United Way of Douglas County Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lawrence, KS EIN: 48-0796320

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

Willow Domestic Violence Center: $60KWillow Domestic ViolenceCenter$60KCommunity Children's Center: $60KCommunity Children's Center$60KBallard Community Center: $57KBallard Community Center$57KPositive Bright Start: $45KPositive Bright Start$45KLawrence Community Shelter: $35KLawrence Community Shelter$35KTenants to Homeowners: $35KTenants to Homeowners$35KSuccess by 6 Coalition: $30KSuccess by 6 Coalition$30KBig Brothers Big Sisters: $20KBig Brothers Big Sisters$20KJust Food: $20KJust Food$20KSunrise Project: $15KSunrise Project$15K

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

38<$50K19$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

1state

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Lawrence

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.

  • 50% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
  • Giving fell 55% from 2019 to 2022. Method

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

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M20 grants2019 22 grants2020 6 grants2021 12 grants2022

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Willow Domestic Violence Center Lawrence, KSHEALTH$60,000
Community Children's Center Lawrence, KSEducation$60,000
Ballard Community Center Lawrence, KSEduc, Health, Safety$57,000
Positive Bright Start Lawrence, KSEducation$45,000
Lawrence Community Shelter Lawrence, KSFinancial Stability$35,000
Tenants to Homeowners Lawrence, KSFinancial Stability$35,000
Success by 6 Coalition Lawrence, KSEducation$30,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lawrence, KSEducation$20,000
Just Food Lawrence, KSFinancial Stability$20,000
Sunrise Project Lawrence, KSEducation. Health$15,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2022—$606,124$1,019,810$402,00012$9,732
2021$833,144$1,257,207$1,156,940$273,6916$18,660
2020$753,055$1,082,828$1,572,248$984,73522$-197,721
2019$1,298,041$1,184,977$1,493,647$897,10020$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

Mandy Enfield — COO: $50KMandy EnfieldCOO$50K

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

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

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