United Way of Eddy County
The United Way of Eddy Countys mission is to identify health and human service needs and responsibly apply resources to meet those needs. The organization strives to improve lives by serving as a resource and information portal, by distributing food and other vital resources, and by awarding grants to other nonprofits.
United Way of Eddy County at a glance
In short: United Way of Eddy County gave $86K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,300
- -56.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,589
- -42.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,205,411
- +68.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Eddy County
- Next open deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Grant Requests/Allocations)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Way of Eddy County
Who United Way of Eddy County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carlsbad Transitional Housing ($17K). Together the top 9 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 64 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Eddy County gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2025) to $508K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Transitional Housing Carlsbad, NM | General Support | $16,500 |
| SENM Community Action Carlsbad, NM | General Support | $16,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad Carlsbad, NM | General Support | $11,000 |
| Carlsbad Community of Hope Carlsbad, NM | General Support | $10,000 |
| Carlsbad Lifehouse Inc Carlsbad, NM | General Support | $8,000 |
| Caver City Child Advocacy Carlsbad, NM | General Support | $6,500 |
| Permian Basin Counseling Carlsbad, NM | General Support | $6,500 |
| Eddy County CASA Carlsbad, NM | General Support | $6,250 |
| Oasis Womens Services Artesia, NM | General Support | $5,050 |
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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 | $1,205,411 | $1,113,104 | $628,262 | $86,300 | 9 | $5,449 |
| 2024 | $713,999 | $678,289 | $543,282 | $200,105 | 12 | $7,417 |
| 2023 | $625,084 | $565,606 | $891,684 | $388,460 | 17 | $6,649 |
| 2022 | $905,565 | $642,141 | $755,193 | $317,727 | 15 | $1,894 |
| 2021 | $1,266,733 | $690,435 | $809,763 | $301,035 | 11 | $1,299 |
| 2020 | $1,272,010 | $841,418 | $903,868 | $508,012 | 14 | $1,962 |
About United Way of Eddy County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Eddy County is a public charity, based in Carlsbad, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Eddy County is led by Kyle Marksteiner, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kyle Marksteiner
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$10K (2024) → $67K (2025)
Tammi Jensch
Chair
Member at Large → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Boyles
Ex-Officio
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Niki Herring
Member
Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Haley Hayes
Member at Large
Member → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Whaley
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maelene Soto
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catalina King
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Berdoza
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Williamson
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Garwood
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Flynn
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Tiffany
Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Garcia
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elisa Malone
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Cueto
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Tammi Burdine (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Jonathan Wilson (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Maria Cole (2022–2024) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Missi Currier (2023–2024) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Beanna Shields (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Marisela Lain (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Paul Vercher (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Aaron Romo (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Kelly Childs (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Dina Navarrette (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Jordyn Eaton (2020–2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Sarah Gonzales (2020–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Dana Dorr (2021) — Member
- Former: Karla Volpi (2021) — Member
- Former: Linda Dodd (2021) — Exec.dir. & Secretary
- Former: Rashae Cain (2021) — Member
- Former: Clorissa Osborn (2020) — Member
- Former: Donavan Mager (2020) — Member
- Former: Kelby Hensley (2020) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Linda Candelaria-Dodd (2020) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: Pam Hester (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $67K, to Kyle Marksteiner (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Eddy County
How much does United Way of Eddy County give each year?
United Way of Eddy County gave $86K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $200K across 12 grants.
What is United Way of Eddy County's typical grant size?
United Way of Eddy County's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $9,589, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Eddy County give grants?
United Way of Eddy County gives mostly in New Mexico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carlsbad, NM (8 grants).
Does United Way of Eddy County give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Way of Eddy County's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Way of Eddy County's largest grantees?
United Way of Eddy County's largest 2025 grantees include Carlsbad Transitional Housing ($16,500), SENM Community Action ($16,500) and Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Eddy County?
United Way of Eddy County reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is United Way of Eddy County's EIN?
United Way of Eddy County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6004416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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