Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc
Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc is a public charity based in Tiffin, Ohio. Formed in 1943, it says its mission is to improve the lives of Seneca County residents and encourage the community to care for one another. Its programs include assistance to individuals, First Call for Help, an information and referral service, and other community programs.
Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc at a glance
In short: Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc gave $143K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $14K). 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,500
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,250
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,250
- Total assets
- $1,181,373
- +9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 S Washington St, Tiffin, OH 44883
Phone: (419) 448-0355
Website: https://tiffin-seneca-unitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salavation Army ($40K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission refers to residents of Seneca County. All reported 2024 grant dollars were to recipients in one state; the state is not identified in the available information.
Is Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). 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 $128K (2022) to $216K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salavation Army | — | $40,000 |
| First Step | — | $17,000 |
| Tiffin-Seneca Child Care Center | — | $15,000 |
| Patchwork House | — | $15,000 |
| Allen Eiry Senior Center | — | $14,000 |
| YMCA | — | $12,500 |
| Smyl | — | $10,000 |
| North Central Area Transportation | — | $7,000 |
| Campfire of NW Ohio | — | $6,000 |
| Transformation Life Center | — | $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 | $1,181,373 | $569,924 | $496,591 | $142,500 | 10 | $1,015 |
| 2023 | $1,079,466 | $488,152 | $462,773 | $148,500 | 10 | $8,916 |
| 2022 | $1,050,413 | $508,223 | $429,154 | $127,755 | 10 | $17,295 |
| 2021 | $1,045,350 | $818,663 | $738,666 | $136,715 | 8 | $14,741 |
| 2020 | $1,016,981 | $611,853 | $563,606 | $215,710 | 10 | $9,207 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to improve the lives of the residents of Seneca County and to encourage our community to care for one another.” Its filing describes program administration for specific assistance to individuals and for First Call for Help and other community programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $142,500. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $40,000, with a median of $13,250. The largest listed grants were $40,000 to Salvation Army, $17,000 to First Step, $15,000 each to Tiffin-Seneca Child Care Center and Patchwork House, and $14,000 to Allen Eiry Senior Center.
Other listed 2024 grants were $12,500 to YMCA, $10,000 to SMYL, $7,000 to North Central Area Transportation, and $6,000 each to Campfire of NW Ohio and Transformation Life Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Rahart Ahmed, board member; Chuck Eingle, treasurer; Ashley Helmstetter, second vice president; Chris Lewis, interim executive; Darlene Mack, secretary; Samantha Rumschlag, campaign chair; Shirley Smith, past president; Lindsey Sooey, board member; David Stover, president; and Duane Wagner, board member.
Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc is led by David Stover, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Stover
President
1st Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rahart Ahmed
Board Member
Vice President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley Helmstetter
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Chuck Eingle
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Shirley Smith
Past President
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Chris Lewis
Interim Executive
Board Member → Campaign Cha, 2023
Campaign Cha → Interim Executive, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Duane Wagner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Darlene Mack
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tom Zirm
1st Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Amber Wertman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Julie Walsh
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Lindsey Sooey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Samantha Rumschlag
Campaign Cha
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Julie Landoll (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Davies (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsay Sooy (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mimi Johnston (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tessi Goldsberry (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Hohman (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Stephey (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Leopold (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sherri Hernandez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Demith (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Lee (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Janelle Ray (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Guth (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Miller (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Kerschner (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Aaron Herbert (2020–2021) — Past-Preside
- Former: Chris Lee (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Damon Alt (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Debby Roszman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Phyllis Hays (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Valerie Bumb (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Aaron Montz (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Jones (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Kisabeth (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nikki Reineke (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.
Frequently asked questions about Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc
How much does Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc give each year?
Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc gave $143K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $149K across 10 grants.
What is Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc's typical grant size?
Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,250, and its average grant was $14,250, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc that year got $7K on average.
Who are Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc's largest grantees?
Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Salavation Army ($40,000), First Step ($17,000) and Tiffin-Seneca Child Care Center ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc?
Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $570K.
What does Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to improve the lives of the residents of Seneca County and to encourage our community to care for one another.” Its filing describes program administration for specific assistance to individuals and for First Call for Help and other community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc?
Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check tiffin-seneca-unitedway.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc make grants?
The organization’s stated mission refers to residents of Seneca County. All reported 2024 grant dollars were to recipients in one state; the state is not identified in the available information.
What is Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc's EIN?
Tiffin Seneca United Way Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6401399. 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.
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 February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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