United Way of Greater St Joseph
United Way of Greater St. Joseph is a public charity based in St. Joseph, Missouri, formed in 1916. It brings together donors, volunteers, businesses, and nonprofit partners to improve lives through community programs and grants, with stated focus areas of education, health, and financial stability.
Key facts about United Way of Greater St Joseph
In short: United Way of Greater St Joseph gave $1.9M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), mostly in Missouri. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 44-0547802
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,883,739
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $99,144
- Median grant
- $68,222
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $16,088,504
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Qualifying agencies may apply to the Community Investment Fund throughout the year by completing an application. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$16.1M
+7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+8.6% YoY
Grant Count
19
+5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$99K
+2.9% YoY
Is United Way of Greater St Joseph open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “improving lives through the caring power of community.” Its stated focus areas are education, health, and financial stability. The 2024 filing describes support for education and early learning, physical and mental health, emergency shelter, housing stability, legal assistance, and other services intended to address immediate needs and longer-term challenges.
Examples among 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Interfaith Community Services says it assists children, youth, families, and seniors. United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Missouri says it provides services, community education, and self-advocacy support for people with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. St. Joseph Safety and Health Council says it promotes community safety and health through public awareness, education, and service. Legal Aid of Western Missouri says it provides legal assistance to people in need. Community Missions Corporation says it provides affordable housing and services for people who may be homeless, chronically disabled, or economically disadvantaged.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 19 grants totaling $1,883,739. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $374,128, with a median of $68,222. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri.
The largest reported awards included $374,128 to Interfaith Community Services, $275,290 to Family Guidance Center, $228,447 to YWCA, $188,925 to United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Missouri, and $127,455 to Northwest Missouri Community Services. The filing lists their purposes as “allocations.”
The annual Allocations Process takes place each spring. Volunteers review Partner Agency operations, programs, and finances, then recommend allocations for the following year; recommendations go to the board for review and final approval. The year-round Community Investment Fund is open to qualifying agencies applying to address emerging and emergency needs. Applications are reviewed by volunteers, who make funding recommendations to the board. The filing says eligible area nonprofits must meet criteria in financial accountability, program delivery, and outcomes. The supplied materials do not specify required application documents or a deadline.
How to Apply
Qualifying agencies may apply to the Community Investment Fund throughout the year by completing an application. Allocations to Partner Agencies follow the annual volunteer review and recommendation process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that its work serves Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. In filing year 2024, all reported grant dollars went to Missouri recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $2.2M (2019). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Interfaith Community Services ($374K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 33 grants of 90 (37%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Community Services St Joseph, MO | Allocations | $374,128 |
| Family Guidance Center St Joseph, MO | Allocations | $275,290 |
| YWCA St Joseph, MO | Allocations | $228,447 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Missouri St Joseph, MO | Allocations | $188,925 |
| Northwest Missouri Community Services St Joseph, MO | Allocations | $127,455 |
| Catholic Charities St Joseph, MO | Allocations | $91,570 |
| The Center St Joseph, MO | Allocations | $86,366 |
| YMCA St Joseph, MO | Allocations | $80,968 |
| Pony Express Boy Scouts St Joseph, MO | Allocations | $73,637 |
| St Joseph Safety and Health Council St Joseph, MO | Allocations | $68,222 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,088,504 | $3,428,868 | $2,897,026 | $1,883,739 |
| 2023 | $15,006,939 | $3,089,228 | $2,561,233 | $1,734,525 |
| 2022 | $13,731,381 | $2,840,286 | $2,751,262 | $1,895,901 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,088,504 | $15,006,939 | $13,731,381 |
| Revenue | $3,428,868 | $3,089,228 | $2,840,286 |
| Expenses | $2,897,026 | $2,561,233 | $2,751,262 |
| Net Investment Income | $711,967 | $209,193 | $268,837 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aaron Hawkins, Andrew Love, Ashly McGinnis, Brendon Clark, Chris Clark, Christine Schmitter, Cynthia Veale, and Darrick Inscho as board members. It also lists Carol Walter as campaign co-chair and Donna Zion as community investment co-chair.
United Way of Greater St Joseph is led by Kylee M. Strough, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 1 of 40 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kylee M. Strough
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $125K (2024)
Phil Gould
Chair
Community Investment Co-Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Walter
Campaign Co Chair
Community Investment Co Chair → Campaign Co Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Walter
Campaign Co Chair
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrick Inscho
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah Hollars
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Bush
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Modlin
Immediate Past Chair
Campaign Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Hawkins
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Love
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashly McGinnis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendon Clark
Board Member
Campaign Co Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Clark
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Schmitter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Veale
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Schmitz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Weddle
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Glenn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Soper
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Stewart
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Hegeman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Mueller
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Carolus
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Bundy
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Reynolds
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark McCully
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rinard
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Clark
Vice Chair
Campaign Co Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Wollenman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Michaud
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sigrist
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Albers
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tama Wagner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Richmond
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Zion
Community Investment Co Ch
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Kennedy
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Voltmer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Sigrist
Community Investment Co Ch
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hurst
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Brand
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (64)
- Former: Jason Grayson (2019–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Kimberly Sigrist (2023) — Community Investment Co Chair
- Former: Michael Hurst (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Albers Scott (2019–2022) — Campaign Chair
- Former: Bundy Kendra (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Doolan Michael (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Glenn Jan (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Strough Kylee (2019–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Bush Stephanie (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carolus Katie (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Clark Christopher (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Clark Michelle (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gould Phil (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Grayson Jason (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Hollars Jeremiah (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hurst Mike (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Inscho Darrick (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kramer Eric (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Modlin Terri (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Moore Mike (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sowell Nicole (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Veale Cynde (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Wagner Tama (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Wollenman Nick (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Wyble Mark (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hegeman Joe (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lee Janelle (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Love Andrew (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: McGinnis Ashly (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michaud Phil (2021–2022) — Community Investment Co-Chair
- Former: Richmond Tom (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rosonke Dennis (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Schmitter Chris (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Schmitz Doug (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sigrist Robert (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Soper Jen (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stewart Jessica (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Walter Doug (2022) — Community Investment Co-Chair
- Former: Hurd Renee (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Stein Adam (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shields Brandt (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Basch Mike (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bradley Rall (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Coder Elaine (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Williams Marlie (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Byrd Ben (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Johnson Beery (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lehman Brennan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Hoy (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Auxier Ron (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Beery Johnson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Byrd (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Brandt Shields (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Brennan Lehman (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Clark (2019) — Marketing & Communications Chair
- Former: Cynde Veale (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis Rosonke (2019) — Community Initiatives Chair
- Former: Eiman Patti (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Kramer (2019) — Community Investment Co-Chair
- Former: Katie Carolus (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Wyble (2019) — Chair
- Former: Mike Moore (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Sowell (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Hook (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $125K, to Kylee M Strough (President/CEO).
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 188, St Joseph, MO 64502
Phone: (816) 364-2381
Website: https://stjosephunitedway.org
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater St Joseph
How much does United Way of Greater St Joseph give each year?
United Way of Greater St Joseph gave $1.9M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 18 grants.
What is United Way of Greater St Joseph's typical grant size?
United Way of Greater St Joseph's median grant in 2024 was $68,222, and its average grant was $99,144, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Greater St Joseph give grants?
United Way of Greater St Joseph gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Joseph, MO (18 grants).
Does United Way of Greater St Joseph give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Greater St Joseph's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Allocations" (18 grants).
Who are United Way of Greater St Joseph's largest grantees?
United Way of Greater St Joseph's largest 2024 grantees include Interfaith Community Services ($374,128), Family Guidance Center ($275,290) and YWCA ($228,447), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Greater St Joseph?
United Way of Greater St Joseph reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does United Way of Greater St Joseph fund?
The organization’s mission is “improving lives through the caring power of community.” Its stated focus areas are education, health, and financial stability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Greater St Joseph?
Qualifying agencies may apply to the Community Investment Fund throughout the year by completing an application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Greater St Joseph's EIN?
United Way of Greater St Joseph's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-0547802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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