United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County
United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County is a public charity based in Beaumont, Texas. It brings together donors, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations to address community needs, and supports local nonprofit programs through annual allocations and special one-time grants.
Key facts about United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County
In short: United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County gave $761K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 74-1200117
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $761,498
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $50,767
- Median grant
- $33,805
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $6,681,577
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Funding requests are reviewed annually by the Allocations Committee, typically in April. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The listed application deadline was March 3, 2026, at 5 p.m.; this was a past cycle as of September 28, 2026.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; 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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$6.7M
-2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$761K
-6.5% YoY
Grant Count
15
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+12.2% YoY
Is United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to provide visionary leadership in uniting community resources—donors, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations—to address community needs in a trustworthy and accountable way. Its 2023 filing describes allocations to partner programs focused on education, income, and health, as well as special one-time grants for emergency needs and other services that raise awareness of community needs in those areas. Its website also identifies healthy community, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency as areas of impact.
The organization funds local nonprofit agencies and their programs. Examples of supported grantees include Recovery Council of Southeast Texas, whose stated mission includes alcohol and drug assessment, education, and treatment; Communities in Schools, whose mission is to support students to stay in school and achieve in life; and Southeast Texas Food Bank, which describes its work as distributing food to people facing hunger.
Grantmaking
The organization describes an annual allocation process in which partner agencies submit applications for review. The Allocations Committee considers people served, intended benefits, and how program success is measured; it recommends award amounts for Board of Trustees approval. The filing also describes special, one-time grants to partner agencies and other nonprofit organizations for emergency needs, reviewed and approved by the Board.
The organization’s website lists 19 partner agencies supporting 36 programs for 2025–2026, and 18 agencies supporting 28 programs for 2026–2027. Separately, IRS filing data reports a grant count of zero for each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2022, reported awards included $100,000 to Recovery Council of Southeast Texas, $40,000 to Communities in Schools, $38,000 to Catholic Charities Inc., $36,000 to Boy Scouts of America, and $30,000 and $6,366 to Southeast Texas Food Bank Inc.
Review Cycle
The listed application deadline was March 3, 2026, at 5 p.m.; this was a past cycle as of September 28, 2026.
How to Apply
Funding requests are reviewed annually by the Allocations Committee, typically in April. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a logic model with outcome measurements, financial statements, an audit, and Form 990. New applicants must also submit organizational bylaws and a tax-exempt letter. Incomplete applications are not accepted.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Beaumont and describes its work as serving Beaumont and North Jefferson County. Its partner-agency listings include local nonprofit organizations, and its website says donations stay in Beaumont. The 2022 grants listed include organizations based in Beaumont and other Texas cities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $761K (2025) to $1.4M (2020). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $761K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nutrition & Services for Seniors ($147K). Together the top 10 received $703K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 94 (68%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition & Services for Seniors Beaumont, TX | Program Services | $147,147 |
| Salvation Army Beaumont, TX | Program Services | $114,945 |
| Recovery Council of Southeast Texas Beaumont, TX | Program Services | $95,057 |
| Shorkey Center Beaumont, TX | Program Services | $88,833 |
| Catholic Charities Beaumont, TX | Program Services | $80,849 |
| Communities in Schools Beaumont, TX | Program Services | $47,310 |
| Girl Scouts Houston, TX | Program Services | $40,225 |
| Rape & Suicide Crisis Ctr Beaumont, TX | Program Services | $33,805 |
| Boy Scounts of America Beaumont, TX | Program Services | $29,846 |
| Family Services Beaumont, TX | Program Services | $19,939 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,681,577 | $1,293,871 | $1,219,770 | 0 |
| 2024 | $6,844,974 | $1,175,272 | $1,298,151 | 0 |
| 2023 | $6,885,798 | $1,173,223 | $1,237,360 | 0 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,681,577 | $6,844,974 | $6,885,798 |
| Revenue | $1,293,871 | $1,175,272 | $1,173,223 |
| Expenses | $1,219,770 | $1,298,151 | $1,237,360 |
| Net Investment Income | $97,146 | $74,713 | $56,730 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s website identifies Raymond Begnaud, Sr. as Board Chair for 2026–2027 and Nic McLaughlin as Grant Committee Chair. The 2025 filing lists Karyn Husbands as President and Jeff Beaver as Chair. The filing also lists trustees Pat Anderson, Jason Apodaca, Laura Austin, Clayton Authement, Raymond Begnaud, Sharon Begnaud, Debbie Bridgeman, and Kelci Crawford.
United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County is led by Karyn Husbands, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 38 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karyn Husbands
President
President & CEO → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $115K (2025)
Jeff Beaver Jr.
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair Elect, 2024
Chair Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Apodaca
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Austin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Rios
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shanna Savage
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Bridgeman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Trew
Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Begnaud
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Authement
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daylyn Turner
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Prejean
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Fletcher
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Pereda
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bekah Guedry
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelci Crawford
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Potter
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Koester
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tea Do
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Stephens
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Faust
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janeal White
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Lee
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Root
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Savanna Geisendorff
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Figueroa
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Begnaud
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Figari
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Scherry
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Tarver
Chair Elect
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Chair Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lyle
Immediate Pa
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
Chair → Immediate Pa, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Nectoux
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Wheeler
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Williams
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nic McLaughlin
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (43)
- Former: Annie Neild Howell (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Gregory (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lori Higgins (2020–2024) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Natosha Coleman (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Sade' Chick (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Don Thompson (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Gregory Clark (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Brandi Hamilton (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Dave Stevens (2024) — Trustee
- Former: David Castronovo (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jacques Gagne (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Joanie Andrepont (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lauren Williams (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Nichols (2020–2023) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Kayla Fisher (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Marion Dunham (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ryan Miller (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tina Broussard (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dwayne Champagne (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John Arcana (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Boles (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Chalk (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Matt McCallon (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Perez (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Tina Marshall (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Cory Thibodeaux (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jes Prince (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Efrain Ramierez (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Julie Walker (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Norman Bellard (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alex Guidroz (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: John Woods (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Karl Krotzer (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Pam Williams (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Bo Brown (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Brad Brown (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Cindy Jeanis (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Derek Armstrong (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Derwin Samuels Jr. (2020) — Campaign Chair
- Former: Dwaine Augustine (2020) — Immedicate Past Chair
- Former: Jonathan Owens (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Nicole Williams (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Pamela Young (2020) — Trustee
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 $115K, to Karyn Husbands (President).
Contact
Mailing address: 700 North Street Suite H, Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone: (409) 833-4575
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County
How much does United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County give each year?
United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County gave $761K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $815K across 18 grants.
What is United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County's typical grant size?
United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County's median grant in 2025 was $33,805, and its average grant was $50,767, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County give grants?
United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Beaumont, TX (13 grants).
Does United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (15 grants).
Who are United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County's largest grantees?
United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County's largest 2025 grantees include Nutrition & Services for Seniors ($147,147), Salvation Army ($114,945) and Recovery Council of Southeast Texas ($95,057), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County?
United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County fund?
The organization’s mission is to provide visionary leadership in uniting community resources—donors, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations—to address community needs in a trustworthy and accountable way. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County?
Funding requests are reviewed annually by the Allocations Committee, typically in April. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County's EIN?
United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1200117. 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.
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