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The United Way of Lee County Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Fort Myers, FL EIN: 59-1005169 Website

The United Way of Lee County Inc, which operates as United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, is a public charity based in Fort Myers, Florida. It supports a network of human-service programs through fundraising, fund distribution, community building, volunteer advancement, and information and referral.

Key facts about The United Way of Lee County Inc

In short: The United Way of Lee County Inc gave $21.2M across 146 grants in 2024 (avg $145K), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
59-1005169
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$21,224,512
Grants made (2024)
146
Average grant
$145,373
Median grant
$64,128
New grantees (estimate)
33% first-time grantees (47 of 144, 2024)
Total assets
$14,868,316
Primary geography
Florida (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
Eligible, locally based organizations may apply annually for partner-agency membership through the online application system. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$14.9M

-32.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$21.2M

-13.3% YoY

Grant Count

146

+18.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$145K

-26.9% YoY

Is The United Way of Lee County Inc open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 47 of 144 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $170K; repeat grants $136K. How we count

Medians: $32K first-time, $77K repeat.

  • 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 97% from 2021 to 2024. 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all people in its community. It says its Community Impact Fund supports programs focused on strengthening families, building resiliency for vulnerable populations, supporting youth, and empowering communities.

Its 2024 grants included organizations serving varied needs. For example, Community Cooperative describes its mission as ending hunger and homelessness in an individual recipient through meals, groceries, social services, and education. SalusCare says it provides behavioral healthcare; Lee County Legal Aid Society provides eligible Lee County residents with legal services, including family-law assistance; and Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County works to help young people reach their full potential. LARC says it supports people with disabilities and their families.

Grantmaking

The largest reported grants included:

The listed purposes for these grants are “Allocation for General Support.” The 2025 Fund Distribution Handbook describes an annual review process in which community-leader teams evaluate applications for the next year’s funding. The organization says partner agencies submit complete applications through its online application system. Membership applications are accepted annually from eligible, locally based organizations that meet current criteria; minimum eligibility requirements are in the Fund Distribution Handbook. The Fund Distribution page describes volunteers reviewing applications, meeting virtually, visiting agencies, and making funding recommendations, which go to the board in June.

How to Apply

Eligible, locally based organizations may apply annually for partner-agency membership through the online application system. Applications are reviewed through the volunteer-led Fund Distribution process.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization describes its community and services in terms of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 5% to Tennessee, and less than 1% to Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 146 itemized grants.

Cities

FOrt MyersBonita SpringsCApe CoralNaplesSarasotaOkeechobeeVeniceLehigh AcresLaBelleSanibelFort PierceImmokaleeAlexandriaJensen BeachMoore HavenSt PetersburgBokeeliaLakelandNashvilleNorth Fort Myers

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10M$20M$30M100 grants2020 98 grants2021 109 grants2022 123 grants2023 146 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.6M (2020) to $24.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 146 grants totaling $21.2M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Disaster Recovery Multiple Partners: $1.5MDisaster Recovery MultiplePartners$1.5MFISH of Sanibel-Captiva: $1.0MFISH of Sanibel-Captiva$1.0MUnited Way School Resource Center (SRC): $866KUnited Way School ResourceCenter (SRC)$866KUnited Way CPS General: $796KUnited Way CPS General$796KMulti Agency Warehouse: $661KMulti Agency Warehouse$661KLee County Housing Development: $643KLee County Housing Development$643KAbuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT): $617KAbuse Counseling and Treatment(ACT)$617KUnited Way: $611KUnited Way$611KThe Salvation Army of Lee Hendry & Glades: $570KThe Salvation Army of LeeHendry & Glades$570KChildren's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida: $453KChildren's Advocacy Center ofSouthwest Florida$453K

The largest 2024 recipient was Disaster Recovery Multiple Partners ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $7.8M.

Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($289,721), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

576 grants across all recorded years

251<$50K118$50–100K117$100–250K67$250–500K15$500K–1M8$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 251 grants of 576 (44%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Disaster Recovery Multiple Partners Fort Myers, FLAllocation for General Support$1,534,707
FISH of Sanibel-Captiva Sanibel, FLAllocation for General Support$1,002,463
United Way School Resource Center (SRC) Fort Myers, FLAllocation for General Support$865,570
United Way CPS General Fort Myers, FLAllocation for General Support$796,219
Multi Agency Warehouse Tallahassee, FLAllocation for General Support$660,832
Lee County Housing Development Fort Myers, FLAllocation for General Support$643,098
Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT) Fort Myers, FLAllocation for General Support$617,305
United Way Fort Myers, FLAllocation for General Support$610,837
The Salvation Army of Lee Hendry & Glades Fort Myers, FLAllocation for General Support$570,323
Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida Fort Myers, TNAllocation for General Support$452,756

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Reported filing-year financials:

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $14,868,316 $26,999,177 $28,798,926 $9,143,696
2023 $22,123,032 $45,642,872 $41,642,333 $13,868,306
2022 $15,954,492 $30,046,968 $27,786,388 $11,316,952
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$14,868,316$22,123,032$15,954,492
Revenue$26,999,177$45,642,872$30,046,968
Expenses$28,798,926$41,642,333$27,786,388
Net Investment Income$415,354$352,906$-85,712

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists R. Noelle Branning as Board Chair and Robert Beville as Immediate Past Chair. Listed board members include Julian Agollari, Kevin Anderson, Patricia J. Bell, Christopher S. Bernier, Gary Brooks, Gary Bryant, Cindy S. Carfore, and Nick Chlumsky.

The United Way of Lee County Inc is led by Joy Jeannine, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 4 of 72 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Joy Jeannine

    President & Chief Executive Officer

    President & CEO → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    60 hrs/week

    $225K (2023) → $228K (2024)

  • Branning R Noelle

    Board Chair

    Officer → Vice Chair, 2022

    Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Humphreys Matthew

    Board Chair

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023

    Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hidalgo Michelle

    Chief Financial Officer

    CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    55 hrs/week

    $77K (2022) → $127K (2024)

  • Pelle Hannah

    Chief Operating Officer

    COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    55 hrs/week

    $116K (2022) → $132K (2024)

  • Boyd Connie

    Chief Hr & Facilities Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    55 hrs/week

    $103K (2024)

  • Agollari Julian

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bell Patricia J

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Beville Robert

    Immediate Past Chair

    Board Member → Board Chair, 2022

    Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brooks Gary

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carfore Cindy S

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chlumsky Nick

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clinger John

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Collins Michael

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fry David L

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Goss Chauncey P

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Griffin Gary H

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hawkins Cynthia M

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hendry Beth

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Herzog Wane

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hudson Michelle

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Idelson Charles

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jackson Sally

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Johnson Calli

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lapi Tony

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lucas David

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Makurat Paul

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Miller Charlotte

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Moreland Victoria

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Motzer Bill

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nelson Stan

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nygaard Scott

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • O'Berski Dan

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • O'Donnell Patricia

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Oliver David

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pontius Steve

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Karen L

    Board Member

    Board Member → Officer, 2021

    Officer → Board Member, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shearman Robert C

    Board Member

    Board Member → Immediate Past Chair, 2022

    Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Simmering Bryan

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Ted

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Uhler Tom

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • White A Scott

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anderson Kevin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joyce John

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karnes Kevin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kershaw Andrea

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Klein David

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Martus Stephen

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Parrish Harlan C

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vertich Corey

    Board Member

    Officer → Board Member, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wallace Darren

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wilks Earnest J

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zwack Matthew

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • McMillion Tracy

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mullinax Landon

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mundy Barbara

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rodriguez Victoria

    Assistant Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hansen Chris

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matter Gary

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phillips April

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rogers Carolyn

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bernier Christopher S

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bryant Gary

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hartman Barbara

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lucas Brian

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pogar Janet

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Prather Will

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rivera Peter

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Santos Jay

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Snell Mary

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Streger John

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Williams Christy

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (38)
  • Former: Bryant Gary L (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Carroll Mary Beth (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Desjarlais Roger J (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
  • Former: Elliott Jerry (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Hartman Barbara Jean (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Pollock John M (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Snell Mary Vlasak (2020–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Cisneros Molloy Cora (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: English Katherine R (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: St Amand Dotty J (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Bernier Christopher (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Catti Joseph R (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Jeannine Joy (2020–2022) — President & CEO
  • Former: Hernandez Rob (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Kazemi Saeed (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Lafferty Jennifer (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Loyola Victoria (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Perry Tommy (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Pruitt Angela J (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Alderman Betsy (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Clark Michael (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 620
  • Former: Dale David (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Doggett Linda (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Englilsh Katherine Honorary (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Folk Craig R (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: George Lowell (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Hart Larry (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Heath Patricia M (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 620
  • Former: Hughes Amy (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Kershaw Andrea McNiff (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Kleinfield Cary (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 420
  • Former: Lewis Kevin B (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Molloy Cora (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Pruitt Angela (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Schreiner Dean E (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Tejero Jordi (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Webb R Mark (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 620
  • Former: Wells Jessica (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 620

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

Joy Jeannine — President/Chief Executive Officer: $228KJoy JeanninePresident/Chief Executive…$228KPelle Hannah — Chief Operating Officer: $132KPelle HannahChief Operating Officer$132KHidalgo Michelle — Chief Financial Officer: $127KHidalgo MichelleChief Financial Officer$127KBoyd Connie — Chief HR and Facilities Officer: $103KBoyd ConnieChief HR and Facilities Officer$103K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $228K, to Joy Jeannine (President/Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 7273 Concourse Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: (239) 433-2000
Website: https://unitedwaylee.org

Frequently asked questions about The United Way of Lee County Inc

How much does The United Way of Lee County Inc give each year?

The United Way of Lee County Inc gave $21.2M across 146 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $24.5M across 123 grants.

What is The United Way of Lee County Inc's typical grant size?

The United Way of Lee County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $64,128, and its average grant was $145,373, across 146 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The United Way of Lee County Inc that year got $170K on average.

Where does The United Way of Lee County Inc give grants?

The United Way of Lee County Inc gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (101 grants), Bonita Springs, FL (7 grants), Cape Coral, FL (5 grants) and Venice, FL (4 grants).

Does The United Way of Lee County Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The United Way of Lee County Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (146 of 146) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Who are The United Way of Lee County Inc's largest grantees?

The United Way of Lee County Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Disaster Recovery Multiple Partners ($1,534,707), FISH of Sanibel-Captiva ($1,002,463) and United Way School Resource Center (SRC) ($865,570), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($289,721), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The United Way of Lee County Inc?

The United Way of Lee County Inc reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.0M.

What does The United Way of Lee County Inc fund?

The organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all people in its community. It says its Community Impact Fund supports programs focused on strengthening families, building resiliency for vulnerable populations, supporting youth, and empowering communities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The United Way of Lee County Inc?

Eligible, locally based organizations may apply annually for partner-agency membership through the online application system. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The United Way of Lee County Inc's EIN?

The United Way of Lee County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1005169. 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.

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The Leslie L Alexander Foundation supports animal rescue, education, children’s services, and other charitable work. In 2024, grants ranged from $600 to $1 million, with a median of $35,000; giving was concentrated in Florida and Texas, with awards also made elsewhere. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$291.4M

Grants

622

Total Given

$28.4M

CSX Foundation Inc

Jacksonville, FL

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$9.7M

Grants

607

Total Given

$13.7M

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