United Way of Indian River County Inc
United Way of Indian River County Inc. is a public charity based in Vero Beach, Florida. It funds local nonprofit programs and also provides direct services and supports community initiatives serving Indian River County residents.
United Way of Indian River County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Indian River County Inc gave $1.5M across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,528,036
- -29.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,511
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,899,966
- +6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Indian River County Inc
- How to Apply
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The stated process begins with an electronic Letter of Intent, followed by a full application if approved.
- Review Cycle
- The listed LOI deadlines are December 3, 2026, for Financial Stability and Health programs and December 9, 2026, for Education programs.
- Deadline
- The listed LOI deadlines are December 3, 2026, for Financial Stability and Health programs and December 9, 2026, for…
- Next open deadline
- December 3, 2026 (Community Impact Fund - Financial Stability and Health Programs)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1960, Vero Beach, FL 32961
Phone: (772) 567-8900
Website: https://unitedwayirc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from United Way of Indian River County Inc
Community Impact Fund - Education Programs
United Way of Indian River County Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Community Impact Fund - Financial Stability and Health Programs
United Way of Indian River County Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Disaster Recovery Fund
United Way of Indian River County Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who United Way of Indian River County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Senior Resource Association ($139K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $861K.
Grant Size Distribution
284 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 284 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s grant programs serve Indian River County residents. In filing year 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 1% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is United Way of Indian River County Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 35 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $38K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2025) to $4.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Resources of Indian River Vero Beach, FL | Subsidized High Quality Childcare | $100,000 |
| Mental Health Association Vero Beach, FL | MHA Walk-in Center | $85,000 |
| Senior Resource Association Vero Beach, FL | Meals on Wheels | $70,000 |
| Senior Resource Association Vero Beach, FL | Adult Day Care Scholarship Program | $61,000 |
| Crossover Mission Vero Beach, FL | Accelerate My Potential | $60,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Samaritan Center for Homeless Families | $57,000 |
| The Arc Vero Beach, FL | Supported Employment Program | $56,000 |
| IRC Healthy Start Coalition Vero Beach, FL | Babies and Beyond | $55,000 |
| Safespace Vero Beach, FL | Shelter Advocacy Program | $55,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of IRC Vero Beach, FL | Project Learn | $53,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,899,966 | $5,676,980 | $5,333,449 | $1,528,036 | 47 | $166,350 |
| 2024 | $3,670,617 | $3,163,300 | $3,487,373 | $2,150,933 | 52 | $84,575 |
| 2023 | $3,835,382 | $3,255,611 | $3,504,180 | $2,110,386 | 53 | $29,367 |
| 2022 | $4,332,853 | $3,196,437 | $3,222,446 | $2,151,381 | 54 | $159,989 |
| 2021 | $4,781,549 | $5,529,846 | $5,464,698 | $4,456,541 | 78 | $55,662 |
| 2020 | $4,245,738 | $3,926,612 | $3,784,205 | $2,541,402 | 56 | $40,017 |
| 2019 | $3,991,982 | $2,866,705 | $3,062,495 | $1,986,223 | 37 | $92,922 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community through fundraising, volunteerism, and advocacy. Its grant priorities include education, financial stability, and health. Financial Stability and Health priorities include basic needs such as nutritious food and safe housing; manageable expenses; employment and workforce skills; physical and mental health; and quality of life for mothers, infants, and children.
The Community Impact Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving Indian River County residents whose programs measure participant progress against outcomes and indicators set by United Way. For example, Childcare Resources of Indian River says its mission is to ensure the availability and affordability of high-quality early childhood and family support programs for income-eligible working families. Senior Resource Association says it promotes independence and dignity by providing services to older adults and transportation to all. The Hope for Families Center says it works to help homeless families achieve self-sufficiency through education, living wages, and permanent housing.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 47 grants totaling $1,528,036. Awards ranged from $4,500 to $100,000, with a median of $30,000. Among the largest were $100,000 to Childcare Resources of Indian River for subsidized high-quality childcare; $85,000 to Mental Health Association for its walk-in center; $70,000 to Senior Resource Association for Meals on Wheels; and $61,000 to the same organization for an adult day care scholarship program. Other notable awards included $60,000 to Crossover Mission for “Accelerate My Potential,” $55,000 to SafeSpace for a shelter advocacy program, and $50,000 to The Hope for Families Center for helping homeless families achieve success.
The organization’s 2025 filing describes a Citizens’ Review process that considers program narratives and budgets, followed by reporting on program outcomes. Its website says the Community Impact Fund uses a two-year cycle. Applicants must be nonprofits serving Indian River County residents and demonstrate measurable progress against UWIRC outcomes and indicators. The 2026–2028 guidebook requires programs to measure at least two outcomes and at least one indicator for each outcome. A Letter of Intent is required before a full application; agencies are notified after LOI review whether they may proceed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Katie Nall as chair, Jamie Bell as chair-elect, Curtis Carpenter as secretary, and Jessica Churchill as treasurer. It also lists Chris Bieber, Brian McMahon, Dana M. Apfelbaum, Bethany Burt, Ryan Butler, and Amber Cerda as board members.
United Way of Indian River County Inc is led by Meredith Egan, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meredith Egan
Chief Executive Officer
Ceo-Effectiv → CEO, 2021
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $95K (2025)
Katie Nall
Chair
Secretary → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Crocco
Director of Finance
CFO → Director of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$24K (2024) → $72K (2025)
Caryn Toole
Board Member
Board Member → Cic Chair, 2023
Cic Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ellis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Seldes
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Burt
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian McMahon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Jean Jordan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bieber
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise D. Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Bell
Chair-Elect
Board Member → Chair-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Churchill
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Posey
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Capt Ross Partee
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Carpenter
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Hendrix
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Cerda
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana M. Apfelbaum
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Jones
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Mosel
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Butler
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (36)
- Former: Jeffrey Petersen (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: Jeffrey Schlitt (2019–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Tor Jones (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lakisha Erwin (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Julia Keenan (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Peter (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Smith (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Riley (2020–2023) — Executive Officio
- Former: Anne Posey Lmhc Ncc (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Benny Rhyant (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jacqueline E. Jacobs (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jan S. Beck (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Margo Lind (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Tom Manwaring (2020–2022) — Cic Chair
- Former: Sharon Packard (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sherriff Eric Flowers (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony P. Guettler (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Mitchell (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Bieber (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Kirk (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Kitchen (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael W. Kint (2019–2021) — CEO
- Former: Reverend Benny Rhyant (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amber Batchelor (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Flowers (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Colonel Martin Zickert (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Rogolino (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Schwiering (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Major Eric Flowers (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Rendell (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Miranda Hawker (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Adams (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ralph Taylor (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Alan Polackwich Sr. (2019) — Board Member
- Former: David Becker (2019) — Board Member
- Former: John F. Beckert (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $95K, to Meredith Egan (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Indian River County Inc
How much does United Way of Indian River County Inc give each year?
United Way of Indian River County Inc gave $1.5M across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 52 grants.
What is United Way of Indian River County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Indian River County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $32,511, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Indian River County Inc that year got $51K on average.
Where does United Way of Indian River County Inc give grants?
United Way of Indian River County Inc gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (37 grants), Fort Pierce, FL (4 grants) and Jupiter, FL (2 grants).
Does United Way of Indian River County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Indian River County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are United Way of Indian River County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Indian River County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Senior Resource Association ($138,500 across 3 grants), IRC Healthy Start Coalition ($135,000 across 4 grants) and Childcare Resources of Indian River ($125,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Indian River County Inc?
United Way of Indian River County Inc reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What does United Way of Indian River County Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community through fundraising, volunteerism, and advocacy. Its grant priorities include education, financial stability, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Indian River County Inc?
The stated process begins with an electronic Letter of Intent, followed by a full application if approved. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Indian River County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Indian River County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1087090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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