United Way of Delaware County
United Way of Delaware County is a public charity based in Delaware, Ohio. It supports nonprofit organizations and community initiatives working to improve education, financial stability, and health and wellness in the community.
United Way of Delaware County at a glance
In short: United Way of Delaware County gave $816K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $58K), mostly in Ohio. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $815,626
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $58,259
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $43,015
- Total assets
- $3,758,051
- -2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Delaware County
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 319, Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: (614) 436-8929
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Delaware County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was People in Need of Delaware County Ohio ($187K). Together the top 10 received $773K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 83 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Delaware, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, including organizations in Delaware and other Ohio communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Delaware County open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) 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. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $49K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $662K (2024) to $1.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $816K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People in Need of Delaware County Ohio Delaware, OH | Program Operating Cost | $186,615 |
| Salvation Army in Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Program Operating Cost | $102,448 |
| Liberty Community Center Delaware, OH | Program Operating Cost | $95,780 |
| Grace Clinic of Ohio Delaware, OH | Program Operating Cost | $84,383 |
| Turning Point Marion, OH | Program Operating Cost | $80,174 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio Worthington, OH | Program Operating Cost | $70,330 |
| Helpline of Delaware & Morrow Counties Delaware, OH | Program Operating Cost | $49,029 |
| Delaware City Vineyard Delaware, OH | Program Operating Cost | $37,000 |
| Common Ground Free Store Delaware, OH | Program Operating Cost | $36,140 |
| Delaware Speech & Hearing Center Delaware, OH | Program Operating Cost | $31,165 |
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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 | $3,758,051 | $3,004,832 | $2,978,043 | $815,626 | 14 | $47,696 |
| 2024 | $3,845,692 | $3,918,644 | $3,589,787 | $662,232 | 14 | $31,039 |
| 2023 | $3,991,035 | $4,383,016 | $3,697,951 | $1,081,303 | 17 | $23,490 |
| 2022 | $3,797,384 | $11,465,938 | $10,635,557 | $1,135,849 | 18 | $56,705 |
| 2021 | $3,081,089 | $5,421,165 | $4,819,024 | $1,572,752 | 20 | $69,217 |
| 2020 | $2,217,338 | $3,545,268 | $3,102,605 | $1,031,453 | 15 | $17,395 |
| 2019 | $2,479,559 | $3,573,597 | $3,489,356 | $1,480,263 | 19 | $26,648 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life in its community by uniting people and resources. Its stated priorities include education, financial stability, and health. Its website describes support for early childhood education, youth mentoring, services for children and families, financial-stability assistance, and health services. Filing materials also describe the Strengthening Families initiative, the Delaware County Hunger Alliance, the Delaware County Coalition Against Human Trafficking, the Women’s Leadership Network, Pathways to Hope, and Supplies for Scholars.
The organization makes allocations and distributions to partner agencies and other nonprofits. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions address needs such as housing, food, clothing, family support, and health. For example, Common Ground Free Store says it provides free clothing and household items to people in need; Family Promise of Delaware County says it works to prevent and alleviate homelessness through shelter, food, and support for families; and NAMI Mid-Ohio says it supports people and families affected by mental health conditions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Delaware County reported 14 grants totaling $815,626. Grant amounts ranged from $8,374 to $186,615, with a median of $43,014. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
The largest reported grants included People in Need of Delaware County Ohio ($186,615), Salvation Army in Central Ohio ($102,448), Liberty Community Center ($95,780), Grace Clinic of Ohio ($84,383), and Turning Point ($80,174). The filing lists the purpose of these grants as program operating cost. Other 2025 recipients included Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio ($70,330), HelpLine of Delaware & Morrow Counties ($49,029), Delaware City Vineyard ($37,000), Common Ground Free Store ($36,140), Delaware Speech & Hearing Center ($31,165), Family Promise of Delaware County ($13,018), and Andrew’s House ($11,050).
The organization’s website describes an Emergency Food and Shelter Program proposal cycle for Phase 41, with proposals due April 25, 2024. That was a past cycle; the website states that the funds came from FEMA and were administered nationally by United Way, and specifically cautions that these federal funds should not be represented as a United Way grant, allocation, or collective-impact partnership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Pinnick as chair, Jake Gibson as chair elect, Brian Reese as treasurer, Hollie Foust as secretary, and Michael Carrel as past chair. It also lists Adonis Bolden, Joshua Sangoro, Abby Goolsby, John Bush, and Roland Tokarski as board members.
United Way of Delaware County is led by Brandon Feller, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brandon Feller
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$105K (2019) → $173K (2025)
Amy Pinnick
Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Gibson
Chair Elect
Board Member → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bush
Board Member
Chair Elect → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Carrel
Past Chair
Board Member → Chair Elect, 2022
Chair Elect → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adonis Bolden
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hollie Foust
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roland Tokarski
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Goolsby
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Reese
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Martz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Sangoro
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hughes
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Eckert
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Ashley Cassidy (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Okuley (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Pijanowski (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Dyer (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ashley Jones (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Weng (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ole Rosgaard (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barb Lewis (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Judd Scott (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Steve Bunyard (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Lyon (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Charles Moore (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Gina Grote (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Brocklehurst (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Mendenhall (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Greenwood (2019) — Past Chair
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 $173K, to Brandon Feller (President).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Delaware County
How much does United Way of Delaware County give each year?
United Way of Delaware County gave $816K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $662K across 14 grants.
What is United Way of Delaware County's typical grant size?
United Way of Delaware County's median grant in 2025 was $43,015, and its average grant was $58,259, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Delaware County that year got $10K on average.
Where does United Way of Delaware County give grants?
United Way of Delaware County gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Delaware, OH (11 grants).
Does United Way of Delaware County give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Delaware County's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Delaware County's largest grantees?
United Way of Delaware County's largest 2025 grantees include People in Need of Delaware County Ohio ($186,615), Salvation Army in Central Ohio ($102,448) and Liberty Community Center ($95,780), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Delaware County?
United Way of Delaware County reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What does United Way of Delaware County fund?
The organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life in its community by uniting people and resources. Its stated priorities include education, financial stability, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Delaware County?
United Way of Delaware County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Delaware County's EIN?
United Way of Delaware County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4423899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). United Way of Delaware County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-way-of-delaware-county-morg_f0b234c353ae4e6692b5663a122c2cae
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