United Way of Douglas County Inc
United Way of Douglas County Inc was a public charity based in Lawrence, Kansas. Its stated mission was fighting poverty and improving lives by uniting Douglas County, with programs addressing early childhood education, family supports, workforce development, food access, housing stability, and volunteer engagement.
United Way of Douglas County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Douglas County Inc gave $402K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $34K), mostly in Kansas. 17% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $402,000
- +46.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $33,500
- -26.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $32,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Douglas County Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1127 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: (785) 843-6626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Douglas County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Willow Domestic Violence Center ($60K). Together the top 10 received $377K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 60 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to recipients in Kansas. The organization’s stated mission referred to uniting Douglas County, and its listed 2022 grantees were based in Lawrence, Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Douglas County Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $35K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $274K (2021) to $985K (2020). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $402K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Domestic Violence Center Lawrence, KS | HEALTH | $60,000 |
| Community Children's Center Lawrence, KS | Education | $60,000 |
| Ballard Community Center Lawrence, KS | Educ, Health, Safety | $57,000 |
| Positive Bright Start Lawrence, KS | Education | $45,000 |
| Lawrence Community Shelter Lawrence, KS | Financial Stability | $35,000 |
| Tenants to Homeowners Lawrence, KS | Financial Stability | $35,000 |
| Success by 6 Coalition Lawrence, KS | Education | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lawrence, KS | Education | $20,000 |
| Just Food Lawrence, KS | Financial Stability | $20,000 |
| Sunrise Project Lawrence, KS | Education. Health | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $606,124 | $1,019,810 | $402,000 | 12 | $9,732 |
| 2021 | $833,144 | $1,257,207 | $1,156,940 | $273,691 | 6 | $18,660 |
| 2020 | $753,055 | $1,082,828 | $1,572,248 | $984,735 | 22 | $-197,721 |
| 2019 | $1,298,041 | $1,184,977 | $1,493,647 | $897,100 | 20 | $13,552 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated that its antipoverty programs focused on early childhood education, multigenerational family supports, and workforce development, job training, and placement. Its family stabilization programs focused on access to nutritious food and housing assistance, including rent, mortgage and utility assistance, transitional housing, and emergency shelter. The United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center worked to help nonprofits develop a volunteer workforce and connect volunteers with service opportunities.
In 2022, the organization gave grants to local organizations whose missions included early childhood education and assistance for children, domestic violence services, affordable housing, emergency shelter, and access to healthy food. For example, Community Children’s Center described its mission as providing education and medical assistance to underprivileged children ages 3–5 in the Lawrence area. The Willow Domestic Violence Center said it builds safer communities through shelter, services, and support for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Just Food described its mission as ending hunger by increasing access to healthy foods and reducing barriers to health and well-being.
The filing also stated that part of the endowment was restricted to supporting public pool swim passes for low-income children during the summer, while the remaining amount was permanently endowed for the United Way mission.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the organization reported 12 grants totaling $402,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $60,000, with a median of $32,500. The largest awards included $60,000 each to Willow Domestic Violence Center and Community Children’s Center; $57,000 to Ballard Community Center; $45,000 to Positive Bright Start; and $35,000 each to Lawrence Community Shelter and Tenants to Homeowners.
The 2022 filing identifies the organization as having completed its merger and ceased to exist as a separate entity. No application process or instructions are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Mandy Enfield as COO; Ashley Anstaett All, Mina Bischmann, Blake Glover, David Jordan, and Brooklynne Mosley as directors; Kate Campbell as treasurer; Jacy Hurst as secretary; Krystal Loomis as chair-elect; and Kurt Schueler as board chair.
United Way of Douglas County Inc is led by Kurt Schueler, Board Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kurt Schueler
Board Chair
Secretary → Chair Elect, 2020
Chair Elect → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Glover
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Anstaett All
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooklynne Mosley
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Jordan
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mina Bischmann
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ward Slocum
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Enfield
COO
New on the 2022 filing
40 hrs/week
$50K (2022)
Jacy Hurst
Secretary
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2020
Chair → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krystal Loomis
Chair-Elect
Director → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Chair-Elect, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Campbell
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Jeffrey Cornish (2019–2021) — CEO
- Former: Linda Robinson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mahasweta Banerjee (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tami Gurley-Calvez (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Wint Winter Jr. (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Melissa Rhodes (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ashley Anstaettall (2021) — Director
- Former: Lorre'al Triplett (2021) — Director
- Former: Zachary Conrad (2021) — Director
- Former: Courtland Triplett (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Grant Huddin (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Peggy Johnson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ranelle Fischer (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Roquemore (2020) — Director
- Former: Zach Conrad (2020) — Director
- Former: Brad Allen (2019) — Director
- Former: Lauren Byrne (2019) — Director
- Former: Silas S. Dulan III (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $50K, to Mandy Enfield (COO).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Douglas County Inc
How much does United Way of Douglas County Inc give each year?
United Way of Douglas County Inc gave $402K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $274K across 6 grants.
What is United Way of Douglas County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Douglas County Inc's median grant in 2022 was $32,500, and its average grant was $33,500, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Douglas County Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does United Way of Douglas County Inc give grants?
United Way of Douglas County Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, KS (12 grants).
Does United Way of Douglas County Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of United Way of Douglas County Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants) and "Financial Stability" (3 grants).
Who are United Way of Douglas County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Douglas County Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Willow Domestic Violence Center ($60,000), Community Children's Center ($60,000) and Ballard Community Center ($57,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does United Way of Douglas County Inc fund?
The organization stated that its antipoverty programs focused on early childhood education, multigenerational family supports, and workforce development, job training, and placement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Douglas County Inc?
United Way of Douglas County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Way of Douglas County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Douglas County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0796320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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