United Way of Greater Lafayette
United Way of Greater Lafayette is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana at 1114 East State Street. Founded in 1956 and tax-exempt since January 1957, the organization mobilizes the community to improve lives by providing leadership in defining community needs and coordinating resources to address them.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.1M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
55
+1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$69K
-2.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
United Way of Greater Lafayette's mission centers on engaging and empowering the community through three primary ways: giving, advocating, and volunteering. The organization's tagline is "Live United."
The organization's community investments align resources with two strategic goal areas:
Cradle to Career Commitment — A community-wide effort to help people develop necessary skills for a lifetime of good decision-making, equipping people with tools to live their best life possible from cradle to career.
Basic Needs Services — Supporting fundamental community needs.
Primary funding focus areas include education, human services, nonprofit capacity building, and reproductive health. The organization emphasizes programs that provide measurable outcomes and collaborate with other organizations.
Grantmaking
United Way of Greater Lafayette distributes grants to partner organizations through a structured review process. Committees of committed volunteers visit and review each partner organization to ensure donations are used effectively.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily funds in Indiana, with secondary focus areas in Ohio and Florida. Its direct service area is Greater Lafayette and Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,097,080
- Total Revenue: $6,014,102
- Total Expenses: $5,717,639
- Total Liabilities: $3,760,000 (as of 2023)
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $11,500,000
- Total Revenue: $5,150,000
- Total Expenses: $5,720,000
The organization maintains 38-41 employees and engages approximately 640 volunteers in its work.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,097,080 | $11,517,918 | $11,576,736 |
| Revenue | $6,014,102 | $5,154,051 | $5,787,428 |
| Expenses | $5,717,639 | $5,722,224 | $5,595,062 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $324,332 | $303,489 | $252,629 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Right Steps Child Development ($500,000), Bauer Family Resources ($347,000), Lthc Homeless Services ($309,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS LAFAYETTE, IN | ALLOCATIONS | $70,166 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LAFAYETTE, IN | ALLOCATIONS | $90,630 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF SAGAMORE COUNCIL KOKOMO, IN | ALLOCATIONS | $61,030 |
| BAUER FAMILY RESOURCES LAFAYETTE, IN | ALLOCATIONS | $347,000 |
| RIGGS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER LAFAYETTE, IN | ALLOCATIONS | $70,000 |
| WILLOWSTONE FAMILY SERVICES INC LAFAYETTE, IN | ALLOCATIONS | $279,734 |
| FOOD FINDERS FOOD BANK LAFAYETTE, IN | ALLOCATIONS | $134,088 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF SYCAMORE COUNCIL LAFAYETTE, IN | ALLOCATIONS | $36,000 |
| HANNA COMMUNITY CENTER LAFAYETTE, IN | ALLOCATIONS | $54,125 |
| LAFAYETTE ADULT RESOURCE ACADEMY LAFAYETTE, IN | ALLOCATIONS | $62,370 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BATHE | CEO | 40 | $138,960 |
| JENNIFER MILLION | COO | 40 | $105,668 |
| DOUG ALLISON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREW BALL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| COREY BASSETT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| AARON BAUTE | 1ST VICE PRE | 0.5 | — |
| LARRY BEDDOW | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KARA BISHOP | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KAYLA BRETNEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JACQUE CHOSNEK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KARI CROSIER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LESLIE DENHAM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ABIGAIL DIENER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LAURA DOWNEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LAURIE EARNST | DIRECTOR NON | 0.5 | — |
| HEATHER FRANCIS | IMMEDIATE PA | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERTO GALLARDO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOE HOWARTH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHELLE HUNLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KEVIN LETCHER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TOM MURTAUGH | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| JESSICA REBMANN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ISAAC RIVERA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| EVELYN ROYER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH SEARLE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| THOMAS SORS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRENT TALCOTT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ART VASQUEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SCOTT WALKER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES WHELAN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| GARY YODER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Tax Preparation Services:** The organization operates a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program offering free income tax preparation for households earning less than $84,000, with assistance provided by IRS-certified volunteers. The program received a $60,000 grant for its Lafayette tax prep program.
United Way gets $60K for Lafayette tax prep program**Grant Investments:** The organization has made significant community investments, including grants to Carroll County organizations and multiple rounds of community grants.
United Way Invests in Carroll County with New Grants**Volunteer Center Program:** The organization operates a volunteer center program that builds and strengthens the community by promoting volunteerism through awareness of social needs in Greater Lafayette.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Way of Greater Lafayette fund?
United Way of Greater Lafayette's mission centers on engaging and empowering the community through three primary ways: giving, advocating, and volunteering. The organization's tagline is "Live United." The organization's community investments align resources with two strategic goal areas: 1. **Cradle to Career Commitment** — A community-wide effort to help people develop necessary skills for a lifetime of good decision-making, equipping people with tools to live their best life possible from cr…
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Greater Lafayette?
United Way of Greater Lafayette distributes grants to partner organizations through a structured review process. Committees of committed volunteers visit and review each partner organization to ensure donations are used effectively. **Funding Guidelines:** • Does the program align with strategic goals? • Does the program provide measurable outcomes? • Does the program collaborate with other organizations? **Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $4,099,573 • Typical award range: $5,022 to $5…
Where does United Way of Greater Lafayette make grants?
The organization primarily funds in Indiana, with secondary focus areas in Ohio and Florida. Its direct service area is Greater Lafayette and Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
What size grants does United Way of Greater Lafayette award?
In 2024, United Way of Greater Lafayette awarded 55 grants totaling $3.8M — an average of about $69K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Greater Lafayette's EIN?
United Way of Greater Lafayette's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0891621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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