United Way of East Central Iowa
United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, established in 1963. The organization serves as a community-driven grantmaker and catalyst for positive change across five counties in Eastern Iowa: Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones, and Linn. UWECI believes in building a strong, thriving community where everyone belongs by uniting the caring power of communities to invest in effective solutions that improve people's lives.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.2M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
-1.7% YoY
Grant Count
37
+8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$87K
-9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Unite the caring power of communities to invest in effective solutions that improve people's lives.
Vision: UWECI is the trusted leader and catalyst for envisioning and creating positive community change.
Credo: We fight for the education, financial stability, and health of every person in our community.
UWECI operates under its strategic framework called "Unite to Inspire: A home of stability creates a stronger community." The organization focuses on four primary impact areas:
- Economic Mobility – Creating opportunities for stable housing, employment, and economic stability
- Childhood Success – Supporting local youth, early learning, and mentoring programs
- Access to Healthcare – Improving access to affordable care through key health programs
- Safety Net Services – Supporting essential community services
Grantmaking
UWECI helps fund nonprofit programs in their five-county service area that align with their strategic focus areas. Grant investments in nonprofit partners are determined on a three-year cycle by the organization's Solutions Teams and Accountability Review Team, which are composed of community-based volunteers.
Average Grant
Amount:** Data available in IRS filings
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
UWECI serves five counties in Eastern Iowa:
- Benton County
- Cedar County
- Iowa County
- Jones County
- Linn County
The organization also has grantmaking activity in Iowa, Illinois, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $19,162,350 (2024)
Total Liabilities: $3,750,000 (2024)
Total Revenue: $6,816,072 (2024)
Total Expenses: $6,585,110 (2024)
Total Giving: $3,555,310
Number of Employees: 33 (2024)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,162,350 | $19,151,102 | $18,818,509 |
| Revenue | $6,326,194 | $6,816,072 | $6,384,882 |
| Expenses | $6,425,777 | $6,585,110 | $6,546,293 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $505,498 | $417,601 | $327,778 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President/CEO: Kristin Roberts
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTIN ROBERTS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 50 | $152,495 |
| DAVE SCHRECK | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA WINTER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DEB GERTSEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| NICK NIELSEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CRISTIANE ABOUASSALY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOLLY ALTORFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LUKE BISHOP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC BRIESEMEISTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZACH BOHANNON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM BORMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAY BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIFFANI CONREY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGIE CORCORAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDRE DAWSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ETHAN DOMKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAYURI FARLINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERI GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAWANA GROVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID HAYES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY HILL-DAVIS END NOV | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA HORANEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DON JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA KUYKENDALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE LEUCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THERESA LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLEY MARCHBANKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AARON MAUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENT MOHASCI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA PAYNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WHITNEY PINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN PULIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANA RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE VORHIES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG DEWOLF START JAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH PETERS | CFO/VP FIN/ADM | 50 | $105,526 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
UWECI publishes quarterly newsletters titled "United is the Way" (formerly "We Fight For") providing updates on community responses and initiatives. The organization maintains annual reports documenting accomplishments and community impact, with reports available for fiscal years 2020 through 2025.
The organization received a Four-Star rating with a 100% score, reflecting strong performance in Accountability & Finance, Leadership & Adaptability, and Culture & Community.
Contact Information
Address: 317 Seventh Avenue, SE Suite 401, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-398-5372
Website: www.uweci.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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