United Way of East-Central Texas
To support local united way agencies to provide needed services to community members.
United Way of East-Central Texas at a glance
In short: United Way of East-Central Texas gave $16K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,500
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,750
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $58,416
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of East-Central Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Meals on Wheels of Palestine ($8K). Together the top 2 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of East-Central Texas gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $64K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of Palestine Palestine, TX | — | $8,000 |
| First Resource Center Palestine, TX | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,416 | $25,720 | $30,892 | $15,500 | 2 | $26 |
| 2023 | $61,415 | $51,280 | $45,867 | $13,500 | 2 | $31 |
| 2022 | $61,697 | $68,135 | $85,873 | $34,535 | 7 | $24 |
| 2021 | $77,317 | $78,484 | $71,587 | $35,778 | 12 | $48 |
| 2020 | $85,171 | $94,376 | $107,296 | $63,745 | 11 | $95 |
About United Way of East-Central Texas
Based on IRS filings
United Way of East-Central Texas is a public charity, based in Palestine, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $26.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of East-Central Texas is led by Bill Kimla, President-Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bill Kimla
President-Secretary
Vice President → President-Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Chancellor
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leeann Martine
Board Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Herrington
Board Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mendi Chambers
Board Director
Treasurer → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dolinda Toole
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Davis
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Whitaker
Past-President
President → Past-President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Caedee Minter (2022–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Melissa McGlaun (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Mireya Ferretiz (2022–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Jessica Jones (2020–2022) — Advisor
- Former: Stacy Pardue (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Amanda Stevens (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Heather Giles (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Morgan Ray (2021–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Jake Meink (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Mendi Bailey (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Greg Laudadio (2020–2021) — Board Director
- Former: Jon Rhone (2020–2021) — Board Director
- Former: Mary Raum (2020–2021) — Board Advisor
- Former: Robby Stewart (2020–2021) — Board Director
- Former: Tarah Thompson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Josh Shellenbarger (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Marc Mitchell (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Mark Harcrow (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Morgan Goolsby (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Wayne Polster (2020) — Board Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of East-Central Texas
How much does United Way of East-Central Texas give each year?
United Way of East-Central Texas gave $16K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
How large is United Way of East-Central Texas?
United Way of East-Central Texas reported $58K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26K.
Where does United Way of East-Central Texas operate?
United Way of East-Central Texas has awarded grants in Texas.
What is United Way of East-Central Texas's EIN?
United Way of East-Central Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1298545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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