803 |
| United Community Assistance Program | — | $34,850 |
| Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services | — | $30,020 |
| Habitat for Humanity | — | $29,740 |
| Childrens Trama Assessment Group | — | $28,810 |
| Community Healing Center | — | $20,700 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | — | $19,324 |
| American Red Cross | — | $17,145 |
| Carnegie Center for the Arts | — | $15,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,386,010 | $1,680,456 | $1,100,249 | $510,186 | 21 | $23,853 |
| 2024 | $1,807,671 | $1,140,405 | $1,046,041 | $497,957 | 21 | $22,045 |
| 2023 | $1,719,866 | $1,106,756 | $1,082,593 | $536,738 | 21 | $19,943 |
| 2022 | $1,547,932 | $893,678 | $930,702 | $451,733 | 21 | $2,787 |
| 2021 | $1,330,601 | $1,076,898 | $812,145 | $401,117 | 20 | $2,334 |
| 2020 | $1,014,361 | $849,588 | $882,351 | $436,199 | 25 | $3,388 |
| 2019 | $1,068,127 | $862,959 | $801,780 | $357,320 | 25 | $4,145 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “Mobilizing our community to improve lives and advance the common good.” Its vision is a community where individuals and families have the opportunity to achieve their potential through education, financial stability, and healthy lives.
The website describes investments in volunteerism, nurturing children, strengthening and supporting families, providing basic needs, and fostering independence. Examples of needs it names include youth development and mentoring, counseling and domestic violence services, food and housing access, emergency services, support for people with disabilities, vocational training, and services for older adults.
The organization’s 2025 filing says its funding reaches hundreds of health and human service programs through local agencies. The website lists funded agencies including Keystone Place, Domestic & Sexual Abuse Services, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, and the Food Bank of South Michigan.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 21 grants totaling $510,186. Grant amounts ranged from $5,145 to $172,368, with a median of $11,515. Its largest reported grants included:
The filing says grants are awarded through written application and approval procedures. Applicants must be qualified organizations, and funds must be used for approved charitable purposes. The organization says it monitors grants through review of requests and budgets, grant agreements when applicable, follow-up reports on fund use and outcomes, and periodic communications or site visits. The website says its Budget & Allocations Committee reviews applications, meets with agency representatives, and develops funding recommendations for the Agency Relations Committee and then the Board.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelly Hostetler as “Executive Di” and the following people as directors or officers: Pete Adams, Stefani Belote, Adam Carter (President), Tadd Davis, Brenda Deihly, John Dresser, Tom Duke, Kathy Earl, and Alicia Finnerman.
St Joseph County United Way is led by Adam Carter, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 26 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Carter
President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2024
2nd Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Alicia Finnerman
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tom Duke
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Josh Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pete Adams
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Craig Ulsh
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Marcus Gleaton
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Stephanie Fisher
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Tadd Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Amy Hamlin
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ivin Riddle
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kathy Earl
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bryan Newton
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jimmy Lamb
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
John Dresser
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kerri Kahila
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lee Herschberger
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Brenda Deihly
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Stefani Belote
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kelly Hostetler
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$83K (2019) → $105K (2025)
Holly Keyser
Treasurer
Director → At Large, 2021
At Large → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Garrett Hall
At Large
Honorary Cha → Director, 2023
Director → At Large, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jenny Haydon
Secretary
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
1st Vice President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Northrop
Past President
1st Vice President → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kelly Spence
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ryan Worth
1st Vice President
Director → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (37)
- Former: Lynn Lego (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Lanette Conklin (2020–2024) — At Large
- Former: Mike Stiles (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Harriet Romig (2019–2023) — At Large
- Former: Jordan Yancey (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Shaffer (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jason Bingaman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Niki Reiter (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Adam Goff (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Kathy Johnson (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tony Percival (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Keyer (2022) — Director
- Former: Karin Zona (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Brinkert (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Collins (2019–2021) — Covid Laison
- Former: Randy Pahls (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Stephanie Lemer (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Carrie Erlandson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Taube (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Teresa Doehring (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Bloomfield (2021) — Honorary Cha
- Former: Like Nofsinger (2021) — Director
- Former: Stefanie Patrick (2021) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Belote (2021) — Agency Representative
- Former: Cody Baker (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tina Cronkhite (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tj Reed (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Charlie Stoner (2020) — Director
- Former: Stefanie Patirck (2020) — Director
- Former: Adolfo Lopez (2019) — Director
- Former: Calvin Schlabach (2019) — Director
- Former: Cathy Vukelich (2019) — Executive Officer
- Former: Gary Groenendyk (2019) — Director
- Former: Jean Nierodzinski (2019) — Director
- Former: Jeff Gatton (2019) — Executive Officer
- Former: Ken Rhodes (2019) — Director
- Former: Mary Baldridge (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $105K, to Kelly Hostetler (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about St Joseph County United Way
How much does St Joseph County United Way give each year?
St Joseph County United Way gave $510K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $498K across 21 grants.
What is St Joseph County United Way's typical grant size?
St Joseph County United Way's median grant in 2025 was $11,515, and its average grant was $24,295, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from St Joseph County United Way that year got $5K on average.
Who are St Joseph County United Way's largest grantees?
St Joseph County United Way's largest 2025 grantees include Special Grants ($172,368), Keystone Place ($48,803) and United Community Assistance Program ($34,850), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is St Joseph County United Way?
St Joseph County United Way reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does St Joseph County United Way fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “Mobilizing our community to improve lives and advance the common good.” Its vision is a community where individuals and families have the opportunity to achieve their potential through education, financial stability, and healthy lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from St Joseph County United Way?
St Joseph County United Way has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does St Joseph County United Way make grants?
The organization is based in Centreville, Michigan. Its filing describes funding for local agencies, and it identifies itself as the fiscal agent for funds raised for and distributed to families within St. Joseph County affected by significant medical issues. The website describes its funded agencies as serving the local community.
What is St Joseph County United Way's EIN?
St Joseph County United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6095409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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