United Way of Franklin County
To positively impact the lives of those in our community by assessing needs, uniting partner organizations, agencies, and volunteers, and devoting our financial resources and efforts to the most critical needs.
United Way of Franklin County at a glance
In short: United Way of Franklin County reported $16K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $15,821 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +34.1% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $155,355
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $56,475
- -34.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2,694
- +1227.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $98,496
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Franklin County
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Way of Franklin County
Who United Way of Franklin County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How United Way of Franklin County gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2020 to 2023. 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 $10K (2022) to $45K (2021). In 2024 it reported $16K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Batesville Area Resource Ctr Batesville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $6,300 |
| Ripley Community Foundation Batesville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $5,500 |
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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 | $155,355 | $56,475 | $98,496 | $15,821 | Total only | $2,694 |
| 2023 | $198,036 | $85,982 | $80,193 | $11,800 | 2 | $203 |
| 2022 | $208,333 | $72,857 | $124,079 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,517 |
| 2021 | $244,698 | $229,432 | $513,188 | $44,612 | Total only | $1,553 |
| 2020 | $526,741 | $432,330 | $177,355 | $17,500 | 2 | $2,018 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Franklin County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Franklin County is a public charity, based in Brookville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $155K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $16K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Franklin County is led by Kelly Bulmer, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Bulmer
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Tim Brack
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Amrhein
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Heidlage
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cris Defabion
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Rogers
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luann Bradley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Browning
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Schwering
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jess Hansel
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Dawn Rosenberger (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Gloria Dixon (2020–2022) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Molly Belmonte (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Amy Schuck (2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Harpring (2022) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Makenzie Frasher (2022) — Director
- Former: Paige Blades (2022) — Director
- Former: Anne Thackery (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beth Heis (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Gregory Mehlbauer (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Liz Eggleston (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Melody Montag (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Molly Brier (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rhonda Kerr (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Savannah Hofer (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Kelly Bulmer (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Franklin County
How much does United Way of Franklin County give each year?
United Way of Franklin County reported $16K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
How large is United Way of Franklin County?
United Way of Franklin County reported $155K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $56K.
Where does United Way of Franklin County operate?
United Way of Franklin County has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is United Way of Franklin County's EIN?
United Way of Franklin County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1804947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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