United Way of Boone County Inc
Consolidated county-wide effort to benefit the various organizations listed in statement 2.
United Way of Boone County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Boone County Inc gave $28K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,000
- +52.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $73,870
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Boone County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Bank of North Arkansas ($10K). Together the top 4 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Boone County Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $50K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of North Arkansas Mountain Home, AR | Services for Clients | $10,000 |
| Boone County Senior Center Harrison, AR | Services for Clients | $6,000 |
| Sanctuary Inc Harrison, AR | Services for Clients | $6,000 |
| Grandma's House Childs Advocacy Harrison, AR | Services for Clients | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,870 | $77,888 | $81,584 | $28,000 | 4 | $58 |
| 2023 | $78,409 | $82,692 | $83,517 | $18,400 | 3 | $65 |
| 2022 | $86,063 | $93,884 | $84,939 | $29,000 | 4 | $82 |
| 2021 | $83,767 | $73,611 | $100,352 | $29,000 | 4 | $144 |
| 2020 | $122,239 | $149,598 | $119,175 | $49,500 | 7 | $224 |
About United Way of Boone County Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Boone County Inc is a public charity, based in Harrison, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $58.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Boone County Inc is led by Debbie Stewart, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie Stewart
Executive Director
Exceutive Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Cris Criner
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Brisco
Member
Member → Campaign Co-Chair, 2023
Campaign Co-Chair → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Norton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Fulton
Member
Member → Campaign Co-Chair, 2023
Campaign Co-Chair → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcie Estes
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scotty Edmonson
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Hicks
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madi Stewart
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Buster Burns
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Butler
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Tammy Keeter (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Beverly Taylor (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mandy Lowery (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Sam Eaves (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Steve Dardas (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 $14K, to Debbie Stewart (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Boone County Inc
How much does United Way of Boone County Inc give each year?
United Way of Boone County Inc gave $28K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $18K across 3 grants.
What is United Way of Boone County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Boone County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Boone County Inc give grants?
United Way of Boone County Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrison, AR (3 grants).
Does United Way of Boone County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Boone County Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Services for Clients" (4 grants).
How large is United Way of Boone County Inc?
United Way of Boone County Inc reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $78K.
What is United Way of Boone County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Boone County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0403077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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