United Way of Auglaize County Inc
United Way of Auglaize County Inc is a public charity based in Wapakoneta, Ohio. It raises funds and distributes them to organizations assisting people in need in the Auglaize County area.
United Way of Auglaize County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Auglaize County Inc gave $122K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $11K). 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,750
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,068
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $372,985
- -17.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Auglaize County Inc
- How to Apply
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The website says nonprofit agencies offering programs and services in the stated focus areas are encouraged to apply when the grant window opens. The board determines available funds before the window opens.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 18, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Phone: (419) 739-7717
Website: https://auglaizeunitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Auglaize County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Auglaize Co Crippled Children ($20K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving people in the Auglaize County area. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations whose names include Auglaize County or Auglaize Co.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is United Way of Auglaize County Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $122K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $122K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auglaize Co Crippled Children | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Agape Ministries | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Auglaize County Crisis Center | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Mercy Unlimited Inc | Charitable Support | $12,400 |
| Cancer Association of Auglaize CO | Charitable Support | $10,570 |
| Auglaize County Public District Lib | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Community Emergency Response Team | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| MAV Youth Mentoring | Charitable Support | $9,000 |
| Community Health | Charitable Support | $7,500 |
| Advocates of Compassion | Charitable Support | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $372,985 | $171,947 | $255,356 | $121,750 | 11 | $25,028 |
| 2024 | $453,693 | $195,027 | $194,407 | $92,603 | 8 | $18,512 |
| 2023 | $467,824 | $197,906 | $220,648 | $84,200 | 8 | $8,063 |
| 2022 | $476,479 | $256,654 | $177,304 | $79,323 | 7 | $-5,143 |
| 2021 | $445,979 | $259,180 | $171,156 | $52,249 | Total only | $81 |
| 2020 | $417,117 | $287,657 | $223,176 | $21,078 | 3 | $487 |
"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 stated mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.” Its website describes focus areas as youth opportunity, healthy community, financial security, and community resiliency. Its 2024 filing describes investments in education, financial stability, and health.
According to the organization’s filing, community volunteers review funding requests and program outcomes and recommend funding for board approval. The website says it funds and amplifies programs addressing education, childcare and literacy; nutrition, health and mental health; and safety-net services and urgent community needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 11 grants totaling $121,750. Grant amounts ranged from $5,280 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. Listed recipients included Auglaize Co Crippled Children ($20,000), Agape Ministries ($15,000), Auglaize County Crisis Center ($15,000), Mercy Unlimited Inc ($12,400), Cancer Association of Auglaize Co ($10,570), Auglaize County Public District Lib ($10,000), Community Emergency Response Team ($10,000), MAV Youth Mentoring ($9,000), Community Health ($7,500), Advocates of Compassion ($7,000), and Catholic Social Services ($5,280). Each grant was listed for charitable support.
The website describes an annual campaign and says the board determines available funds before opening a grant window for partner nonprofit agencies. The stated fiscal year 2025 cycle described quarterly payments in July and October 2025 and January and April 2026; that cycle has passed. The website does not specify application materials or restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kim Ray as treasurer, Ryan Place as president, Beth Steiner as trustee, Matt Johnston as president-elect, Tyler Kroeger as secretary, and Deborah A Zwez as executive director.
United Way of Auglaize County Inc is led by Matt Johnston, President El since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Johnston
President El
Past President → President Elect, 2022
President Elect → President El, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Place
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Steiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah A. Zwez
Executive Di
Exeucitve Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$52K (2023) → $52K (2025)
Kim Ray
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Kroeger
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Carrie Knoch (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Chris Moynihan (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Julianna Goliver (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lana Hinders (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jessica Muhlenkamp (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $52K, to Deborah a Zwez (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Auglaize County Inc
How much does United Way of Auglaize County Inc give each year?
United Way of Auglaize County Inc gave $122K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $93K across 8 grants.
What is United Way of Auglaize County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Auglaize County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,068, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Auglaize County Inc that year got $8K on average.
Does United Way of Auglaize County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Auglaize County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (11 grants).
Who are United Way of Auglaize County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Auglaize County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Auglaize Co Crippled Children ($20,000), Agape Ministries ($15,000) and Auglaize County Crisis Center ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Auglaize County Inc?
United Way of Auglaize County Inc reported $373K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What does United Way of Auglaize County Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.” Its website describes focus areas as youth opportunity, healthy community, financial security, and community resiliency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Auglaize County Inc?
The website says nonprofit agencies offering programs and services in the stated focus areas are encouraged to apply when the grant window opens. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does United Way of Auglaize County Inc make grants?
The organization describes its work as serving people in the Auglaize County area. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations whose names include Auglaize County or Auglaize Co.
What is United Way of Auglaize County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Auglaize County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-4472652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 November 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
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