United Way for Greater Austin
United Way for Greater Austin is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Austin, Texas, with tax-exempt status since September 1953. The organization functions as a philanthropy and grantmaking foundation that brings the community together to address economic barriers and build opportunity for residents across the Greater Austin region.
Key facts about United Way for Greater Austin
- EIN
- 74-1193439
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,313,773
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- Average grant
- $42,069
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (5 of 55, 2024)
- Total assets
- $20,000,126
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Grant applications are accepted through an online portal at unitedwayatx.smapply.io. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 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.
Who United Way for Greater Austin funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for United Way for Greater Austin's 55 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (33 grants), Round Rock, TX (6 grants), Georgetown, TX (4 grants) and Leander, TX (3 grants). None of its 55 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Investment Grant" (47 grants) and "Rfo & Passthrough Grants" (6 grants).
Is United Way for Greater Austin open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 55 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.0M
-0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+2.9% YoY
Grant Count
55
-20.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+29.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way for Greater Austin brings the community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all.
Vision: A Central Texas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
The organization's funding priorities include:
- Education (Head Start, early childhood development, charter schools, K-12 schools)
- Human Services
- Child Welfare
- Employment and job training
- Housing and safe homes
- Access to essential resources including food assistance and childcare
Grantmaking
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way for Greater Austin primarily funds organizations in Texas, with some activity in California. The organization's focus is centered on the Greater Austin and Central Texas region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 55 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total Assets: $20.1 million
- Total Revenue: $16.8 million
- Total Expenses: $18 million
- Total Liabilities: $3.83 million
Program Allocation:
- 87% of every dollar goes to programs
- 100% of every dollar goes to the organization's mission of fighting poverty
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,000,126 | $20,073,682 | $21,185,071 |
| Revenue | $19,818,469 | $16,769,455 | $27,380,303 |
| Expenses | $21,117,627 | $17,995,087 | $16,102,884 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $507,679 | $120,266 | $9,197,659 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
457 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Any Baby Can Inc ($195,000), Avance-Austin Inc ($130,000), Mainspring Schools ($116,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANY BABY CAN INC Austin, TX | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT | $195,000 |
| AVANCE-AUSTIN INC Austin, TX | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT | $130,000 |
| MAINSPRING SCHOOLS Austin, TX | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT, RFO & PASSTHROUGH | $116,000 |
| WILLIAMSON COUNTY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER Round Rock, TX | RFO & PASSTHROUGH GRANTS | $115,016 |
| FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES INC Austin, TX | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT | $100,000 |
| SAFE ALLIANCE Austin, TX | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT | $90,000 |
| BOOKSPRING Austin, TX | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT | $80,000 |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CENTRAL TEXAS INC Austin, TX | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT | $75,000 |
| SAINT LOUISE HOUSE Austin, TX | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT | $75,000 |
| TODOS JUNTOS LEARNING CENTER Austin, TX | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbi Miller | Director | 2 | — |
| Alison Walgren | Director | 2 | — |
| Allison Dwyer | Director | 2 | — |
| Amanda Luther | Director | 2 | — |
| Andrew Esparza | Director | 2 | — |
| Anjum Khurshid | Director | 2 | — |
| Blake Absher | Director | 2 | — |
| Bobby Jenkins | Director | 2 | — |
| Cathy Harm | Director | 2 | — |
| Charles Thornburgh | Director | 2 | — |
| Cristina Guajardo | Director | 2 | — |
| David Porter | Director | 2 | — |
| Ed Latson | Director | 2 | — |
| Jay Fox | Director | 2 | — |
| Jeff Vernor | Director | 2 | — |
| Jehmu Greene | Director | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Foster | Director | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Poppe | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Wu | Director | 2 | — |
| Jeremiah Bentley | Director | 2 | — |
| John Holmes | Director | 2 | — |
| Joshua Childs | Director | 2 | — |
| Karen Steakley | Director | 2 | — |
| Kristin Marcum | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Laura Huffman | Director | 2 | — |
| Malini Rajput | Director | 2 | — |
| Mark Strama | Chair | 2 | — |
| Michele Glaze | Director | 2 | — |
| Michele Scott | Director | 2 | — |
| Mollie Duckworth | Director | 2 | — |
| Rudy Metayer | Director | 2 | — |
| Russel Lowery-Hart | Director | 2 | — |
| Ryan Frederick | Director | 2 | — |
| Sarojani Mohammed | Director | 2 | — |
| Scott Rust | Director | 2 | — |
| Yvette Ruiz | Director | 2 | — |
| David Smith | CEO | 40 | $183,904 |
| Catherine Gonzalez | COO | 40 | $151,312 |
| Ashley Mitchell | Cpo | 40 | $127,449 |
| Ellen Richards | VP | 40 | $148,402 |
| Ingrid Taylor | CIO | 40 | $124,403 |
| Scott Buroker | Director of Operations | 40 | $122,769 |
| Ashley Pierce | Cmo | 40 | $117,600 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way for Greater Austin has been active in recent grant distribution and community engagement:
Grants Archives - United Way For Greater AustinConducted early childhood planning initiatives with support from a Travis County grant, bringing families and pediatricians together for collaborative planning
How a Travis County Grant Helped Bring Families and Pediatricians Into EarlyDistributed significant funding through competitive grant rounds to local nonprofits addressing poverty and economic barriers
All Together ATX Final Round: Announcing $3.5 Million to 111 Local NonprofitsMaintains an active volunteer program, including organized community service initiatives
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Way for Greater Austin fund?
**Mission:** United Way for Greater Austin brings the community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all. **Vision:** A Central Texas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The organization's funding priorities include: • Education (Head Start, early childhood development, charter schools, K-12 schools) • Human Services • Child Welfare • Employment and job training • Housing and safe homes • Access to essential resources including food assistance and childcare
How do I apply for a grant from United Way for Greater Austin?
Grant applications are accepted through an online portal at unitedwayatx.smapply.io. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does United Way for Greater Austin make grants?
United Way for Greater Austin primarily funds organizations in Texas, with some activity in California. The organization's focus is centered on the Greater Austin and Central Texas region.
What size grants does United Way for Greater Austin award?
In 2024, United Way for Greater Austin awarded 55 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way for Greater Austin's EIN?
United Way for Greater Austin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1193439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.