The United Way of El Dorado Kansas
The United Way of El Dorado Kansas is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in El Dorado, Kansas. The organization operates as part of the United Way network and serves as a community fundraising and grantmaking entity that works with a network of local nonprofit agencies to address community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$612K
+2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$413K
+20.2% YoY
Grant Count
28
+21.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-1.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The United Way of El Dorado works to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all by improving the aspects of health, education, and income stability.
The organization recruits people and organizations from across the community who bring passion, expertise, and resources needed to create change. Community members are invited to participate through three primary channels: GIVE, ADVOCATE, and VOLUNTEER—what the organization describes as "LIVE UNITED."
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Health
- Income Stability
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The United Way of El Dorado distributes funds through a network of affiliated nonprofit agencies serving the community.
How to Apply
**
Ready to take the next step with The United Way of El Dorado Kansas?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The United Way of El Dorado primarily serves Kansas, with a focus on Union County and the El Dorado area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $611,963
- Total Revenue: $579,079
- Total Expenses: $561,436
- Net Income: $17,643
- Net Assets: $447,786
- Total Liabilities: $164,000
Revenue Composition:
- Contributions: $569,270 (98.3% of total revenue)
- Program Services: 1.7% of total revenue
Year Formed: 1962
Employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $611,963 | $597,203 | $572,217 |
| Revenue | $579,079 | $500,580 | $532,235 |
| Expenses | $561,436 | $501,146 | $497,579 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,824 | $7,643 | $1,075 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Tyffani Herrman
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYFFANI HERRMAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $43,033 |
| JORDNN COGAN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| KACEY GARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY HALL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JODI HEARN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MONTY HERBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT JACOBS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH KARST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAITLIN KILLIAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS PIERCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WESLEY REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENEE SCANLON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRYSTAL SHINKLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KACEY WALMSELY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MADDIE YAGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The United Way of El Dorado has demonstrated significant fundraising activity in recent years:
El Dorado United Way raises $1.38 million for Union County Agencies | ElRaised $1.38 million for Union County agencies (2026)
El Dorado United Way raises $1.38 million for Union County Agencies | ElRaised $1.5 million for local nonprofits (2025)
United Way raises another 1.5 million dollars for local nonprofits | El DoradoAwarded $12,000 to SparkWheel to support middle school students (2025)
SparkWheel receives $12,000 from United Way of El Dorado to support middleAccepting Mini-Grant applications (2025)
United Way of Union County accepting Mini-Grant applications | El DoradoRelated Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Robert J and Gloria Wilson
ELLIS, KS
Assets
$6.6M
Grants
1
Total Given
$204K
North Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc
MINNEAPOLIS, KS
Assets
$5K
Grants
7
Total Given
$3.6M
New Jersey Area Homesteading
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Assets
$353
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Anderson Family Foundation
WICHITA, KS
Assets
$689K
Grants
4
Total Given
$34K
Virginia H Farah Foundation
WICHITA, KS
Assets
$5K
Grants
3
Total Given
$207K
Atchison United Way Board
ATCHISON, KS
Assets
$696K
Grants
8
Total Given
$102K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with The United Way of El Dorado Kansas on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities