United Way of Brevard County Inc
United Way of Brevard County Inc., operating as United Way Space Coast, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Rockledge, Florida. Established in 1957 and tax-exempt since March 1967, the organization serves as a community mobilization hub that partners with local government, businesses, nonprofits, and faith-based groups to address critical community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
Grant Count
54
Avg Grant Size
$56K
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To be Brevard's leader in mobilizing the caring power of our community.
The organization functions as a trusted community source that mobilizes resources to create a stronger economy and better place to live for all residents. United Way of Brevard County works across three primary focus areas:
- Education — Including reading initiatives, feed and read programs, and little free libraries
- Health — Including the Space Coast Wellness Challenge
- Financial Stability — Including Mission United and partner agency support
The organization supports 64 partner agencies and internal programs that collectively serve more than 200,000 people throughout Brevard County. Partner agencies are required to meet comprehensive funding standards and undergo bi-annual performance reviews to ensure efficient, high-quality programs.
Grantmaking
United Way of Brevard County distributes funds through its Community Care Fund and strategic grant distribution process. Based on recent financial data, the organization distributed approximately $3,020,218 in grants.
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,103 to $378,665.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Brevard County primarily funds organizations and programs serving Brevard County, Florida. The organization also maintains some grantmaking activity in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $7.83 million
- Total Expenses: $6.2 million
- Total Assets: $9.38 million
- Total Liabilities: $3.28 million
- Total Giving: $3,020,218
Alternative Recent Data:
- Total Revenue: $8,505,732
- Total Expenses: $8,021,430
- Net Assets: $4,055,325
The organization maintains a Four-Star rating based on accountability and financial metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,379,481 | $8,513,177 | $7,759,735 |
| Revenue | $7,828,840 | $8,401,768 | $8,501,055 |
| Expenses | $6,198,231 | $7,230,937 | $8,246,253 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $197,603 | $214,232 | $201,152 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Caron Partridge — President (Fundraising Contact)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caron Partridge | President | 40 | $157,946 |
| Robert Rains | Past President | 40 | $161,016 |
| Emily Orndorff | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $78,238 |
| Bart Gaetjens | Board Chair | 0.8 | — |
| Jackie Barker | Board Chair-Elect | 0.8 | — |
| Timothy Antonition | 2023 Campaign Chair | 0.8 | — |
| Moses Harvin II | Vice Chair/Community Impact | 0.8 | — |
| Johnette Gindling | Vice Chair/Grant-Contract Over | 0.8 | — |
| Robb Morrison | Treasurer | 0.8 | — |
| Lynda Weatherman | Past Board Chair | 0.8 | — |
| Laurie Cappelli | Member at Large | 0.5 | — |
| Jason Fleischman | Member at Large | 0.5 | — |
| Louis Wilson | Member at Large | 0.5 | — |
| Ron Capasso | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Kristopher Doan | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Lindsay Aviles | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Randy Coleman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Randy Fletcher | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Mara Bellaby | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Wes Covell | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Ron Fortson | MEMBER AT LARGE | 0.5 | — |
| Dennis Broughton | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Pam Davis | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Christy Galzerano | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Misty Marot | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Robert Perers | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Christopher McAlpine | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Travis Proctor | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Michele Goodwin | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Mark Mikolajczyk | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Therrin Protze | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Mark J Rendell | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Summerpal Kahlon | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Michele Murrell | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Cordell Rolle | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Scott Larese | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Mark Nappi | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Summit Shah | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Lorna Kenna | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Dr John Nicklow | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Suzanne Sherman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jerry Mamrol | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Steve Owens | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Dedra Sibley | Director | 0.5 | — |
| David Smith | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Linda Stout | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Kirsten Wilkers | Director | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Brevard County has been active in supporting community wellness initiatives. The organization awarded wellness grants totaling more than $400,000 to Brevard County nonprofits for 2023-2024, with 15 organizations receiving grants for wellness programs.
Community Foundation for Brevard awards $401,231 in grants to 68 local organizationsThe organization employs 9 AmeriCorps VISTA members serving capacity needs across Brevard County, with VISTA members focused on education, health, military and veteran support, volunteerism, equity initiatives, and gifts in kind. The organization also recruited a grant writing VISTA member in March 2021.
Community Foundation for Brevard awards $401,231 in grants to 68 local organizationsRelated Funders
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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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