United Way of Calhoun County
United Way of Calhoun County is a public charity based in Port Lavaca, Texas. It funds programs and initiatives serving Calhoun County residents, with an emphasis on health, education, and financial stability.
United Way of Calhoun County at a glance
In short: United Way of Calhoun County gave $330K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $329,785
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,368
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $872,660
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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 Calhoun County
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The organization accepts unsolicited requests through its online community-grant application from organizations that meet its eligibility criteria. The website describes an annual process: applications open in October and close in mid-December; applicants submit an application and allocation request packet, an annual financial report, IRS Form 990, and agency budget. Additional financial documentation depends on agency revenue: an audit is required for revenues of $500,000 or more; a Form 990 and CPA financial review for revenues of $50,000–$499,000; and internally prepared year-end financial statements for revenues under $50,000. Applicants must also give a presentation to the Allocations Committee, with presentations scheduled in January. The committee recommends allocations to the Board of Directors for approval in February, and selected organizations are notified in March. Partner Agency status begins April 1, subject to acceptance of a partner agreement.
- Review Cycle
- The website describes applications as closing in mid-December; dates and status are posted on its application page.
- Deadline
- The website describes applications as closing in mid-December; dates and status are posted on its application page.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 571, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Phone: (361) 552-3630
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Calhoun County
Who United Way of Calhoun County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Calhoun Community Ministries ($59K). Together the top 10 received $306K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 57 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated grantmaking scope is Calhoun County, Texas. Its eligibility information says applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in Calhoun County or, if located outside the county, provide services to Calhoun County residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Calhoun County open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2021) to $345K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Community Ministries Port Lavaca, TX | — | $59,000 |
| Calhoun County Senior Citizens Port Lavaca, TX | — | $50,000 |
| Calhoun County YMCA Port Lavaca, TX | — | $37,500 |
| The Harbor Childrens Alliance Port Lavaca, TX | — | $35,000 |
| Mid Coast Family Services Victoria, TX | — | $28,000 |
| The Harbor's Benevolence Fund Port Lavaca, TX | — | $25,000 |
| Golden Crescent CASA Victoria, TX | — | $23,000 |
| Food Bank of the Golden Crescent Victoria, TX | — | $20,000 |
| Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach Victoria, TX | — | $18,500 |
| Special Event | — | $9,785 |
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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 | $872,660 | $459,048 | $426,972 | $329,785 | 13 | $2,892 |
| 2024 | $840,241 | $429,708 | $419,082 | $318,000 | 12 | $3,575 |
| 2023 | $779,825 | $423,044 | $404,034 | $247,000 | 11 | $2,666 |
| 2022 | $730,446 | $449,360 | $452,617 | $344,500 | 12 | $3,086 |
| 2021 | $616,093 | $378,168 | $235,856 | $129,850 | 9 | $2,973 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “help increase the organized capacity of people in Calhoun County to care for one another.” Its funding priorities are health, education, and financial stability.
Its website says it offers community grants to nonprofit organizations providing services and programs to Calhoun County residents. Priorities include access to basic and preventive health services; children’s development and educational progress; and support for families’ basic needs and financial empowerment.
One 2025 grantee, Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach, received $18,500. The grantee describes its mission as leading adults with alcohol and chemical addictions toward physical sobriety and wholeness through Christ-centered recovery.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Calhoun County reported 13 grants totaling $329,785. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $59,000, with a median of $23,000. Notable awards included $59,000 to Calhoun Community Ministries, $50,000 to Calhoun County Senior Citizens, $37,500 to Calhoun County YMCA, $35,000 to The Harbor Childrens Alliance, and $28,000 to Mid Coast Family Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wendy Cabrera as “Executive Di,” Lisa Ledwik as president, Aaron Corbell as “Vice Preside,” Laura King as treasurer, and Johnny Todd as “Secretary &.” It also lists Ruben Castillo, Linda Caruthers, Betty Birdwell, Karen Lyssy, and Amy Blanchett as directors.
United Way of Calhoun County is led by Marina Crabtree, Current President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marina Crabtree
Current President
Director → Current President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ledwik
President
Director → Campaign Cha, 2024
Campaign Cha → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Birdwell
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Caruthers
Director
Director → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Blanchett
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Lyssy
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruben Castillo
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Cabrera
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$47K (2021) → $54K (2025)
Aaron W. Corbell
Vice President
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Todd
Secretary
Director → Allocations, 2024
Allocations → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura King
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Kelly Taylor (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Rhonda Nielsen (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Signy Sizer (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Chris Priddy (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Janet Larson (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Samuel Flores (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Allison King (2021) — Director
- Former: Colin Rangnow (2021) — Director
- Former: Dodie Stuart (2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Hollingsworth (2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Marwitz (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $54K, to Wendy Cabrera (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Calhoun County
How much does United Way of Calhoun County give each year?
United Way of Calhoun County gave $330K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $318K across 12 grants.
What is United Way of Calhoun County's typical grant size?
United Way of Calhoun County's median grant in 2025 was $23,000, and its average grant was $25,368, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Calhoun County that year got $10K on average.
Where does United Way of Calhoun County give grants?
United Way of Calhoun County gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Port Lavaca, TX (5 grants) and Victoria, TX (5 grants).
Who are United Way of Calhoun County's largest grantees?
United Way of Calhoun County's largest 2025 grantees include Calhoun Community Ministries ($59,000), Calhoun County Senior Citizens ($50,000) and Calhoun County YMCA ($37,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Calhoun County?
United Way of Calhoun County reported $873K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $459K.
What does United Way of Calhoun County fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “help increase the organized capacity of people in Calhoun County to care for one another.” Its funding priorities are health, education, and financial stability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Calhoun County?
The organization accepts unsolicited requests through its online community-grant application from organizations that meet its eligibility criteria. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Calhoun County's EIN?
United Way of Calhoun County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6021994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does United Way of Calhoun County accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
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