United Way of Hays County
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United Way of Hays County at a glance
In short: United Way of Hays County gave $90K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,857
- +37.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $83,717
- +14849.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Hays County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater San Marcos Youth Council ($25K). Together the top 7 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Hays County gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $93K (2018). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater San Marcos Youth Council San Marcos, TX | donation | $25,000 |
| San Marcos Housting Authority Resident San Marcos, TX | donation | $12,500 |
| Combined Community Action Giddings, TX | donation | $12,500 |
| Salvation Army San Marcos, TX | donation | $12,500 |
| San Marcos Youth Service Bureau San Marcos, TX | donation | $12,500 |
| CASA of Central Texas New Braunfels, TX | donation | $7,500 |
| Any Baby Can Austin, TX | donation | $7,500 |
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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 | $83,717 | $249,790 | $228,830 | $90,000 | 7 | — |
| 2023 | $560 | $209,221 | $244,447 | $37,500 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $13,296 | $263,142 | $306,123 | $90,000 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $49,279 | $331,689 | $300,199 | $77,500 | 6 | — |
| 2020 | $39,989 | $322,119 | $335,219 | $79,250 | 7 | — |
| 2018 | $133,472 | $347,302 | $364,666 | $93,408 | 8 | $3 |
About United Way of Hays County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Hays County is a public charity, based in San Marcos, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $90K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Hays County is led by Chet Reed, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2018); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chet Reed
Chair
Member → Director, 2020
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Porterfield
Director
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hancook
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Ybarra
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Navarrette
Executive Committee
Member → Director, 2023
Director → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Johnson
Executive Committee
Member → Executive, 2020
Executive → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Danny Gonzales (2018–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Ronda Reagan (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Deanna Lalich (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lance Winter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Becca Hancok (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Maggie Gillespie (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Longoria (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Adams (2018–2022) — Chair
- Former: Jason Mock (2018–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Celena Martinez (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Gil Hodges (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Rose Brooks (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Rosina Valle (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Ramirez (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Angel Contreras (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Miguel Arredondo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Harper (2018–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Adrianna Cruz (2018) — Member
- Former: Dana Washingon (2018) — Member
- Former: Juan Miguel Arredondo (2018) — Secretary
- Former: Kenneth Williams (2018) — Executive Committee
- Former: Kevin Burke (2018) — Member
- Former: Patti Scanlan (2018) — Member
- Former: Scott Gregson (2018) — Campaign Chair
- Former: Wayne Becak (2018) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Hays County
How much does United Way of Hays County give each year?
United Way of Hays County gave $90K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38K across 4 grants.
What is United Way of Hays County's typical grant size?
United Way of Hays County's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $12,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Hays County give grants?
United Way of Hays County gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Marcos, TX (4 grants).
Does United Way of Hays County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Hays County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (7 grants).
Who are United Way of Hays County's largest grantees?
United Way of Hays County's largest 2024 grantees include Greater San Marcos Youth Council ($25,000), San Marcos Housting Authority Resident ($12,500) and Combined Community Action ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Hays County?
United Way of Hays County reported $84K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $250K.
What is United Way of Hays County's EIN?
United Way of Hays County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2257167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS March 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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