Union County Foundation Inc
Union County Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Liberty, Indiana. Founded in 1989, it is a community foundation that builds and preserves charitable funds, awards grants and scholarships, and works to improve quality of life for Union County residents.
Union County Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Union County Foundation Inc gave $298K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Indiana. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $298,071
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,929
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,589
- Total assets
- $13,044,207
- +17.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Union County Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a grant application and review the program guidelines and policies. The published schedule lists application deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31, with decisions announced in the first week of May, August, November, and February, respectively. The September 30, 2026 deadline has passed; the next listed deadline is December 31.
- Contact
Mailing address: 404 Eaton St, Liberty, IN 47353
Phone: (765) 458-7664
Website: https://ucfoundationinc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Union County Foundation Inc
Who Union County Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was College Corner Union School ($62K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 47 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission concerns Union County residents. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (79%) and Ohio (21%). Listed recipients were based in Indiana communities including Liberty, Richmond, Brookville, Connersville, and Brownsville, as well as College Corner, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Union County Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $22K repeat.
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 $68K (2021) to $503K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Corner Union School College Corner, OH | Playground | $61,920 |
| Union County Public Library Liberty, IN | Programs/Building | $51,455 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Richmond, IN | Educational | $40,000 |
| Union County High School Liberty, IN | Education Programs | $36,338 |
| Union County Parks Board Richmond, IN | Amphitheater | $24,650 |
| St Andrew Catholic Church Richmond, IN | Support | $21,780 |
| St Michael's Church Brookville, IN | Support | $13,589 |
| Whitewater Adult Education Connersville, IN | Adult Education | $10,000 |
| Christian Community Co-Operative Closet Liberty, IN | Support | $9,000 |
| Union County 4-H Association Liberty, IN | Program Support | $9,000 |
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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 | $13,044,207 | $2,382,484 | $935,202 | $298,071 | 13 | $865,750 |
| 2023 | $11,084,351 | $1,215,197 | $1,147,508 | $502,767 | 13 | $451,509 |
| 2022 | $10,205,517 | $913,355 | $669,226 | $144,147 | 8 | $496,645 |
| 2021 | $11,670,446 | $1,244,252 | $606,879 | $67,602 | 6 | $648,462 |
| 2020 | $10,371,303 | $935,977 | $527,330 | $68,517 | 7 | $383,104 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to assist donors in building and preserving perpetual charitable funds, meet the changing needs of the community, and enrich the quality of life for Union County residents. Its filing says grants and scholarships are paid from earnings on endowed funds and contributions to those funds. Grants may follow specific fund agreements or Grants Committee recommendations, which are approved by the Board of Directors.
The Community Impact Grants program emphasizes seed money or pilot projects, responds to changing community needs, and favors projects intended to benefit many people. The foundation also encourages matching, challenge, and other funding approaches, and coordination with other funding sources.
Among the organizations it supported in 2024, Whitewater College Programs Inc. describes its work as assisting the community with vocational education, post-high-school education, and social-awareness classes. Union County 4H Club Association Inc. describes its mission as developing and improving the lives of Union County youth enrolled in 4-H.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $298,071. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $61,920, with a median of $13,589.
Notable 2024 grants included $61,920 to College Corner Union School for a playground; $51,455 to Union County Public Library for programs and building; $40,000 to Ivy Tech Foundation for educational purposes; $36,338 to Union County High School for education programs; and $24,650 to Union County Parks Board for an amphitheater. Other listed recipients included St Andrew Catholic Church ($21,780), St Michael’s Church ($13,589), Whitewater Adult Education ($10,000), Christian Community Co-operative Closet ($9,000), Union County 4-H Association ($9,000), Brownsville Christian Union Cemetery ($8,350), and Union County Youth League ($6,889).
The foundation solicits applications for Community Impact Grants four times a year. Staff and the Grants Committee review requests and present recommendations to the Board of Directors, which makes final decisions. Applicants are notified in writing or by email. The stated eligibility policy requires applicants to be not-for-profit organizations with a responsible fiscal agent and adequate accounting procedures. Applicants are required to provide an IRS determination letter showing their not-for-profit status and federal ID number.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Worcester as president; Aaron Welty as vice-preside; Rebecka Sayne-Meyer as secretary; and Ted Sanford as treasurer. Directors listed are Michael Rogers, Victoria Snyder, Marsha Eldridge, Amy Townsend, Gena Hartman, and Michael Sweet.
Union County Foundation Inc is led by Richard Worcester, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Worcester
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Townsend
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gena Hartman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Eldridge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Snyder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rogers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sweet
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Webb
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Chewning
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$60K (2024)
Aaron Welty
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Sanford
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecka Sayne-Meyer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Danka Klein (2020–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: David Bertch (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Landon Coyle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Yamashiro (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Joey Frasur (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rebekah Keasling (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 $60K, to Olivia Chewning (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Union County Foundation Inc
How much does Union County Foundation Inc give each year?
Union County Foundation Inc gave $298K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $503K across 13 grants.
What is Union County Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Union County Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $13,589, and its average grant was $22,929, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Union County Foundation Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does Union County Foundation Inc give grants?
Union County Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Liberty, IN (6 grants) and Richmond, IN (3 grants).
Does Union County Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Union County Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are Union County Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Union County Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include College Corner Union School ($61,920), Union County Public Library ($51,455) and Ivy Tech Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Union County Foundation Inc?
Union County Foundation Inc reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does Union County Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to assist donors in building and preserving perpetual charitable funds, meet the changing needs of the community, and enrich the quality of life for Union County residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Union County Foundation Inc?
Submit a grant application and review the program guidelines and policies. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Union County Foundation Inc's EIN?
Union County Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1769294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 November 15, 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 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Union County Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/union-county-foundation-inc-morg_d6de33a8b0834f2bbc72ef7534fa4426
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