United Way of Columbia County
To provide support for recognized benevolent and charitable enterprises and agencies engaged in the relief of the poor and unfortunate, and in the general advancement of public welfare, by the collecting and disbursement of funds for the work of such enterprises and agencies.
United Way of Columbia County at a glance
In short: United Way of Columbia County gave $169K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,000
- +72.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,800
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,634,723
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Columbia County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hospitality House ($79K). Together the top 5 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 23 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Columbia County gives
- Giving grew 152% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2022) to $210K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality House Magnolia, AR | Elderly Services | $78,500 |
| Columbia County Independent Living Inc Magnolia, AR | Handicapped Development and Transportation Services | $45,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Magnolia Magnolia, AR | Youth Development | $20,000 |
| Abilities Unlimited Inc Magnolia, AR | Handicapped Services | $17,500 |
| Magnolia Specialized Services Magnolia, AR | Handicapped Services | $8,000 |
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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 | $3,634,723 | $157,732 | $219,811 | $169,000 | 5 | $113,892 |
| 2024 | $3,368,546 | $320,695 | $146,363 | $97,973 | 3 | $271,321 |
| 2023 | $3,168,103 | $146,273 | $156,068 | $101,500 | 5 | $105,118 |
| 2022 | $2,941,793 | $166,093 | $135,852 | $67,000 | 4 | $112,939 |
| 2021 | $3,431,064 | $165,362 | $171,436 | $105,000 | 6 | $124,108 |
| 2020 | $3,210,809 | $259,489 | $267,066 | $209,500 | 7 | $192,085 |
| 2019 | $3,180,437 | $145,844 | $144,430 | $75,000 | 6 | $99,552 |
About United Way of Columbia County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Columbia County is a public charity, based in Magnolia, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $169K. Net investment income was $114K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Columbia County is led by Heather Raney, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Raney
Executive Director
President → Executive Di, 2024
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Shannon Harrington
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Waller
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ward
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyree Watkins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sawyer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Carter
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Glass
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent McHenry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Sharp
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Minna Green
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kincaid
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Ashley Talley (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Ricky Williams (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Bryan Christenson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carolyn Ramsey (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Chris Russell (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Whitener (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bryan Smith (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Gary Don Farrar (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jeff Venable (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Shaun McKamie (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ashley Dixon (2020) — Director
- Former: Catherine Martin (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $5K, to Heather Raney (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Columbia County
How much does United Way of Columbia County give each year?
United Way of Columbia County gave $169K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $98K across 3 grants.
What is United Way of Columbia County's typical grant size?
United Way of Columbia County's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $33,800, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Columbia County give grants?
United Way of Columbia County gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Magnolia, AR (5 grants).
Does United Way of Columbia County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Columbia County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Columbia County's largest grantees?
United Way of Columbia County's largest 2025 grantees include Hospitality House ($78,500), Columbia County Independent Living Inc ($45,000) and Boys and Girls Club of Magnolia ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Columbia County?
United Way of Columbia County reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $158K.
What is United Way of Columbia County's EIN?
United Way of Columbia County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0395939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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