United Way of Fayette County
The mission of the United Way of Fayette County, inc. (UWFC) is to unite our community in improving the condition of peoples lives. United way and each funded program believe that all people deserve to have full and complete access to the services that will help them grow to their greatest potential.
United Way of Fayette County at a glance
In short: United Way of Fayette County gave $77K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,549
- +102.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,310
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $92,523
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (29% 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 Fayette County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Remaining grants under 5000 ($41K). Together the top 5 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Fayette County gives
- Giving grew 136% 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 $17K (2020) to $77K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Remaining grants under 5000 | All other community grants | $40,549 |
| Rose Avenue Community Center Washington CH, OH | Backpack program | $13,000 |
| Community Action Commission of Fayette County Washington CH, OH | Senior Santa, Homeaker aide, WCHC TV and all Community Action Commission. | $9,000 |
| Second Chance Center of Hope | Closet of Hope and Laundry of Hope | $7,000 |
| Commission on Aging | Commission on Aging programs including Meals on Wheels | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,523 | $139,836 | $165,919 | $76,549 | 5 | $15 |
| 2023 | $112,895 | $147,955 | $165,696 | $37,822 | 3 | $25 |
| 2022 | $113,680 | $114,202 | $141,995 | $23,590 | 4 | $29 |
| 2021 | $116,874 | $130,723 | $150,638 | $32,500 | 4 | $23 |
| 2020 | $105,320 | $137,936 | $135,635 | $16,712 | 2 | $26 |
About United Way of Fayette County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Fayette County is a public charity, based in Washington Court House, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $15.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Fayette County is led by Debbie Bryant, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie Bryant
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Persinger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Penwell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Luebbe
Director
Past Chair → Trustee & Director, 2021
Trustee & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Patton
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2022
Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trey Tompkins
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2021
Past Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Patterson
Director
Trustee & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Enochs
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Countryman
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Turner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh McCoy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Dunham
Past Chair
Trustee & Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Sean Wary (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Stephen Farrens (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Wayne (2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Diener (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Megan Dhume (2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Smithson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rich Davidson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Miller (2020) — Director
- Former: Julius Martin (2020) — Director
- Former: Robin Hart (2020) — Director
- Former: Rochelle Williams (2020) — 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 Fayette County
How much does United Way of Fayette County give each year?
United Way of Fayette County gave $77K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38K across 3 grants.
What is United Way of Fayette County's typical grant size?
United Way of Fayette County's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $15,310, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Fayette County give grants?
United Way of Fayette County's top state is Ohio, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington Ch, OH (2 grants).
Does United Way of Fayette County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Fayette County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Fayette County's largest grantees?
United Way of Fayette County's largest 2024 grantees include Remaining grants under 5000 ($40,549), Rose Avenue Community Center ($13,000) and Community Action Commission of Fayette County ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Fayette County?
United Way of Fayette County reported $93K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $140K.
What is United Way of Fayette County's EIN?
United Way of Fayette County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6033330. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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