United Way of Henderson County
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United Way of Henderson County at a glance
In short: United Way of Henderson County gave $115K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,712
- -40.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,387
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,409
- Total assets
- $2,280,932
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (27% 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 Henderson County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Gathering Place ($31K). Together the top 3 received $56K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($58,507), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 66 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Way of Henderson County gives
- Giving fell 72% 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 $115K (2024) to $523K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Gathering Place Henderson, KY | To Provide Financial Assistance for Our Local Community | $30,692 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $58,507 |
| Welding | To Provide Financial Assistance for Our Local Community | $19,409 |
| Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club | To Provide Financial Assistance for Our Local Community | $6,104 |
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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 | $2,280,932 | $463,669 | $374,189 | $114,712 | 7 | $67,137 |
| 2023 | $2,121,110 | $510,816 | $478,652 | $192,127 | 9 | $58,997 |
| 2022 | $1,979,255 | $488,656 | $767,428 | $523,450 | 19 | $63,769 |
| 2021 | $2,429,272 | $898,509 | $611,051 | $405,507 | 19 | $62,122 |
| 2020 | $2,027,166 | $596,136 | $464,879 | $278,529 | 12 | $84,902 |
About United Way of Henderson County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Henderson County is a public charity, based in Henderson, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Henderson County is led by Charissa O'Daniel, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charissa O'Daniel
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Reynolds
Finance Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chasity Nance
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Marshall-Ware
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Hall
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angel Hill
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Riley Hamilton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Hamilton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina White
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Pyles
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Katie Goins (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Nick Whitt (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Abbie Walters (2023) — Director
- Former: Danielle Anguish (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lindsey Durbin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Todd Duckworth (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrea Fendrick (2021) — Director
- Former: Ben Grove (2020) — President
- Former: Cindy Phillips (2020) — Director
- Former: Keegan O'Daniel (2020) — Vice Chairman
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 Henderson County
How much does United Way of Henderson County give each year?
United Way of Henderson County gave $115K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $192K across 9 grants.
What is United Way of Henderson County's typical grant size?
United Way of Henderson County's median grant in 2024 was $12,409, and its average grant was $16,387, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Henderson County give grants?
United Way of Henderson County's top state is Kentucky, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does United Way of Henderson County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Henderson County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Financial Assistance for Our Local Community" (7 grants).
Who are United Way of Henderson County's largest grantees?
United Way of Henderson County's largest 2024 grantees include The Gathering Place ($30,692), Welding ($19,409) and Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club ($6,104), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($58,507), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Henderson County?
United Way of Henderson County reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $464K.
What is United Way of Henderson County's EIN?
United Way of Henderson County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0444700. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
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