United Way of Indian Wells Valley
The Company identifies human service needs within the local community and acts as the focal point for revenue generation and disbursement to assist local human service organizations in their functioning.
United Way of Indian Wells Valley at a glance
In short: United Way of Indian Wells Valley gave $10K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $10,000
- -35.9% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $42,258
- +41.0% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Indian Wells Valley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Salvation Army Ridgecrest ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $16K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Ridgecrest Ridgecrest, CA | Food Bank | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $42,258 | $32,859 | $37,039 | $10,000 | 1 | $4 |
| 2019 | $29,964 | $18,985 | $18,413 | $15,603 | Total only | $4 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Indian Wells Valley
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Indian Wells Valley is a public charity, based in Ridgecrest, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $42K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $4.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Indian Wells Valley is led by Dick Dickson, President Board of Directors on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dick Dickson
President Board of Directors
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Decker
Vice President Board of Directors
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Simons
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Sturgeon
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Knehans
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Indian Wells Valley
How much does United Way of Indian Wells Valley give each year?
United Way of Indian Wells Valley gave $10K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it reported $16K in grants paid.
How large is United Way of Indian Wells Valley?
United Way of Indian Wells Valley reported $42K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $33K.
Where does United Way of Indian Wells Valley operate?
United Way of Indian Wells Valley has awarded grants in California.
What is United Way of Indian Wells Valley's EIN?
United Way of Indian Wells Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7327758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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