United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc
United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc is a public charity filing Form 990 and based in Texas City, Texas. It supports community programs in Galveston County Mainland, with a focus on health, education, and financial stability.
United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc at a glance
In short: United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc reported $113K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $113,159 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -91.1% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,272,244
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,342,723
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $43,436
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $814,533
- -57.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a funding application for the annual Community Impact Grant process. The website says informational workshops are available upon request.
- Review Cycle
- The next stated application period is for 2027: applications are scheduled to open February 11, 2027, with a March 31, 2027 deadline. The funding period runs January through December.
- Deadline
- The next stated application period is for 2027: applications are scheduled to open February 11, 2027, with a March 31,…
- Next open deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Community Impact Grant)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box Drawer 3098, Texas City, TX 77592
Phone: (409) 948-4211
Website: https://uwgcm.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc
Who United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 69 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Impact Grant serves Galveston County Mainland residents in ZIP codes 77510, 77517, 77518, 77539, 77546, 77549, 77563, 77565, 77568, 77573, 77574, 77590, 77591, and 77592.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023). 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 $85K (2020) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it reported $113K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Lewis Social Service Ctr Dickinson, TX | Provide Operating Funds | $195,000 |
| Family Service Center Galveston, TX | Provide Operating Funds | $125,000 |
| Galveston County Food Bank Texas City, TX | Provide Operating Funds | $120,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Ac Texas City, TX | Provide Operating Funds | $100,000 |
| Hitchcock Family Welfare Hitchcock, TX | Provide Operating Funds | $90,000 |
| The Salvation Army Texas City, TX | Provide Operating Funds | $85,000 |
| Interfaith Caring Ministries League City, TX | Provide Operating Funds | $60,000 |
| Server League City, TX | Provide Operating Funds | $50,000 |
| Sunshine Center Galveston, TX | Provide Operating Funds | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters Galveston, TX | Provide Operating Funds | $49,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing states the organization’s mission or purpose as “See Schedule O.”
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,272,244 | $1,342,723 | $814,533 | $113,159 | Total only | $43,436 |
| 2023 | $3,125,746 | $2,183,132 | $1,915,941 | $1,266,000 | 21 | $37,101 |
| 2022 | $2,882,655 | $1,422,037 | $1,739,064 | $1,185,491 | 20 | $-9,879 |
| 2021 | $3,305,588 | $2,146,379 | $2,373,215 | $1,334,329 | 26 | $6,259 |
| 2020 | $3,522,478 | $2,121,104 | $2,170,428 | $85,000 | 2 | $19,519 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s website says it is dedicated to improving health, education, and financial stability in its communities. It describes its work as bringing together donors, volunteers, organizations, and experts to address community needs.
Its Community Impact Grant supports nonprofit partner programs addressing health, education, and financial stability. Examples of grantees’ stated missions show the range of organizations it has supported: Galveston County Food Bank describes its work as distributing nutritious food, while CASA of Galveston County says it trains and supervises volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children. Other 2021 recipients described missions involving housing and mentoring for children and families, services for people with developmental disabilities, and support for people affected by mental illness.
Grantmaking
The organization describes its Community Impact Grant as a competitive annual program. Community volunteers and donors review proposals, and the board approves them. The process includes application and financial review, face-to-face interviews, and funding recommendations by the Community Impact Committee. Staff manages the process but does not make funding recommendations.
The available 2021 grant examples include $100,000 to Galveston County Food Bank, $63,000 to The Childrens Center Inc, $60,000 to Santa Fe Family Service, and $51,500 to Interfaith Caring Ministries Inc. These examples do not establish the total amount or number of grants awarded that year. The IRS filing data reports a grant count of zero for each of 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Applicants must have existed for at least three years, be 501(c)(3) organizations, provide services without discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, or political creed, and file a recent Form 990 or 990-EZ; Form 990-N does not qualify. Management, general, and fundraising costs must be below 25%. Agencies must also maintain an active, unpaid local governing board that meets at least quarterly and keeps documented minutes available upon request. Regional or national organizations must have a local advisory committee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leslie Ornelas as executive director; Derreck Rose as president; Bridget Wood-Turner as vice president; Shawn Bailey as treasurer; and Pam Schwertner as secretary. It also lists Dave Leaver, Becky Trout Unbehagen, Phil Roberts, Cory Moss, and Walter Treybig as directors.
United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc is led by Leslie Ornelas, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie Ornelas
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$68K (2021) → $109K (2024)
Derreck Rose
President
Vice President → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Cameron
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Moss
Director
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Baumgartner
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Roberts
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Treybig
Director
Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Venables
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Leaver
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Flowers
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Pryor
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Trout Unbehagen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Wood-Turner
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Bailey
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Schwertner
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Sarah David (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bridget Wood Turner (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Rebecca Unbehagen (2023) — Director
- Former: Willie Windham (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dewan Clayborn (2022) — Director
- Former: Andrew Venables (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Bruce Clawson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Chris Delesandri (2020–2021) — Past Executive Di
- Former: James Torres (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Julie Masters (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Kevin Bogard (2020–2021) — 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 $109K, to Leslie Ornelas (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc
How much does United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc give each year?
United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc reported $113K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 21 grants.
How large is United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc?
United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc fund?
The organization’s website says it is dedicated to improving health, education, and financial stability in its communities. It describes its work as bringing together donors, volunteers, organizations, and experts to address community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc?
Submit a funding application for the annual Community Impact Grant process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc make grants?
The Community Impact Grant serves Galveston County Mainland residents in ZIP codes 77510, 77517, 77518, 77539, 77546, 77549, 77563, 77565, 77568, 77573, 77574, 77590, 77591, and 77592.
What is United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc's EIN?
United Way Galveston County Mainland Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1257159. 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 September 29, 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 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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