The United Way of Franklin County Association
Collection and distribuion of funds to non-profit agencies in Franklin county area
The United Way of Franklin County Association at a glance
In short: The United Way of Franklin County Association gave $18K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,333
- -46.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,111
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $36,370
- +32.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The United Way of Franklin County Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ottawa Community Arts Council ($6K). Together the top 3 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The United Way of Franklin County Association gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $57K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Community Arts Council Ottawa, KS | Assist with Costs | $6,333 |
| East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging Ottawa, KS | Assist with Cost of Meals to Elderly | $6,000 |
| Hope House Ottawa, KS | Assistance to Individuals | $6,000 |
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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 | $36,370 | $71,916 | $61,057 | $18,333 | 3 | $93 |
| 2023 | $27,452 | $73,432 | $83,907 | $34,000 | 5 | $84 |
| 2022 | $38,663 | $86,931 | $108,180 | $56,500 | 6 | $61 |
| 2021 | $57,901 | $107,924 | $106,888 | $52,500 | 6 | $11 |
| 2020 | $51,726 | $146,796 | $129,622 | $17,204 | 2 | $6 |
About The United Way of Franklin County Association
Based on IRS filings
The United Way of Franklin County Association is a public charity, based in Ottawa, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $93.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The United Way of Franklin County Association is led by Leigh Hanson, Director Then Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leigh Hanson
Director Then Chair
Director → Director Then Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Lindsey Sylvester
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Livingston
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Croucher
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Reding
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Oakleaf
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herman Norwood
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Pacha
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Roth
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Erin Laurie (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Jamie Fuentes (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paola Alarcon (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dallas Purkeypile (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Dengel (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Forrest Lowry (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Laurel Gimzo (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard Jackson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Oglesby (2020) — Chair
- Former: Sarah Porter (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Sylvia Scott (2020) — Board Member
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 $16K, to Leigh Hanson (Director Then Chair).
Frequently asked questions about The United Way of Franklin County Association
How much does The United Way of Franklin County Association give each year?
The United Way of Franklin County Association gave $18K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $34K across 5 grants.
What is The United Way of Franklin County Association's typical grant size?
The United Way of Franklin County Association's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,111, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The United Way of Franklin County Association give grants?
The United Way of Franklin County Association gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ottawa, KS (3 grants).
Does The United Way of Franklin County Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The United Way of Franklin County Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The United Way of Franklin County Association?
The United Way of Franklin County Association reported $36K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $72K.
What is The United Way of Franklin County Association's EIN?
The United Way of Franklin County Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7422474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 11, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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