United Way of Allen County Inc
United Way of Allen County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Established in 1922, the organization functions as a philanthropy and grantmaking foundation dedicated to addressing critical community issues through collaborative partnerships and community engagement. The organization serves Allen County residents through advocacy, agency investments, collaborative initiatives, and volunteerism.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
-5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$785K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
19
+11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
-10.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way of Allen County unites the community's time, talent, and treasure to cultivate and advance community solutions that address the most critical issues around basic needs, education, financial stability, and healthy lives.
Vision: An Allen County where all individuals and families discover and achieve their potential.
The organization operates with a two-generational approach, focusing on:
- Childhood success
- Youth success
- Food security
- Housing stability
- Mental health access
- Financial stability for working families
The organization has identified that more than 1 in 5 households in Allen County earn annual income above the Federal Poverty Level but below the basic cost of living. These working families often earn too much to qualify for government and private assistance programs. United Way of Allen County partners with other Indiana United Ways and Rutgers University to address this gap through data-driven research and resource mobilization.
Grantmaking
United Way of Allen County provides funding to 19 organizations that deliver services aligned with community goals. The organization invests in various community collaborations and initiatives, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Allen County serves Allen County, Indiana, with primary operations based in Fort Wayne.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2025):
- Total revenues: $3,160,858
- Total expenses: $3,090,245
- Total assets: $5,026,044
2024 Data:
- Revenue: $2.2M
- Expenses: $3.15M
- Total assets: $5.29M
- Total liabilities: $1.33M
Staffing: 17 employees
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,026,044 | $5,292,981 | $5,549,350 |
| Revenue | $3,160,858 | $2,197,368 | $3,258,264 |
| Expenses | $3,090,245 | $3,145,962 | $3,170,137 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $173,254 | $61,305 | $300,516 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDI BUCK | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $99,387 |
| TAMMY YEASER | DIRECTOR OF | 40 | $87,957 |
| ROB HAWORTH PART YEAR | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $84,578 |
| HEIDI FOWLER | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS GOMEZ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DON CATES | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAVON BELL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN COURT | IMMEDIATE PA | 1 | — |
| PETER ADAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLEN BROUWER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BONNIE BLACKBURN-PENHOLLOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM CAPTAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE CRANDALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICK DARRAH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH GIAQUINTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN GUINGRICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE GUY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOEL HARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PRACHI HOFFMEISTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RON HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AUSTIN KNOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY MUSSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LLOYD OSBORNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID PRICER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY RUDD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EVAN SCHOOF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GRETA SOUTHARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN SYKES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Allen County has been active in recent community funding and partnerships:
United Way of Allen County provides funding for FWCS to continue \u2018\Provided funding to Fort Wayne Community Schools to continue the "Families in Transition" program (2025)
United Way of Allen County provides funding for FWCS to continue \u2018\Received $42,000 grant from Do It Best Foundation (March 2024)
Do it Best Foundation presents $42,000 grant to United Way of Allen CountySupported Adult & Teen Challenge expansion to Allen County with $200,000 grant
United Way of Allen County provides funding for FWCS to continue \u2018\Achieved $45,000 goal for food relief initiatives in Allen County
United Way of Allen County provides funding for FWCS to continue \u2018\Distributed grants to local agencies supporting vulnerable populations in Allen County (December 2024)
United Way of Allen County provides funding for FWCS to continue \u2018\The organization established an emergency relief fund in March 2020 with an advisory committee comprised of representatives from local foundations and United Way board members to address COVID-19 economic impacts on Allen County residents.
United Way of Allen County provides funding for FWCS to continue \u2018\Contact Information
Address: 347 West Berry Street, Suite 300 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 422-4776
Fax: (260) 422-4782
Email: info@uwacin.org
Website: unitedwayallencounty.org
Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
2-1-1 Service: Community Navigators available 24/7 at 2-1-1 or toll-free 1-866-211-9966 for health and human service information and referral
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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